http://www.pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/88/hair-today-gone-tomorrow%e2%80%a6well-in-a-couple-of-months/ Insulite PCOS System- a platform for information, expression & inspiration Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:39:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/88/hair-today-gone-tomorrow%e2%80%a6well-in-a-couple-of-months/comment-page-1/#comment-44661 Jamie Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:27:46 +0000 http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/blog/index.php/?p=88#comment-44661 Just as a follow-up to this posting... I am 30 years old and have been struggling with PCOS for many years (I was officially diagnosed 9 years ago but have been affected by it since I was 9). The worse symptom for me is definitely anxiety/depression; however, perpetuating that symptom is my Hirsutism (hair growth) especially on my chin and upper lip. I decided 4 years ago to get laser treatments. Unfortunately, I was also on hormonal drugs at the time so my treatments didn't stick. Sure enough, and to my great dismay, about a year after my first round of treatments the hair came back. Not as severe as pre-treatment, but enough to affect my every-day life negatively again. Since then I've opted for a more "natural" approach to my PCOS and began new treatments 9 months ago. American Laser Centers allows you to purchase "insurance" (which is free if you "order" 6 sessions at once) that provides 2 years of treatments after the last paid-for treatment any time you feel the need. This gives me peace of mind knowing I can go back if the hair comes back. Regardless, even if I knew it'd come back in a year again I'd definitely continue to get treatments. Not having facial hair to be self-conscious of has changed my life. I would still recommend not evening taking herbal remedies to your PCOS when getting treatments and they will not be as effective as if you are only trying to diet and exercise. Also, it’s nice you did not experience anything but mild pain… but for me it has ranged from mild to “can barely stand it another second”. It really depends on what level they use and how your hormones are at the moment. I notice when I’m “supposed” to be having my period my face is much more sensitive. So beware… it does hurt and the snapping rubber band can turn into hot iron, but it never feels like you’re going to have your face burnt off or anything. Using ice packs is very helpful and purchasing something to assist with ingrown hairs is also essential. So bottom line… IT’S WORTH IT. I paid $850 after a “promotional discount” (varies depending on negotiations and the promotional discount is always listed as 25% on their website) for 6 treatments of chin/upper lip/abdomen. Even if for only 3 years I’m free of unwanted hair in those areas I figure I’d spend more time and money (not to mention the embarrassment and anxiety) trying to get rid of it if I hadn’t had the treatment. I honestly wish I could buy every woman, who has this issue, laser treatments. I'm still struggling with my anxiety/depression and really need to get on track with a health regime, but at least I don't wonder if someone is staring at my stubble every time their eyes wander from mine... Just as a follow-up to this posting… I am 30 years old and have been struggling with PCOS for many years (I was officially diagnosed 9 years ago but have been affected by it since I was 9). The worse symptom for me is definitely anxiety/depression; however, perpetuating that symptom is my Hirsutism (hair growth) especially on my chin and upper lip.
I decided 4 years ago to get laser treatments. Unfortunately, I was also on hormonal drugs at the time so my treatments didn’t stick. Sure enough, and to my great dismay, about a year after my first round of treatments the hair came back. Not as severe as pre-treatment, but enough to affect my every-day life negatively again.
Since then I’ve opted for a more “natural” approach to my PCOS and began new treatments 9 months ago. American Laser Centers allows you to purchase “insurance” (which is free if you “order” 6 sessions at once) that provides 2 years of treatments after the last paid-for treatment any time you feel the need. This gives me peace of mind knowing I can go back if the hair comes back. Regardless, even if I knew it’d come back in a year again I’d definitely continue to get treatments. Not having facial hair to be self-conscious of has changed my life. I would still recommend not evening taking herbal remedies to your PCOS when getting treatments and they will not be as effective as if you are only trying to diet and exercise.
Also, it’s nice you did not experience anything but mild pain… but for me it has ranged from mild to “can barely stand it another second”. It really depends on what level they use and how your hormones are at the moment. I notice when I’m “supposed” to be having my period my face is much more sensitive. So beware… it does hurt and the snapping rubber band can turn into hot iron, but it never feels like you’re going to have your face burnt off or anything. Using ice packs is very helpful and purchasing something to assist with ingrown hairs is also essential.
So bottom line… IT’S WORTH IT. I paid $850 after a “promotional discount” (varies depending on negotiations and the promotional discount is always listed as 25% on their website) for 6 treatments of chin/upper lip/abdomen. Even if for only 3 years I’m free of unwanted hair in those areas I figure I’d spend more time and money (not to mention the embarrassment and anxiety) trying to get rid of it if I hadn’t had the treatment. I honestly wish I could buy every woman, who has this issue, laser treatments.
I’m still struggling with my anxiety/depression and really need to get on track with a health regime, but at least I don’t wonder if someone is staring at my stubble every time their eyes wander from mine…

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