Thanks for that info, saintc.
I think I'm going to give myself until Monday, where I'll have two days off to re-grow, but also I'll have been drinking water and eating sensibly and healthily for a week, so my skin should have cleared up somewhat.
I'll be taking a picture before and after, and you guys can tell me your thoughts.
Any tips on what I should have in preparation, apart from the obvious, which is a razor?