What to do when laser hasn’t worked

CareerChange24 · 2024-10-28T18:36:25+00:00

I have very pale Irish skin with almost black hair. I have had ten sessions of professional laser. Definitely a strong laser machine. The hair on my bikini hasn’t changed at all. So I stopped after six session. On my legs. The hair is thinner. But still loads of it. Only reduced by about 10%. Ive just had a consult with someone who only does laser. She’s said the place I’ve been with them offering lots of different treatments. Are a jack of all trades. Master of none. She said by making the hair thin the hair would be hard to destroy now through a laser. Should I book a course of laser with her and hope for the best? Or is the Philips lumea any good? Or have I made a bad move going with who has done it and be stuck with hair forever.

Clara202 · 14/11/2024 00:00

Go to another clinic and get another opinion. If your skin is pale and hair is dark I can’t imagine the thickness matters, it’s the pigment in your hairs that the laser picks up on. Make sure you go to a clinic that only does laser, I can recommend a few if you’re in Ireland.

Shhhthedogssleeping · 14/11/2024 00:54

I have fair skin and dark, thick facial hair. It took a LOT of courses before I cleared it. When I say a lot I reckon about 6 courses of 6. Probably more. I went to SK:N and they often had really good discount offers but it really cost a lot more than I’d hoped it would. I have congenital adrenal hyperplasia and the main sign if it was male pattern facial and body hair growth and a low voice. I wasn’t eligible for nhs treatment so ended up paying myself. It was so worth it. I just got my face/chin and jaw done as couldn’t afford body hair treatment as it would be both full leg and stomach.

I was expecting one or two courses but it needed far more.

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CareerChange24 · 14/11/2024 01:18

Clara202 · 14/11/2024 00:00

Go to another clinic and get another opinion. If your skin is pale and hair is dark I can’t imagine the thickness matters, it’s the pigment in your hairs that the laser picks up on. Make sure you go to a clinic that only does laser, I can recommend a few if you’re in Ireland.

Sorry no in England. I think that’s the mistake I made not going to someone who only does laser

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CareerChange24 · 14/11/2024 01:20

Shhhthedogssleeping · 14/11/2024 00:54

I have fair skin and dark, thick facial hair. It took a LOT of courses before I cleared it. When I say a lot I reckon about 6 courses of 6. Probably more. I went to SK:N and they often had really good discount offers but it really cost a lot more than I’d hoped it would. I have congenital adrenal hyperplasia and the main sign if it was male pattern facial and body hair growth and a low voice. I wasn’t eligible for nhs treatment so ended up paying myself. It was so worth it. I just got my face/chin and jaw done as couldn’t afford body hair treatment as it would be both full leg and stomach.

I was expecting one or two courses but it needed far more.

I’m sorry that wasn’t available on the nhs, I know they will class that as cosmetic but that could affect you. Glad your persevered! I had(!) quite thick hair but nothing unusual. Was expecting a much better result at this point but good to hear it can happen

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Hollyivymistletoe · 14/11/2024 09:11

Clara202 · 14/11/2024 00:00

Go to another clinic and get another opinion. If your skin is pale and hair is dark I can’t imagine the thickness matters, it’s the pigment in your hairs that the laser picks up on. Make sure you go to a clinic that only does laser, I can recommend a few if you’re in Ireland.

I hope you don’t mind me asking but who is good in Ireland? Would love to get some done too but don’t know much about it.