As someone from the middle east i love watching every single video of yours since i suffered exactly like u from laser stimilation ❤️❤️❤️ thank u angel
Melis, you inspired me to take the step. But now I’m struggling with the idea of having to let the hair grow on my face before treatment. I mean, that’s my biggest fear; having people see it. That’s why I plucked it for so long…Do you have any advice for « daring » to let it grow? (If I make sense)
Ahh yes this is fear that many people have. You have to remind yourself why you are doing this in the first place. It’s not going to be like this forever, if you manage 3-6 months without caring what others think or say, be patient and then once results start showing, it will become easier and less noticeable. I also found that it’s in our heads that everyone will notice but if you don’t tell them, they don’t all see it. Another thing that will help is that the hair doesn’t have to be super long for electrolysis! It’s only a few millimetres so it’s enough to grab with tweezers once destroyed. You are allowed to manage the hair in between sessions, only trimming, shaving or bleaching. I hope this helps!
This is the hardest part for sure - you can shave the hairs mostly in between sessions and for the 3 days beforehand you can wear a covid mask beforehand if you feel really self conscious and if anyone asks you can just say you think you have a sore throat so are being considerate
Thank you for this I was getting so upset and frustrated. I have thick chin hair that started after menopause. I have had so many electrolysis treatments. And in a few months, it grows right back. And I was alternating between plucking and face shaving between treatments. I wish my esthetician had told me about the information you shared at my first session.
Your so lovely and pretty ❤ Im really struggling with the cons of electrolysis. The need to keep hair there for at least 2 days, the redness scaps and spots after, and now shes telling me not to shave in between yet its pretty hard booking in with her as shes booked in at least 2.5 weeks in advance. Its hard fitting in appts when you have to not leave the house for those 2 or 3 days you're growing the hair out lol and then another 3 or 4 days after treatment because of the swelling, lumps and bumps and redness and spots. I have a lot of other appointments and have to be on camera a lot so I'm worried how consistent i can be with it all. From your vids i learnt if you have pcos it isnt done and thats it either, and she told me shes got people coming to her for 17 years..it all seems a bit depressing 😢
It’s hard at the beginning of the journey, but once you start seeing results and the area becomes patchier, it becomes easier. Eventually your sessions will be more spread out as the hair becomes less. You will feel happier, confident and more comfortable! It will all be worth it in the end. The journey can take around 2 years on average give or take. With PCOS a maintenance session may be needed a couple times a year to treat like 3 new hairs that may grow. All in all, it will all be worth it!
I was told to keep the hair for several weeks and to not shave or cut them during the last 10 days before the treatment. If you think you must hide you have a problem. If you don‘t hide, it will be ok. In Germany the average time between two settings is eight weeks. I have learned that in the US some people go twice a week. This seems to be way too much to me.
I wish I knew this before spending thousandssss at Milan. They didn’t tell me any of this and never told me it could get worse. My armpits have gotten better but my face is worse than it’s ever been. Hopefully going to start electrolysis soon 🤞 But rip to the thousands Milan basically stole from me 😒🥴
Hi Melis, I did my chest too. Now little spots are dropped and my chest skin has redness. What should ı use for ıt? I'm using a cream has centella asiatica in it. Should ı use vitamin c? And yes you are right. I never touch my chin hair because it was so thin. After 2 treatment they are gone. Its been 4 months since ıt treated. I guess its becomes permanent.
Hey! Redness, spots, swelling is all normal and will heal in time. You can use either aloe vera, witch hazel gel or antiseptic cream 2 times a day until it heals. I have a video on aftercare which may help!
Im still undergoing this. Comjng up to 2 yrs...but found someone who has a better technique , in April. So im hopeful i will start to see more permanent improvements . I do find it more painful though....think my pain threshold is lowering😢. Really struggled last appointment. Neck is so nippy
You can try numbing cream before the session to hell with pain! There are ways to manage the sensation of electrolysis i have a video on this if you would like yo watch it 😊
@melisatesbel thanks. Yes....I actually did apply LMX4 cream the 2nd last time....just to see if it helped...more out of curiosity, as I usually cope quite well. It definitely helped..put it on a good 45mins before the appt. Could still feel the heat, but it was more tolerable. Last time though I only had about 10mins to apply it , and it wasn't long enough. When I'm tired, I really find it harder to cope. I'm getting diathermy rather than blend. I find it more painful, but I found with blend( at previous practice), there was a lot more snapping snd tugging going on... With my new practitioner, using diathermy , I barely feel a single hair snap or come out. So it seems better.🤞🤞
@@tigerfeet2813 Oh yes definitely need to leave it on longer and it does make it more bearable especially when left on for 60mins leading up to the session. Not feeling the hair pluck is definitely important I’m so glad you mentioned that and are aware with how it should feel!
