Question:
I have been fighting with my hair problem for years. Shaving every
morning only to have noticable hair back on my face by afternoon. I went into
seclusion for a week because I wanted to try waxing so my skin would look
smoother for a little longer, and they told me I needed to let it grow. After
waxing once a week for two months I couldn't take it any longer. I wanted
information on laser removal. I knew it would be expensive, but I had to see
how expensive. To my surprise, not as expensive as I thought. In my area we
have 2 -4 places that do Laser and I believe the competion of these places have
lowered the costs. It is still high, but comparible to if I was waxing once a
week. The firsrt 3 treatments are the most costly then the next 3 are about
half price. They were very straight with me in that I will never be hair free
because of PCO but I will notice at least a 80% reduction in the hair growth.
They consider me a maintanence patient, and after the first six visits (each 6
wks apart to allow for hair growth patterns) I will only have to go back once
or twice a year.
I start on Thursday and I am told I will notice a change after the first week.
The hair will fall out when dead cells are removed in daily washing. The hair
is killed under the skin, even the ones you can't see yet. Wish me luck, I
took a part-time job to help pay this and hope to win my battle. I will keep
you posted on the results and let you know if it is worth it.
Answer:
I've had about 9 laser treatments on my face and started them about 3 yrs
ago when it was very new. I can say that your information is very accurate.
You have to let the hair grow for 6 weeks, but you can shave it in the
meantime! The place I went used the gentlelase crygenic cooling laser. The
first 2 treatments I had were hell to let it grow out before hand. However,
it is worth it!!! I used to have almost enough hair for a moustache, goatee
and sideburns. Now, my face looks great and is almost hair free. My last
treatment was about 6 months ago and there still isn't enough hair to merit
a 10th treatment. What I have now is a clear face with the occassional hair
that I pluck. I would also recommend that you take aldactone, a great
anti-androgen that will help with acne as well. I'll be glad to answer any
questions.
BTW, I used to have severe acne as well and microderm has helped that alot!!
