Current Events > Had laser hair removal done on my private area today at the hospital.

(+) Yeah! (+)

Seems that there's a massive difference from your standard salon. At first, it felt like a cold mist, but then it started feeling like she was holding fire underneath me. I've been pain tolerant for everything so far, but that was crazy hot. I hope this means it will work. Never felt anything more painful.
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how does dat work? do you shave everything first and den go or do you go all hairy and den it'll like fall off once you're getting your procedure done or que
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did it look like a congo jungle down there
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Talk about a fire crotch
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WhinyZach posted...

are they doing this in prep for your surgery?

Yeah. It must be done. I need at least 5 more sessions over the next 5 months. Then surgery in May.

ssj3vegeta_ posted...

how does dat work? do you shave everything first and den go or do you go all hairy and den it'll like fall off once you're getting your procedure done or que

It was supposed to be just a consultation, but they offered to do the first today. They handed me a bunch of disposable razors and I cleaned up. After that, they had me put on 4% Lidocaine cream down there. Didn't really numb much.
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May as well honestly. I don't think hair down there is ever gonna come back in style.
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That's probably one of the parts I'm least looking forward to. ._.
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SSJGrimReaper posted...

did it look like a congo jungle down there

Eh, some? I figured it would be easier having them see rather than shave clean without them knowing what they are working with.

GODTIER posted...

Talk about a fire crotch

I know, right? Like..... seriously. I've done laser and electro for years. I have no idea what the Hell happened here. Maybe I should have come to the hospital long ago.
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Congrats!
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masticatingman posted...

May as well honestly. I don't think hair down there is ever gonna come back in style.

Eh, I don't want it at all really anyways. I'd rather be smooth.

Eevee-Trainer posted...

That's probably one of the parts I'm least looking forward to. ._.

Well, it depends on your surgeon. My surgeon wants it done. :/
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So your really doing it. Actually getting your Peter inverted
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Sayoria posted...

Well, it depends on your surgeon. My surgeon wants it done. :/

I mean. I might as well. Hair doesn't look nice IMO and it gets kinda long and uncomfortable over time, so in that sense a removal would be a good idea, y'know? But then it's painful af.

Blagh.
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glitteringfairy posted...

So your really doing it. Actually getting your Peter inverted

I've got a date and everything. I wasn't kidding.
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Eevee-Trainer posted...

Sayoria posted...

Well, it depends on your surgeon. My surgeon wants it done. :/

I mean. I might as well. Hair doesn't look nice IMO and it gets kinda long and uncomfortable over time, so in that sense a removal would be a good idea, y'know? But then it's painful af.

Blagh.

Well, I mean some surgeons remove it from the inside. My doctor just fears doing it that way wouldn't get it all.
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Eevee-Trainer posted...

Sayoria posted...

Well, it depends on your surgeon. My surgeon wants it done. :/

I mean. I might as well. Hair doesn't look nice IMO and it gets kinda long and uncomfortable over time, so in that sense a removal would be a good idea, y'know? But then it's painful af.

Blagh.

I dunno, I kinda feel like without it, I might look like a prepubescent. Also, I have heard that is one of the possible tells if you were going to go stealth. It also hides the scars if you end up with any.
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How the hell do you afford all this
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Sylph posted...

Eevee-Trainer posted...

Sayoria posted...

Well, it depends on your surgeon. My surgeon wants it done. :/

I mean. I might as well. Hair doesn't look nice IMO and it gets kinda long and uncomfortable over time, so in that sense a removal would be a good idea, y'know? But then it's painful af.

Blagh.

I dunno, I kinda feel like without it, I might look like a prepubescent. Also, I have heard that is one of the possible tells if you were going to go stealth. It also hides the scars if you end up with any.

I have no reason to hide who I am from any guy I might get with. Others can said that ship, but I cannot see doing that. It's such a bad idea.
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Natural hair > 9 year old hairlessness
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BignutzisBack posted...

How the hell do you afford all this

your tax dollars

BignutzisBack posted...

How the hell do you afford all this

You want that hair don't you
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smoliske posted...

BignutzisBack posted...

How the hell do you afford all this

your tax dollars

You're joking right?
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SSJGrimReaper posted...

BignutzisBack posted...

How the hell do you afford all this

You want that hair don't you

Why would I want genital hair removal?
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Sayoria posted...

