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Hey All:

Has anybody tried laser hair removal post-op? I've been dealing with some chin growth for years because of my wacky, weight induced hormone fluxuations and would love to get rid of it now that I'm finally on a plan that is going to keep the weight off. Just wondering if any of you who have reached goal have tried it and what the results have been?

Thanks!

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I am near goal and thinking about trying it for my chin also. I was hoping when I lost my hair that my facial hair would also decrease, but no such luck!

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apprently once hair follicles turn into the black course type, they never go back to the white "peach-fuzz" type. i've researched this as well because i have severe hirsutism on my chin and down my neck and have to shave every day! i read that if you can get the hormones to stop turning the "peach-fuzz" follicles then you can have success with removing the ones you do have by laser treatment. i did have 1 laser treatment a long time ago. it did not prevent me from growing my "beard" but i did notice a difference for a long time in the prevention of razor burn and also it didn't seem to grow out as quickly.

i'm so glad someone asked about this because i know once i reach goal and my hormones get completely straightened out (which i'm already starting to feel a difference) then i will want to have the full 6-8 months of laser treatments. thanks for bringing this to our attention!

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correction: if you can get the hormones to stop turning the peach-fuzz follicles into the kind that produce the black hair follicles, then you can have success at removing the ones you already have with laser treatment.

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I had about ten treatments over a year ago. It slowed down the growth but never stopped it. I now have to shave my chin everyday.. so it was pretty much a waste of money. They say it dose not always work on everyone so you take your chances. I had a lot of dark hairs also.

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Hi Kansas.

Im still pre-op but I have had laser hair removal on my under arm hair two years ago. The hair there was extensive, and was very strong. I am pleased to say that the treatment worked really really well. I get a tiny bit of regrowth now even though I still have a hormone imbalance because of being overweight. So I'm really sure it will work for you when you want to give a try.

Take care

Sue

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