So I went in again for more laser hair removal. It hurt just as much the 2nd time as it did the 1st. This time she did my mons pubis area, up higher on my stomach, and more on the sides of my legs. She did not go around my buttocks area. This time heat radiated more from the area. I mentioned to her prior to start about the area that burned for three days because of the wrapped up hair. She tried to get it out for me, but couldn't. I'm not sure if she skipped it this time or not, because it didn't hurt more than any other area. I'm going to try to get the hair out myself, but if not then on my next appointment they are going to numb the area and get the doctor* to lance the area to get it out. There was definately more swelling/welting this time and my hair follicules were noticibly inflammed. I spent most of the night sitting/sleeping on the couch with an ice pack. I did also use natural remedies to lessen the pain.
This time I actually remembered to look at what kind of equipment is being used. A Palomar StarLux 500 is being used. I'm not sure what the number mean, but on the display the settings she was using was 34 /20.
Just to give you a ball park area as well, for 7 - 8 sessions it is going to cost me $1000. I asked about the armpit area, because if this goes well then I want to do that area too. Since I'm getting the groin area done she said she would only charge $500
*FYI, when selecting a laser hair removal specialist I knew my skin disease would be an issue. It freaks people out, especially when most doctors don't even know what it is. So for my yearly pap smear I selected a gynocologist that knew what Hidradenitis Suppurativa is, he was referred to me by an HS surgeon. The awesome thing about this that worked out is that this gyno office offers cosmetic procedures, including laser hair removal. So this is where I went. In my yearly appointment I discussed my disease with my doctor. Dr. Burt Webb was the most helpful, understanding doctor that I've met with and spoke to about my HS. He of course did not offer me some magical answer, it was the fact that he listened and offered suggestions instead of saying "well what do you want me to do about it" as previous doctors have said. Anyway, I mentioned my desires to get laser hair removal for my HS, which he supported. So I made an appointment with Kellie Jones, to get the laser hair removal. On my first appointment I made sure to print an easy to read factual article from www.hs-usa.org. She reviewed it, and since I had selected a laser hair removal specialist that worked at a doctors office, she was able to speak to the doctor and have him explain that it was okay to do the laser hair removal.
I of course was in pain this day and didn't think about taking pictures.
