Has anyone had pro hair removal?

[Brandi]

Hey thanks for the advice everyone. I do have dark hair so maybe this will work! I am so tired of shaving! and i get a rash no matter which way I shave. I like that when I use a hair cream remover it seems to not grow in as coarse. But like i said i can't believe those creams are very good for you. Besides they are messy too.
How much does it cost about ? Anyone know?

[Dianyla]

How much does it cost about ? Anyone know?

It depends on what body part is being de-haired. Also, remember it takes 5-6 lasering sessions over a year or so to get the whole thing done. A lasering session can be anywhere from $50-300 a pop. About 4 years ago, I paid about $900 to get both pits & bikini done. I'd love to do my legs but they would have cost at least $1500 at that time, and I'm sure it's more now.

If you can get a salon to let you pay for each appointment as you go it's not so bad. It's a big chunk to have to pay all (or even half) at once.

[teigyr]

I asked a place up here and they have a sale through the end of August. Underarms are $399 for a package of five visits (they say you need five) and it's usually $580. Same goes for bikini, so it's $399 instead of $580. "Extended bikini " is slightly more. They are sending me a "menu" so I can see what all the extended entails.

Now is NOT a good time but $399?! Even if I just did the underarms now and the bikini later....

[Dianyla]

That is a really good deal. And besides - it's best to start the program in late summer because you'll need to avoid too much sunlight exposure on the treated areas.

[Brandi]

I would need the extended price i am sure! That is another reason why i want to do it. I unfortunatly give my husband a (clearing cough) burn sometimes!. I am going to look into this when I get home from this job here in colorado.
Now I thought you had to go through a Doctor for this. A salon does it though? That is better! I am going t look around.
Now pain? Is it like getting a shot? or a bee sting? Or not?

[silver]

I would need the extended price i am sure! That is another reason why i want to do it. I unfortunatly give my husband a (clearing cough) burn sometimes!. I am going to look into this when I get home from this job here in colorado.
Now I thought you had to go through a Doctor for this. A salon does it though? That is better! I am going t look around.
Now pain? Is it like getting a shot? or a bee sting? Or not?

...ahem....I have the extended version. I found the more I removed the more I wanted removed......

The pain is like getting popped with a rubber band. Taking a pain reliever prior will take the big sting out of it. Also, if you are very sensitive, you can ask about the numbing creme.

I think it just depends on the area on whether a doctor needs to do it or a salon. check around. I've noticed a few places running deals lately. The place that I go to is a skin care place that is associated with a doctor. They have a nurse practitioner pretty much running it. They have an electrolysist on staff and she can treat with the laser.

[teigyr]

...ahem....I have the extended version. I found the more I removed the more I wanted removed......

I'm like that with waxing. The one time I didn't extend, I felt like there was nothing done!

How long does the treatment take? I know session-wise it takes at least five but for each appointment, how long did it take?

[Brandi]

That is a really good deal. And besides - it's best to start the program in late summer because you'll need to avoid too much sunlight exposure on the treated areas.

Nice new avatar by the way. Where is it taken? Cute how you did it like the last one.

[Dianyla]

The pain level isn't bad. I don't think it's anywhere near as bad as waxing, although it is prolonged as they inch around over the target area as opposed to one horrific RRRRRIP!!! when the wax comes off.

Nice new avatar by the way. Where is it taken?

It's from my vacation to Peru last year. I'm overlooking the ruined city of Machu Picchu.

Cute how you did it like the last one.

Yes, I planned it that way! I tend to recognize people by their avatars and sometimes it really confuses me when people change it significantly. But I was getting a little tired of the other one... so I decided to just recreate it.