I started using the Tria regularly on my face for about 3 weeks after I had my 6th and final pro laser session.
I was almost completely clear after pro session #6, but the Tria has already taken me there less than a month after (I've used it twice on my face so far)
Hair ejections like crazy, and no swollen / red skin at all the next day or day after. I usually do it at night and the next morning I look back to normal. Then like usual, hair ejections came each time about a week later.
I've been using it on the highest setting of 5, and I'm nowhere near burning myself or causing damage to my skin. This is most likely because I've already had a good amount of pro laser. It still hurts like a #$%^& on the upper lip but that's also how you know it really does work. But mostly, it's the hair ejections.
I know barbie has used the Tria successfully from start to finish, and I'm sure the numbers will start growing because this thing really does work.
Good for you!!!
I was considering it...
Still undecided though...
I'm still really glad I had every single one of the 6 sessions of pro laser. To start Tria any sooner would have been ludicrous for me. I used to have one of those noon o'clock shadow things going on. Twasn't a pretty sight trying to cover that with makeup all day. Luckily I was still in androgynous mode at that point.
Glad to hear the Tria is working for you Jenny. Can't believe how well it works; my Silk'n experience is about the same. Down to probably like 40% growth after 5 sessions. Could in no way afford to do as much laser as I have with the IPL.
I really think I'll stick with the high speed duet to the end
Only coz I get a price of like
650 Canadian for face...and every square
Inch from neck to toes...
Hard to beat that...
Quote from: jamielikesyou on June 25, 2013, 06:03:30 AM
Glad to hear the Tria is working for you Jenny. Can't believe how well it works; my Silk'n experience is about the same. Down to probably like 40% growth after 5 sessions. Could in no way afford to do as much laser as I have with the IPL.
Okay 2 things.
1) Hi catbug!
2) What is Tria? is it some kind of Electric Tweasers?
Thanks
-[Undecided]
Yes portable wmd
We are ->-bleeped-<- tyranists!!!!
All mist have one for equal rights and treatment bargaining
Quote from: Sammy on June 27, 2013, 01:27:24 PM
Oh kay... This time I finally won it :P. Now, a couple of weeks to wait for delivery and... Jenny, in due time, would You mind if I be dropping You couple of PMs with questions? :) Like which numbing creme You were using and other useful hints and tips? :)
Yeah go for it!!
I got the numbing crime from the laser salon and it was left over from my previous sessions.
I just did the tria again last night. Still way hurts. But holy cow my upper lip has never looked so clear. In loooooove with lasers right now.
Jennygirl: Thanks soo much for sharing your experience! I was wondering, are you using the Tria 3 or 4? The reason I ask is that awhile back I heard some slightly negative reviews on the Tria, however I can't remember which version those reviews were about.
I did read that the 4 is awesome, and I think I'll be purchasing one in the next month or so!
thankyou!
Lazors!!!!
Pew pew !!!!
I hope it works but I wouldn't count on it 100% any laser will not get the lighter hairs and even if you are young there will still be some light ones.
laser also is not permanent...I have had 8 maybe 9 laser sessions on face...I have been totally clear 4-5 weeks after my 3rd to the last but eventually little ones would creep up...if not for electro (the only permanent solution) I would still have hairs show up. Laser on the arms and legs works very well...I have had one session on arms and there is a noticeable difference....with one or two more I should almost be hair free. My chest has had 2 sessions and elctro on the upper area....it has also stayed clear fairly well.
I have heard some say they were clear after 6 sessions... only to here them say much has come back 6-8 months later. Most times it will take 10-12 sessions and even then electro will still be needed.
I can't imagine though how much electro I would have needed if not for laser!!
Quote from: jojoglowe on June 27, 2013, 09:53:14 PM
Jennygirl: Thanks soo much for sharing your experience! I was wondering, are you using the Tria 3 or 4? The reason I ask is that awhile back I heard some slightly negative reviews on the Tria, however I can't remember which version those reviews were about.
I did read that the 4 is awesome, and I think I'll be purchasing one in the next month or so!
thankyou!
