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A Woman's Personal Laser Hair Removal Journal
Laser Hair Removal Procedure Diary by Patient
Basic
information
Laser Hair Removal SPA : Metamorphosis Day Spa, New
York
Laser Hair Removal Procedure : Bikini and
Underarm
Consumer Name : Elise
Consumer Age : 33
Laser Hair Removal Prices : Start
at $300 each area, but special pricing programs and
series are available that reduce the cost
considerably. On average, for each areas, 4 to 6 treatments; spread out over
4 to 6
weeks are recommended.
Describe the laser hair removal procedure
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Originally I only planned on doing my underarms, but during my first visit I knew I wanted to do my bikini too because the procedure was quick and far less painful than I had expected. Shockingly, it only took about 15 minutes for both the underarm and the bikini areas together!
After asking me questions about my ethnic background and assessing my skin and hair type she calibrated the laser to a setting that would work best for me. She gave me goggles to wear to protect my eyes and then placed the laser on my skin and, for lack of a better word, “zapped” away. The laser delivers a burst of light to the area through a handheld crystal.
It wasn’t painful, but I wouldn’t call it
pleasant either. Essentially the laser is
“attacking” the hair follicles. Fortunately, the
handheld device treats approximately 1 square inch
with every “zap,” so it took very little time. The
laser produced a mild singed-hair smell, but it was
not unpleasant.
After the first treatment, my skin looked as though
I was sunburned, but the redness faded within a day
or so. Subsequent treatments did not leave me red
and tender at all. I’ve tried the Epilight laser for
my bikini area, but the Candela laser worked much
better. Within days of my first treatment I noticed
my skin was smooth and clear -- no ingrown hairs or
marks! I’m thrilled with the results. I highly
recommend this form of hair removal and have told
all of my friends about it.
The time spend for laser hair removal treatment
Bikini : 5 to 11 minutes
Underarms : 5 to 11 minutes
I’ve already done four treatments, and it looks as
though I’ll need one more. I have some regrowth but
it’s so fine and light that I can simply shave it
off.
On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst pain. The painful of procedure overall with a scale of 1-10
I would give the overall treatment a rate of 2 to 3. The initial treatments were more painful than the latter ones. But, be warned: During the very first bikini treatment, I experienced severe pain in the sensitive labia area; mercifully, it only lasted 20 seconds or so. Subsequent visits were much more tolerable. All in all, the entire procedure was much less painful than electrolysis or waxing.
On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being so
embarrassing.
The embarrassing of the bikini area treated with a
scale of 1-10
I would rate the embarrassing factor a 3 .During the bikini procedure I was naked, spread-eagle on the table! This is definitely not a procedure for someone very shy.
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 exceeding your expectations. The results with a scale of 1-10
A 10 — I’m thrilled with the results! I never imagined I could have such smooth, clear, skin in areas where I was once plagued with ingrown hairs or stubble. Just knowing I’ll never have to wax again is an enormous relief (especially on my wallet).
Did anything during or after the procedure surprise you
Not really. Since I had tried laser hair removal before I was prepared and basically knew what to expect. Everything that surprised me (like how smooth my skin was after the second session and how fast it was) was a pleasant surprise!
The most like about the results of laser hair removal procedure
Having so little regrowth and not having to resort to additional methods of hair removal. Now if I have a hair or two, I just shave it and it’s gone.
The least like about the results of laser hair removal procedure
After the initial treatment I was a little sore and red, but it was comparable to post-waxing discomfort. The second treatment and all subsequent treatments never left me sore or red.
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Men and women can benefit from facial laser hair
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