Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal Journey
I’ve suffered from unwanted hair growth above my lip (mustache) for many years. It caused a lot of insecurities within me and jokes among other people. My hair growth was fast (I couldn’t get the hair on my head to grow as fast as my upper lip hair was growing). It was to the point I was going to get lip waxes every week, then to even purchase a wax kit for myself at home. I was spending well over $100 each month on waxes (monthly Brazilian waxes, paired with monthly eyebrow waxes, and then on to weekly lip waxes). After plenty of research and a free consultation paired with a free session, I decided to move forward with my laser hair removal journey. Best decision ever!
Keep reading, I hope to answer any questions you may have and explain a little of my process during my laser hair removal journey with Milan Laser.
What is Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal is the process of permanently yet gently removing hair. The laser targets the hair root without doing any damage or breaking to the skin. The root where the hair is grown is destroyed causing the hair not to be able to grow back
Cost
Laser Hair Removal is an investment. It takes time and money, however over time you realize how much money you save over your lifespan, and you get to see the results of the laser removal. My total was about $4,000 now before you completely run away let me explain how it worked out for me. Ally Lending offered a 0% APR for 36 months (3 years I paid mine off in about 2). So, my monthly payments came to around $96.00 a month and I just paid extra when I could. They also offer a significant discount if you're willing to pay for your treatment in full. Milan Laser offers frequent family and friends discounts so if you ever decide just say Arielle sent you. This comes with a lifetime guarantee for if or whenever hair decides to come back.
Locations
They have so many locations throughout the United States. I’m personally located in Northwest Philadelphia, and I have about 3 locations that are 20-40 minutes away. The convenient part about the multiple locations is if you are near one location and need an appointment, they will allow you to make an appointment at that location for treatment.
Timeframe
Laser hair removal is a process and to see results you must be committed. Typically, laser hair removal treatments are scheduled 6 weeks apart (sometimes 4 weeks for facial hair). You begin to see the results after about the 4th session. Depending on your hormones and hair texture will determine your number of sessions. 6 –10 sessions are about average if you’re consistent in your appointments.
In the beginning, I was going every 5-6 weeks (about 1 and a half months) as recommended. Then life happened and it became about every 90 days (about 3 months) while results never stopped it just means that additional sessions are required because of my inconsistencies.
I’m on 9th session now and the hair is almost nonexistent in the Brazilian area and about 70% gone on the upper lip area. Had I been more consistent I’m positive I’d be done with treatment by now.
Skin Tones Variations
As a woman of color my major concern was does it work on brown skin tones. This was one of my main concerns and the major reason it took so long to dive into this process. I had no issues, no redness after appointments, no scars, absolutely nothing after each session. I will say this if you have areas with blond hair unfortunately, they won’t perform the laser removal because they cannot guarantee results where blond hair is present due to its inability to be picked up on the laser machine.
Session Expectations
Come with the area of service shaved. The nurse may have to do a slight touch up but that is perfectly fine. Each session is about 15-30 maximum depending on the number of treatment areas you have. You’ll check in, someone will escort you to the service room where you will remove your clothing, and place a towel, along with some glasses. The nurse will come in verify your information, ask about your recent sun exposure, test shots will be done and then your session shots on your treatment area and you're done. You’ll go to the front desk, make your next appointment and continue your day.
Number of Treatments
The average number of treatments is usually between 8-12. However, this number varies based on several things, hair length, coarseness, area size, your consistency with keeping appointments, hormones, sun exposure to treatment areas, and other things that may vary from person to person.
Limitations
After an appointment, they ask that you not be directly in the sun and apply at least 50 SPF sunscreen every few hours.
Don’ts
You are not allowed to pluck or wax the areas between sessions. You can shave as much as you’d like, and they ask that before each session you come in completely shaved or to the best of your ability (Sometimes shaving the Brazilian area you may miss a few spots). Try your best not to have direct contact with the sun. They will NOT treat any tanned or sunburned areas for your safety.
Overall Experience Thoughts
I love the results of my Laser Hair Removal. I would do it repeatedly. I think it was well worth the investment and with the lifetime guarantee, I’ll save so much money. The process is so smooth and it’s little to no pain. The newer lasers are amazing with the cool air you barely feel anything. Me and my nurse just have a casual conversation and before I know it, we’re done. If you’ve been contemplating it go in for a free consultation and a free session to see if that’s something you’d want to do. The convenience of not having to schedule monthly waxes and not having to worry about shaving. Laser hair removal is well worth the commitment. If you decide to give it a try let me know how much you loved it.
Feel free to ask any questions about my experience or laser hair removal in general.
