I am new here as of this day. But I have been using the sharper image unite in my pubic area. I have not used the patches, only the gel. Have tried to use it every other week or 7days to 10 days. Have felt not enough growth to be able to tweeze out after. It seems that there is less hair in the two spots I am treating. Maybe psycological- but since I read this site a week ago I have hesitated to do another treatment but is time to do one. I do apply hot moist on the area for 10 to 20 minutes befor to open up pores. If it is notworking it is on the lighter hairs but a few dark are coming back. I have treated about 4-5 times. I am sure I have over laped area aome, which it says to try not to, maybe easier with patchs to accomplish this. But I have notnoticed any irritation or overly redness. Now, here trying to see what is more often used for those areas professinaly or at home. I have lightbrown to dark brown hair, medium to light skin. complection. I would not know were to go in my area professionally, but see laser and electrolisis in med, buildings and bill boards frequently. Referal I would not know unless I ask a doctor I suppose? Maybe this was not much help, but will keep on with what I have for now. I will keep watching. Thanks, Wing