I've shaved and got razor burn. Waxed and got ingrown hairs. I've always been curious about laser hair removal: Is it really permanent? How many treatments does it take? What does it really cost? After dropping about $400 over the course of ten months getting bikini waxes, and ending up with deep in-grown hairs-a common side effect-I figured it couldn't cost much more to try laser treatment. There was no going back to shaving-there's nothing like having a pro clean up an area that are not too easy to see. I was going forward and high-tech. I shopped around and found that clinic prices do vary. I consulted with my doctor in Mankato before choosing the clinic she recommended, South Valley Laser. It was a better fit for me-less clinical, with a friendly staff and a technician with whom I felt comfortable. Raena explained the procedure to me without trying to sell it and kept me updated on my progress for the next six months. After my first bikini treatment, I even decided to splurge for my underarms. But on to what everybody asks me: How badly does it hurt? I prepared for the worst and was happily surprised when it was much less painful than waxing. Most clinics say each laser pulse feels like a rubber band snap. I thought it felt much weaker than that. The pain factor greatly depends on the laser-for instance, how long are the wavelengths emitted and the laser pulses? My technician used a laser with a cold tip, so my skin was cooled immediately before the hot laser pulses. I had better results on my bikini line than on my underarms, which required touch-up shaving about every other week. I'm planning to see Raena again soon for a touch-up laser zap-and maybe a consultation on leg hair.
Pros: Nice niche Eagan Medi Spa
Cons: Laser Hair Removal is not permanent, but it's close.
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