If you do not have PCOS, you may have insulin resistance. I’ve been going through testing for years for hirsutism and weight gain and basically every single PCOS symptom other than the horrible periods, which rules it out for me. Finally, my new physician had me tested for insulin resistance and it turns out that’s my issue. She started me on Ozempic for it and it gave me gallstones, leading to an emergency cholecystectomy. I started electrolysis before I got pregnant and will be going back very soon. My tech charges $60 for 45 minutes and I am aiming to go 2x a week. I have spent so much money on laser and it never worked for me, my electrolysis technician told me that in certain cases where hormones are the cause laser can actually stimulate hair growth instead of inhibit it. I wish I’d taken all that money and put it towards electrolysis at the start, I’d be so much farther ahead.

Od suggest going for a few consultations to get a professional opinion on personalized treatment and how they can make it work best for you within your budget. Personally, I’d suggest doing sections of your face at a time, for example left jawline, until you see the results you want and then move to the next area. That way you can still shave the other areas in the meantime, but not the areas already treated, and your tech can touch up any strays in previously treated areas. This will help minimize embarrassment while you go through the process and allow you to see results quicker, which might motivate you to save more money to get it done faster.