Transgender

Ask any electrologist what she likes most about her profession and she will most likely tell you that it’s the satisfaction that comes from helping improve a client’s self-confidence. Unwanted hair, especially on the face, can have a profound effect on a person’s s self-esteem and permanently solving that one problem can make a dramatic difference in a person’s life. This is especially true for the MTF transgender client. While there are countless choices for beauty creams and make-up to make you more beautiful, the presence of a beard each morning is a major challenge toward feeling truly beautiful and feminine. But the good news—no the really great news—is that it is not only possible to rid yourself of your beard, but to realize a beautiful complexion in the process.

The Consultation

Permanent hair removal is essential to realizing the feminine look you want. It starts with a comprehensive and confidential evaluation to address your specific areas of concern. During the consultation, I will ask what path you are currently on—do you plan on living full time as a woman and if so, how soon? Are you letting people in your life know what you are doing? Do you want to remove the whole beard or just thin it out? Are you on hormone therapy or considering it? Are you considering sex reassignment surgery and if so, which specific surgeries? How big a concern is redness and swelling? All this affects the way I approach the treatment plan.

How Long Does it Take?

The textbooks state that it takes between 300 and 500 hours of electrolysis to clear a male beard. Of course, there’s a wide variance dependent on how dense the beard area is. However, since I started the using the SIMPLE technique (see my article, What’s New in Electrolysis), the total treatment time on my entire client base has dramatically decreased. On average, a male beard takes between 125 and 250 hours from start to finish. Of course, other factors have an influence on total treatment time like hormone therapy or surgery which reduces the total amount of time. And it’s also important that the client keep up with the recommended treatment program. For optimal results, I recommend a client schedule 1 to 5 hours per week until the entire face is initially cleared. The sooner the hairs can be treated after they emerge, the less time they have to strengthen. Once the entire face is cleared, the duration between appointments gets longer to address any re-growth. Each case is unique.

What’s my office set-up?

I work from two locations in the Chicagoland area which are about 15 minutes apart and each has its own set of extra benefits. One is an upscale, full-service salon/day spa (Eclectic Salon and Day Spa) that offers an extensive menu of beauty experiences that soothe the body as well as the mind—whether it’s a luxurious pedicure/manicure, a relaxing facial, a rejuvenating massage, or a fabulous new hair cut and style, there’s a treatment that will make you feel beautiful inside and out. Many of my transgendered clients enjoy just being one of the girls being pampered.

My other location is at a dermatology office (Elk Grove Dermatology). Dr. Polisky (we call him Dr. P) is board certified in both dermatology and internal medicine. Besides medical treatment of all skin conditions, he also offers a full menu of cosmetic dermatology treatments and anti-aging therapies. Check out Dr. P’s website.  Another fun aspect of working at the dermatology office is managing the Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics line. If you’re not familiar with this particular brand, visit their website. It’s a fabulous pure mineral based cosmetics line that offers the latest glamour looks as well as numerous skin care benefits. Many of my clients take advantage of the complimentary makeover to try out a whole new look.

My goal for all of my clients—Face Your Reflection with Confidence—and be delighted with the image looking back.


    Liz Stapleton
Permanent Hair Removal Chicago
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