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    Laser hair removal (my hate of hair)

    Anyone had it done? Just wondering how many treatments you had to go for... if you got any reddening on irritation of the skin, that kinda stuff...

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    Quote Originally Posted by soulstealer
    Anyone had it done? Just wondering how many treatments you had to go for... if you got any reddening on irritation of the skin, that kinda stuff...
    Hey bro, hate the hair too! Had my mid-brow, chest, and abs done. I have had four out of the five treatments so far. First two didn't seem to do much. Still had to shave frequently. After third, dramatic difference. Didn't have to hardly shave between treatments. Treatments are done every two months. Be ready for some pain though. Kind of like needle pricks one right after the other. After the treatment, you do get some irritation its kind of like a sunburn. Goes away after just a couple days though. Aloe Vera spray works well right after treatment, and then lotion with Aloe in it for the next week or so. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by browboy
    Hey bro, hate the hair too! Had my mid-brow, chest, and abs done. I have had four out of the five treatments so far. First two didn't seem to do much. Still had to shave frequently. After third, dramatic difference. Didn't have to hardly shave between treatments. Treatments are done every two months. Be ready for some pain though. Kind of like needle pricks one right after the other. After the treatment, you do get some irritation its kind of like a sunburn. Goes away after just a couple days though. Aloe Vera spray works well right after treatment, and then lotion with Aloe in it for the next week or so. Let me know if you have any other questions.

    Later,
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    I am interested to see how well youre last treatment goes...I hate hair. I am very lucky up till just recently I have had almost no hair on my chest ( almost 30) but now its sprouting and I want it gone. Keep me informed on how it goes for you if you dont mind...

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    agreed with above a bud had it done by his uncle he had 4 or 5 sessions under the fam discount hair is thinner but more treatments required

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    I will let you know

    Had my fourth session couple weeks ago, so far everything is great. I will let you know how final number 5 goes and if the results are good as time goes on. So far, I am very satisfied-except for the pain that you have to indure when you have it done. lol

    Browboy

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    Can you give us an approximate cost for the chest?

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    hey guys, just readin your threads here...my sister-in-law works for some doctors at a day-spa and she is the laser tech that runs the hair removal laser...i'm lucky as i have very little body hair, but i've done it on my face twice now...the first time didn't do much, but the 2nd time i went from basically having to shave every day to maybe every 4 days...the only thing is that it caused my face to break out w/ like little white pimples all over both times...she said that happened...that sucked...for the face it's only like 125 around this area

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    Hair Removal
    Upper Lip $100
    Chin $100
    Full Beard $250
    Ears $100
    Sideburns $150
    Neck (front) $150
    Neck (back) $100
    Underarms $200
    Chest (female) $150
    Chest (male) $250
    Arms $350
    Back $450
    Bikini $250
    Brazillian Bikini $300
    Legs (half) $350
    Legs (full) $500
    * purchase 5 treatments, get 1 free

    "that's the price list at the local place in KY

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    Hell it would cheaper in the long run to do this than wax or shave!

    That is per treatment though correct? And usually take several treatments?

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    If I remember correctly, the total cost for all five sessions, for both the mid-brow and chest (it was buy chest and brow was free-go figure) was like $2200.00 Not cheap, but I am pretty jazzed about the results.

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    Quote Originally Posted by browboy
    If I remember correctly, the total cost for all five sessions, for both the mid-brow and chest (it was buy chest and brow was free-go figure) was like $2200.00 Not cheap, but I am pretty jazzed about the results.
    Wow thats awesome man I really need something done and I have a fair completion with dark hair so I think I'm a good candidate My problem is I look like a gorilla only good thing is that I dont have back hair but 2200 for barely having to ever shave... thats a good freakin deal in my opinion....

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    I am also thinking abuot getting it done here in NY, I have a price list at home I will post it up.
    I personally hate shaving or using nair. ughh

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    WTF!! 450 for back?! is that per session? so like 6 sessions of 450?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by topnotch
    Hair Removal
    Upper Lip $100
    Chin $100
    Full Beard $250
    Ears $100
    Sideburns $150
    Neck (front) $150
    Neck (back) $100
    Underarms $200
    Chest (female) $150
    Chest (male) $250
    Arms $350
    Back $450
    Bikini $250
    Brazillian Bikini $300
    Legs (half) $350
    Legs (full) $500
    * purchase 5 treatments, get 1 free

    "that's the price list at the local place in KY
    Are those the prices per treatment or to have it done all the way?

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    What if you're hairy like a gorilla? How many sessions do you think? Someone was asking...

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    I am hairy as a gorilla, I will walk in and they will say we dont treat your kind here, go to the zoo you hairy beast.

