Can electrolysis really help me

Hair Removal Methods Professional Electrolysis
#1

Hi, first post on this fantastic forum.
Im a 22 year old male that been suffering from a wrongful decision from my childhood. When I was 11 or 12 a girl in my school that I liked told me I had a unibrow and said it looked ugly and I should shave it off. So trying to impress her I went home grabbed my dads razor and did exactly that, worst decision I ever made. I kept shaving it till I was about 14 then moved onto plucking which I have done since. From about the age of 15 I began to understand more about what I was doing and realised it is a predominantly female act, that was the start of all my troubles. Since then I am a completely different person that sees my self as not a man or equal to other men. It has caused me to become very depressed, shy, unable to have relationships and minimal friendships. Basically just destroyed my life, I am embarrassed to be outside my house and rarely do anything other than leave my room. Ive heard about electrolysis before but thought it to be a scam. Through doing more research I am slowly coming round to the idea as a viable option. I have some questions but I do not want to get my hopes up because if I do so and this fails I might lose the will to live my crap life.

Is this method really permanent?
Approximately what would be the longest possible period to achieve this permanent hair loss?
I read it is not possible to pluck during the treatment, im not sure I would be able to adhere to that due to the anxiety of thinking of going to work without plucking. Would this be a major problem?

Appreciate your help,
Thank you.

#2

It is permanent. REALLY!

You may not tweeze, but you can clip the hair with cuticle scissors. A good electrologist can keep you clear in between appointments every 3 to 4 weeks initially. Appointments spread out after that. You must be consistent to a treatment schedule. If you are, you will be finished in 9-18 months max.

Pictures help. You don’t have to show your whole face. Do some cropping for privacy.

Welcome to HairTell !

#3

Dailybread

Don’t beat yourself up, more people than you know, both male and female, shave, pluck, wax, thread or any other method available, to rid themselves of unwanted hair. This is such a common affliction, there are very, very few people in this world who do not have unwanted hair. You are in good company, the posters on this website have all had or have unwanted hair.

Find a good practitioner and you will see the hair disappear. See several electrologists for consultations, you will have sample treatments and you can choose your electrologist with the knowledge you gain through your research.

#4

I think if you are hiding indoors and think your life is “crap” because you shape your eyebrows then you may have some issues that go way above and beyond hair. Have you considered seeing a doctor about your problems? Your feelings are so out of proportion to the issue (I know very few men of any sexual orientation today that DON’T shape or remove body hair in at least one area) that they sound like an indication of a much bigger issue.

Seriously, please seek some professional help from a doctor or therapist. There is no reason you should be hiding inside or “lose the will” to live because of a few hairs. Get that tackled, and worry about electrolysis later.

#5

Just FYI that shaving didn’t do anything to cause more growth. It’s doubtful that plucking did either. On this area, it typically causes the growth to decrease with time, not increase. You’re simply 22 and have been getting more hair since puberty. This is all normal and probably would have growth regardless of what you plucked or didn’t pluck.

Also, shaving or clipping is fine in between treatments. Many men do either one on the eyebrows. Electrolysis is permanent, so I would be very sure about which hairs you are removing. Better to stay on the safe side and go slow. Only remove the absolutely necessary.

I agree with WerNotAfraid. The way your post is written, it sounds like there may be deeper issues you may want to explore to make yourself a happier person. This is not as big of a deal as it might seem to you right now.

#6

Thank you for the reply’s,

WeAreNotAfriad I am sure there is something else going on with me mentally and that’s something else for me to deal with. Everyones different and to me this isn’t just a few hairs, I see it as a major thing. It may seem like I take it to seriously but it really affects me.

Once this treatment is finished will I ever be able to have completely natural looking eyebrows? I suppose that is the only thing I care about, it doesn’t matter how they look aslong as it looks natural.

What would be the best way of finding a skilled technician?

Thank you very much for your time and concern,
Great online community!

#7

I know a lot guys of all ages that pluck, shave, wax, laser,etc to remove body and facial hair. Just remember that you are paying more attention to it than anyone else…and it always seem worse when you are focused on it:). I would recommend going in for a trial and wait to see how it heals,etc. Hang in there.