Anyone have Laser Hair removal?

[poohbear1029]

I have seen this on the makeover shows and would love to have it, but assume it is expensive.....anyone know?? I am tired of waxing and plucking!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

AMEN TO THAT!

What I have heard, it takes many, many treatments and works only on dark hair.

Anyone want to share your experience? I would also like to know.

 

[sk8belle]

One of my friends works for a dr's office that does laser hair removal. When the office first got the machine, my friend offered a bunch of us a deal if we would be guinea pigs. I had my facial hair done while others had their underarms, legs and bikini lines done. We had mixed results. For me, personally, the worst of it is gone. I think it's been over a year now since the last time I've had hair on my upper lip and chin. There is no sign of regrowth. I still have some hair problems, but I am attributing that to genetics and possibly a medical issue. As far as I'm concerned, the treatment was a success and I do not regret the money I spent on it. Some other friends did not have the same success that I did. Your hair and skin color plays a part how well the treatment goes. Those with lighter hair did not have the same positive results as those of us with darker hair. Also, the darker the skin color, the more careful the person treating you has to be with the laser. So be REALLY sure whoever is working with you knows what they are doing.

Please, please, please do your research on this. I had one session with a different office who used a machine that ended up burning my face and leaving some fairly unattractive marks. Fortunately, they healed and there's no scarring. The machine my dr's office uses is SO much better. The process can be a bit painful. My face got really red after a treatment, not unlike what happens after you've had a waxing. However, the redness went down very quickly - I think in about 10 - 15 minutes. That reaction will be different for everyone.

If you have questions, I'll be more than happy to answer them. Feel free to PM me.

 

[Beth76]

I looked into it a few months ago. I had a consultation at a place here that only does laser hair removal. The price was going to be about $1300 for my underarms, lower legs, and bikini area. I didn't end up doing it because we just couldn't afford it, but I do hope to do it in the future. That's all the info I can really share; gives you an idea of the price.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Nope, I haven't. Heard it hurts horribly though!!

 

[Davids-Coco]

There is this place in the mall that does it called NUVO International.

*** I HAVE ONLY HEARD BAD THINGS ABOUT NUVO INTERNATIONAL ***

If it isn't person who is trained correctly, they will burn you with the lazers. And, that is exactly what I have heard about this chain of hair removal "specialists". The "cheap" places are like that for a reason. I agree with the person who says that you should do your homework. Research is your best friend on a thing like this. And, it should cost money because it is an investment.

That said, I am currently looking into it myself at a local place that charges much more than NUVO, but has a good representative. They even gave me references!