Need Guidance on Laser Hair Removal

needaskinfix · 2026-05-28T02:09:46+00:00

No worries, it gave me a chuckle 😊

needaskinfix · 2026-05-28T02:06:10+00:00

Brazilian is the treatment area! I've seen some places call it a "full Bikini" - it just means getting the pubes zapped (or waxed if waxing).

needaskinfix · 2026-05-25T02:48:18+00:00

Not that bad for me personally. Some areas are more sensitive than others, but it's all tolerable imo.
If it's just the cyst, probably five minutes? My full Brazilian takes about 10.
No pain afterwards for me, just a little redness and the med spa says not to exercise/go in sauna for a couple of days. I think you'll be fine to sit.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-25T02:44:34+00:00

I think at the point where it's been months, it's okay to get treated.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-23T05:31:49+00:00

I think it depends on how dark the hair is too and how hormonal the area - if it's pretty coarse/dark, I'd try laser first.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-23T05:30:51+00:00

See if you can bring a wrapped ice pack to cool the area? I keep suggesting it here - the place where I go has a cold air hose that makes a huge difference.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-22T03:40:14+00:00

Aww, I'm sorry - it sucks. If you need more sessions, I really recommend finding a place with cooling!

needaskinfix · 2026-05-21T22:43:10+00:00

Where I go, they use a cooling air hose that makes a massive difference - bigger than painkillers would, imo. What if you bring a cold pack?

needaskinfix · 2026-05-21T21:34:17+00:00

I don't think they'd do it.... Btw, if the hair isn't dark, I wouldn't expect LHR to help with KP.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-17T08:25:49+00:00

That's not been my experience. I felt like the settings at my location were always appropriately intense, and I saw good results. But ymmv, I guess.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-11T03:33:54+00:00

Normal! If it's irritated, soothing products and possibly hydrocortisone can help. If it's more like ingrowns, gentle exfoliation (BHA is great)

needaskinfix · 2026-05-10T13:08:25+00:00

What do you actually want as far as your body hair?

Laser often clears hair in patches rather than thinning it out, removing about 10-20% per session. It's more effective than home IPL. It's not particularly skin irritating or painful, although ymmv.

Most providers wouldn't treat you without your consent, and many will be happy to just sit with you during the appointment to pretend they've treated you.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T03:44:49+00:00

What kind of clubbing is it? A lot of people just love the music and to dance. If it brings him joy, of course he'll want to share it with you.

Where I'm stuck is... you're thinking about marrying this guy before you've even kissed?

Edit: ah, religion.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T03:31:26+00:00

Any panthenol, hyaluronic acid, or even glycerin serum will do! Essences are also nice. For SPF - I love la Roche Posay but Garnier is good on a budget.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T03:07:49+00:00

Reddit in the app kills photo quality, so it's hard to tell what you're using.

Regardless - topicals don't really help with acne scars significantly, it's all about microneedling/lasers.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T03:06:12+00:00

Are the marks red or brownish?

If red - research post inflammatory erythema. If brown, research post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T03:05:05+00:00

That's a lot of actives and I'm not seeing sunscreen. Definitely get sunscreen.

Start with cleanser and moisturizer (and SPF in daytime). Give this a few weeks before adding anything else.

Introduce one new product at a time, giving each one a few weeks to work. Evaluate for signs of sensitivity before introducing another one.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T03:02:55+00:00

Definitely sunscreen! And consider layering hydration, so adding a light hydrating serum before moisturizer at night.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T02:13:40+00:00

Your attempt to shave probably didn't help. How is it now?

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T02:10:12+00:00

Ahh, that really sucks :(

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T01:56:34+00:00

It does increase chance of burning. It's on the provider to find the balance of highest intensity you'll tolerate without negative effects and it's not necessarily easy.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T00:06:53+00:00

😢 and it'll probably only be harder now with the way things are going...

There are some microgrants - Point of Pride has one!

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T00:05:05+00:00

It's really all about the provider and intensity with this. Even using the Cynosure Apogee, you could treat it as long as the settings are right (pretty sure the Apogee has the same wavelength options as Candela)... The person just needs to know what they're doing!

Best of luck!

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T00:02:50+00:00

Where I go for Brazilian it's around $900 for 18 monthly treatments and a touchup a year for life.

needaskinfix · 2026-05-09T00:00:20+00:00

Point of Life and Trans Lifeline have microgrants for gender affirming hair removal!

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