Aww you're so welcome! Yeah I am using the 4. I think the 3 may have been a little more powerful, but I think I remember reading some stuff about it like it was burning people or something.
I've had nothing of that sort with the 4. Last night I actually did a double pass on the upper lip like my laser tech used to do (and I had it on the highest setting again) with no issues whatsoever. My face was red and ever so slightly puffy when I went to bed and looked totally normal when I woke up.
Also I do gently cleanse my face afterwards with Dr. Bonners and splash witch hazel on a few times before going to bed. It's possible the witch hazel helps a lot, but I really doubt the tria would harm you unless you tried to use it on a thick virgin beard.
Quote from: xchristine on June 27, 2013, 09:55:49 PM
Lazors!!!!
Pew pew !!!!
My thoughts exactly! I actually found myself saying that a few times last night as I was a-lasering.. Pew pew pew!! :D Seemed to help with the pain or something.
Quote from: Just Shelly on June 27, 2013, 10:19:14 PM
I hope it works but I wouldn't count on it 100% any laser will not get the lighter hairs and even if you are young there will still be some light ones.
laser also is not permanent...I have had 8 maybe 9 laser sessions on face...I have been totally clear 4-5 weeks after my 3rd to the last but eventually little ones would creep up...if not for electro (the only permanent solution) I would still have hairs show up. Laser on the arms and legs works very well...I have had one session on arms and there is a noticeable difference....with one or two more I should almost be hair free. My chest has had 2 sessions and elctro on the upper area....it has also stayed clear fairly well.
I have heard some say they were clear after 6 sessions... only to here them say much has come back 6-8 months later. Most times it will take 10-12 sessions and even then electro will still be needed.
I can't imagine though how much electro I would have needed if not for laser!!
That's kinda why I love being able to do this at home by myself. You don't need to pay for additional treatments with the Tria, you just do it whenever you need to. And I don't mind a little maintenance. Especially if I don't have to shave.
As far as the white hairs, yeah. I've plucked a few cause there aren't many. Tons of cis women do it, too.
Maybe someday I will get electro, but honestly I'm not too worried about it. Considering where I came from with a crazy thick coarse beard, the amount of management it takes now is nadda!
The numbing cream is "Lidocane" and I'm pretty sure you can pick it up at any drugstore.
My LHR nurse is one of my favorite people.
Quote from: Sammy on June 27, 2013, 03:49:37 PM
No, it is a portable WMD :)
http://www.triabeauty.com/home-laser-hair-removal (http://www.triabeauty.com/home-laser-hair-removal)
Thanks. I took a look, & it looks to me like that will never be an option. My hair is white/blonde, so it said "Only works on Black/Brown hair"
Ugh. Electrolysis :(
Sounds painful.
Thanks anyway...!
-[Undecided]
EDIT: Has anyone tried the "No!No!" before? I know it's not permanent, but....
Quote from: EdekStaszek on June 27, 2013, 10:56:25 PM
Thanks. I took a look, & it looks to me like that will never be an option. My hair is white/blonde, so it said "Only works on Black/Brown hair"
Ugh. Electrolysis :(
Sounds painful.
Thanks anyway...!
-[Undecided]
EDIT: Has anyone tried the "No!No!" before? I know it's not permanent, but....
NO!!!
Just no.....don't do it. It will mess up your hair. Read what it does
Quote from: Jennygirl on June 27, 2013, 10:20:45 PM
Also I do gently cleanse my face afterwards with Dr. Bonners and splash witch hazel on a few times before going to bed.
Haha, just bought a bottle of Dr. Bonner's lavender. Now I just need some witch hazel...oh and the tria :laugh: ...in time!
thanks again ;D
My Tria no longer works as the battery was out. Be careful in purchasing Tria through eBay as its longevity is ca. 3 yrs.
I still see a few fine hairs on my legs, armpits and face, but they are unnoticeable. I may purchase another Tria next year to completely remove. For this summer, shaving or plucking would be enough. I may be too picky, as I am so much preoccupied with those few fine hairs.
