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So… I did laser first & tried to get as much as cleared as possible, before going to electrolysis. (Above the belt, here. Went all electro downstairs). Those sessions were like $150/hr, + tip, & this was in LA back in 2010.
When I switched to electrolysis, it was $95/hour, and the shop was east coast, in NC.
All in, I think my count was 8-10 hours with laser & another half dozen for electrolysis.
All of that said, each shop will set their own pricing, & I used to be really damn hairy…
One thing I’ll mention is that I’ve heard bad things about Groupon/package type deals, with people feeling they did not get their money’s worth. I guess just be careful buying into a package of sessions, without having test run first.
Also, there is prescription grade numbing cream that is 20% Benzocaine, 8% Lidocaine, & 6% Tetracaine, in a lipoderm cream. I had to show those numbers to my doctor & get them to call it into a compounding pharmacy, because it’s not readily available.
Insurance would not cover, so it was like $60 out of pocket if I remember right, but it was worth it. It was still painful, but the prescription grade stuff was light years ahead of anything store bought that I tried.
Totally understand, I am currently massively hairy, and it grows back stupidly fast and thick.
Electro place I’m eyeing runs about $85 a session. I’ve got decent pain tolerance and a pretty good likelihood of that “red hair anesthetic resistance” so idk how effective a numbing cream would be. For an ingrown toenail, they had to come back 3-4 times with injections to numb my big toes
Thanks! I feel like it’s worth every second of pain. I’m definitely under no illusions for that. Videos of it kinda look like a reverse tattoo in a weird way.
So… I did laser first & tried to get as much as cleared as possible, before going to electrolysis. (Above the belt, here. Went all electro downstairs). Those sessions were like $150/hr, + tip, & this was in LA back in 2010.
When I switched to electrolysis, it was $95/hour, and the shop was east coast, in NC.
All in, I think my count was 8-10 hours with laser & another half dozen for electrolysis.
All of that said, each shop will set their own pricing, & I used to be really damn hairy…
One thing I’ll mention is that I’ve heard bad things about Groupon/package type deals, with people feeling they did not get their money’s worth. I guess just be careful buying into a package of sessions, without having test run first.
Also, there is prescription grade numbing cream that is 20% Benzocaine, 8% Lidocaine, & 6% Tetracaine, in a lipoderm cream. I had to show those numbers to my doctor & get them to call it into a compounding pharmacy, because it’s not readily available.
Insurance would not cover, so it was like $60 out of pocket if I remember right, but it was worth it. It was still painful, but the prescription grade stuff was light years ahead of anything store bought that I tried.
Hope this info helps!
This is MASSIVELY helpful, thank you!!
Totally understand, I am currently massively hairy, and it grows back stupidly fast and thick.
Electro place I’m eyeing runs about $85 a session. I’ve got decent pain tolerance and a pretty good likelihood of that “red hair anesthetic resistance” so idk how effective a numbing cream would be. For an ingrown toenail, they had to come back 3-4 times with injections to numb my big toes
Laser honestly smelt worse than hurt. Electrolysis was whole different kinda evil…
I went without, until it was time for the pits & ‘stache. Both were humbling experiences & convinced me to numb up for the rest of the ride.
Best of luck & happy to help!
Thanks! I feel like it’s worth every second of pain. I’m definitely under no illusions for that. Videos of it kinda look like a reverse tattoo in a weird way.