Re: Hair ...and not just on my head!
From: Nicole (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 2 May 2001 22:36:09 -0500 (CDT)
Lisa:
I had ALOT of hair, sideburns, chin, neck, lip, even on my face (but
thankfully that isn't so coarse and dark....) I also had hair on my
stomach & other uncomfortable places. I am in the middle of laser hair
removal, 3 treatments, 1 hour each time at Jefferson Dermatology in
Philadelphia. It cost me about $2,000 for the entire treatment. So
far, I have had my first two treatments. My bikini line hair has
thinned out tremendously, it is nearly completley smooth. After the
first treatment, the hair on my face had thinned out, but some grew back
and I shaved it between appointments. I had my second treatment about
one month ago or so, and NOTHING has come back. Same goes for my
stomach. I am very happy with how its progressing...
My 3rd and final appointment is scheduled for June 7. I will let you
all know how it goes, but from what I can tell, the hair hasn't come
back yet, and I don't expect it to. Good Luck...it has certainly helped
me to feel a little better. I used to be embarassed for guys to kiss my
neck & stuff....now that is finally overwith!!
--
Nicole
At Wed, 2 May 2001, Joel wrote:
>
>Lisa,
>I know it's such a pain... my girlfriend introduced me to the sally Hanson
>stuff.. it's "supposed" to easy on the skin.. who knows? where are you
>from? I'm from new York.. I'm trying to lose weight too, but yet ny doc says
>eat while on glucophage and I hate breakfast (except on weekends or
>vacations!!) I am supposed to get married this November 25th.. but that's
>another whole long story that I'd be happy to share but not to the world!!
>( no offence!!) long drama, place where we booked our wedding didn't pay
>their taxes we lost our money!! and to top it off.. my mom bought me a dress
>and we decided to get it a size smaller than I am.. more incentive it goes
>half way up my back!! I just turned 28 last week and have been having
>problems with my period since I was 13, I've only gotten 3 natural periods
>in my life!! so I wanted to get a jump start on trying to get pregnant, my
>girlfriend just got pregnant and my other friend just had a baby 2/27, they
>all say oh don't worry you'll have one.. but they don't understand!!!
>uggghhhh!!! so depressed! :(
>
>write back
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Lisa" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 8:41 PM
>Subject: Re: Hair ...and not just on my head!
>
>> At Wed, 2 May 2001, Joel wrote:
>> >
>> >Lisa,
>> >
>> >I just spoke with my endo yesterday and she recommended this medicated
>cream
>> >called Vanique.
>> >you need a prescription for this, she said some of her patients are doing
>> >well with it.. I didn't get it though b/c she said it hasn't been fully
>> >tested if pregnant women can use it (something like that)..
>> >and I'm on glucophage and I want to get pregnant.. so I use sally Hanson
>> >brush -on hair remover
>> >I use it on my side burns (jeez like I;me a man!!) I shave my upper lip,
>and
>> >I pluck my chin what a pain I swear!!! but try it out.. also instead of
>> >laser have you looked into electrolysis? my endo said that would probably
> be
>> >the best idea..
>> >
>> >Rachel :)
>> >
>> Rachel, I asked my doc about the cream and he said that I should not use
>> it since I am trying to get pregnant. I will ask him again. I have
>> tried Sally Hanson cream, but it burns me too. My skin is very
>> sensitive. I thought about electrolysis, but I can't find anyone around
>> who does it. It is a big hassle to have to always be plucking and
>> trimming and removing and shaving and waxing and picking! I look at
>> other women with their beautiful chins and am jealous. Is that awful? I
>> hope you read this. I am not sure how to work this thing. I was on
>> glucophage, but doc took me off for a while while I try to lose some
>> weight. I recently joined a wellness center, but I am so not motivated.
>> I have to continually remind myself of the reward of a child. I have
>> been married for almost six years, and it has been a strain on our
>> relationship. How long have you been married? I hope you get this.
>> Again, feel free to email me.....Lisa
>>> ---- Original Message -----
>> >From: "Lisa" <lwadman@yahoo.com>
>> >To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS" <pcos@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 8:16 PM
>> >Subject: Hair ...and not just on my head!
>> >
>> >> I am so embarrassed. I have hair on my chin! I have for a long time.
>It
>> >> just is getting worse. At first, I plucked. Then I started using
>Nair,
>> >> but it started burning my face and neck and leaving it peeling and red
>> >> and itchy. So I had to shave. Wax never worked for me, even though it
>> >> may have been user error! Now I have to shave every day. I have looked
>> >> into laser, but it is so expensive. I probably will do it anyway, but
>I
>> >> have so many "real" questions that a doctor could not possibly answer
>> >> the way some of you can or any woman with PCOS. Is laser permanent?
>> >> Please tell me about it. I hope my email address shows up. If it
>does,
>> >> feel free to email me. I am so frustrated with PCOS. It proves just
>> >> how strong women are to deal with these problems. HELP ME LADIES!
>> >>
>>
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