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Laser hair removal on your scalp
Jez:
Hi Jonny, i know how you feel, i had major issues when i first started losing my hair, mine started when i was 17 and it was pretty aggressive. Ive actually opted for laser hair removal myself, my scalp is just too sensitive to carry on shaving it any more + with the type of hair that i have im quite prone to ingrown hairs. Is the family photo fairly recent ? if it is recent, ive gotta be honest, it doesnt seem like you have that much to worry about for the moment at least. I cant really tell that you are losing your hair at all. If i were you i would just shave it for the time being, if it gets alot worse and you dont really care for the shadow then i would laser it.
Jonny Monterroza:
Yes, the photo is recent and because of the fact that my hair still looks the way it does, I have opted to keep it growing and cover the weak areas with make up. Now, I am not someone who is over dramatizing my situation, because at first when I started talking to my wife about the hair loss, she initially tried to say I was crazy and that it wasn't noticable; however, now she agrees that it is gradually getting thinner (from her inspecting my scalp straight out of the shower) and we both agree that I should do something about it. The reason for that is because I can't go swimming comfortably in the summer (which I miss) and I constantly trouble myself about it (by going and looking in mirrors all of the time to reassure myself, when I should be more concerned about my studies than anything else). In addition, last summer my wife shaved my head and it hurt quite a bit; also, my hair grows so quickly and it is so dark that I can't imagine having the time or strong enough skin to shave it as often as I most likely will. Moreover, my wife has already called the place where she went for her laser treatment and we will go to have a consultation on Saturday. Wish me luck and I will let you guys know if I think it is a good idea once I get all of the information.
P.S: Jez, is there anything that I should ask or deeply consider about the procedure before making such a big decision? Does your scalp look weird without any follicles at all? Do you happen to go tanning often in order to make the look appear natural? Also, does any hair still grow on your scalp or is your procedure entirely finished? Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! Keep on sending them with your interesting information.
Common:
After checking on the web and reading this thread, I just went in for my first session. For the benefit of others considering the procedure, I'd like to take a few moments to talk about the pain. Basically, the darker and denser your hair, the greater the pain. Dark and dense hair (shaved) is what I've got everywhere except the crown of my head.
I can't remember feeling so much pain. Terrible, searing pain. I was sweating and trembling from the pain. I called out from the pain. Lasering my head took about one hour, during which I was in almost constant pain.
During the process, I imagined that my head would be a bloody mess when it was over. Nope. I looked in the mirror and no apparent damage. The dome never looked better.
The total cost for session #1 was about $150. The technician even picked off some random ear, eyebrow, and neck hair at no additional charge. She believes that I'll need eight or more sessions to completely remove my hair. She recommends having a session every four weeks.
My advice to other Sly Bald Guys looking to do this procedure is to take something to dull the pain. A few Advils would be a good idea. Personally, I'm coming back next time with a vicodin.
Alexander215:
--- Quote from: Common on April 08, 2009, 10:40:29 PM ---After checking on the web and reading this thread, I just went in for my first session. For the benefit of others considering the procedure, I'd like to take a few moments to talk about the pain. Bascially, the darker and denser your hair, the greater the pain. Dark and dense hair (shaved) is what I've got everywhere except the crown of my head.
I can't remember feeling so much pain. Terrible, searing pain. I was sweating and trembling from the pain. I called out from the pain. Lasering my head took about one hour, during which I was in almost constant pain.
During the process, I imagined that my head would be a bloody mess when it was over. Nope. I looked in the mirror and no apparent damage. The dome never looked better.
The total cost for session #1 was about $150. The technician even picked off some random ear, eyebrow, and neck hair at no additional charge. She believes that I'll need eight or more sessions to completely remove my hair. She recommends having a session every four weeks.
My advice to other Sly Bald Guys looking to do this procedure is to take something to dull the pain. A few advils would be a good idea. Personally, I'm coming back next time with a vicodin.
--- End quote ---
You can get topical cremes at the pharmacy that will dull the pain also. You don't need a prescription, just ask the anyone wearing a white lab coat O0
Common:
There are non-prescription creams that I can take before the procedure to dull the pain? Say more!
I'll also talk to the nurse about it. She discouraged me from using a topical pain reliever before the procedure because she wanted me to be able to tell her if anything was going wrong. However, given the extreme pain that I felt, I know don't what I could have told her or how it could have hurt worse if something was going wrong. I am DEFINITELY not going back without some type of pain medication.
For the record, I'm a black man with Obama-toned tan skin. Laser hair removal is best for fair skinned people with dark hair, so having tan skin might be part of the problem. I'm pleased to note for any other brothers out there that I've had no skin discoloration.
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