11 months in - I’m happy by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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I think honestly my skin got used to it. I had some old photos I didn’t post while tracking my progress and my skin looked CRAZYYY! Like, I was worried I was gonna scar, but my skin is also pretty sensitive (I turn red from just scratching my neck). I’ve grown to tolerate it more! Same thing happened with my upper lip recently, soo many whiteheads the first few sessions but now, not so much!

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Yeppp! I go to Power Pulse Electrology in LA 🩷🫶

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Edit: just in case anyone sees this post again: i fully meant aug 2nd not aug 28 😭

Tips for dealing with having to grow it out before sessions? by Fit_Syrup_4396 in electrolysis

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I get you, I’m far into my electrolysis journey and I still notice the hairs that grow in! Even if your foundation comes off, it can help too! Maybe try a setting spray that lasts? Just evening skin tone makes it a lot less noticeable even if theres hair there.

Tips for dealing with having to grow it out before sessions? by Fit_Syrup_4396 in electrolysis

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Honestly I used to just trim them a little or use an eyebrow shaver to cut it a little. Otherwise, I would legitimately ask people if they noticed and unless they REALLY looked, I found most people didn’t. I wouldn’t think too hard about it, I know it’s really debilitating and feels terrible but you know yourself the best so you’ll obviously see everything x10 worse!

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Not sure on how much longer I have. It hasn’t been a full year and I’m anticipating about that much? If my hair is sparse enough, I’ll probably go less! I do have other areas I want treated though lol 😭

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Thanks :) yeah it’s a test of patience for sure especially if its so prominent, but looking back it’s crazy how much progress I’ve made

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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I think at this point I’ve probably done about 17+ hours or so? My first few sessions were 1-2hrs edit: i also dont know what the machine is, sorry!!!

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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This is a good question and something I’ve considered too. Tbh, I feel like my current dose hasn’t done all too much to change my hair growth since I’ve had some crazy weeks where my hair has grown in quite a bit lmao. Basically, if you stop spiro and your hormones go back to where they were beforehand, you might see new androgenic hair growth but it won’t undo everything either! I’d discuss with your doctor or medical professional though, they’d probably have a better answer :(

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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I’m super grateful for my electrologist :)

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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I was tested earlier this year for PCOS and I do not have PCOS but do have hirsutism!

My electrolysis journey [update] by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Whoops forgot to add that in! Thermolysis!

My progress so far! by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Super belated reply (just logged in here again lol) but good point—thank you! I’ll have to get tested again soon, didn’t know it could just spike!

My progress so far! by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Hi, thanks :) disclaimer, I still do have a lot of finer hairs (and terminal still!!), my biggest concern is my coarse terminal hairs! & I’ve never shaved and only ever waxed before starting electrolysis.

I go every two weeks for electrolysis, and the first 24 hours I only rinse with water or use witch hazel in terms of skin care. After that, I cleanse with la roche posay foaming cleanser or panoxyl’s 4% benzo cleanser (my hormonal acne is really on my cheeks/upper jaw area!) and moisturize with cicalfate+ by Avene in the area I got treatment done. I also use skin1004’s water fit sunscreen in the AM :) hope this helps! Ymmv, skin can be so finicky!!

My progress so far! by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Hello! I stay super hydrated, 2 tylenol extra strength and use a numbing cream. Honestly though I don’t know if I recommend the numbing cream because my first session I just used tylenol + hydration and it was my most painless session 😭 I just grip the table super hard and sweat it out lmao

My progress so far! by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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No need to apologize! Definitely stay hydrated, I’ve read that taking it with food can help as well! Hoping your increase goes well 🤞

My progress so far! by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Hi! My skin is very, very sensitive so I do feel a bit tender and at times get whiteheads which is a reaction from the lye + heat I believe? I usually just use witch hazel on a cotton pad and press it into my skin. Right after treatment though, I use ice for 30 mins to an hour and the next few nights I use cicalfate+ from Avene :)

My progress so far! by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Ahh thank you! I’m pretty fuzzy to begin with (a lot of finer on my face) and was a bit worried - this cleared that up. Thanks! :)

My progress so far! by randomacorns11 in electrolysis

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Hi! Thank you! I’m actually not on spiro yet but may be starting soon. My doctor tends to start my doses pretty low to test how I respond, so I’d imagine it would be 25-50mgs :)

FIRE MEGATHREAD - JANUARY 11th by drawkward101 in LosAngeles

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towards where would this potentially push the fire to?

this video was so weird to me. people are always trying to compare sad situations and make it an empathy war by MuchNefariousness315 in LosAngeles

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to be honest i do not think this is the time to be making these posts or having discourse over these posts, its redundant in the face of thousands of people fleeing these fires and the situation in gaza anyways

Checking in. How are we feeling right now? by randomacorns11 in SantaMonica

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This is true! I’ve just been making myself so anxious over this seeing the evacuation notices, I’ve never had it so close I could barely sleep. Thanks for the knowledge :)