I have been taking a look at the threads and it seems like the upper lip is the most painful area. From my one experience I would say above the eyebrows hurt too but maybe that isbecause the bone is there, although I don’t know. What other areas are painful?
I have a lot of upper lip hairs and I want to concentrate on removing them. Many many fine hairs. I have read about people not spending too much time on them due to it being painful and causing the eyes to water. How can I avoid this? How can I make sure I stay on track for what I want from this area?
I have heard that the toes are the most painful area (makes sense since plucking them hurts way worse than plucking your lips and you can feel the pain all the way in your bones).
I have noticed the the upper part of the tummy along the center line is more sensitive than many other areas I’ve tried as well. Not painful, but sensitive. Each burst of treatment energy must hit a patch of nerves and I get very itchy, to the point where it takes all my effort not to jump off the table and start scratching.
It is a tad painful but actually, after a few minutes in you get used to the sensation and it’s a lot more bearable. I almost doze off!
In regards to a question in your other thread, probably best not to spend more than 15mins on the upper lip to begin with so you can judge the reaction. If that goes okay, maybe you can extend to 30mins for the next. I know you don’t want to it be obvious, hence me suggesting this.
For me, the area becomes red and swollen and slightly bumpy. Rednesss is down within the hour, so is the swelling. There is some slight bumpiness until the next day but it’s not noticeable. I have 20min treatments tops.
If you find that that 15mins gives you as much reaction as you can deal with, just go more often. Instead of 30mins a week in one go, do 15mins twice a week if you can.
IMO, the jawline is more painful on the face. And so far, nothing has been more painful than underarm electrolysis.
p.s. A suggestion - ask a moderator to move all your electro posts to a single thread and stick to that It’s difficult to keep up with a new thread for each question and I’m sure it will help anyone that wants to follow your journey.
There are several ways to avoid partial or total pain. If the country allows and your economic possibilities as well, the infiltration of anesthetics (with doctor) is an excellent choice. The application of topical anesthetic to the area is (in my opinion) another good choice. However, what I consider most appropriate and least risky is a suitable machine operated by skilled hands and safe.30 years I’ve been working on Electrolysis. And the area still inspires me a lot of respect. It represents a challenge for us professionals because the skin is extremely vulnerable in that area. In addition to the very high density of hairs treatable.
The practitioner’s hands must be kept constantly tensioned area, while the current is applied. The insertion should occur smoothly, because the follicles in women are very small diameter and abruptness produce initial pain would be aggravated by the current application. The only advantage I see in that area, is that the high density of hair, provides an analgesic effect on the nearby nerve endings. The Electrolysis facilitates interruption of nerve impulses.
Yes, the lip is a tender area for most people. Choose a good practitioner, stay calm and relaxed, and listen to some music you enjoy. It hurts more when you are stressed out, agitated, or hit every red light on the way to your appointment. Some are just more sensitive to others and prefer to take an OTC before the appointment. Keep the appointments regular and good luck!
And caffeine! It can increase pain sensitivity - I avoid it altogether at least on the day of my evening treatments.
BTW, I find the underarms to be the LEAST painful - barely noticeable. However, all the centerline work seems to hurt from the face (under the nose) to the genitals (on the raphe). I’m a guy, but these spots are very sensitive!
re depilacionelectr Before using the apilus platinum, I had several clients ,who would have anaesthetics administered by an MD, before having electrolysis (mainly for the central upper lip). Now, I only have one client, who still likes to have this. The reduction in sensation with this equipment, is truly amazing.
I agree with you, Christine. Since we were lucky to take 3 Apilus Platinum (we are 3 electrologist + 1 MD (electrologist too), the need for anesthesia infiltration has been reduced to extremely sensitive areas are the armpits and genital areas.
To reduce pain and achieve a high working speed in large areas such as upper and lower extremities, back and chest, I recommend topical anesthesia. Our profession has two powerful enemies: slow and pain.
I liken DECTRO engineers with engineers in Formula 1. I never cease to amaze me the fantastic apilus mechanism?
The F1 season has three Spanish riders. It’s fantastic, almost equal to Brazil who is 4.
I’ve found the area along the jawline can be painful as well as the neck itself. The breastbone and stomach can also be painful. It does help to use a topical such as emla though if the pain is hard to handle for you.
I think the area on the upper lip where it meets the nostril is so sensitive that it could bring a tear to anyone’s eye even if the pain is only so-so. Its just the reflex reaction it brings.
Full disclosure, with the numbing creams, you will still feel something, but less than you would otherwise. For full loss of sensation, one would need an injection. Maybe piggyback your upperlip hair removal session on your dental appointment as often as you can.
I found the jawbone and the center of the neck to be the worst. The inner thigh near the genitals was also fairly painful for me.
One thing that also helps with pain is to keep getting regular clearances of the treated area and don’t let the hair accumulate back again. It hurts a lot less once it is thinned out.
It’s difficult to keep up with a new thread for each question and I’m sure it will help anyone that wants to follow your journey.