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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hair removal => Topic started by: Elli.P on October 14, 2015, 11:49:15 AM

Title: Laser hair removal on face
Post by: Elli.P on October 14, 2015, 11:49:15 AM
I want to get laser hair removal on my face,  but am worried about my coworkers noticing. How much does it irritate your skin and for how long? I have Fridays off and would have it done Friday morning. I would't have to go to work until Monday morning. So I would have three days to recover. I have done my chest and it wasn't noticeably irritated after the second day. I know everyone's skin is different but would like to hear some first hand experience stories.

Thanks,
Rachel
Title: Re: Laser hair removal on face
Post by: lisarenee on October 16, 2015, 03:48:18 PM
Everyone is different. I don't think it was even noticeable for me, while I've heard other says that they had redness.
Title: Re: Laser hair removal on face
Post by: Mariah on October 16, 2015, 03:51:21 PM
It wasn't noticeable on me either, but each person's experience is different. Hugs
Mariah
Title: Re: Laser hair removal on face
Post by: Debra on October 16, 2015, 04:32:38 PM
As some have said, everyone's different.

My experience was A LOT of acne the first few times. Something about all the hair/dirt pushing out into the top layer of skin caused it. My coworkers didnt notice/care much though, it just seemed like an acne flair up I think. Or I may have even tried to cover it with foundation / concealer too.
Title: Re: Laser hair removal on face
Post by: Lady_Oracle on October 16, 2015, 04:51:07 PM
I had redness that lasted for weeks after my first session and a bit of bruising. My skin is really sensitive though. After the first few sessions it got better, the redness would be gone within 48 hrs.