The week after laser hair removal is so dysphoria inducing

Yeah, some of my most acute dysphoric moments happened looking in the mirror after facial laser.

I think using foundation helped me at the time, if you are really red some mica green color correction under can help too.

I also try to ensure I can stay home and not have any important social events for a week or two after the appointment. My dysphoria is so much worse with all those dark hairs, and so so so much better after they fall out.

I'm right there too. At first, I had big areas dropping out, and the bad shadow didn't bother me as much because I was excited to see progress the following week. But lately I'm not seeing much progress, and it's still thick and dark in places, so it feels like I've plateaued a bit. I'll probably eventually switch to electrolysis, but it feels too early still. I'm trying to learn to accept myself. It's not an overnight thing, it's a transition, and I want to love myself even in my intermediate forms. But it isn't always easy.

You seem to already know this, but the pain is temporary and the dysphoria is temporary. At least this time it's serving a larger goal and you'll feel way better about your face soon!

This broke me for a few weeks after my last session 😭Dysphoria was already bad that week. Technician and I decided to increase the strength of the laser - previous sessions maybe a pain level of 4, but the last one was like a 7. Face was so swollen and irritated... I didn't leave my place for over a week until everything calmed down and I was able to trim/shave. I hope your face and skin heals soon and those remaining hairs disappear 🩷

Daww, sorry you’re feeling self conscious - sounds like you’re a strong person though, you got this! :)

My partner is about to go through the same, thanks for posting - seeing everyone here having similar experiences made me think maybe I’ll try to figure something out to make her feel girly after her session 💜

You too? Hugs