laser hair removal - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

jacie · 12-20-2000, 02:06 PM

Anyone had laser hair removal? Am wondering how many treatments and if it worked. Thanks!

icon · 12-25-2000, 08:50 PM

I recently spoke to someone who opted for electrolysis, due to lower cost and greater permance of hair loss. Laser hair removal does not necessarily do the job. It is best on those who have the combination of dark hair and light skin, since the laser seeks the pigment.

TrickyDick · 12-26-2000, 11:54 AM

One of my lady friends tried the laser and was disappointed with the method. She said it took too many applications and did not seem to stop her hair growth. Plus, she said it was way too expensive.
She is now going through electrolsis and is about half finished and is pleased.

wondering · 01-06-2001, 09:33 AM

I have had laser hair removal and I'm very pleased. It's my understanding that it does work best for those of us with light skin and dark hair. I had two treatments about 1 year ago for my upper lip and chin. There are still a few hairs that I have to pluck, but it's MUCH better than before and if I had a couple of more treatments I think it would be even better. But I'm waiting until they perfect the laser for lighter hair because that's mostly what's left. The treatments I had cost only $150. It was completely painless and within a couple of hours there was no redness or swelling. I would highly recommend this procedure for people with dark hair and light skin.

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LeanneJH · 03-22-2001, 09:57 PM

I am in the middle of a series, and am pleased. It works best on course hair. After 2 treatment on bikini area, it is almost completely gone, only a few have grown back. It is very smooth, no ingrown hairs either. I probably need only 1 or 2 more treatments. I also had it on upper lip and is not working as well since the hair is finer there. It will probably take the full 5 treatments. I do break out with whiteheads after the lip treatment, but I live with it and it goes away after a couple weeks. They say it works best if you wait at least 8 weeks in between treatments, no sooner. The upper lip cost is $140 per treatment or if you pay up front it is $399 for 3, or $595 for 5. Bikini is more.