UPDATED! Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

I am getting my bikini area done tomorrow. Do I remove the hair before I go?

Message edited 2/25/2004 8:17:44 PM.

Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

I heard you shave it before, but shouldnt they have told you that. Did you have a test run before?

Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

Never done it but where are you going?

Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

The receptionist told me to shave it but I just wanted someone else to confirm that. I am going to a dermatologist in Manhasset (Dr. Joseph Onnorato).

Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

I want to do this so please let me know how this goes!! Good luck!!!!!!

Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

Let us know how it goes.

Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

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Posted by wacky

Let us know how it goes.

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Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

Is laser hair removal permanent?

Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

Laser Hair removal is not permanent but Electrolosis is.

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Laser is not permanent it shrinks the follicles, which makes hair grown in slower and thinner. Electrolysis is permanent, it is the only way to permanently destroy the blood supply which feeds the hair.

FM if you would like more information

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Its ok to shave it, just don't wax or use any cream hair removers. I do it... and totally recommend it. Expensive but worth it. i have had 4 sessions and its fantastic. i thought it was pretty perm though, after 6 sessions, i was told i should come back perhaps 1X a year for a touch up though....

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ITs def not permamnent. It will be back, it doesnt kill the hair just slows down growth

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89% of people never have hair grow back.

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Posted by am470

89% of people never have hair grow back.

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Re: Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

I was told to shave before going...but DO NOT WAX, you mess up the hair follicle.

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How did it go??

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Oh my gosh I used to got to Dr. Onnorato but he was in Garden City Park before. Be aware his office is notorious for making you wait a long time. I went to him for dermatologic reasons though, so you may not have to wait. Just be warned, I have waited 2 hours there before. On the upside he is very sweet and kind.

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Well, YES, you must shave the area. I am in the process of having my pits done, and i LOVE the results. The first treatment, hair didn't grow for like four weeks. Now the hair that does grow is super light, and I'm only on my second treatment. I'd recommend it.
But to answer your question, yes, you must shave the hair.

Re: UPDATED! Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

Ok...Well, I was supposed to the procedure done last wednesday. But I accidentally went to the wrong office (he has three of them). So that is why there has been such a delay.

But I got it done tonight!! I did not think it was painful. But I have been able to tolerate electrolysis without a problem. I did not use any numbing cream. The woman was surprised how unfazed I was. I did not even realize that she had finished.

I got my entire bikini area (I mean EVERYTHING) done!! It was $300 a treatment. I will likely need four (the fourth is free). It took about 20 minutes.

For the person who posted about the long wait at Dr. Onnorato's office, I know. Fortunately, since I wasn't waiting to see him, there wasn't much of a wait.

Message edited 2/25/2004 8:45:12 PM.

Re: UPDATED! Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

I wanted to have hair removal on my face and when she did a test run on my arm, I thought I was going to jump out of my skin! I wish I was brave enough to do it though! Glad everything went well for you!

Re: UPDATED! Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

Does anyone know if you can get insurance to pay for any of it???
Maybe even the numbing cream since that is a rx??

Re: UPDATED! Having laser hair removal tomorrow...Have a question for people who have had it done already?

Insurance will cover the numbing cream, but not the hair removal.