Well, I mean some surgeons remove it from the inside. My doctor just fears doing it that way wouldn't get it all.

Yeah, I'd probably just do whatever my surgeon wanted tbh when I get to that point. Might as well suck up a little pain whether I like it or not.

Sylph posted...

Also, I have heard that is one of the possible tells if you were going to go stealth.

If by "going stealth" you mean not telling people I'm trans, I probably would be upfront about it with any romantic partners I end up with. Better than having crap happen months down the road because of it. >.>
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Sayoria posted...

Yeah. It must be done. I need at least 5 more sessions over the next 5 months. Then surgery in May.

what kind of surgery?

BignutzisBack posted...

How the hell do you afford all this

I saved since 2007. It's 1,500 up front. My heart sank paying that today. I won't lie.

gmanthebest posted...

Natural hair > 9 year old hairlessness

Well, it's got to be gone far down. The problem is, they don't want hair growing inside. They are doing the whole thing, but I don't expect all of it to be completely gone up top.
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I'm considering doing this for my taint and ass. I'm actually not very hairy but I hate having that hair there and it's too hard and annoying to regularly shave it and keep it from getting stubble which hurts.
I wouldn't be opposed to having it done to everything down there though tbh.. I'm usually shaved or trimmed short anyways.
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SamuelHayden posted...

Sayoria posted...

Yeah. It must be done. I need at least 5 more sessions over the next 5 months. Then surgery in May.

what kind of surgery?

Off with my head" surgery.
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Sayoria posted...

I have no reason to hide who I am from any guy I might get with. Others can said that ship, but I cannot see doing that. It's such a bad idea.

Thank you, someone who gets me. >.>

I'm surprised - well kinda / not kinda, I see both sides - at how many trans people are willing to hide something critical like that. Seems risky.

smoliske posted...

BignutzisBack posted...

How the hell do you afford all this

your tax dollars

* @southcoast09 's tax dollars
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Sayoria posted...

I saved since 2007. It's 1,500 up front. My heart sank paying that today. I won't lie.

God damn that's almost a fifth of a bitcoin
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BignutzisBack posted...

smoliske posted...

BignutzisBack posted...

How the hell do you afford all this

your tax dollars

You're joking right?

IIRC Say had a lot of money saved up.
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Eevee-Trainer posted...

Sayoria posted...

I have no reason to hide who I am from any guy I might get with. Others can said that ship, but I cannot see doing that. It's such a bad idea.

Thank you, someone who gets me. >.>

I'm surprised - well kinda / not kinda, I see both sides - at how many trans people are willing to hide something critical like that. Seems risky.

Exactly.

Tell him: He will either "give it a shot" or leave before he becomes "mentally scarred" by the fact he kissed or had sex with you to the point that if he is psychotic, he'll beat you.

Don't tell him: He will either feel deceived WHEN he finds out, worried why you don't trust him, or he will clearly just beat the shit out of you.

Hmmmm....

Returning_CEmen posted...

BignutzisBack posted...

smoliske posted...

BignutzisBack posted...

How the hell do you afford all this

your tax dollars

You're joking right?

IIRC Say had a lot of money saved up.

I have about 32,000 in my bank now that I just paid that bill. :/
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Exactly.

Tell him: He will either "give it a shot" or leave before he becomes "mentally scarred" by the fact he kissed or had sex with you to the point that if he is psychotic, he'll beat you.

Don't tell him: He will either feel deceived WHEN he finds out, worried why you don't trust him, or he will clearly just beat the shit out of you.

The trans dating scene sounds rough
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GODTIER posted...

Exactly.

Tell him: He will either "give it a shot" or leave before he becomes "mentally scarred" by the fact he kissed or had sex with you to the point that if he is psychotic, he'll beat you.

Don't tell him: He will either feel deceived WHEN he finds out, worried why you don't trust him, or he will clearly just beat the shit out of you.

The trans dating scene sounds rough

I mean, I don't think there are a ton of people willing to date trans people, so I can sort of see why some people would be more keen to hide it - loneliness simply sucks. Not saying it's right for them to hide it, but I can see where it'd come from, in part.

At least that's my POV on the matter.
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GODTIER posted...

Exactly.

