Has laser hair removal worked for anyone?

i want to remove facial hair. particularly chin, mustache and a little bit of cheeks. I'm wondering if anyone has a had this done and did it work? also i have dark skin does that make a difference? and what are the cost of laser hair removal, how many sessions does it take to work?

Has laser hair removal worked for anyone?

Dark skin makes an enormous difference -- laser doesn't work nearly as well.

Moustache and beard growth on women is very common indeed.

If there's not too much of it, do you really need to do anything? Most guys are OK about women with, for example, a slight moustache.

If you do decide you have to do something, then there isn't a simple answer.

Facial (and also body) hair on women comes about in the same way as on men because of

1) your body being sensitized, before you were even born, to testosterone -- doesn't happen to all girls, but does to many

2) your body producing high levels of testosterone

The growth rate and coarseness of the hair depends on just how much testosterone is circulating in your bloodstream.

Steer clear of bleaching -- when someone sees you against the light you'll look as if you have a glowing moustache and/or beard.

As far as removing it is concerned it's worth remembering that

* Waxing, plucking, threading, epilating all pull the hair out by the roots and where the growth is hormonally-driven can actually stimulate a dormant follicle into producing more hair quicker. They also distort the root if done repeatedly, leading to hair growing at strange angles. And you've got to let the hair grow to quite a length before you can repeat the exercise. It can also damage the skin and discolor it. Long-term use of waxing also causes bad wrinkles.

* Chemical depilatories strong enough to remove the hair are very likely to burn the skin, cause swelling and cause long-term discoloration of the skin.

* Laser is also liable to cause burning and discoloration and in any case only works effectively on a dark hair/light skin combinantion.

* Electrolysis is very liable to cause scarring and discoloration of the skin.

Which, like it or not, leaves shaving which does not damage the skin. Best done with a men's-style electric razor, the best of which, for women, are probably those from the men's range of Norelco razors (Philishave outside the US). Most women who try a men's Norelco wonder why nobody ever told them about it before.

Has laser hair removal worked for anyone?

laser hair removal is not permanent. it will last a long time (months) but not forever like electrolysis. electrolysis takes about a year of monthly visits for permanent hair removal. it costs about $35 for 30 mins, $65 for 60 mins, etc. im not sure what ethnicity you are but my black friend said she was very hesitant to get electrolysis because black men/woman are more prone to keloids and can get them from this process. sorry i dont have more info about laser removal for you.

Has laser hair removal worked for anyone?

I had it done 6 years ago and received permanent results on my neck. My wife had her bikini and underarms done and she is hair free 6 years later as well.

Having dark skin does make a difference and might cause you to need 6-9 treatments instead of 4-6 treatments. You can call SignatureForum at 888.517.4187 and they can give you pricing for anywhere in the country.