Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do hair removal for my 11 year old. She has lots of it and not sure whether I can use creams, wax etc. Shaving should be done more often which is not practical for me since she can't do it by herself. Does anyone have experience with laser hair removal methods? Are there any side effects to it? She has high allergies. Your feed back will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Geeta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi!! My daughter is 14, almost 15...on the 12th, but I would NEVER use chemicals or smelly creams on her. I use a women's good quality disposable razor on her. I do it when she is in the shower, or I used a Remington Cordless shaver on her. She HAD to get used to the noise and vibration, but I sing to her and laugh and make a " game " out of it. She is hairy, like me , so I really understand her dilemna. I also have a battery operated shaver I also use, plus one of those very small shaver thingy's for hair on a facial mole and her long hairline, and slight side burns. Hope this helps alittle. S. Body Hair removal > > > This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do hair > removal for my 11 year old. She has lots of it and not sure whether > I can use creams, wax etc. Shaving should be done more often which > is not practical for me since she can't do it by herself. Does > anyone have experience with laser hair removal methods? Are there > any side effects to it? She has high allergies. Your feed back > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. > > Geeta. > > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi!! My daughter is 14, almost 15...on the 12th, but I would NEVER use chemicals or smelly creams on her. I use a women's good quality disposable razor on her. I do it when she is in the shower, or I used a Remington Cordless shaver on her. She HAD to get used to the noise and vibration, but I sing to her and laugh and make a " game " out of it. She is hairy, like me , so I really understand her dilemna. I also have a battery operated shaver I also use, plus one of those very small shaver thingy's for hair on a facial mole and her long hairline, and slight side burns. Hope this helps alittle. S. Body Hair removal > > > This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do hair > removal for my 11 year old. She has lots of it and not sure whether > I can use creams, wax etc. Shaving should be done more often which > is not practical for me since she can't do it by herself. Does > anyone have experience with laser hair removal methods? Are there > any side effects to it? She has high allergies. Your feed back > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. > > Geeta. > > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi Geeta...yes, unfortunately 's hair grows back pretty fast....She has coarse hair naturally and it gets quite prickly and itchy. I usually let the shaving go in the winter, since she wears mainly pants, but do her underarms regularly. I use those tiny shavers for her face...those skinny ones...I'm sure you've seen them... Ask away if you have any more questions...I am always learning from others...maybe someone has a better way. Good Luck... Body Hair removal > > > > > > > > > > > > > This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do > hair > > > removal for my 11 year old. She has lots of it and not sure > whether > > > I can use creams, wax etc. Shaving should be done more often > which > > > is not practical for me since she can't do it by herself. Does > > > anyone have experience with laser hair removal methods? Are > there > > > any side effects to it? She has high allergies. Your feed back > > > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. > > > > > > Geeta. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > > ------------------------ > > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi Geeta...yes, unfortunately 's hair grows back pretty fast....She has coarse hair naturally and it gets quite prickly and itchy. I usually let the shaving go in the winter, since she wears mainly pants, but do her underarms regularly. I use those tiny shavers for her face...those skinny ones...I'm sure you've seen them... Ask away if you have any more questions...I am always learning from others...maybe someone has a better way. Good Luck... Body Hair removal > > > > > > > > > > > > > This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do > hair > > > removal for my 11 year old. She has lots of it and not sure > whether > > > I can use creams, wax etc. Shaving should be done more often > which > > > is not practical for me since she can't do it by herself. Does > > > anyone have experience with laser hair removal methods? Are > there > > > any side effects to it? She has high allergies. Your feed back > > > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. > > > > > > Geeta. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > > ------------------------ > > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hi Geeta...yes, unfortunately 's hair grows back pretty fast....She has coarse hair naturally and it gets quite prickly and itchy. I usually let the shaving go in the winter, since she wears mainly pants, but do her underarms regularly. I use those tiny shavers for her face...those skinny ones...I'm sure you've seen them... Ask away if you have any more questions...I am always learning from others...maybe someone has a better way. Good Luck... Body Hair removal > > > > > > > > > > > > > This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do > hair > > > removal for my 11 year old. She has lots of it and not sure > whether > > > I can use creams, wax etc. Shaving should be done more often > which > > > is not practical for me since she can't do it by herself. Does > > > anyone have experience with laser hair removal methods? Are > there > > > any side effects to it? She has high allergies. Your feed back > > > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. > > > > > > Geeta. