Facial Hair Dilemma

I started doing lazar therapy to zap the facial hair. It's expensive and takes a while but it works once you're completely done with your treatments unless you're talking copious amounts of white peach fuzz. I'm not sure what can be done for that and it might be worth consulting an esthetician if that's the case. In the meantime, the bunches of isolated hairs sticking out get whacked off with very sharp scissors nearly every day and this can be time consuming. You do need a good mirror with excellent lighting. My Dad was shaving my Mom's face with his razor the last year of her life and I am facing the same progression only faster. Urrghh



It's hard to feel feminine with neither boobs nor hair so I try to emphasize what female attributes remain when I feel up to that much trouble - dressing like a woman, wearing jewelry, makeup etc. You might try the clothing thread as there is some excellent information there. Makeup is a problem for me since I am allergic to a some ingredient in it. Plus I like to wear jeans and tee shirts. My hair has been very short for years and I really don't want to have to start fussing with it so I'll keep getting it cut short. If you just get a glimpse of me and don't have time to register my aging face, I look like pretty androgynous.



Ultimately the answer for me is just dress how I want to that day and go out in the world. People will get used to the new me. If nothing else, there are a whole lot of women out there who need to see us with no boobs to feel like it's acceptable to be who we are.



Wish I had a better answer. Does knowing it's temporary help? If lazar tx appeals to you, you might call and ask how effective it is between chemo events.

An Epilady works on the face and doesn't create stubble, because the hairs have normally tapered ends each time they come back in.  The down side is that the Epilady hurts like heck--but the pain lessens if you just keep at it.

Hi everybody,

This issue is a very annoying one, I grew hair places that i have to make a list. My tweezer is next to me all the time, unfortunately mine didn't get better. The only place  remained completely hairless arm pit the side i had lumpectomy.

 Sheila

I use the ONE TOUCH home electrolysis kit. I got it at Wal-Mart for around 30.00 if I remember correctly. It works quite well. It certainly isn't as good as a salon electrolysis treatment, but if you do it right, the results last about 6 to 8 months.

There is a device called a Ladyn Touch n Brow Razor.  It is designed for facial and neck hair. 
Find it on the website below.  It will not leave stubble.  We use it in the aesthetician's office all the time.  I also use it for trimming eyebrows.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/Ladyn-Razor/SBS-199588,default,pd.html?cgid=Skin05

JUDY

It says it takes a few months but its rated well.  It seems to have helped the hair under my eyes!  You have to remove the hair ( it's not a hair remover..it keeps it frrom coming back) and then put the cream on 2 times a day.  I use a little razor first like the link from Judy.  My electric razor came with a battery operated one.

my insurance didn't cover it and I didn't think to question it!  I will next time.  and get the coupon!

Yep, me too!!! I have the peach fuzzy goin on....I dont want to shave it but have thought about using the smooth away like someone else here tried but am afraid it will break out my face.

Jule