Tell him: He will either "give it a shot" or leave before he becomes "mentally scarred" by the fact he kissed or had sex with you to the point that if he is psychotic, he'll beat you.

Don't tell him: He will either feel deceived WHEN he finds out, worried why you don't trust him, or he will clearly just beat the shit out of you.

The trans dating scene sounds rough

It shouldn't be.

Hi, I am Autumn. I am a transgender woman who...."
Scenario 1:

....plans to make an impact on society. I am continuing my education and have already volunteered for a few events with an organization close to my heart. Nice to meet you!"
"Oh wow, that sounds like quite a life.... Well, my name is...."

or

Scenario 2:
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait, you are a dude? Ha, fuck that bro." *Leaves*

Sure beats living my life in the dark worried if my husband would beat the Hell out of me after finding out.
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Jesus, I just shave with an electric razor.

Dash_Harber posted...

Jesus, I just shave with an electric razor.

The hair would grow inside if I don't. I shave fine with a hand razor down there.
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I get waxed down there once a month and exfoliate and the whole nine yards but still get the occasional ingrown hair.

My fiance upgraded to laser removal and has had a few treatments already. She said it burned like hell! But I want to do it too eventually once I've saved up some more money.
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Eevee-Trainer posted...

If by "going stealth" you mean not telling people I'm trans, I probably would be upfront about it with any romantic partners I end up with. Better than having crap happen months down the road because of it. >.

Well, I can tell you for certain that if you are at all outgoing, you may find yourself naked in front of random friends. Even if they aren't sexual interests. I mean, I guess you could literally tell everyone in your life you are trans, but in case you don't it can be a bit awkward if you are always smooth as a baby, especially if they know you haven't been with anyone.
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Sylph posted...

if you are at all outgoing

Pft. Me. Outoging. xD
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Eevee-Trainer posted...

Pft. Me. Outoging. xD

Hey, you might surprise yourself once you get going. I am now 8 months post op, and things have never been better. I can only imagine what a year+ will be once I don't find myself tied down to my care schedule.
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Trying to make it look bigger eh
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It seriously is cray. So close to getting it done finally. Then some day, hopefully I can put it to use once. Maybe.
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Set up some spelunking tours. Honestly, I haven't taken that plunge yet either, but I have knocked at the door a few times and considered it.
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Sylph posted...

Eevee-Trainer posted...

Pft. Me. Outoging. xD

Hey, you might surprise yourself once you get going. I am now 8 months post op, and things have never been better. I can only imagine what a year+ will be once I don't find myself tied down to my care schedule.

don't think I've ever seen your progress

Saaaaaay!!!! You have GOT to tell me how it works out for you. I was thinking about doing this myself, but was leaning toward electrolysis. If you don't feel comfortable posting it here, post it on our private board or just tell me over Skype. I really super wanna know how long it took, how many treatments you needed, what it looks life after, if you can still see the follicles, and how long it lasts.
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Define see my progress.
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SableWolfAngel posted...

Saaaaaay!!!! You have GOT to tell me how it works out for you. I was thinking about doing this myself, but was leaning toward electrolysis. If you don't feel comfortable posting it here, post it on our private board or just tell me over Skype. I really super wanna know how long it took, how many treatments you needed, what it looks life after, if you can still see the follicles, and how long it lasts.

Hey Sabie!!!

They claim for the average (trans) person, it takes about 6 months to clear up. I assume it would be the same for you. If I was you though, I'd definitely do it at a hospital. Cosmetic places and salons take aim at sapping you dry financially. The hospital staff does procedures, but the money isn't directly given to them whether or not the job works out.

I find it super hard to trust the work of hair removal specialists. It is so easy to fake, saying "oh, it might take longer for you!" .... but they may be zapping it on a low level or something. Be careful with who you see. I really advise a hospital. I think they would be more trusting.
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I dunno if my insurance would cough up for that :/

But I do see what you're saying. I'll look into it if I feel my current methods just aren't cutting it anymore.
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Wait, laser hair removal hurts??

Dammit

I do want to get my pubes lasered though. I hate shaving down there, no matter how I do it I always get ingrown hairs and gross reactions to them and yeah I'm kinda done

Do you know how much the laser costed at the hospital or was it just included in your entire getting-a-vagina package

That must be so exciting by the way. Are you nervous at all? Or just ready to get it over with
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