[Peppermint_Patty]

Hi All

Now that I am in the middle ages (lol) I've developed a few dark chin hairs that I'm always constantly having to tweeze.

Anyway which is a better and more permanent way to get rid of them?

Electrolysis or laser????

And what are the costs involved?

If anyone has any experience with either... I would love to hear your opinions.

Thanks,

Peppermint Patty

[bebop]

not sure what you mean or how old you mean I should say when you say middle age. have you had your hormone levels checked? I know as we age they drop and sometimes get the extra hair.

[Rhapsody]

Not for sure on the cost..... have you tried calling around to a few cosmetic doctors to see what they charge?
- I personally just tweeze the few hairs I have on my chin.

[Lemon]

Hi PP, I have had laser treatment because I wanted permanent hair removal. I felt like waxing was a waste of money because the hair would just come back and tweezing was a pain. I've had laser hair removal for bikini, upper lip and chin. I think the price can vary a lot, but the place I went to (in the Midwest) charged $100 for combined lip/chin and another $100 for bikini line. I think it varies from person to person how many times you have to go. I've probably gone 6 times and I think I'm done for now.

I also wanted to go to someplace with a good reputation. So, I've gotten my treatments done at the plastic surgery center at my health clinic. I figure that they are more likely to have strict education requirments than a local salon. Also, my dermatologist recommend this person.

Anyway, I'm reallllly happy with the results. And it was definately worth the investment for making me feel better about myself.

[Peppermint_Patty]

Hi Lemon,

Originally Posted by Lemon

Hi PP, I have had laser treatment because I wanted permanent hair removal. I felt like waxing was a waste of money because the hair would just come back and tweezing was a pain. I've had laser hair removal for bikini, upper lip and chin. I think the price can vary a lot, but the place I went to (in the Midwest) charged $100 for combined lip/chin and another $100 for bikini line. I think it varies from person to person how many times you have to go. I've probably gone 6 times and I think I'm done for now.

I also wanted to go to someplace with a good reputation. So, I've gotten my treatments done at the plastic surgery center at my health clinic. I figure that they are more likely to have strict education requirments than a local salon. Also, my dermatologist recommend this person.

Anyway, I'm reallllly happy with the results. And it was definately worth the investment for making me feel better about myself.

Thanks for your reply. This was the kind of response I was looking for to my OP. I wanted to hear other people's experiences on permanent hair removal.

Anyway... with all that being said, was the cost $100 total or $100 per treatment? I am assuiming it was $100 per treatment. If it was only $100 total, they'd have more business than they could handle, lol.

Also... did you have any problems with your skin after treatment? Did your skin peel? I have heard that laser sort of gives you a sunburn. Is this true?

Anyway thanks for your reply. I am wondering if electrolysis might not be a better way to get rid a few dark chin hairs and some on my neck that I have to constantly tweeze.

I am going to have to check in the pros and cons of each method.

Anyway.. thanks again.

[Lemon]

Glad I could help. You're correct...$100 per treatment. It is expensive, so if you don't have a lot you want removed maybe electrolisis is the way to go. I didn't have any skin issues. The lady applied sunscreen to my face before I left and said to stay out of the sun for the rest of the day. My skin was a little red from the treatment but that went away in a couple hours.