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Hi FluffyLaRue - if your hair is DARKER than your skin, I would def recommend Laser.
The ones on your chin will be lasered nicely and won't take more than 10mins. The ones on your legs you'll need to allow about 1hr for.
I can smell the burning hair now :)
let me know if you need help with which types of laser..
hmmm - I had a consultation today at the medical and asthetic laser clinic today...
I'm booked in but I'm not totally sure about them. Should they have a larger laser for larger areas? I'm getting my legs done. They did a test patch, but something didn't seem right about them yanno? And they said you need 10 treatments- does that sound right?
Sorry for delay in responding. If you can find out the type of laser it is, for example, is it a diode, ruby or alexandrite? maybe it's not a laser, they may use an IPL/SPL/etc....
10 treatments? What colour is your hair and your skin?
They use a diode laser.
To be honest I can't see any difference where the test patch is except that my skin has red spots on it now. I canceled my appointment to get my legs done. Worked great for the little pests on my chin, but I'm not forking out that kind of money unless I'm sure it will have some kind of effect.
Is the Ruby laser better?
Ruby is what Vicky uses on me :) Its great :) I seriously have had no reactions, marks, sensation apart from warmth (nice warmth) and thats it!!!!! Ruby is expensive tho... prolly why other salons go for others I would say.
I am having laser done on my bikini line and underarms. Usually go about 8 weeks between treatments which in my opinion hurt but are okay as there is no pain as soon as you are finished just feels hot thats all. I have had 6 sessions done and am due again in a week but I am now pregnant.
Does anyone know if I can continue the treatments whilst pregnant or if its best to wait until after bubs. I asked the clinic and they said its okay but I still am not sure and I dont see my obs for another 3 weeks to ask him.
Anyone?
I would recommend against getting laser done while you're pregnant. Now, just to clarify, there has been no reports of problems having laser whilst preg, however, therapists job is to consider the client first. For my client's peace of mind, I always recommend ceasing laser during pregnancy, but ok to pick up again whilst breastfeeding.
This is just our way of being cautious. We would hate to be blamed for something even though we know it's unlikely that laser would interfere with gestation.
That's just my opinion - your health and well being comes first. The hair can wait :)
Just wondering do u need to be "hairy" to get laser done? Or can u be shaved?
You shave on the day of treatment :D
If there is hair showing above the skin you can get burns!
I found this board while searching for info on laser hair removal. I am thinking of getting it done for a long long time now. I really wanna start of with arms, legs/ underarms and if results are good bikini and upper lips.
My only problem is that me and hubby are trying to start a family and as my tech said they will stop the treatment if I am a pregnant to be safe. I feel good about it but I am worried is it safe to get it done when we are trying to have a baby at all.. what if I am pregnant but not aware when I get the treatment????
I already have 2 d & C, and having a baby is our first priority but I have already waited for 2 years now and I realy really want to get it done.
I am in US and my tech has candella machine. Do you all think I should go ahead and get it done?
Hi all, I have been looking all over for information about all this, funny that it is here I have found the most help. I have an appointment tomorrow to work out if this is what I want, this clinic uses Palomar MultiLux Super Intense Pulsed Light for the hair removal. Does anyone know anything about this? Is this also safe to do while breastfeeding? Is it best to express and discard the milk afterwards?
Hi Kelly and all the others who have had this done. What are the results like now, so many months on. Are you happy with the result and are you still hair free. when you say Laser is better, it seems that IPL and SPL falls under laser, so I am confused of which is best and which company to go for.
Has anyone done any more research. It is a lot of money, so want to do it right the first time.
thanks
love to hear from anyone please!!!!!
I am VERY happy. Definitely recommend it, but don't do IPL, go laser. I so love not having to shave and that baby smooth feel, and because there is no hair growth you have no visible follicles (or whatever its called!).
thanks Kelly. How many sessions did you end up having and was it for your bikini line?
