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Started by Tracey, July 30, 2017, 02:13:47 PM

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Kendra

My remaining electrolysis work is mostly in that area every 2 weeks, 6 or 7 times now, 90 minutes out of a 2 hour session (remaining time eliminating anything left in other areas).  I hope this isn't too much information but I have been getting rid of everything down there and around and in back, not just the surgical area.  Call it hindsight.  So if anyone was wondering if this is possible, yes it is.  A good electrologist has the attitude "skin is skin" and you are the customer.  I've never had any anesthetic injections, just some stuff from Mexico my electrologist sprays on which kicks in after 15 minutes.  I told her the brand name should be Numb Nuts. 

Having experienced this I can see where a local anesthetic injection may be necessary.  I have heard anesthetic injection itself isn't a joy, but at least that quick moment of un-joy is followed with calm.  I don't understand how this area can be done with high quality (truly clearing all hair) under general anesthesia - hair doesn't all grow at the same time so this requires several trips. 

Pain levels in that region are inconsistent.  I was surprised to find a few areas of the scrotum and even the south pole itself have relatively little pain (even before the spray anesthetic kicks in).  The worst are areas where the genitals meet the rest of the body, random areas of the scrotum, and a few spots along the south pole.  My electrologist says most people find the perineum the worst but I haven't found it that bad. 

I started out very furry.  Half Welsh seems to have overridden half Japanese genetics on this department.  I find the comments on DES interesting.  I asked my mother if she was prescribed DES in 1963, she said definitely no, and my high density of body hair seems to support that - an additional data point. 
Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
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Laurie



  Yesterday in preparation for tomorrow's VA doctor's appointments, I took a couple hours to shower and shave from the nose down. including arms, hands, and fingers. It will be my first time going for these regular appointments as myself. I want to look nice for my debut to these VA workers I see every three months.

   It occurs to me, I don't like hair anywhere except on my head (and that is largely missing). I think this dislike is getting more pronounced though not yet obsessive.

  All smooth once again,

  Hugs,
    Laurie
April 13, 2019 switched to estradiol valerate
December 20, 2018    Referral sent to OHSU Dr Dugi  for vaginoplasty consult
December 10, 2018    Second Letter VA Psychiatric Practical nurse
November 15, 2018    First letter from VA therapist
May 11, 2018 I am Laurie Jeanette Wickwire
May   3, 2018 Submitted name change forms
Aug 26, 2017 another increase in estradiol
Jun  26, 2017 Last day in male attire That's full time I guess
May 20, 2017 doubled estradiol
May 18, 2017 started electrolysis
Dec   4, 2016 Started estradiol and spironolactone



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KageNiko

Quote from: KathyLauren on August 12, 2017, 06:01:12 PM
I haven't done anything about my downstairs hair, and, given that Dr. Brassard is my only option for SRS and he doesn't require hair removal, I probably won't. 

I've been wondering about that... I thought it was pretty much mandatory to get hair removal down there for that.  Do you know if there are any benefits to getting it done?

~Love Ashley
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KageNiko

Quote from: Kendra on August 13, 2017, 11:13:10 AM
My remaining electrolysis work is mostly in that area every 2 weeks, 6 or 7 times now, 90 minutes out of a 2 hour session (remaining time eliminating anything left in other areas).  I hope this isn't too much information but I have been getting rid of everything down there and around and in back, not just the surgical area.  Call it hindsight.  So if anyone was wondering if this is possible, yes it is.  A good electrologist has the attitude "skin is skin" and you are the customer.  I've never had any anesthetic injections, just some stuff from Mexico my electrologist sprays on which kicks in after 15 minutes.  I told her the brand name should be Numb Nuts. 

Having experienced this I can see where a local anesthetic injection may be necessary.  I have heard anesthetic injection itself isn't a joy, but at least that quick moment of un-joy is followed with calm.  I don't understand how this area can be done with high quality (truly clearing all hair) under general anesthesia - hair doesn't all grow at the same time so this requires several trips. 

Pain levels in that region are inconsistent.  I was surprised to find a few areas of the scrotum and even the south pole itself have relatively little pain (even before the spray anesthetic kicks in).  The worst are areas where the genitals meet the rest of the body, random areas of the scrotum, and a few spots along the south pole.  My electrologist says most people find the perineum the worst but I haven't found it that bad. 

