I asked my Dr. to phone in a Rx for Vaniqa. I didn't even stop and think about what it would cost. On the way home I went to pick it up and my doctor had called in 2 months' worth - 2 tubes. The cost was $311.97.

If you don't know what Vaniqa is, it's a cream you apply twice daily to slow facial hair growth in women. It clearly states it does not remove or prevent facial hair growth, it just slows it down. During clinical trials, 42% of women reported no change or increased growth.

It's 4 - 6 weeks before you notice any difference, and after that it's supposed to slow the growth "moderately." You still have to remove the hair. I was told that if I wax my eyebrows once a month, I might expect to only wax them every 6 weeks. That's like paying $75 per week of not waxing. The most I've ever paid for an actual wax was $40, usually it's around $10. Hmm, not much debating the bargain. Oh, and if you don't see results in 6 months (or $935, whichever way you want to look at it) you discontinue use and chalk it up to "not for me." And then cry because you're out the money.

She thought it might be, damn shes good!! She said to tell you that it will work, but it may take slightly more sessions than usual as the hair tends to be more resistant, but not to worry as she has seen some amazing results, she reiterated that they PREFER the area to be shaved.

Completely off topic , but she also said that the weight loss will help hugely with the symptoms too, the more weight off the fewer the symptoms apparently - though I am sure that you already know that!

Nina x

She thought it might be, damn shes good!! She said to tell you that it will work, but it may take slightly more sessions than usual as the hair tends to be more resistant, but not to worry as she has seen some amazing results, she reiterated that they PREFER the area to be shaved.

Completely off topic , but she also said that the weight loss will help hugely with the symptoms too, the more weight off the fewer the symptoms apparently - though I am sure that you already know that!

Nina x

That's wonderful! Thanks, Nina! Sorry I'm replying to this a few days after the fact. I was away from internet for a couple of days and LBT was down yesterday when I got back. Thanks for going to the trouble of asking your friend for me!

My old Dermatologist told me not to even bother with Vaniqa because it's so expensive and almost never covered by insurance. She did see some success with it but it was very limited.

I did the laser on my neck/chin and upper lip about 4 years ago - I had 8 treatments and it was about $1200 I think. At that time, I was just starting to understand PCOS and in hindsight should not have wasted all that money.

The hair did have to be shaved. It was NOT painful. Every once in awhile I felt a zap (that snapped rubber band feeling) but it was not a constant. The biggest pain in the ass was that my face would be read and blotchy for about 24 hours after!!

It worked REALLY well but because of my PCOS and continuing to gain weight, here I am 4 years later and pretty much back to where I started, if not worse.

My upper lip is still in good shape but I think that's because that was just a little dark hair that was natural - not related to my PCOS.

I'm getting ready to start the process again now that I am losing weight and optimistic that with the band I will be able to keep it off and get my PCOS under control.

Good luck ladies!

This thread inspired me.

I had my first session today. It wasn't pleasant. A little more uncomfortable than I remembered. But quick!

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For facial hair removal I get threading done. I had electrolysis years ago on my brows, it was really expensive and eventually the hair grew back. The threading is not permanent, but then again it only costs 4 bucks for brows, or 8 bucks for the entire face, including neck and upper lip. The nice thing about is I dont get any redness (unlike waxing) and threading is very very quick.

I would love to get laser on my legs and pits, but I used my line of credit to pay for the band, so money is kinda in short supply at the mo

Okay, so I made the appointment for my first laser session for Monday at 2:00. At $750 for 5 sessions, it's a bit more expensive than I thought, but they've got a buy one area, get one area free deal going on now.

I LOVE the results from threading, but can't find an area around here that does it.

Laurend, what does the $750 cover? Is an area "eyebrows" or "eyebrow"? Do make sure to post about how it feels. I already told hubby he's probably buying me this.

I LOVE the results from threading, but can't find an area around here that does it.

Laurend, what does the $750 cover? Is an area "eyebrows" or "eyebrow"? Do make sure to post about how it feels. I already told hubby he's probably buying me this.