Barbie~~
Quote from: barbie on June 30, 2013, 11:22:36 AMMy Tria no longer works as the battery was out.
I assume the battery is rechargeable and is sealed in the unit. I've replaced such batteries in a lot of different devices. The manufacturers almost always use standard size industrial batteries with solder tabs. You just have to open the device casing, check the battery type, go online and order one. Replacing requires a little soldering, but it's not difficult. If you can't do it, persuade a geeky friend to do it for you.
~ Lyric ~
Quote from: Lyric on June 30, 2013, 02:10:03 PM
I assume the battery is rechargeable and is sealed in the unit. I've replaced such batteries in a lot of different devices. The manufacturers almost always use standard size industrial batteries with solder tabs. You just have to open the device casing, check the battery type, go online and order one. Replacing requires a little soldering, but it's not difficult. If you can't do it, persuade a geeky friend to do it for you.
~ Lyric ~
Thats exactly what I plan on doing. Depending on what voltage the battery is (I'm guessing somewhere between 5-12v) I might just hook up a wall wart power supply and never have to recharge :)
If I do end up doing this I'll post tutorial pics / video. Soldering is fun!
Quote from: Sammy on June 30, 2013, 08:54:46 AM
Unfortunately that e-bay lot which I won did not get through - seller was kinda newbie and said that Paypal is blocking his transactions with value over than 100 USD, he then issued refund and offered to go with other payment options. As far as I know about Paypal, if he had his account blocked, he should be having troubles already - and I am not comfortable enough to deal with someone from Malaysia with low feedback and most of that being for 1-2 USD items anyway to go via alternative payment methods -which would cost me more anyway. So, I am looking at another lot and wanted to ask which generation model is this one? Is this 4x or Gen 3?
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Ft%2FTria-Laser-Hair-Removal-System-5-Setting-BRAND-NEW-%2F00%2Fs%2FNDAwWDQwMA%3D%3D%2Fz%2FZxMAAOxyGStRvwPv%2F%24%28KGrHqV%2C%21lcFGZicHi9yBRvwPuznjg%7E%7E60_12.JPG&hash=6a15923f1cd881a9b06ed3296da8cc75356032af)
That looks like the 3
Dont buy silk n sense.
Don't
It's s light bulb....it cannot get deep enough for
Androgen hair.
You want a 810 nanometer specced LASER
Ipl will only super heat your skin....it may remove hair.
But it won't damage the root which is what we want
Hahah Jenny your crazy!!
Hardwire a laser....mad scientist.
Quote from: xchristine on June 30, 2013, 05:54:08 PM
Dont buy silk n sense.
Don't
It's s light bulb....it cannot get deep enough for
Androgen hair.
You want a 810 nanometer specced LASER
Ipl will only super heat your skin....it may remove hair.
But it won't damage the root which is what we want
boom! truthness!
Quote from: xchristine on June 30, 2013, 05:55:47 PM
Hahah Jenny your crazy!!
Hardwire a laser....mad scientist.
>:-) :-*
Quote from: Jennygirl on June 30, 2013, 06:37:16 PM
boom! truthness!
>:-) :-*
Here I'm confused because I thought Tria and Silk'n are essentially the same technology? Or am I confused somewhere?
Silk'n seems to work for me, but I'm not naive enough to think its a long term nor permanent solution. I'm using it for reduction at the moment. It's not professional laser by any stretch.
Silk n sense is ipl
Intense pulsed light. Basically a really over powered
Camera flash. Works best with female hair.
Tria is a diode laser. Same Tech as a lightsheer diode.
Just à little baby diode.
Works much better. .
Christine is right on. IPL has a much wider wavelength which doesn't directly target the dark hair alone. 810nm is the magic number.
And she is also exactly correct, it is the same laser as the Lumens LightSheer diode laser which is found in a lot of professional laser salons- along with the place I went for the first 6 sessions.
After 3 treatments on my chest hair (which was minimal to begin with) nearly all of it has ejected and I don't shave the area anymore. Great results!
