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Title: Self-indulgent post (laser hair removal)
Post by: annaleaver on July 03, 2018, 03:38:17 PM
Post by: annaleaver on July 03, 2018, 03:38:17 PM
I had my first round of facial laser hair removal today :)
The treatment is similar to electrolysis and was the recommended option. Every shot (for lack of a better word) with the laser feels like hot a pinch on the skin.
It requires facial exfoliation the day before, and you're not allowed to shave or wear makeup on the day. Oh, walking through London at this stage in my transition without makeup on feels like I left my dress at home...but worth it, 7 to go.
Anastasia x
The treatment is similar to electrolysis and was the recommended option. Every shot (for lack of a better word) with the laser feels like hot a pinch on the skin.
It requires facial exfoliation the day before, and you're not allowed to shave or wear makeup on the day. Oh, walking through London at this stage in my transition without makeup on feels like I left my dress at home...but worth it, 7 to go.
Anastasia x
Title: Re: Self-indulgent post
Post by: Northern Star Girl on July 03, 2018, 03:41:44 PM
Post by: Northern Star Girl on July 03, 2018, 03:41:44 PM
Quote from: anastasialea on July 03, 2018, 03:38:17 PM
I had my first round of electrolysis today :)
Anastasia x
@Anastasia: A terrific first step in "permanent" hair removal. In many areas the body electrolysis hair removal will involve some pain and discomfort.... BUT, there is an area that I had it done that was worse than getting a root canal at my dentist's office.
As they say... no pain, no gain.
I trust that all is OK with you and that the intial results are what you hoped for.
Thanks for posting your update.
Hugs, Danielle
Title: Re: Self-indulgent post
Post by: Maybebaby56 on July 03, 2018, 03:42:00 PM
Post by: Maybebaby56 on July 03, 2018, 03:42:00 PM
Quote from: anastasialea on July 03, 2018, 03:38:17 PM
I had my first round of facial laser hair removal today :)
Anastasia x
Hi Anastasia,
Congratulations! I bet that hurt, lol. It's not fun, I know, but my gosh, there is some satisfaction in getting one step closer to getting the nasty stubble of your face.
With kindness,
Terri
Title: Re: Self-indulgent post
Post by: annaleaver on July 03, 2018, 03:54:49 PM
Post by: annaleaver on July 03, 2018, 03:54:49 PM
Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on July 03, 2018, 03:41:44 PM
@Anastasia: A terrific first step in "permanent" hair removal. In many areas the body electrolysis hair removal will involve some pain and discomfort.... BUT, there is an area that I had it done that was worse than getting a root canal at my dentist's office.
As they say... no pain, no gain.
I trust that all is OK with you and that the intial results are what you hoped for.
Thanks for posting your update.
Hugs, Danielle
Thanks Danielle xx
Title: Re: Self-indulgent post
Post by: annaleaver on July 03, 2018, 03:56:04 PM
Post by: annaleaver on July 03, 2018, 03:56:04 PM
Quote from: Maybebaby56 on July 03, 2018, 03:42:00 PM
Hi Anastasia,
Congratulations! I bet that hurt, lol. It's not fun, I know, but my gosh, there is some satisfaction in getting one step closer to getting the nasty stubble of your face.
With kindness,
Terri
Thanks, it did hurt a bit, but any swelling has disappeared xx