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    i used to have one tiny lil spot of hair on my back..
    then... i fell in love w/ tren

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    If you wax your back on the regular then it does thin out. I had a spot below my neck and on my lower back. Waxed the top of my back and Naired the lower....that nastiness is like fine baby hair now.

    I just want the laser to get rid of any chest hair. Altough I think for the money it would have been cheaper to go ahead and laser everything rather than waxing once a month like a chick...plus it sucks balls doing it.

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    Sounds like a good deal in the long run. browboy these results are supposed to be pretty permanent right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by B.E.N.
    I just want the laser to get rid of any chest hair. Altough I think for the money it would have been cheaper to go ahead and laser everything rather than waxing once a month like a chick...plus it sucks balls doing it.
    Waxing is godawful, i had it done twice (i'm hairy as hell) and it was absolutely excrutiating. Laser is the way to go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Amorphic
    Waxing is godawful, i had it done twice (i'm hairy as hell) and it was absolutely excrutiating. Laser is the way to go.
    oh waxing = DEVIL!
    and sometimes.. if it isnt done right.. it can make u look worse than before ><

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    Quote Originally Posted by taiboxa
    oh waxing = DEVIL!
    and sometimes.. if it isnt done right.. it can make u look worse than before ><
    i learned the hard way, ingrown hairs, bruising, bleeding

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    Yeah if done wrong it sucks. Or if you are really hairy in the areas of application.

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    Hey Diamonite,
    Yeah they are supposed to be permanent. If you go to a reputable place, they usually will give a guarantee, I know mine does. Here's the other thing I think I forgot to mention. Pay the 35 bucks for the desensitizing gel they will sell you. You put it on pretty thick about 30-45 minutes before your treatment and cover it with saran wrap. It makes the pain a lot less. They won't let you use it on your first one, cause they need to see how your skin responds to the laser. That's what they said anyway....I think she was just a masacist!! lol

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    I have had 4 sessions on my chest, neck, back and stomach. The chest hair has thinned out significantly, but nothing else has been very noticeable. I hate the treatments, they are not fun. I don't mind being punched but the lazer feels like a rubber band snapping you over and over. I do like the fact it is much easier to shave my chest though, and it takes longer to grow back.

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    I am paying $500 for ea. session for my back...Had ONE treatment so far and actually very little hair as came back as of 3 weeks ago and it was pretty bad...The "specialist" said it will take 4 more to keep it away....45 minutes of annoying, needle-poking, feeling but so far so good...

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    does taking steroids effect the laser hair removal??

    since it is a test does it promote more hair growth and cancel ot the laser hair removal??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolverine88 View Post
    since it is a test does it promote more hair growth and cancel ot the laser hair removal??
    Yep, thats what happened to me. Then i started electrolysis, and i haven't done a test cycle since, but supposedly electrolysis destroys the follicle instead of just damaging it, so if there is more regrowth it would be through dormant follices.

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    Im also considering doing it. How many sessions do you have to pass and how long will you be without hair afterthat ?
    Also does it irritate the skin as waxing or it is safer ?

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    450 for back, woow got mine done for 200 but im sure every place is different.

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    Yeah I hate hair too.
    I want to remove hair on my ass, which I hate the most.
    Do you think any place will do the "dirty job" ?

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    Ok ready for this.....I got my whole body done, yes...everything everywhere. Luckily I bartered with the tech for services that I provide so it didn't cost me a dime. Had it done 4-5 times on each area over the course of 5 months. You are supposed to wait 1 month between treatments. Anyway......sonofabitch it all GREW BACK...except down there, which is a good thing I guess cause waxing hurts like HELL. So don't go into debt trying to remove this funky shit called hair cause those bastards ain't going away permantently. If I had to lay out the money I would be PISSED! Electrolysis does kill the follicle, laser doesn't.

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    man, i would be pissed! my wife is a hair stylist and works in a big shop so i can get waxed for free but have yet to do it. Still goin strong with the good ol razr. Grows like a weed though... shaved chest yesterday and stubby already!

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    Efficacy of laser hair removal depends on a number of factors. The most important being hair and skin color. The ideal situation is to have dark hair and light skin. Laser doesn't work on blond or very light hair and should be used with caution in people with darker skin complexions (make sure that your dealing with someone who knows what they're doing).

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbmd1111 View Post
    Efficacy of laser hair removal depends on a number of factors. The most important being hair and skin color. The ideal situation is to have dark hair and light skin. Laser doesn't work on blond or very light hair and should be used with caution in people with darker skin complexions (make sure that your dealing with someone who knows what they're doing).
    Smooth move noob. Im sure if you told him a year ago he would have been interested.

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    I have my full face and neck done... very painful.

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