How many flashes do you get with Tria? Replacement cost is expensive at least for Silk'n.
Quote from: jamielikesyou on July 01, 2013, 02:28:09 AM
How many flashes do you get with Tria? Replacement cost is expensive at least for Silk'n.
Tria does not have a limit number of flashes as Silk, but its longevity essentially is connected with its battery life-time... I have seen initial Silk kits with 5000 flashes lamp - seeing as I was planning to use it mostly on my face, I thought that would quite a lot. Those standard replacement lamps which they sell on the internet are 1000 flashes - it is a pity they are not offering 5000 for more competitive price than 5 x 1000...
I think I read before that the tria gets like
30 thousand hits.
And if you have never went for lightsheer before.
Might be good to see how it's done.
You can permanently scar. Your face.
Or anywhere else .
And how often you can lase....and after care.
Wow, that's a lot better than spending $40-50 for replacement cartridges. I might have to check it out, thanks ladies.
Hi, everyone. New around here. Found this site by searching for some info on the Tria and trans women. I just received my Tria 4 in the mail today and went from being incredibly excited pulling it out of the box to being deeply heartbroken when I read the manual and it said, "DO NOT use on a man's face, jaw or neck. The hair in a man's beard area is too dense and using the Tria Laser 4X in these areas may result in skin injury."
Admittedly I should have done more research on the Tria before buying it, but I guess the temptation of getting rid of my beard shadow was just too great. I haven't had any professional laser treatments and was just wondering if any of you had experience with using it from the very beginning.
And if you don't think it's safe, now I'm left the quandary of whether or not to return it. My facial hair was the main reason I decided to buy it. I don't grow much hair on my chest, back, abdomen, or arms. And I don't really mind my armpit hair most of the time (I like having the option to grow it out or shave it) and I haven't really started my transition so I'm not sure I'm ready to have my legs bare on a consistent basis yet. So, I'd really be just keeping a $450 piece of equipment just to zap a few hairs here and there on my upper arms, tummy, and butt if it shouldn't be used on my face.
Any advice you can give me (good or bad news) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! <3
Quote from: Anja on July 02, 2013, 01:50:44 AM
Hi, everyone. New around here. Found this site by searching for some info on the Tria and trans women. I just received my Tria 4 in the mail today and went from being incredibly excited pulling it out of the box to being deeply heartbroken when I read the manual and it said, "DO NOT use on a man's face, jaw or neck. The hair in a man's beard area is too dense and using the Tria Laser 4X in these areas may result in skin injury."
Admittedly I should have done more research on the Tria before buying it, but I guess the temptation of getting rid of my beard shadow was just too great. I haven't had any professional laser treatments and was just wondering if any of you had experience with using it from the very beginning.
And if you don't think it's safe, now I'm left the quandary of whether or not to return it. My facial hair was the main reason I decided to buy it. I don't grow much hair on my chest, back, abdomen, or arms. And I don't really mind my armpit hair most of the time (I like having the option to grow it out or shave it) and I haven't really started my transition so I'm not sure I'm ready to have my legs bare on a consistent basis yet. So, I'd really be just keeping a $450 piece of equipment just to zap a few hairs here and there on my upper arms, tummy, and butt if it shouldn't be used on my face.
Any advice you can give me (good or bad news) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! <3
I also saw that warning sign, but ignored and tried on my beard area.
In my case, the beard area has been the most difficult to remove hairs, and and the armpit has been easiest.
I started at the lowest level of power (1), and gradually elevated the power level as my facial skin no longer feels burning pain.
You may need to apply Tria > 10 times to greatly reduce hairs in the beard area.
I still have very fine few hairs in my beard area, and I saw some tanned scars in the lower part of my jaw.
Now the scars are all gone, but I guessed these scars are one of the reasons why Tria warns.