Bikini & underarm
I was naughty and didn't go for a while over xmas/new years so I am making up for it now, I go every 6-8 weeks at the moment. I still have a little hair regrowth but its very very slow and the hair is weak and soft. Not long and I know it'll all be gone, its awesome. I am actually due now so will be seeing Vicky very soon :)
Hi,
I have done IPL. As far as I know, it is very similar to laser as both treatments use light. IPL is more user friendly, as it is quicker and less painful as the screen they use is larger.
ok,so a lot of sessions needed.....Must be getting pretty costly for you Kelly?
Are you happy with your results Kym?
Well I am off to see Vicky at Skin Systems tomorrow. Will let you know how I go. Bit scared!!!!
all done, all good. Vicky is great and makes you feel comfortable. Now just wait and see what happens in the next few weeks. I go back in 4 weeks and will probably need around 6 sessions. Some spots I couldn't feel a thing, but in others there is a little bit of pain for a second. Hopefully all worth it:pray:
Laser is more targeted to hair than IPL though - quicker and better results Vicky will tell you she knows it backwards!
What is actually the difference between the laser and the IPL. I know everyone is saying the laser is better, but how and why? does it take longer /more sessions? hurt more? more chnace of scarring?
Hi,
I'm wrapped with the results of IPL. After only 2 sessions I shaved under my arms only once in the month. I agree, there is a bit of a sting (especially on the bikini line), it feels like a small rubber band being flicked but it only lasts a second.
Laser is more targeted to hair removal. On the spectrum, laser has a narrower window targeted to hair removal, IPL has a wider range. I'm sure Vicky will explain it much better!
Hi Everyone
Like most people on this forum i have been looking at doing the laser thing for a while and have been doing a lot of research into it. As a health professional (in an unrelated field) and having access to online journals, I am absolutely dumfounded how little quality research has been undertaken by reputable journals for a modality which has been around for a while and has a lot of people using it.
What I read on the forums and what I see in the journals doesn?t seem to match. A lot of people on the forums have been happy with the outcomes however given the outcomes in the journals, there generally is only a 60% reduction in hair 4 months post laser (not IPL) after 6 treatments.
I know there can be hormonal issues impacting on the hair growth, targeting during growth phases ect, but to me you can quantifiably grade your skin type, you can quantifiably work out the number of hairs, why can?t there be a relatively definitive answer on which laser works?
Secondly, there appears to be no real difference (journal wise) between the results of the Ruby Laser and the Gentlease Alexandrite laser although forum feedback seems to favour the gentlease laser.
If anyone can shed some light on this in particular the two types of laser would be much appreciated
Well I have completed 4-5 (can't remember) sessions with the laser and the results were fantastic at the start. I was due to go back last week, but found out the place has closed. No phone call, nothing. I have left two messages and no one has called me to explain. All the hair has grown back and I can't even finish the sessions - 6 is recommended, so I have basically wasted all my money - so cross Skin Systems. At least have the decency to call your customers to explain and to forward them on to other salons.
I think IPL works as good as laser plus studies have shown that there are some side effects for laser while they haven't found any side effects for IPL as yet. I preffer to have couple of more sessions of IPL rather than laser because laser can cause HypoPigmentation and also as the light is very strong it's very painfull & you can get burnt. I've had my full legs and bikini done last year with IPL and it's been more that 6 months since I've finished my treatments and I'm quiet happy with the result.
I know a good place in perth which is very cheap as well.
If anyone is intrested I can give you the details:D
This is an interesting thread.
For those who it worked for, who did you go with, and how many sessions.
Have you had lasting results?
I had my underarms and bikini done a few years ago. It was a big investment, but I thought it was definately worth it because I get waxed and thats pretty expensive anyway and I hate the regrowth. While I was getting it done the ladies said I was getting really good results, however it didn't work. I had 6 sessions (they used to say you needed 4 and I had the extras to be sure it would work because the hair was still growing back, now I think they say 8) and finished just before I went overseas so I wouldnt have to get waxing done over there. Only I did still have to. The only difference I can see is that the hairs are maybe a very tiny bit lighter or finer (still just as hairy though) and I think they grow back faster. ie I will get my underarms, bikini waxed now and they are regrowing again in a few days.
