If there is a gender support center or LBGT center near you then check them out.  There exists one of each where I live and they both recommended my current tech on their websites. 

Staci  I agree. Nanci and Misti who take care of my electrolysis both have pcos so they understand. Nanci says she loves her job because she gets to fight back against hair. They have both been so kind that I could not even consider someone else. Neither of these ladies treat their job as a job. If you are near Tacoma I would suggest these two wonderful ladies. They have used a scatter pattern on me and so far have completed my chin and will next start on my neck. No matter who you decide on, it will hurt. It will take time, and it will cost money.

Quote from: jentay1367 on May 15, 2017, 02:53:49 PM
Hmmmmm...I believe my point was lost here. Strategy is one issue, incompetence an entirely different one. How might you ascertain your Tech. is efficient or effective at all? My first run was with someone who had no skill and I was unable to figure that little fact out because I had no frame of reference.

To answer your question directly, all I can say is that my electrologist uses a very modern blended machine that uses both galvanic and thermal modes. She sets the area to be worked on in the machine and the machine determines the type of zap to use. Also when the hair root comes out easily, I know that she has zapped me properly. On occasion, some hairs need 2 zaps to come out easy. Also, she can set the intensity to my own pain threshold. Under the nose and upper lip is the most sensitive to pain. The chin is least sensitive. Neck and cheeks are in between for sensitivity.

A busy electrologist is usually a good electrologist.

Quote from: Dani on May 16, 2017, 08:16:17 PM
To answer your question directly, all I can say is that my electrologist uses a very modern blended machine that uses both galvanic and thermal modes. She sets the area to be worked on in the machine and the machine determines the type of zap to use. Also when the hair root comes out easily, I know that she has zapped me properly. On occasion, some hairs need 2 zaps to come out easy. Also, she can set the intensity to my own pain threshold. Under the nose and upper lip is the most sensitive to pain. The chin is least sensitive. Neck and cheeks are in between for sensitivity.

A busy electrologist is usually a good electrologist.

Thank you....but my question was rhetorical.

wow i  don't check in enough!!!

lots of good info here to chew on. 

thanks need to check in more Good Thread Here for sure


thanks twice all

Quote from: Axolotl on May 15, 2017, 10:30:30 AM
How does anyone tolerate all the waiting between each session?  I feel that facial hair is the biggest source for women not to pass and have dysphoria.  How is it that there is seriously no better system than this?  My electrolysist will only do a maximum of 2 hours a week.  She won't do work in the same area of the face more than once a month.  Her website says expect 200+ hours to permanently clear the face.  This works out to a minimum of 2 years to achieve what most cis women have as a built in feature.  How does this electrolysist claim to be trans-friendly if we are forced to delay our lives by 2 years?  This is a famous place where I get the electrolysis done, and I will leave the name blank for now.

I never thought I'd consider laser, as it's not permanent, but what if I could start feeling alive with more immediacy?  Thoughts?

Get a new electrologist!

    > She won't do work in the same area of the face more than once a month

I would question the competence of any electrologist placing that sort of arbitrary time limit. 
At the peak I had electrolysis 3 times per week, overlapping the same area, from a very experienced electrologist (Shelley Barouh, American Electrology Association board member and previous president).  One year after starting electrolysis I stopped shaving - I haven't touched my face with a razor since. 

Quote from: MyMichele on May 18, 2017, 10:58:48 AM

Get a new electrologist!

Getting appointments is hard if your professional is any good. Mine often only has one or two positions, in mostly crappy times and you need to get way ahead of her to score an appointment that is convenient for you. But all that said. I can see positive progress which is all i ask for. I know it will take time but those are the cards I was dealt. It is after all a marathon and not a sprint.