Suggest you look at Jason's experience--maybe PM him and get another view.http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=12412.msg205044#msg205044
Quote from: saintc on April 28, 2010, 05:12:04 PMSuggest you look at Jason's experience--maybe PM him and get another view.http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=12412.msg205044#msg205044He could've at least said how many treatments did he got, and which type of laser was used.BTW, I've never read in this thread, too, that someone has managed to completely remove all of the hair - it seems that the path is to minimise it as much as you can. If I understood correctly, neither Common or Marty22 don't have 100% removed hair, and they say they are content with results and they would do it again.
That's true. I'm definitely content with where I'm at, even as I continue treatments to get to 100% bald.One big difference between me and Jason is that my post-laser head isn't patchy. Even when the hair is coming back and I don't shave, it's not patchy. It's a (much) thinner version of my horseshoe, but it's uniform. In fact, since the thinner version of the horseshoe is close to the thinner hair on the top of my head, it gives the illusion that I have a full head of hair that I recently shaved. People have started asking me again, "Why don't you just let it grow out?" and "Why do you shave your head?"When I see some of the patchy jobs on this forum I think there's been an operator error from the technician. A lot of these laser technicians probably just aren't that familiar with laser hair removal on the head. I noticed that my technician looks carefully at my scalp with a light and then lasers any sign of hair. Even if she has to overlap an earlier zap area. Then she runs her hand over my scalp to see (by touch) if she missed anything and again lasers any sign of hair. It's painful and a bit tedious, but I'm glad that she's so thorough.Again, the only reasons not to do laser hair removal are (a) if you're not sure that you want to be bald, and (b) the pain.
just go for it! Common: keep up the good work.
Hey Common, I am planning on going for my first Appointment on the 10th. I also cant stand the site of my horse shoe especially on the back of my head. I just have some questions for you seeing that you are having much success in your journey and hope you have more as you go. I hope mine goes as well as yours as well.I wonder if you have any advice i could get from you for me so that it could go as smoothly as possible and to get the best results. Also any advice to give my "doctor" that will be running the laser machine so that it may be as well as yours. Just so i dont get cheaped out and have to keep going and going back because they want more money and just drag it out. I chose a good place with a real doctor so hopefully its not one of those kinds of places. Its also a little more expensive than other places i always say you get what you pay for. Hopefully it reigns true.Also what treatment are you on? and is your horseshoe at all noticeable when you shave and for how long til you actually notice it?Thanks Common if you can help me out.Your Friend, Bradey
I went and got my second treatment today. I decided to use the standard laser head for the whole thing instead of the Duet. All I have to say is...OUCH! Even with their 25% numbing cream, it hurt like a bitch.
Thanks Mazzle for being able to read and understand English. I notice that anytime anybody has a problem or questions the laser process, they are quickly dismissed around here or just told GO GO GO GO GO FOR IT! Just do it! Marty says so! I was actually inspired by Marty and his black and white pic that looked like he was totally bald or at least very close to it. Now I see, he's not even close to totally bald. He has a perfect crown. So he's the number one cheerleader on here for completely lasering your head, but he's never nor can he experience it himself. I'm not saying weather this is a good procedure or not, just saying don't base your decision at all on the stuff you get on here. The only true success story I've heard is Common, so unless you're dark skinned and have African American hair type, there is nothing here to convince you. I'll deal with my own stuff from now on. Marty, you're a crock!
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