This doesn't make sense to me so maybe it is a coincedence, and more to do with hormones.
Anyway, it wasn't laser, I used Hair free centre which is SPL. Big waste of money for me.
I've heard that SPL doesn't work as good. I had IPL and I was told from the begining that with face, underarms and brazilian I might need to have more than 6 session, depending on how my body will react.
Now it's been more than 6 months since i've stopped and they haven't grown as yet. Also I was told that I need to get a maintanence every 6 to 12 months. You might have not had that and that's why they're all back.
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I've been treated since 2007 at hairfree Garden city, their therapist is very gentle and proffessional!! I noticed success straight away on my brazillian now I'm finished with that I'm onto my legs:D I have had IPL (old fashioned version) before and it stung!!! SPL is quite comfortable I even have a nap while my legs are being done:D Don't put it off anylonger you won't regret it girls!!! One thing is tho you can't do it while your pregnant or suntanning. the consultation is free so just go and find out the facts, they will do a test zap for you too so you can try before you go ahead. The best thing I liked is you pay as you go, NO UPFRONT costs like all the others. Don't get it done at a beauty joint. Hairfree only do hair which makes them experts.....Having said that:clap: I can only vouch for garden city centre tho, they are wonderful!!
There are 2 different types of IPL. The one that I've had was the new one and it didn't heart at all. Not sure how good SPL is as I've seen people who had SPL and they weren't as happy. The place that I used to go to was quiet cheap as well and she used to price match for me too and I'm quiet satisfied with the result.:p:dance:
bump...
is everyone still happy with their results?
am thinking about getting this done next year once i'm not pregnant...
was wondering, i don't really have the traditional bikini line on top, i can wear bikini's easily and there is no issue, however i am interested in getting the underneath section done, not a brazillian, just the extreme tops of my thighs, where my knickers sit - not sure if i have explained the area properly but hoping you know.... can you get this section done, i don't really have a 'bikini line' on top.
... Emma, me too i'd be very interested to know :think:
I've been happy with the result of mine so far. Spacially now that it's summer and I don't have to shave, Feels so good.
You should be able to get whatever part of your body done as far as I know as when I had mine done I used to let the lady know which parts I want to be done and which parts I want to leave.
Good luck with your baby and then your IPL:dance:
Very interested too. A hair removal place in melbourne Central offers a free patch test... i wonder if that's worth a try. I think it's laser... not sure. I have quite dark hair and fair skin... i wonder what the chances of it working well are?
Vicky_SS..? BellyBelly?
I was wondering if Vicky could recommend a laser hair removal professional in Perth W.A.?? I'm extremely wary and don't want to risk having any damage to my skin or being ripped off or getting poor results.
Thanks! :)
I just saw this thread!
I'm in the middle of treatments. I've had 3, have 3 left to go. It's fantastic. I still have some hair left, but it takes weeks to grow back from shaving. My bikini line looks female now! My moustache and beard have nearly gone! I can wear sleeveless outfits without having to shave twice a day!
Worth every penny just for what it has done internally. I feel so much better in myself when I don't have to worry about body hair all the time.
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Anyone else had this done recently? Would love to hear any good/bad experiences? I'm going for a consultation at Australian Laser Clinic next week so if anyone has been there I'd love to hear from you!
I went to the Australian Laser Clinic and they were great. I am extremely happy and got fast results. Less annoying and less painful than waxing. And now I have next to no underarm and leg hair and a very neat bikini line (I stopped treatment during pregnancy but will "finish" the job next year). Wish it had've been around when I was a teenager!!
YUP fantastic.. I am a Beauty Therapist.. BEST THING EVER!! my DD will have it done when she is old enough.. BRILLIANT!! wish i knew about it when i was 20.
Yes it hurts but not that bad.. if i can handle it anyone can..
ITS NOT PERMANANT BUT ITS PERMANENT REDUCTION.. and to me with dark hairs.. iTS BRILLIANT!