From an electrologist with over 45 years’ experience , your advice is spot on. Any hair removal below skin surface between treatments is a no no. Look out for pluckers, lol!! Yep, consultation very important.
I'm just 19 and I use to have around 4hairs growing on my chin, but then out of desperateness to get rid of them, I plucked and shaved, but then it kept coming out and I got tired of shaving because I was told it only worsen the situation. And now I have more than 10, it was countable before but not anymore and I'm scared. I don't even have enough money to check my blood type talk more of doing the electrolysis thing. I'm really scared and worried because I have been getting negative remark from the few people that have noticed them, even my friends find it irritating and it's freaking me out... I really don't want it.
Hi can you do a video about how you learnt or practiced electrolysis? I would love to learn but there are no courses in my area. Am I best to practice on my own legs? Any hints how I can practice once I get my machine? Thanks
Sorry but I do have a question: hmm is it okay for me to keep shaving for now as a teenager with the few hairs on my chin since I can't afford to do electrolysis. And does plucking or shaving makes the hair grow more. Which is better even though it doesn't remove the hairs permanently
Hello melis im pcos petient and suffering from sevior hirsutism recently i started my electrolysis journey that was in 12th of October just want to ask that i have to go in every 15 days for permanent hair removal or should I go after a month I'm so confused melis and so nervous please reply me i will be thankful for your response 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Everyone’s treatment plan is slightly different so it’s difficult for me to say without seeing you, having a consultation and keeping track with how your skin heals between sessions. This should be discussed with your electrolysis practitioner. Generally for facial hair it can be every 2 weeks if your skin has healed but as I said it varies from person to person
I'm seeking to remove my facial hair, I'm white with dark hair. Should I start with laser and if anything remains do electrolysis last? I've read so many mixed messages help please.
Is it a bad sign if hair regrowth was more gradual after the first few sessions but became faster later on? after the first few times that I had electrolysis, I never needed to trim between the sessions. But later on, I have found that the coarse hairs are returning at a much faster pace. Could this be a sign of hormonal issues? My blood work does not show anything.
im a guy but my beard hair is so thick and dark that it leaves a shadow even after ive shaved so i want to remove it permanently to get rid of that shadow. first i looked into laser but read it wasent really permanent :/ 4:41 so how would that apply to a guy? will i also need touchups?
Ok I don’t understand why having PCOS means hair won’t be permanently gone. Isn’t electrolysis on men permanent? Don’t they have higher concentrations of male hormones than a woman with PCOS?
I’m no doctor but a woman with PCOS having abnormal amounts of testosterone (for a female) cannot be compared to a man. The hairs treated are permanently gone but new hairs grow out of other hair follicles that are stimulated. I hope that helps understand the difference between the two!
@@melisatesbel Im doing electrolysis. And im seeing amazing results, im about 50 total hours in. I have PCOS, however Im also working on getting hormones under control with diet, supplements, and exercise. Its little by little and one day at a time.
Electrolysis permanently removes hair. The thing with PCOS is, you get more vellus hairs that become terminal if your hormones aren't balanced. I think most men shouldn't really have this issue because their hormones are stable, and thus all the hairs that would be terminal should be terminal by a certain age.
You’re an absolute angel and inspiration. You have no idea how much you’re helping me. Thank you so much for everything Melis. 🙏🏻💖
Aww thank you so much! 🩷☺️
@@melisatesbel You’re welcome lovely lady. 💖💖💖
As someone from the middle east i love watching every single video of yours since i suffered exactly like u from laser stimilation ❤️❤️❤️ thank u angel
It’s so nice hearing that others have experienced the same thing I did! Aww I’m so glad you enjoy my videos 🩷☺️
Melis, you inspired me to take the step. But now I’m struggling with the idea of having to let the hair grow on my face before treatment. I mean, that’s my biggest fear; having people see it. That’s why I plucked it for so long…Do you have any advice for « daring » to let it grow? (If I make sense)
Ahh yes this is fear that many people have. You have to remind yourself why you are doing this in the first place. It’s not going to be like this forever, if you manage 3-6 months without caring what others think or say, be patient and then once results start showing, it will become easier and less noticeable. I also found that it’s in our heads that everyone will notice but if you don’t tell them, they don’t all see it. Another thing that will help is that the hair doesn’t have to be super long for electrolysis! It’s only a few millimetres so it’s enough to grab with tweezers once destroyed. You are allowed to manage the hair in between sessions, only trimming, shaving or bleaching. I hope this helps!