Responses greatly differ by individuals, and you may cautiously try it in your beard area, and look carefully the response of your facial skin. If necessarily, massage the treated area with ice cubes immediately after Tria treatment. You may risk your own to try it in your beard area, or you may go for professional laser treatment.
barbie~~
Quote from: Anja on July 02, 2013, 01:50:44 AM
Hi, everyone. New around here. Found this site by searching for some info on the Tria and trans women. I just received my Tria 4 in the mail today and went from being incredibly excited pulling it out of the box to being deeply heartbroken when I read the manual and it said, "DO NOT use on a man's face, jaw or neck. The hair in a man's beard area is too dense and using the Tria Laser 4X in these areas may result in skin injury."
Admittedly I should have done more research on the Tria before buying it, but I guess the temptation of getting rid of my beard shadow was just too great. I haven't had any professional laser treatments and was just wondering if any of you had experience with using it from the very beginning.
And if you don't think it's safe, now I'm left the quandary of whether or not to return it. My facial hair was the main reason I decided to buy it. I don't grow much hair on my chest, back, abdomen, or arms. And I don't really mind my armpit hair most of the time (I like having the option to grow it out or shave it) and I haven't really started my transition so I'm not sure I'm ready to have my legs bare on a consistent basis yet. So, I'd really be just keeping a $450 piece of equipment just to zap a few hairs here and there on my upper arms, tummy, and butt if it shouldn't be used on my face.
Any advice you can give me (good or bad news) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! <3
Well my honest opinion is it is safe to use on the face if you meet one of the two following criteria
• you have a relatively sparse beard
• you have already had some major reduction of a thick beard professionally
I know that barbie, a member here, has used it from start to finish on her face with great results. Maybe she will see this thread and chime in. I'm pretty sure she didn't have that thick of a beard to start with..
Either way, it's not like you have to look at it like a waste of money. After a certain number of pro sessions it WILL be useful because you can give yourself the necessary touch ups whenever you find yourself needing it. And it's really nice to be able to do it in the privacy of your own home :)
She beat me to it :D
Awesome. Hi barbie! Thanks for replying :)
Quote from: Jennygirl on July 02, 2013, 03:30:01 AM
She beat me to it :D
Awesome. Hi barbie! Thanks for replying :)
Yes! Coincident!!
Now it's time to go for dinner with my collleagues. It's hot and muggy here, and hopefully will have some rains in 2 days.
barbie~~~
Thank you for the swift replies! I'm going to sleep on it and talk to a friend of mine tomorrow and see what she thinks and then decide what to do about using it on my face. If I start using it, I'll come back and post my progress and let anyone know about any negative effects or lack thereof.
Just remember to start at the lowest setting. Oh and I recommend some type of burn cream to apply to your face with lidocane 2.5%-5% usually what is at the drugstores is 2.5% for 30-60 minutes beforehand. It still really hurts imo :o and supposedly caffeine will make it worse.
Good luck,
Jamie
Anyone who hasn't had any prior laser treatments, please be very careful on the face! With thick coarse hair even on the lowest setting it's going to be nutty levels of pain.
Once again I highly recommend some pro laser before starting tria... Even if it's only like 3 sessions.
I second the pro laser
It hurts. .really really hurts. Your skin gets so warm you
Need cold packs....not ice. Fridge cold packs...
And honestly you need to see how they do it...
To not burn you...it's a MEDICAL grade laser..
Very powerfully....
And do not do not do around eyes...electro for that
Emla cream off the shelf 60 mins prior to lasing
And have fun...if you don't enjoy pain...you will after lasing
Hahah
A few things to add to the buy list for good aftercare
•Antibacterial face wash right after laser treatment to remove excess numbing and clean pores
•Witch hazel with aloe right after that to help with redness / swelling
•Then ice / cold packs to cool down deep skin layers
•After 2-5 hours (or until your skin is no longer hot to the touch), extra virgin unrefined coconut oil (the bomb)
The No No product is a scam. Tria works well, just be careful on the settings, it will burn your upper lip area if you use too high a setting. Like any laser it only works on dark hairs.
