The MTF Thread.

I do have dark hair, and I don't know of any laser places near me. Also what I was told was that laser costs like $90 a minute(or hour, IDR), and without any reference point to go off of online(because everywhere says "it differs") I can't seem to look up any prices online, or find street addresses for places that do laser.

 

Hour.

3 Minutes would barely cover a size of half a dollar bill in terms of surface area.

 

If there's no place that does laser nearby, there's always electrolysis. It's not as convenient as laser and more painful, but it's an option and for all intents and purposes, the result is usually better.

 

Doesn't it cost more though?

 

It might. I'm not sure since price was never something I had to take into consideration, knowing that hair removal would be provided to me free of charge. I researched the technical specifications of both techniques, but once I did, I just looked up the place with the best reputation and showed them my referral for hair removal.

 

Just popping in real quick, there are a ton of dangers to hormone treatment, blood clots is a big thing as previously mentioned, and it's why there are routine blood tests done frequently.

I have naturally sensitive and fair skin, so I could not handle the patch, I was allergic to the adhesive and had to go pill. Was faaaar far better for me, idc about the extra risks since I'll die someday regardless, but for others they shouldn't be on the pill especially if weight and health is an issue. The fatter or less healthy you are, the less likely you'll even be prescribed hormones by a responsible endocrinologist.

I think a lot of people aren't aware of the huge risks associated with hormone treatment, and it's why I am adamantly against children and transtrenders transitioning among other reasons.

Just a few dangers include but are not limited to:
Blood clots
Prolactinoma
Gallstones
Cancer
Heart disease
Liver disease
Kidney disease
Stroke
Infertility (Sterility is basically a given)
Potential regret
And many others not worth listing unless you want to research what they would even mean. (Easily google-able)


As for hair removal I recommend laser to start then switch to electrolysis.

Laser /will not/ 100% remove all hair, it just lowers the density by a lot. After a certain point you will get diminishing returns, and elec would be the way to go imo.

It's expensive, but it's the best solution I find. Unfortunately for light haired people options are limited, so electrolysis is the only real solution for proper removal. Even electrolysis isn't necessarily permanent but it'll be close if not otherwise.

I transitioned years ago so if there are any questions I can try to help as able.

 

wrong thread lmao. delete this please

 

It can make you go male pattern baldness... so yea.

 

Sorry for accidentally posting in the wrong thread. I went dyslexic for a brief moment.
Ah, thank you. I was wondering.

 

You're not going to see me in a swimsuit before top surgery, but I'm a little nervous about summer approaching because I'll have to wear less clothes in general. It's basically a race to pack on 15 pounds of muscle in three months for me! I've already put on ten so far.

 

i'am the opposite. i need to loose some for summer

 

O rly? You always look quite thin in your pictures.

 

I'm so excited for you! You're going to do great.