Had my first session - i have a question

Hair Removal Methods Laser hair removal
#1

So I am having the buttocks done and i had my first session 5 weeks ago and i’m going for my second this week.

None of the hair has grown back. I was so worried about some of the horror stories I have read. Can I assume that since my first session went perfectly and there’s barely any hair regrowth that I am going to have a very successful treatment going forward? or in other words, can i safely assume i won’t have hair stimulation growth or any of those negative side effects?

wasn’t sure if they could kick in at a later time in the treatment.

#2

What laser is the technician using? Is it an IPL, ND-Yag, Alexandrite or something else?

What colour is your skin and what colour is your hair?

It’s honestly too early on to say.

I had laser hair removal done on my penis (there is hair growing up the shaft) using a Nd-Yag Laser and after one session the hair was removed amazingly. I would estimate 92% of it. I was hair free for 2 months already having had 2 full sessions done on my pubic region. I was so happy and amazed and wondered why I never went earlier. And just before my 3rd treatment the hairs began to grow back. Now I’ve had 6 treatments and the hairs still come back as if I didn’t have treatment done. I haven’t gone in 2 months and now I have much more than I originally started with. The laser was ineffective in removing my hairs and instead stimulated new growth. Now I am getting electrolysis to remove it.

#3

She is using the Cynosure Elite MPX (not sure what kind that is?)
I’m fair with dark brown hair. I forget what type i was when i went for my consultation.

but ok that’s disappointing to hear your story :frowning: i guess all i can do is wait and see. i was really excited but i don’t want to get my hopes up.

#4

Tyler12,
Are you using any numbing cream for electrolysis?

#5

Elite MPX is top of the line true laser Alexandrite/ND Yag combo with 18mm spot size.

#6

I have yet to treat the penis shaft as the first session I went to treat my arms and beard area but I will be applying Lidocaine cream for 2 hours just like I do for parts of my face.

But to be honest after having read many threads on here I see many people have gone without numbing cream so I think I’ll try that first so I don’t need to wait 2 hours for the cream to numb the area.

#7

okay so that sounds good ! what do you think about my original post? there has been no hair growth since my first session which was 5 weeks ago. can i assume this will be a success or it is too early to tell?

it’s almost as if i’m tempted to stop now lol just because of how great the area looks. i would be happy if it just stayed the way it is now.

#8

No, one treatment will not give you any results. Slow regrowth is normal because leg hair cycle is slowest compared to other body hairs. Leg hair cycles go 12-14 weeks. The only way to tell progress is at least 6 months after you finish all treatments. Stick to treatment plan for 5 treatments at least.