This is the hardest part for sure - you can shave the hairs mostly in between sessions and for the 3 days beforehand you can wear a covid mask beforehand if you feel really self conscious and if anyone asks you can just say you think you have a sore throat so are being considerate
Thank you for this I was getting so upset and frustrated. I have thick chin hair that started after menopause. I have had so many electrolysis treatments. And in a few months, it grows right back. And I was alternating between plucking and face shaving between treatments. I wish my esthetician had told me about the information you shared at my first session.
@@jeng8401 Oh I wish you were informed that you’re not meant to pluck in between! I’m glad you know now and get the results soon!
Your so lovely and pretty ❤
Im really struggling with the cons of electrolysis. The need to keep hair there for at least 2 days, the redness scaps and spots after, and now shes telling me not to shave in between yet its pretty hard booking in with her as shes booked in at least 2.5 weeks in advance. Its hard fitting in appts when you have to not leave the house for those 2 or 3 days you're growing the hair out lol and then another 3 or 4 days after treatment because of the swelling, lumps and bumps and redness and spots. I have a lot of other appointments and have to be on camera a lot so I'm worried how consistent i can be with it all. From your vids i learnt if you have pcos it isnt done and thats it either, and she told me shes got people coming to her for 17 years..it all seems a bit depressing 😢
It’s hard at the beginning of the journey, but once you start seeing results and the area becomes patchier, it becomes easier. Eventually your sessions will be more spread out as the hair becomes less. You will feel happier, confident and more comfortable! It will all be worth it in the end. The journey can take around 2 years on average give or take. With PCOS a maintenance session may be needed a couple times a year to treat like 3 new hairs that may grow. All in all, it will all be worth it!
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I was told to keep the hair for several weeks and to not shave or cut them during the last 10 days before the treatment.
If you think you must hide you have a problem. If you don‘t hide, it will be ok.
In Germany the average time between two settings is eight weeks.
I have learned that in the US some people go twice a week. This seems to be way too much to me.
I wish I knew this before spending thousandssss at Milan. They didn’t tell me any of this and never told me it could get worse. My armpits have gotten better but my face is worse than it’s ever been. Hopefully going to start electrolysis soon 🤞 But rip to the thousands Milan basically stole from me 😒🥴
Hi Melis, I did my chest too. Now little spots are dropped and my chest skin has redness. What should ı use for ıt? I'm using a cream has centella asiatica in it. Should ı use vitamin c? And yes you are right. I never touch my chin hair because it was so thin. After 2 treatment they are gone. Its been 4 months since ıt treated. I guess its becomes permanent.
Hey! Redness, spots, swelling is all normal and will heal in time. You can use either aloe vera, witch hazel gel or antiseptic cream 2 times a day until it heals. I have a video on aftercare which may help!
Im still undergoing this. Comjng up to 2 yrs...but found someone who has a better technique , in April. So im hopeful i will start to see more permanent improvements . I do find it more painful though....think my pain threshold is lowering😢. Really struggled last appointment. Neck is so nippy
You can try numbing cream before the session to hell with pain! There are ways to manage the sensation of electrolysis i have a video on this if you would like yo watch it 😊
@melisatesbel thanks. Yes....I actually did apply LMX4 cream the 2nd last time....just to see if it helped...more out of curiosity, as I usually cope quite well. It definitely helped..put it on a good 45mins before the appt. Could still feel the heat, but it was more tolerable. Last time though I only had about 10mins to apply it , and it wasn't long enough. When I'm tired, I really find it harder to cope. I'm getting diathermy rather than blend. I find it more painful, but I found with blend( at previous practice), there was a lot more snapping snd tugging going on... With my new practitioner, using diathermy , I barely feel a single hair snap or come out. So it seems better.🤞🤞
@@tigerfeet2813 Oh yes definitely need to leave it on longer and it does make it more bearable especially when left on for 60mins leading up to the session. Not feeling the hair pluck is definitely important I’m so glad you mentioned that and are aware with how it should feel!
