Quote from: justmeinoz on October 01, 2010, 08:17:29 AM
Welcome to the club Cindy. 
I have had four sessions so far, and it is definitely a good idea to have a close shave before hand.  I didn't and the extra hair length made it a lot hotter. The pain goes, but the smell of burnt hair lingers!!

Yours in singeing, Sandra 

Hi Sis,

Yes the on line protocol said not to shave so they could judge the area to be zapped. She did shave the area herself before zapping me. Definitly a close shave in future.  The smell Like flies being zapped in those UV light thingmajigs.

Hugs
Cindy

Quote from: Kay on October 02, 2010, 12:52:17 AM
I've tried the Tria.  I would say don't waste your money.  First of all, it's not intended for use on the face.  Second, when I did use it on thicker hairs on the upper chest area that are similar to facial hairs, it hurt like holy hell.    (Usually I have a high pain tolerance.  Electro doesn't bother me much..but the Tria on thick hairs was painful.)  You can use some topical emla or something to dull the pain, but it can get rather expensive to do that.  Also, on the highest setting, you only get about 30 minutes of use before needing to recharge for 6 hours or so.  Lastly, unlike professional laser treatment...the Tria laser is not powerful enough to produce any shedding of the hairs...so it's difficult to tell whether it's working or not.  I could stand the extreme tedium of overlapping that tiny little laser if I knew it worked...but I just didn't see any benefit from it.

Thanks, Kay,

Oh. It is so expensive ($495), and I thought it migh work far better than Epila, a similar product that I purchased at ca. $150 (used one). If its efficacy is dubious, then I might have to do what I have repeated once or twice per week. Just shaving with a razor. It takes less than 3 min. while I apply conditioner in my hair. For hairs in my chin, it takes longer time as I pluck up all tiny and thick hairs by tweezers nearly everyday. I change the tweezers every one month as it becomes less sharp. The cost is just ca. US$3.

Barbie~~

Just had my upper lip  and lower lip and chin done.

I never screamed. 


Felt like it though

Cindy

the new Polaris I have had makes me yell Stop! in places.

the 4-5 times to clear it all is looking like a marketing ploy as I've had at least 5 and still got quite a few dark ones.

the ones that are hardest to kill and annoy me most are at ends of lower lip as they add to the line effect of the skin crease that is so male.

Quote from: lilacwoman on October 07, 2010, 05:33:09 AM
the new Polaris I have had makes me yell Stop! in places.

the 4-5 times to clear it all is looking like a marketing ploy as I've had at least 5 and still got quite a few dark ones.

the ones that are hardest to kill and annoy me most are at ends of lower lip as they add to the line effect of the skin crease that is so male.

The therapist has been quite open in saying she doesn't know how times will be needed. I'm OK with that.  I never said stop but when she took my goggles off she did comment on the tears in my eyes (sympathetically). Hopefully the first pass is the worst pain wise.

Cindy

Good luck.  I have been going every month for almost 3 years.  Still need about 30% more to go. 

Quote from: VictoriaMichigan on October 08, 2010, 08:13:21 PM
Good luck.  I have been going every month for almost 3 years.  Still need about 30% more to go. 

Are you on HRT? Seemingly that makes a big difference

Cindy

bye

Hey girls...I just had my 4th treatment done Saturday. I was told the pain get les with each visit. WRONG...More pain this time than first. I think the tech turned the laser up or something.
I have had alot of infected hairs this time too. But the end result will be worth it. The more I have to shave before doing my make-up, the  more I hate it..Cant wait to get it gone. I just saw a new home laser machine call the NoNo something advertised on TV. A 60 day money bak guarantee. Anyone heard of it??

I have had 4 treatments on my face as well. And I can tell you that the laser that they use on me does NOT work on blonde or gray hairs. My treatment consists of the whole face and neck. IT takes about 10 minutes. And it is working great for me. Ill need about 3 more treatments. But then again it is so cheap these days it really does not matter if i need 50 treatments... I pay 60.00 per treatment. I know that when I went for a consultation at a place in Beverly Hills, i was told 350 per treatment. 60 is a way better number!!!

I start my first Laser treatment Saturday. Has anyone had a GentleLase used on them?
That's what my girl uses. Apparently its gentler on the skin and doesn't hurt as much, she warned me it will still hurt some.

Hey girl...Havent heard of a gentle laser, but where I go they have one with a cooler built in.
Ive had 4 and 2 more at least to go. And yes, it does hurt....But worth it...My prob is gonna be the light/grey hairs I will want gone as well..This place assured me on my last visit, of the 2yr
guarantee to get it all...If I have to keep going back I will...Good luck!!

Quote from: Christy Edwards on October 14, 2010, 11:45:37 AM
This place assured me on my last visit, of the 2yr
guarantee to get it all...You have GOT to be kidding me right? @ friggen years

Let me say something, the laser tech is using a very low intensity level on you. They are stretching that ->-bleeped-<- out. Working you cuz it dont take that many treatments....and that pisses me off that they are milking you. Are you in LOs angeles. If so please let me hook you up with the place i get mine done

TO ALL IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, THERE IS A PLACE, LASER HAIR REMOVAL, CELEBRITY LOOK THEY ARE EXTREMELY REASONABLE. 60 PER TREATMENT AND IT HAS ONLY TAKEN ME 4 TREATMENTS AND ILL ONLY NEED 2 OR 3 MORE. THEY CARE ABOUT THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

5065 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Neighborhood: Hollywood
(323) 663-2112

Yay Cindy, so happy for you.
And sounds like you have found a great clinic.
With some luck hope to start some laser early next year....that strong aussie dollar is hurting my chances though, i hope it drops some.

Hugs
Shelly

Quote from: CindyJames on October 07, 2010, 04:59:01 AM
Just had my upper lip  and lower lip and chin done.

I never screamed. 


Felt like it though

Cindy

A little trick that helps is to have your laser tech, push down with their finger on the same spot after the laser just hit. The pressure from their touch, will help overcome the pain from the laser. It's basically tricking your nerves. Like when you bang your foot and grab it tightly, the pain goes away for a second. It sounds stupid, but really works.

weird. the laser that they use on me, it stings but not much. It sounds like to me a breaker popping, then this gas blasts me and then a millisecond later the laser does its deal....  oh yeah, there is cream that they can put on your face 2 hours before the treatment and it will COMPLETLY numb the face, wont feel a thing! ASk them about it

What was that about it not working on white hair? My beard is almost completely white.
Randi

Quote from: Randi on October 14, 2010, 04:53:31 PM
What was that about it not working on white hair? My beard is almost completely white.

Laser doesn't work on white hair. The laser use the pigmentation (colours) in the hair to convert to heat. White hair = no pigments = no heat => doesn't work.

Thanks for the info. I am in NC....I will tell them next time about pushing down with their finger.
Also about some numbing cream....My beard has to go...I dislike prep time before doing my face everyday...Again thanks..Christy