Electrolysis in Iowa

[morganae]

Hello there!

I am generally the very opposite of outgoing and pretty much just do my own thing. However, that's not working for me at the moment so I've had to stop by here once more (I was surprised to find my account was gone, but that's fine, the server reset plus being gone for a while pretty much makes this a nice fresh start!).

Previously I lived in what was one of the Utopias for Transgender and LGBTQ+ life, Portland Oregon! Now I find myself in a state that's more of... well, let's just go with a dystopian society where you can compare one-for-one the laws that they are trying to pass to the laws passed in the 1930's and 1940's by a man with a really stupid mustache... That place is Iowa!

Fortunately I work for a company that actually has a level of care for it's employees and actually covers Top, Bottom, Facial and hair removal surgeries and treatments for gender affirming care! The problem I have is that before I can go in for surgery, I need to find somewhere that does electrolysis that can bill insurance.

There's a lot of spas etc. That pretend that they're medical facilities but they aren't, and thus cannot bill.  This means that I need to come up with a very large sum of money (that I just don't have) vs paying the co-pay (which is still a large amount of money, it's just not THAT large.)

Is there anyone here that might be able to point this girl to ANYWHERE in Iowa or the surrounding states that takes insurance?  Even if it's out of network, it's still better than paying it all out of pocket!

[LoriDee]

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@Sarah B
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[Sarah B]

Hello Morganae

My name is Sarah B and I would also like to formally, Welcome you to Susan's Place!

I see that Lori has welcomed you to Susan's as well.  I'm also sure that Danielle will try her best to resurrect your old account if it is possible.

I cannot help you in the electrolysis department and the payment for it.  When I changed my life around.  I paid for all my sessions to remove my facial hair, as I worked full time, and as far as I know insurance from my part of the world probably did not exist at the time I changed.

Since you have been here before and know your way around, it would be appreciated if you could provide an update or summary of what has happened in regards to yourself in the Introductions Forum.  I would appreciate it very much as, I'm always interested in learning something new from old or new members.

In addition members of Susan's as you know will more than likely will come along and discuss problems or issues that are similar to yours as most of us have experienced these as well.

Take care and all the best for the future.

Once again, Welcome to Susan's Place!
Sarah B
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@LoriDee
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@morganae

[LoriDee]

Is there anyone here that might be able to point this girl to ANYWHERE in Iowa or the surrounding states that takes insurance?  Even if it's out of network, it's still better than paying it all out of pocket!

I have been searching for such a provider for years. Many will not do genital clearing, or work on a "man", and of those that will they all want payment at the time of service (cash or credit card). Since the VA covers me as a disabled veteran, the best I can do at the moment is pay for the service with my credit card, and then apply for reimbursement. That might be an option for you too. I had to take out a personal loan from my bank for eye surgery but did not get reimbursed because it was "cosmetic" surgery. Will your insurance reimburse you if you pay upfront?

If so, but you can't pay upfront, check out the Jim Collins Foundation. You can apply for a grant to cover the costs. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

[imallie]

Hi Morganae - welcome!!!

I'm not an expert on this, but I am pretty sure there are threads here discussing it and there are a few here who have taken full advantage of this (I just can't, at this moment recall who - sorry!) but there are spots that do these mega sessions of electrolysis  - you go in and get sedation and you get a complete facial clearing.

It's pricey, and you need to travel for it, but the advantage is it's not traveling weekly which would be impractical, instead it would be something you'd need to block off 3-4 days for. I do think you need to do it a few times (hair grows in cycles), and I do not know if insurance covers it... but as Lori said, you might have some options there.

But this might be an avenue to explore in terms of a way to find a provider.

Just a thought!

Love,
Allie

[tgirlamg]

Hi Morganae,

I did the mega sessions Allie referred to by flying into Phoenix AZ to Senza Pell Spa...

https://senzapelo.com/

they can give you lidocaine injections to numb you and make it tolerable... not sure what they offer as far as honoring insurance but, it might be worth a call to check... Flights to Phoenix aren't usually too bad because it is a hub!

Hope all is well in Iowa for you otherwise! I lived there in Ames for a few years in the early 2000s and loved it.

Hugs!

Ashley 😀💕🌻

[LoriDee]

I also found a place in Chicago that does the sedation so a team of technicians can do it all at once. As Allie and Ashley said, there are options. Hopefully, you will find something that works for you. Please let us know if you do!