Re: Electrolysis
From: jalan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Dec 2002 13:34:19 -0600 (CST)
Ladies:
Electrolysis did help me get rid of beard hair and mustache. But it
comes back if I do not stay on bcp. I had it done at age 19 and the
hair stayed gone until age 33 when I stopped nursing my daughter. The
hormones were okay while I was pregnant and nursing. Then I had to go
back on the pill and get some electrolysis touch-ups. It's also
important to find an electrologist who is licensed b/c if it is done
improperly, it doesn't kill the hair follicle. I have always used
Gregory System (a chain in the US with no complaints). My only other
advice is to take some codeine and use EMLA numbing cream (by
prescription only) before the treatment because it IS painful, esp. the
upper lip area. Now I understand why kissing is so fun -- lots of nerve
endings!!
--
jalan
At Thu, 19 Dec 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>At Thu, 29 Aug 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>At Mon, 12 Aug 2002, Jodi wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I'm thinking about starting electrolysis for my chin/neck area. I was
>>>just wondering if anyone has any input on that. I've heard its the most
>>>effective treatment for women with PCOS and that the "laser light" is
>>>not as effective and the hair will keep coming back but with electrology
>>>it will not. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jodi
>>>
>>Hi Jodi,
>>
>>I tried electrolysis for my upper lip, chin, and neck. The lady also
>>did my peach fuzz. I went to her every two weeks, for about six months.
>>After I stopped going to her, I noticed that the hair was growing back
>>thicker and very course. Even the peach fuzz grew back in thick, black
>>and course. I was so upset that it didn't work and that I spent so much
>>money. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It may have worked for some
>>people, but it made mine worse.For now,I am sticking to the usual:
>>waxing, tweezing, and Nair. When I have some extra money I will try the
>>laser treatments. I have heard good things about them. I hope this
>>helps. Good Luck! April
>
>--
>debbie murphy
>
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