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > > ------------------------ > > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I see there are tons of responses on this, hope I'm not repeating, no time to check them all. I just went in for a laser hair removal consultation for me. I was told 4 treatments will permanently remove 70-80% and what's left will be thinner and slower-growing. Also, the area lasered should not be exposed to significant sunlight for 5 mos following procedure, as it can permanently lighten the skin area. Light skin with dark hair usually are best responders. She did a test area to make sure I didn't have lasting issues, like significant skin discoloration, etc. The one thing I would consider with it is that it is rather irritating. It felt extremely cold followed by a slight burning sensation. She only did a small area on my jaw in front of my ear, but I wondered if I would be able to take it, I seemed to feel it more intensely with each new zap. I am planning on getting it done, but may put off to fall, as we have a pool and have family days at the lake, I hate to think of having to avoid the sunlight that much, esp when it helps my psoriasis. I have no idea what a leg/underarm treatment would cost, if you're considering something that big, just the facial areas I'm concerned with are $75/treatment. I'm going through the dermatologist's office for it, so I feel confident I've got reputable people, I'd definitely make sure it's not a person unqualified to use the laser, it could easier burn. BTW, my 5 yr old Allie is extremely hairy and I've not ruled out the same thing at some point, I don't want her to be stigmatised, she's got enough to deal with! HTH, Debi > > This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do hair > removal for my 11 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I see there are tons of responses on this, hope I'm not repeating, no time to check them all. I just went in for a laser hair removal consultation for me. I was told 4 treatments will permanently remove 70-80% and what's left will be thinner and slower-growing. Also, the area lasered should not be exposed to significant sunlight for 5 mos following procedure, as it can permanently lighten the skin area. Light skin with dark hair usually are best responders. She did a test area to make sure I didn't have lasting issues, like significant skin discoloration, etc. The one thing I would consider with it is that it is rather irritating. It felt extremely cold followed by a slight burning sensation. She only did a small area on my jaw in front of my ear, but I wondered if I would be able to take it, I seemed to feel it more intensely with each new zap. I am planning on getting it done, but may put off to fall, as we have a pool and have family days at the lake, I hate to think of having to avoid the sunlight that much, esp when it helps my psoriasis. I have no idea what a leg/underarm treatment would cost, if you're considering something that big, just the facial areas I'm concerned with are $75/treatment. I'm going through the dermatologist's office for it, so I feel confident I've got reputable people, I'd definitely make sure it's not a person unqualified to use the laser, it could easier burn. BTW, my 5 yr old Allie is extremely hairy and I've not ruled out the same thing at some point, I don't want her to be stigmatised, she's got enough to deal with! HTH, Debi > > This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do hair > removal for my 11 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I see there are tons of responses on this, hope I'm not repeating, no time to check them all. I just went in for a laser hair removal consultation for me. I was told 4 treatments will permanently remove 70-80% and what's left will be thinner and slower-growing. Also, the area lasered should not be exposed to significant sunlight for 5 mos following procedure, as it can permanently lighten the skin area. Light skin with dark hair usually are best responders. She did a test area to make sure I didn't have lasting issues, like significant skin discoloration, etc. The one thing I would consider with it is that it is rather irritating. It felt extremely cold followed by a slight burning sensation. She only did a small area on my jaw in front of my ear, but I wondered if I would be able to take it, I seemed to feel it more intensely with each new zap. I am planning on getting it done, but may put off to fall, as we have a pool and have family days at the lake, I hate to think of having to avoid the sunlight that much, esp when it helps my psoriasis. I have no idea what a leg/underarm treatment would cost, if you're considering something that big, just the facial areas I'm concerned with are $75/treatment. I'm going through the dermatologist's office for it, so I feel confident I've got reputable people, I'd definitely make sure it's not a person unqualified to use the laser, it could easier burn. BTW, my 5 yr old Allie is extremely hairy and I've not ruled out the same thing at some point, I don't want her to be stigmatised, she's got enough to deal with! HTH, Debi > > This might sound a bit weird. I am looking for best ways to do hair > removal for my 11 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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