I know there are a lot of variables which make it impossible to get a definitive answer, but I’m wondering if someone might be able to give me a rough estimate on how many months or years it might take before I begin to see permanent results if I continue weekly treatments. I’ve been shaving my chin since I was 13 and my chin hair is thick, curved, white to dark red. Evidently this is the hardest to treat.
2+ year ago I started electrolysis (galvanic) on my chin. After the first clearing, I had to stop going due to financial reasons. Last September, I began getting thermolysis. I’ve been going for 30-minute sessions 1-2 times a week. It seems to me that the regrowth is coming in thinner and lighter, but I don’t know if this is just new growth or hairs in a different growth phase.
I’m 44 and was born a woman. I have a long history of menstrual/hormonal/ovarian cysts. However, since November of 2014, I’ve made a lot of lifestyle/dietary changes to address these issues naturally. I don’t eat sugar, grains, processed foods, or dairy, I avoid caffeine and look for organic vegetables.
My cycles are now regular, I’m not taking any type of hormones for anything, no birth control, or any other medication for that matter. I avoid soy products or anything else that may affect my hormones. I read ALL labels – even for my beauty products – to make sure they don’t contain soy. I only use products with a passing EWG grade. I’ve had my blood work checked a couple times and my hormones where they are supposed to be.
I’m just wondering if I’m wasting my time/money or if I will eventually get to experience a hairless chin. I keep hearing electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal method, but most of the posts I read are of people who have been getting treatments for years, so I’m beginning to wonder if this is accurate information. Plus, I could use an estimated end date as something to look forward to.
Thank you for reading.