Re: This facial hair problem?
From: Kendra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:44:03 -0500 (CDT)
Hi again..
Does your facial hair need to be closely shaven in order for it to work?
How long does it take ,and does it hurt?
At Thu, 27 Jun 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Hello, my name is Kath and I also have PCOS. The facial hair is a
>difficult thing to deal with. I too have shaved all my life and decided
>back in March of this year to try laser. For your treatments the hair
>must be shave very close to the skin. I have undergone 4 treatments and
>the hair is drastically reduce. I only now have a few odd
>hairs......way less that 1/4 I would guess. For me laser has been worth
>every penny even though it is very expensive. I don't know how long it
>will last. I will call back in a couple times a years for clean up
>laser but for me that is fine. I think it maybe worth a try. Think
>about it. Kath
>
>At Wed, 26 Jun 2002, Kendra wrote:
>>
>>Well I have recently been diagnosed with pcos and i dont suffer from any
>>pains or nothing major...The thing that bothers me most is the facial
>>hair ..it makes me feel so abnormal and like a Freak sorta. My mom told
>>me to shave it off cause i get alot of dark hair in the chin area and on
>>the sides..and I want to try and wax it off or something but how can i
>>disguise the stubble while it grows...I always end up shaving cause i
>>dont want to be embarrassed. Its so frustrating cause im young and my
>>friends dont have this problem. And if u go in for laser treatment do u
>>have to go in all hairy? If anyone can give me any ideas i would be more
>>than grateful :) thanks
>
>--
>Stepanie,
>
>I am a 46 year old woman that has struggle with PCOS all my life. However, it
>is not until the last few years I knew what it was. I would love to just give
>you a hug and tell you I understand, so completely. I have had the same
>problems, the embarrassing facial hair,difficulty in becoming pregnant, one
>miscarriage, overweight. It is not an easy struggle.And most people do not
>understand the condition. I just want to send you a hug and tell you I do
>and you are not alone. Even though it often feels that way. Kath
>
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