hey everyone,
i’m a girl and i have a few hairs on my lower back that i’d like to get removed…they’re very thin and i’ve never done any thing to them. i’d just like to know how bad the lower back will hurt? i’m imagining it will be a lot since it’s like the base of the spine and all…but actually i have no idea. so if anyone could give me any info on how it feels relative to the arms and face that’d be great! thanks 
If you have low pain tolerance, you could slap some EMLA topical cream on your lower back and occlude it with plastic wrap for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Put it on as thick as cake frosting and leave it on for your electrologist to wipe off as she begins work on the area. However, do try an appointment without anesthetic to even see what your tolerance level is.
Sensation is relevant to type of epilator used, modality used, practitioners insertion skills, size of probe, your level of hydration and caffiene intake and probably a few more variables I missed. Go in with an open, calm mind and if you need an added crutch, take an over the counter pain reliever 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours before your sessions.
ALl I can say is, it is amazing how some people say certain areas are a breeze and other areas are ouchy. What YOU experience is very personal from what someone else feels.
Dee
i don’t think pain will be an issue for you if you’re treating those other larger areas already, especially the face (upper lip is one of the worst). Best advice though? Have your electrologist try it on one or two hairs there and see for yourself.
thank you so much ladies!!! i will go through with the lower back :). i feel like sending you all gift packages or something for your help!! lol
Oh, no. No gifts packages. A sincere thank-you is the best gift, and you already covered that.
Thanks Rani
Lower back doesn’t seem painful on the spine, but going out towards the sides is painful. I tend to get ingrowns from electrolysis in this region.
Your ingrowns could be due to your clothing (waist bands, belts, and so on) or your electrologist needs to check the insertions, method of tweezing treated hairs out (so they don’t break off at the anchor) and energy settings.