Well, one area that I got was my neck. I might get my jawline done for free, but I'm not sure if I'll get that done or another area. They do both underarms as one area, so I would guess that it would be the same for other spots like that, as well.

I'll definitely post about it. The lady offered me a tube of desensitizer (said that some people find it more painful than others), but at $30+ for the tube, I decided to wait and see how painful it was.

Okay, so I made the appointment for my first laser session for Monday at 2:00. At $750 for 5 sessions, it's a bit more expensive than I thought, but they've got a buy one area, get one area free deal going on now.

Laurend,

I can really relate to you. I have PCOS too and I have to shave my neck and chin area everyday (basically all the same places men have to shave) and it is sooo embarassing. I also have very dark hair and pale skin. I am sooo tired of the hair. And I'm not talking about just a little stubble either, if I couldn't shave, I would not be able to leave home. Please let me know how it works, because I want to have this done so bad. Good luck on Monday and I hope it's not painful.

Laurend,

I can really relate to you. I have PCOS too and I have to shave my neck and chin area everyday (basically all the same places men have to shave) and it is sooo embarassing. I also have very dark hair and pale skin. I am sooo tired of the hair. And I'm not talking about just a little stubble either, if I couldn't shave, I would not be able to leave home. Please let me know how it works, because I want to have this done so bad. Good luck on Monday and I hope it's not painful.

Yeah, if I don't shave, I get super paranoid about it. My chin/neck/jawline hair grows super fast. I wish the hair on my head grew that fast, actually! I think it grows faster than my brother's beard, to be honest. He can go a day or two between shaves and only be a little stubbly. I can't.

Yeah, if I don't shave, I get super paranoid about it. My chin/neck/jawline hair grows super fast. I wish the hair on my head grew that fast, actually! I think it grows faster than my brother's beard, to be honest. He can go a day or two between shaves and only be a little stubbly. I can't.

Same with my husband, he can go without shaving longer than me. I shave it in the morning and sometimes (if we have evening plans) I have to shave it again. It is sooo irritating. Even though it's more expensive, I have found that the intuition razor (sensitive skin refills) work the best for me. It leaves my skin less irritated. I did "Nair" for a while but with my sensitive skin, the chemicals started burning my skin.

Same with my husband, he can go without shaving longer than me. I shave it in the morning and sometimes (if we have evening plans) I have to shave it again. It is sooo irritating. Even though it's more expensive, I have found that the intuition razor (sensitive skin refills) work the best for me. It leaves my skin less irritated. I did "Nair" for a while but with my sensitive skin, the chemicals started burning my skin.

Nair is NASTY. My skin is sensitive enough that if I left it on long enough to do anything, it always burned me. I found one depillatory that worked without burning, but I can't find it anymore. I just use the Daisy 3 razors now. The fancier women's razors never work on me, for some reason. I think my hair is too coarse. And the good men's razors are usually too stiff and I cut myself.

To be honest, what I really hate is the ingrown hairs. Those suck.

Nair is NASTY. My skin is sensitive enough that if I left it on long enough to do anything, it always burned me. I found one depillatory that worked without burning, but I can't find it anymore. I just use the Daisy 3 razors now. The fancier women's razors never work on me, for some reason. I think my hair is too coarse. And the good men's razors are usually too stiff and I cut myself.

To be honest, what I really hate is the ingrown hairs. Those suck.

Yes, they do suck. LOL. If the laser hair removal works good for you, I will probably start saving up and have it done. I would love to get pretty much my whole body done. LOL.

Okay, so I made the appointment for my first laser session for Monday at 2:00. At $750 for 5 sessions, it's a bit more expensive than I thought, but they've got a buy one area, get one area free deal going on now.

Congrats Lauren!!! :clap2: I didn't buy the pain stuff either. I had some tylenol3 and took one of those the first time. After that I didn't take anything. They will give you some stress balls if you want them. I can't wait to hear how it works for you.

I think I can already tell a difference after my first treatment.

I'm paying the same - $150 per session. (neck, chin & upper lip)

I took the RX for the numbing cream. It was only a $10 co-pay.