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I didn't notice much either until about 3 weeks in after constant washing, moisturizing and shaving. By the time my 2nd session came I didn't think they'd find any dark hairs, but I could feel the laser was finding a bunch. Now, 3 weeks after there are no dark hairs even after not shaving for several days. which means no shadow and that used to be a problem twice a day until I started this. Also started electrolysis a week after my first laser and that's pretty tedious. Still have to shave because of the light hair growing; but now making a dent in that too. Most of what's left is on my neck and lower jowls. Sure glad I didn't purge this time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Dear DeeDee, May I suggest Dickinson's witch hazel. Have found it the best for me. Also, I know a lady pushing her 90's, and she has been moisturizing daily since her late 20's to 30's, and she STILL does not have a wrinkle on her face! Your friend, Monica

Jess it took 6 days for the red raw eczema look to calm down, I can finally shave again and I still have 3 small scabs but my face is effectively back to normal not any noticeable difference yet hair-wise but I was not expecting much from this blast. as it was only going to take the darkest hairs and most of mine are not black. I will be delighted if the recovery time is faster. "What on earth am I doing?" is right though, it has sparked such a depressed panic attack in me about my trans-ness (?) this week I have been in such a funk I came very, very close to throwing all my clothes and makeup out! Monica I think there is a lot of truth in your comment about grooming, I do care very much abut how Dee could be seen. I have aloe gel and have been exfoliating, but will invest in some witch hazel and need to get into a better moisturising routine full stop.

Funny, you said, "what on earth am I doing" …..same words I used after my first session. LOL

Hi Dee, your picture looks much like my neck (and face) after my first laser session. But should by now (after a week)be almost back to normal. The reason ( I think) is that many of the hairs "zapped" need time to work their way out of the pores. Feels kind of like acne. Washing with a defoliating cleanser and using a non- oily moisturizer helps. Aloe alleviates some of the discomfort as does Witch Hazel. The good news is after my second session, the condition lasted one day, if that, and it's great not to have to worry about any "5 o'clock shadow" any more.😍

Yep, that Raven has landed on my shoulder, too. Never, ever let anyone in my inner circle and now after 64 years have just begun....a little bit at a time. I think my wife's death spurred my change in thought, but still keep myself quite guarded. I can say, though, since, I'm learning much about what I've missed in life and slowly but surely am seeing things I never thought could exist in human beings and quite frankly it's a joy and a challenge to be part of bringing those things out in both myself and others! How do I process it? Slowly but surely. There are still some disappointments, but the satisfactions far outweigh them.