Question:
I have a confession to make. I'm not TG or TS (although I am queer.)
So I hope my posting here isn't infringing on this space, if you know
what I mean.
But I thought I'd post since some of the people on this list might be
uniquely qualified to answer this... I have a lot of body hair that I
would like to have removed. How much body hair? Basically, if I
wanted to get a tattoo, my options are the palms of my hands or the
soles of my feet. I don't want to remove it all, just some parts
(chest, back) and reduce it in other areas.
I would like to give laser a try, since I'm really getting sick of
what I have to go through to manage this. I even started using an
epilator, but I can't keep up with the regrowth. Basically, I'd have
to spend 10 or 20 hours a week to keep up.
So, does anyone have some ideas in the Boston area (this would extend
to any city within a reasonable drive of Boston) about solutions?
Like, laser practices that are reputable and effective? Which laser
would be the best? I have fair Irish skin-- I don't tan, I freckle--
and very dark brown hair. How much is reasonable to pay? I would
like, if possible, PERSONAL EXPERIENCES from anyone on this list who
have had this done TO THEM this in the Boston area. I've been doing
serious research into this for a good five years now, and the ratio of
myth, second-hand "knowledge", and outright lies by sleazy
practitioners is really discouraging.
Answer:
-Your local queer newspaper will probably have a couple of ads for
queer-friendly laser and waxing places. Queer-friendly doesn't necessarily
mean good, though. Keep trying to get those personal recommendations from
someone who's been done for a year and is happy.
You might find this information useful for determining which laser to use:
http://www.hairfacts.com/methods/laser/lasermain.html
I also have tips for choosing a laser practitioner:
http://www.hairfacts.com/tips/laserchoose.html - by the way, as you will undoubtedly find out, there are posers here.
That is, people who have absolutely no self-worth and exist for the sole
purpose of serving as future examples in events involving disembowelment or
some other interesting form of execution (we hope, anyway). One has already
responded to you, and speaking as a cat-lover, I was not amused in the
slightest with that so-called "person"'s post.
Anyway, in regards to laser treatment, none thus far have proven to be
permanent; however, if you are looking at reduction, there is some evidence
in existence when it comes to laser hair removal.
One of the most common is Epilight, and you should be able to find a
location in the Boston area by doing a keyword search on Google or AltaVista
using "Epilight" and "Boston".
