Hi fellow cysters, I have being getting electrolysis done for the last 6 yrs (yeh!). Every week, $200 a month. I have spent a fortune. I have had good results. However, after reading all your posts I am motivated to get laser. My PCP does "elos" laser (http://www.syneron.com). I have brown skin (I am Indian). Anyone have idea on this type of laser. What is the best laser for brown skin? I appreciate any suggestions. Any idea on laser consultants in Irvine, CA area?
I went to my first laser session this week for my chin/neck area! I'll keep ya all posted! :o)
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well wat i heard about brown skin it is known as skin type 4 and laser does not work well on dark hair on dark or brown skin. laser does not even work well on light skin, but it works well on dark hair on fair or light skin
hope this helps
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I hope to someday get some treatment. I really need to read up about this. I thought electrolysis was permanet? What the difference between elctrolyiss and laser? I need something premanat or close to it. I cant afford to pay 200 a month for the rest of my lefe. Any info would be appreciated.
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Hi fellow cysters, I have being getting electrolysis done for the last 6 yrs (yeh!). Every week, $200 a month. I have spent a fortune. I have had good results. However, after reading all your posts I am motivated to get laser. My PCP does "elos" laser (http://www.syneron.com). I have brown skin (I am Indian). Anyone have idea on this type of laser. What is the best laser for brown skin? I appreciate any suggestions. Any idea on laser consultants in Irvine, CA area?
Nothing is permanent when u have PCOS. I got my first laser on friday with a dermatologist. Since I have brown skin I got Gentle YAG laser. My dermatologist was up front with me and told me that I would need several treatments for the face. I don't have lot of hair on my face. I was really excited she would do my sides but she said my hair was too light for laser. She said if it done on light hair laser would induce more hair growth instead of decreasing it. So, I am confused. But she did do chin and upper lip for $150. I am trying to get pregnant, if I do get pregnant my docotor said she would not do laser on me. In fact she discouraged me from doing even electrolysis. She things when the hormones are out of wack during pregnancy any procedure would cause scars or hyper or hypo pigmentation. Anyway, until I get pregnant I am going to get laser for upper lip and chin and electrolysis for side buns. So, good luck for u. I recommend laser and find the right doctor. Even though I am a bit disappointed my doctor was very straight forward with me.
only4some1special thanks for the info. I did get my first laser treatment today on my chin and upper lip. When can you expect the hair to grow back?
you r welcome.
well i never had laser done, but i do get electrolysis done on my chin. my chin hair have reduced. they growth that i noticed was about after 2 weeks in begining, and getting it done regularly i noticed after 3 - 4 weeks.....
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I have brown skin and dark hair, and it works fine. Lasers have really 'come a long way."
thx kat..... technology has advanced... i get electrolysis done, and fear laser cuz i have brown skin n dark hair n wat i heard i fear to get it done.... u sound the same skin n hair type as me, and it is good to know tat it si sworking for u, i guess i will also give it a try too....
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folic acid 1mg (not taking it anymore)
started medication in june 2007
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only4some1special and KatCarney, what type of laser are you ladies getting? I got my 1st treatment on friday and already see some hairs growing back. From what I understand the hair should fall. I am not sure if that's going to happen. Can u ladies share what happened after your treatment.
only4some1special and KatCarney, what type of laser are you ladies getting? I got my 1st treatment on friday and already see some hairs growing back. From what I understand the hair should fall. I am not sure if that's going to happen. Can u ladies share what happened after your treatment.
The first time I had it, I had Cool Glide. Now I'm getting Yag (like you)...but I've only had one treatment, so it's too soon too tell.
The laser ONLY works on hair that is in the 'anagen' phase, so as other hairs that 'weren't' in the anagen phase at the time of your treatment enter the anagen phase, they continue to grow.
When I had Cool Glide, I didn't really notice the 'fall out' until the second treatment. Also, if any hairs were in telogen or [whatever that third phase is], they won't fall out since they weren't affected. You just have to wait until they enter anagen...
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What kind of laser or IPL did you get? lightsheer diode laser
How long ago and for what duration? last treatment was 14 months ago
How many actual treaments did you receive? 6 full body treatments
What color is the hair that was being treated? very thin/fine dark hair
What color/shade is your skin? white
Do you know what setting the technician used? she told me but i can't remember
What were/are your results? amazing! i havent shaved my legs in over a yr.. i can count the hairs that grew out on my legs... just some light/ fine hair here and there on my body need to be up close to see really
How much did it cost? $10,000 +
Would you do it again? yes of course!.. planning on doing touch-ups to maintain my results i love laser! lol
Did insurance cover any of it? of course not.. its "cosmetic" bla bla
only4some1special and KatCarney, what type of laser are you ladies getting? I got my 1st treatment on friday and already see some hairs growing back. From what I understand the hair should fall. I am not sure if that's going to happen. Can u ladies share what happened after your treatment.
hi sharihar,
i never had laser done. i sometimes think to get it done. i had electrolysis on my chin area.
this is ur first treatement, get a few more done to see if its working for you.
anna
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folic acid 1mg (not taking it anymore)
started medication in june 2007
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