I started out very furry.  Half Welsh seems to have overridden half Japanese genetics on this department.  I find the comments on DES interesting.  I asked my mother if she was prescribed DES in 1963, she said definitely no, and my high density of body hair seems to support that - an additional data point.

Thank you for sharing that awesome experience, I've been really considering all this.  I tend to think that I have a pretty high tolerance for pain, and so I'm curious to see how my own experience will fair compared to yours... I want to get all the hair removed, similarly to how you did it.

Also... "south pole" ... How is it that this is the first time I've ever heard it described this way?!?!?  That's hilarious!

~Love, Ashley
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MyMichele

Quote from: KageNiko on August 09, 2017, 12:13:57 PM
So much work, but I bet it was so worth it <3

I really want to get something done for my chest area before I start HRT... I hate having unsightly hairs sprouting from my areolas and chest center.

So no I'm not a smoothy like Ya'all, but I can dream <3

A lot of work and totally worth it! I thought about writing a movie about my adventures in hair removal. Actually a trilogy.

My chest has been my biggest annoyance. Especially around the nipples. I think my last phase would be electrolysis. Some hairs just won't die from laser and the growth is in too many directions that use an epilator without getting ingrowns.

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R W

Financially strapped person here so no laser or anything like it for now. I have worn out my Emjoi epilator and need a replacement. I use it everywhere but my face and have tried that twice. I remember the blotches well and wont go there again. Another smoothie here too.
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MyMichele

Quote from: KageNiko on August 09, 2017, 12:13:57 PM
So much work, but I bet it was so worth it <3

I really want to get something done for my chest area before I start HRT... I hate having unsightly hairs sprouting from my areolas and chest center.

So no I'm not a smoothy like Ya'all, but I can dream <3

I'm very happy waking up in the morning!
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Kendra

Quote from: KageNiko on August 14, 2017, 11:55:20 AM
> Also... "south pole" ... How is it that this is the first time I've ever heard it described this way?!?!?  That's hilarious!
I didn't invent the term but I included it in my MTF HRT haiku.
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,225490.0.html
Assigned male at birth 1963.  Decided I wanted to be a girl in 1971.  Laser 2014-16, electrolysis 2015-17, HRT 7/2017, GCS 1/2018, VFS 3/2018, FFS 5/2018, Labiaplasty & BA 7/2018. 
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Harley Quinn

Quote from: Laurie on August 13, 2017, 12:52:43 PM

  Yesterday in preparation for tomorrow's VA doctor's appointments, I took a couple hours to shower and shave from the nose down. including arms, hands, and fingers. It will be my first time going for these regular appointments as myself. I want to look nice for my debut to these VA workers I see every three months.

   It occurs to me, I don't like hair anywhere except on my head (and that is largely missing). I think this dislike is getting more pronounced though not yet obsessive.

  All smooth once again,

  Hugs,
    Laurie
Congratulations Laurie! Hope everything goes well at the VA! Rock it!

And everyone is correct, smoothie is the way to go. Body hair just makes you smell funny. ::)
At what point did my life go Looney Tunes? How did it happen? Who's to blame?... Batman, that's who. Batman! It's always been Batman! Ruining my life, spoiling my fun! >:-)
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classicbeauty9922

I have always hated having body hair. To be permanently free of body/facial hair is certainly one of my goals. When I'm totally smooth I just feel like "this is the real me."

Interestingly, although I hate my own body hair, I find guys with some but not too much chest hair and well groomed facial hair to be quite attractive.
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Michelle_P

I'm about three electrolysis sessions from retiring the shaving stuff. Even better, I have a session tomorrow and two booked for Monday. [emoji75]

I just had the entire right side of my face cleared today. Yeah, ouch, but... Wheeeee!


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My personal transition path included medical changes.  The path others take may require no medical intervention, or different care.  We each find our own path. I provide these dates for the curious.
Electrolysis - Hours in The Chair: 238 (8.5 were preparing for GCS, five clearings); On estradiol patch June 2016; Full-time Oct 22, 2016; GCS Oct 20, 2017; FFS Aug 28, 2018; Stage 2 labiaplasty revision and BA Feb 26, 2019
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