Quote from: -Emily- on July 06, 2013, 08:39:12 AM
1st level on my cheek... Wow, now this thing hurts! I would not say it is unbearable, but I definitely felt it. I did two shots on my cleanly shaven cheek - not overlapping... oh no, I could overlap it on my face now... it like taking it, then bracing Yourself for the next one... here we go... - and then pressed ice pack against it. It is still a bit sore and I want to see what will happen in the next hours. It deffinitely did not burn my skin, but its itchy... And I did not put Emla on it beforehands :P.
Please keep in mind that you should shave hairs completely before using Tria. In my case, I could bear it. The pain will decrease as you continue to use it.
barbie~~
Quote from: -Emily- on July 06, 2013, 09:01:55 AM
Yes, I shaved it very carefully! Have You ever done higher settings on Your face or You stayed on the lowest setting for all time?
At first, I did at the lowest level, but within a few months I did at the highest (5) level. As the hairs became finer, the pain was gradually relieved. You may begin with just treating a few hairs per day.
barbie~~
Quote from: barbie on July 06, 2013, 09:53:06 AM
You may begin with just treating a few hairs per day.
:) That was exactly my plan! :) :) :)
LOL hmm power levels
For the big pro diode lasers I think I have the
Numbers at 30 gigajoules of powa. ..
And time...I think 100 ms
Don't try that at home...actualt haha
Even in the salon they offers me a leather strap
To bite on!!! Joking ....emla cold packs
Two balls to squeeze when the pain gets high
And you may have 400 folicles per inch...each will take
Maybe half a dozen. Times...and only maybe 1/3 of
Them are growing out....
In other words
Save a year do 4-5 big girl lasers than tria
Oh, we do not have those "big girl" lasers here, so there are not many options for me :P.
I was brave enough to try other spots on my face yesterday - with EMLA and ice packs afterwards. I have to say, it gets better with each time - I think I should be able to use the next setting after a month. I cant see any visual burns - there are some small red marks here and there and skin is more sensitive like "deep inside" - I cant describe this but I am sure You know what I mean. My chest took 5th setting and I just barely winced couple of times - the hair is not so thick there anyway.
In my opinion, the reason why they say in the manual that it should not be used on a man's face is also, because guys would not shave their face properly, would not apply any numbing and such - and burning their actual hairs would cause the skin damage. Whereas, if You shave along the skin, maybe pluck out the density a bit at some spots - it can be done and it can be done safely!
Quote from: -Emily- on July 07, 2013, 03:44:36 AM
In my opinion, the reason why they say in the manual that it should not be used on a man's face is also, because guys would not shave their face properly, would not apply any numbing and such - and burning their actual hairs would cause the skin damage. Whereas, if You shave along the skin, maybe pluck out the density a bit at some spots - it can be done and it can be done safely!
I think it's because the hair is so coarse AND dense. You are heating up a huge amount of pigmentation per laser burst. More hair + thick hairs + 810nm wavelength energy = mass heat buildup + pain + possible scarring.
Please do be careful! It's good that you're going slow. I still wouldn't recommend Tria without pro laser first unless your beard was kind of sparse to begin with.
Quote from: -Emily- on July 10, 2013, 05:20:53 AM
I was trying to do different parts of my face, but, of course, I do come over areas which I had already zapped previously - is this a bad practice?
I heard that it takes about one month for a new hair to grow again. You do not need to zap the already done hair follicle. If you see a hair growing, then shave it and zap it. Zapping the same follicle again next day can make a scar. Not desirable. I shaved a small area and zapped it, then move to the other area, shave and zap. I could not zap all of the hairs per session. The untreated hairs will grow faster. Wait until hairs grow again and repeat. Thus, ideally, you may zap the same hair follicle once per month.
Actually, the hair is not removed by Tria. Just its thickness becomes finer and finer with Tria treatment. Looking closely, I still can see a lot of fine hairs on my legs. But this is the same for most ordinary women here in my country. Some of women here have leg hairs thicker than mine (note that East Asian women generally have fewer leg or facial hairs than Caucasian women). A few of my friends touched my leg and arm skin and commented that my skin is more tender than most ordinary women.
For armpits, shaving and zapping once per month is enough.
barbie~~