Laser Hair Removal is Awesome!!!

The technician told me that, since our hair folicles are so deep, that it would take at least 10-20 days for all the zapped hairs to work their way out. (This would, in essense, look like the hairs were still growing after the first treatment.) She said I should exfoliate and use a wash cloth to speed up the process, but that, it would just take time.

The first mistake I made was to not read the handout I received after my treatment. I assumed I should start exfoliating right away. The handout says "You should avoid rubbing or scratching the area for 24 hours." OOPS. All this did was to give me more irritation in the treatment areas. That's gone away now, but it was unpleasant for a week or so.

The result right now is that it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nice to just have perfectly smooth skin.

I know that I have to go back for at least 3 more laser hair treatments when the little hairs start to show back up, but I have to tell you that I'm really enjoying not having to worry or think at all about the hair. It's GONE.

Why do I have to go back? All the little hairs that were in their dormancy stages while I had my laser hair treatment, will now be in active stage and need to get zapped now. Most treatments take about 4-7 times (depending on the stubborness of the hair). My technician said, that, if her patients don't respond after a few treatments, that she sends them to their doctor to see if there is an underlying reason for the hair growth (ie, thyroid, hormones, etc.).

I mostly wanted to check in and say this beats the HECK out of tweezing. I really want my legs done next. Do you think my husband would let me have them done for a very expensive Christmas gift? ;) Imagine not having to shave again?! And, many of my friends have had their bikini area done and now don't have to worry about ingrown hairs or razor burn during swimsuit season. Awesome.

Well, I'll keep you posted on my journey. So far, it's been worth it.