From an electrologist with over 45 years’ experience , your advice is spot on. Any hair removal below skin surface between treatments is a no no. Look out for pluckers, lol!! Yep, consultation very important.
I'm just 19 and I use to have around 4hairs growing on my chin, but then out of desperateness to get rid of them, I plucked and shaved, but then it kept coming out and I got tired of shaving because I was told it only worsen the situation. And now I have more than 10, it was countable before but not anymore and I'm scared. I don't even have enough money to check my blood type talk more of doing the electrolysis thing. I'm really scared and worried because I have been getting negative remark from the few people that have noticed them, even my friends find it irritating and it's freaking me out... I really don't want it.
Hi can you do a video about how you learnt or practiced electrolysis? I would love to learn but there are no courses in my area. Am I best to practice on my own legs? Any hints how I can practice once I get my machine? Thanks
Wow, thank you so much for this video! Very informative
Thank you for sharing your experience. I feel less alone in mine
Well it work very very well on me thank the good LORD..and i had it bad skin look good and no makeup
Thank you so much!! Your videos are incredibly helpful :)
Thank youu ☺️
Sorry but I do have a question: hmm is it okay for me to keep shaving for now as a teenager with the few hairs on my chin since I can't afford to do electrolysis. And does plucking or shaving makes the hair grow more. Which is better even though it doesn't remove the hairs permanently
Hello melis im pcos petient and suffering from sevior hirsutism recently i started my electrolysis journey that was in 12th of October just want to ask that i have to go in every 15 days for permanent hair removal or should I go after a month I'm so confused melis and so nervous please reply me i will be thankful for your response 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Everyone’s treatment plan is slightly different so it’s difficult for me to say without seeing you, having a consultation and keeping track with how your skin heals between sessions. This should be discussed with your electrolysis practitioner. Generally for facial hair it can be every 2 weeks if your skin has healed but as I said it varies from person to person
I'm seeking to remove my facial hair, I'm white with dark hair. Should I start with laser and if anything remains do electrolysis last? I've read so many mixed messages help please.
Does anyone know the strongest numbing cream?
I’m scared, I’m worried it’s not going away
Is hair growth increases in the treated area in initial session??
Electrolysis does not increase hair growth, it decreases it
Is it a bad sign if hair regrowth was more gradual after the first few sessions but became faster later on? after the first few times that I had electrolysis, I never needed to trim between the sessions. But later on, I have found that the coarse hairs are returning at a much faster pace. Could this be a sign of hormonal issues? My blood work does not show anything.
This can happen because of the hair growth cycle but will return to thinning out
Hii melis! I am indian.. You are gorgeous. Do you think thermolysis technnique works as equal as other techniques?. Which technique do you use???
im a guy but my beard hair is so thick and dark that it leaves a shadow even after ive shaved so i want to remove it permanently to get rid of that shadow. first i looked into laser but read it wasent really permanent :/ 4:41 so how would that apply to a guy? will i also need touchups?
In your case, you can do a course of laser to remove the majority of the beard and then finish off with electrolysis
Will it work on mens beards?
Ok I don’t understand why having PCOS means hair won’t be permanently gone. Isn’t electrolysis on men permanent? Don’t they have higher concentrations of male hormones than a woman with PCOS?
I’m no doctor but a woman with PCOS having abnormal amounts of testosterone (for a female) cannot be compared to a man. The hairs treated are permanently gone but new hairs grow out of other hair follicles that are stimulated. I hope that helps understand the difference between the two!
@@melisatesbel Im doing electrolysis. And im seeing amazing results, im about 50 total hours in. I have PCOS, however Im also working on getting hormones under control with diet, supplements, and exercise. Its little by little and one day at a time.
Laser hair removal few session all hair is gone i did it
where are u located!?
At the moment, daily shaving and plucking is the only option. I've had pcos all my life and now I'm 50 it's even worse
so men that will do electrolysis would need maintenance,since there hair growth is hormonal and somewhat similar to PCOS induced hair growth
Electrolysis permanently removes hair. The thing with PCOS is, you get more vellus hairs that become terminal if your hormones aren't balanced. I think most men shouldn't really have this issue because their hormones are stable, and thus all the hairs that would be terminal should be terminal by a certain age.
You sound pissed off with the bad info out there 😂
Noo I’m just so serious when I talk about electrolysis in general 😅
If you stop waxing, can your hair revert back to its virgin phase?
No once it has been waxed, it cannot revert back to being virgin hair