Head Shaving, Grooming & Care > Miscellaneous
Laser hair removal on your scalp
Some Guy:
My tech gave me a topical cream to use. I don't understand how or why they wanted you to tell them if something went wrong?. Shouldn't they be able to figure that out:)?
The pain was bearable in my case, but have light skin and my hair isn't that dark. I could tell where the thicker darker hair was because it certainly hurt more.
Common:
It's possible that she had the wrong settings, but it was a reputable place and my technician, who was also a registered nurse, struck me as being very competent, experienced, and compassionate. It didn't hurt much or at all where my hair is thinner. Unfortunately, much of the hair in my "horseshoe" is really thick and that's where it hurt a lot.
I should put my visit in some context. I was really excited by my internet research and scheduled for a same day appointment. Maybe in the rush we didn't spend enough time going over pain management. Also, my technician told me that some people just have more pain than others. Finally, my technician opted for a YAG laser because of my darker skin. Maybe YAG hurts more? I don't know.
Everything feels fine now. My hair growth is noticably slower. I still have a horseshoe shadow, but I didn't really need to shave for three days. When I did shave, it was easier than it's ever been before. I used to have a few patches in the back of the horseshoe that were so thick that they were hard to shave. I'd have to go over them a few times and often still had embarrassing spots that I noticed later in the day. No more. Also, the razor bumps in the crease of my neck are disappearing and there's not the typical sting there after shaving. That's a nice bonus from the extra work she did around my neckline. I have a buddy who's jealous of the random ear/nose/eyebrow hair that she zapped for free as she was doing the job. It's nice not to have to worry about that stuff anymore.
Overall, it was worth it. I'm pleased with the outcome.
--- Quote from: skinhead002 on April 11, 2009, 09:44:21 AM ---Id like to get my head lasered someday also and have spoken with several other baldies that have had it done. Common- your experience does not sound like ones I have heard of. I understand there is some pain but should be nothing like you experience. The laser tech may have the laser energy set too high.
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BuzzKC:
Ihad my first laser treatment a little over two weeks ago and I really don't see any difference. If I don't shave it grows. Don't notice any patches or stripes like others have talked about. Looking into some other laser centers that have packages, the first $200 seems to have been a waste.
Common:
The first treatment should have only killed something like 15% of your hair folicles. I wouldn't be discouraged if you don't notice a big difference.
I don't have patches or stripes either--thankfully!
Ghost1988:
im really interested in getting lazer except i dont know anything about it. i dont even know what to search for exactly to be honest. where do i go to get my head lazered? do most cities have a place? do i need to grow my hair out when i go to get it done? if anyone knows a website where i can read up on it ide really apreciate it.
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