OK, I didn’t expect the Laser Hair Removal process to be painless but let me just say…holy f**ck! (Of course, I was dumb and turned down the lidocane cream they offered. I won’t make that mistake again!) It’s not like the pain is unbearable…each shot just hurts a little but when the shots come one after the other, over and over again, it adds up to a pretty uncomfortable experience. When they took the eye protection off a built up well of tears came rolling out on both sides!
That said, the procedure was quick and so far (4 hours later) the after-effects aren’t too bad. I’ve got some some swelling and redness, especially around the neck, but that’s about it. I’ll keep you posted. If the laser managed to kill a significant number of hairs on my face and neck then I’ll be a happy camper, not to mention a repeat customer. The total cost, with tip, was $900.00 for face, cheeks, mustache area, and neck. A nice big tip is included in this price– probably around 15%. I’m not sure if this is the right percentage amount to tip for spas treatment but I’m always really generous when it comes to tipping.
They also offered to do a deep cleaning of my pores, which are pretty badly clogged, dye my eyelashes and eyebrows, and wax my eye brows to give them a better shape. I would not have agreed to these suggestions had not my wife made EXACTLY the same recommendations independently. This leads me to believe that they really looked at my face and suggested things that I would benefit from and not that plus everything they offer including the kitchen sink. SO, I’m back tomorrow for more pampering which, I must admit, I could get used to.
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Heyhey :) Just popping in to see how you’re doing, congrats on the laser! I’ll be trying laser myself next year (as I’m getting married this year, seems that’s the earliest financial opportunity).
I’m very glad to see you’re remaining optimistic. Your last couple of posts were heartbreaking :( I’m so sorry you had to go through that, but you handled it very well, with dignity and grace.
Take care, hon!
Hey!
w00t on getting married soon! Have you set a date yet?
It’s strange but I’m almost totally unphased. The bad reaction I’ve gotten from a few friends is overwhelmed by the positive reaction I’ve gotten from others who had jumped to my defence. I hate to say it but I see others acceptance of my transexualism as a test of their humanity. It’s heartening that so many are passing with flying colors!
Take care and keep me posted on the wedding happenings as the time approaches! :-)
Take care!
Yup, the big day is Halloween! We’re having the ceremony onstage at the theatre where we both do a lot of work, and afterwards a masquerade ball / reception. We really want to make sure everyone who comes has a good time… at the expense of my own sanity, it seems.
Making masquerade masks for every guest seemed like such a good idea at the time… :o