Laser Hair Removal??

Has anyone ever had IPL/VPL/Laser Hair Removal on their bikini area before?

I've wanted it for years but, as it was £130 per session (and you need 6-8 sessions!) I figured it was just a pipe dream.

However... My local beauty therapists have a special on and are now offering it at £40 a session! Crazy!

Anyway, I was just about to call up and book myself in for my first session when I started to panic. I know it's supposed to be 100% safe, but... Is it Vestibulodynia 100% safe?? I only worry because I'm unsure about the laser part and how it may affect nerve endings. Plus, it's permanent, so if something does go wrong/it makes it worse, then I'm stuck with it forever.

Am I just being dramatic? Ha ha. I really want it done, I have for a long time, but I just don't want to do anything to make things worse, and talking to my GP is no help as it will take days to even get a 2 minute phone conversation with her.

Any suggestions guys? I may pop in tonight and enquire but, as always, they won't be up on their V knowledge!

I can't speak from experience and I haven't a lot of knowledge in this area, but I would think that it would be completely fine, because the hair is external. The hair only grows on the outer labia, and that part is not affected by V-pain, so I don't imagine it could possibly cause problems.

Just dont use veet for the Love of God avoid veet!

the regrowth is torture especially with V pain.

Can't say for sure but for those women with diffuse pain that also have problems with the outer areas I wouldn't advise it.

YIKES!

I have generalised vulvodynia - pain inside, outside and in the bikini area.
I wouldnt even consider laser hair removal. Kinda makes me cringe.

Well, venture at your own risk. :/

I didn't go for it in the end.

I booked an appointment and was already to go, then rang up and changed it to just a standard wax appt. instead!

I did have a chat with the lady though and she's reassured me on some of the other aspects I was concerned about, so I think I will give it a go. I reckon I'll have a chat with my GP next time I go in though and see what she says about it too, just incase I get every doctor for the next 5 years telling me that's the reason why I'm still in pain.

I'll keep you all posted!