It has now been over 2 years since I completed 5 LASER treatments with the Alexandrite GentleLase.
I had these treatments on: brazillian, underarms and stomach.
I can report that there has been permanent reduction and significant loss of hair in these regions.
Of the coarse hair, there is almost none compared to that type of hair making up the vast majority beforehand.
It is now more likely to be either vellus or soft, dark hair.
On my stomach there is still an unacceptable amount of hair but it is of a type that will been to be dealt with by electrolysis if I ever live in a region where electrolysis is accessible and affordable. Adelaide still seems to be lagging behind on this front.
My opinion: If you are wanting a permanent reduction of coarse, black hair then LASER is the best option, as it is extremely cost effective. Please do your research first. I had a great experience because I knew what settings I needed and what sort of LASER. Alexandrite, Diode and ND:Yag LASERs are good. Alexandrite was good for my hair/skin type. Make sure settings are high enough.
Space treatments out far enough that they are effective on every cycle. Don’t buy into a contract which makes you take lots of sessions but in certain time frames. Don’t let yourself be pressured into making early appointments. I think mine were at least 2 months apart, if not more.
Listen to LAGirl’s advice and read up about the process. It is so important - methods like IPL which seem cheaper are less effective and in the long run may cost you more.
I never took my last session as I did not need to do so at the time.
Goodluck to everyone else out there going through this process.
