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Can someone please explain the different laser hair reduction treatments - very confused!

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quokka · 21/09/2007 09:04

I have moved to Singapore and my ingrown hairs have doubled or even tripled. They get big and nasty and then take weeks to heal as its tropical here. I have decided to go the for laser hair removal as I can't even wear shorts in this heat because of my scabby legs .

Problem is I have moles on my legs and have had a skin cancer removed from one of my calves so am a bit scared about that as well. Can anyone help me as there seems to be alot of different laser machines and I want to pick the right one as its sooo expensive. Have seen a dermatologist who does laser hair removal but want to hear peoples experience. I have really pale skin and quite dark hairs so I should be a good candidate but need some reassurance!

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quokka · 24/09/2007 12:32

the aussie school year starts in Jan so if we move back to the uk he will be a year behind everyone els . They say boys don't benefit from early schooling but don't want him feeling different from the other boys if we move bcak to the uk!

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Egypt · 24/09/2007 12:42

eeek thats a bugger. when is his bday? they are at nursery now which isn't compulsory. most children in the UK just do part time a few days a week up until reception when they start fulltime.

he'll be put in the same year to fit his agegroup in the uk so wont feel left out.

moondog · 24/09/2007 22:52

Two sessions Quokka.
All gone.

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quokka · 25/09/2007 01:12

wow, whats your skin and hair like moondog (colouring I mean)

Egypt that should read 2010!

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Egypt · 25/09/2007 02:26

2010??!?!! Whhaaaaaaaat!??!

Moondog - what did you have done IPL/VPL? And yes what is your hair and skin colouring?

intrigued.....

Egypt · 25/09/2007 02:28

oh i see you said earlier. sorry. excellent! was there a lot to remove? did you just do bikini - as in edges or all off? sorry, but it's SO important!

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quokka · 25/09/2007 02:32

just trying to make a appointment with the preschool director.

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slim22 · 25/09/2007 02:53

2010, that's shocking!!
But I don't understand what you mean by full time???
Is it everyday of the week or all day any given day?

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quokka · 25/09/2007 03:23

well according to the aussie school he would start the new year in

Jan 2008 for 3-4 days from 8:45-2:45 in the preschool

Then he would do the same for 2009.

Then he would start 5 days a week 8:30-3pm in 2010. ie full time school.

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quokka · 25/09/2007 03:26

Have just found a baby massage instructor course in Malaysia that starts on 8th Oct. I'm tempted to do it as I can't find any in Singapore and the next one in Perth is May 2008. Its done by the IAIM and is run by an Australian teacher, what do you think? Then I can can do baby massage by word of mouth while I very slowly complete my doula course!

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quokka · 25/09/2007 03:29

that means ds2 will be only a year behind him in school

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Egypt · 25/09/2007 03:52

but i dont understand how ds2 will be a year behind him? because his bday is at the beg of the year? he'll still be with his age group so dont worry.

fulltime is full days 5 days a week, yes.

move to the brit school!

do the course. excellent idea.

i've so chuffed with myself - just had an hour by the pool BY MYSELF !! this has never happened!

sorry - losing the point of the thread now - moondog? when you are awake do let us know more details.....

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quokka · 25/09/2007 04:03

yeah but as ds1 will be a year behind and ds2 wont there will only be one school year diff instaed of 2

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quokka · 25/09/2007 04:12

very of your pool time

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moondog · 25/09/2007 19:25

I had IPL Quokka.
Am neither very fair nor very dark.
A dirty blonde I suppose with ordinary skin.

Egypt · 26/09/2007 05:39

thats AMAZING, i read its not v effective on blonde hair!

Furball · 26/09/2007 07:35

did it work moondog? and how many treatments did you need also which part of the body did you have done? Sorry to ask all these questions but I seem to be morphing into my nickname.

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quokka · 26/09/2007 08:06

she had bikini done and only 2 sessions!

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quokka · 26/09/2007 08:07

and all her hair is gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Furball · 26/09/2007 11:20

thansk quokka - did read the thread so not sure how come I did't see monndogs previous posts.

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quokka · 26/09/2007 11:27

furball the !!!! were for the fact that she's hair free after 2 sessions - not because you didn't see the posts. I'm not a mean mnetter I promise

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Furball · 26/09/2007 11:45

I knew that quokka, don't think I thought you were being sarky. I just felt a bit silly for not reading it for myself. But yes amazing that she is hair free, how fab is that and after only 2 sessions. How do you know how many sessions you need I wonder?

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quokka · 26/09/2007 12:07

well they usually say between 4-6 but they like you to buy a package of 6 at a discounted price. This is in Singapore so not sure what its like elsewhere?

Egypt if I do this massage course I will need a baby to practice on and get hands on experience to be become certified - can I use your dd2? I'm sure she will love it and I can pretend your a paying customer so you can learn as well !

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slim22 · 26/09/2007 12:14

quokka!
Why the hell did I Pay for 6..........
Mind you, the bikini hair is still there so I guess will need them, but armpits, half gone.

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quokka · 26/09/2007 12:19

can you get something else done maybe, did you ask if she'd transfer the cost of any remaining sessions? I

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