Marathon Electrology Sessions

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I have no problem saying I’m very happy with my E3000 experience so far. I started when it was E2000 in 2005, I had an almost year long break, and went back for my fourth last month and booked my fifth full clearing for late April. I’ve kept some statistics.

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[li]5-8 hours spread out in the 90’s, galvanic and flash w various operators [] First full clearing in Dallas September 2005 - 13,5 hours []Second in February 2006 - 12,5 hours []Third visit in April 2006 - 10 hours []Fourth visit February 2007 - 7 hours and 45 minutes
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Of course I’m very happy with the progress speed, and I also think that the long break would have clued me if the treatment wasn’t effective. To tell the truth I was prepared for a set-back that never happened. I should also say that up to now I have mostly used the fantastic possibility of double operators cutting the time at the clinic in half. For my next I have only booked one as I should easily be done in a day. Only my first visit had I to come back a second day for a few finishing hours.

Lidocain numbing. I don’t take pain very well, and further I really hate anything with needles breaking the skin. I knew I wasn’t allergic to lidocain as I had it at the dentists in the past, so I wasn’t particularily worried about adverse reactions. I did feel the slight rush from the adrenalin in the mix, but only the first injection really. All in all it worked exactly as advertised, no pain at all. I couldn’t feel any after effects either, more than wanting to stay in the day after and rest.

Swelling and redness. First two times I think I got massive swelling, lasting 2-3 days but really bad only the first. My last treatment was a breeze compared, and I was out shopping already the day after. Had someone asked I would have said I had a bad day at the dentists … :slight_smile: So in my experience the swelling is directly proportional to treatment time.

Healing. I was always religous about cleanliness, washed my hands before touching my face, and using what I found was the most effective, the purest Aloe Vera gel I could find. The first treatments I had some pimples and small crusts from oozing, but clearing up real fast. Right now I think my skin is very good looking also close up. I am past fifty, so you have to expect a little wrinkle and dryness, but no visible scars and softer than I have had it since I was in my twenties. I’ve had compliments from people doing make-up and skin care.

Costs. That is a hugely individual calculation. I can’t do scheduled work every week, my work doesn’t allow it. But taking a week off now and then works real well. I have spoken to several who transitioned and they also think this is easier than doing it the hour by hour way. Now they can stay hairfree for long times between treatments and not have to worry about growing patches here and there. In the end I think the only correct way to calculate costs is to see to the total cost for a lasting hair free result, not comparing hour for hour. As my first experiences was a trial thing with many operators both blend and thermolysis I think I can safely say these women are fast. And if I’m happy with the result it is worth it, regardless if it was somewhat more expensive. But with no way to really find out and not really bothered …

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Thanks for your wonderful report Jenny Sand.

You can rest assured that you spent less money than you would have if you had done this one hour a week until completion. That is always like taking two steps forward, one step back.

My experience in doing full clearances agree with your numbers as well, since your first clearance with two operators working at the same time, amounts to almost the same time as my usual first full clearance time of 20 hours or less for a male face.

Thanks for getting back to us. So many people who get the information and get the results never come back to say, “It worked for me!”

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Hi:

I am sure that it cost a bundle, not just the fees but also the travel and accomodations. Give us some "real numbers" here.

I stuck with somebody locally and am happy with the results. The key is to stick with a schedule and be patient.

I don’t think people should get the wrong impression in thinking that the expensive “trendy way” is the only way.

Alicia

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Marathon sessions are not a trend, just a hard to find service. There are many reasons why the availability of this service is on the rise now, whereas it was much more limited in the past.

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I don’t think this is particularily ‘trendy’ Alicia, I have only found one place in all USA and none in Europe (where I currently live) doing it ‘the Dallas Way’. I could have been clearer saying it can’t fit everyone, and that for a list of reasons. Turning that around it fits me perfectly, and without this possibility I couldn’t do it at all right now. Weekly sessions doesn’t work with other obligations, mainly work, and I might not be the only one in that situation. E3000 gets customers from all USA, that tells something.

Real numbers. This must be individual, and I said that. The treatment is $105/h per operator, numbing included. That might be in the upper region, but then again I think you get great value for money. Traveling costs are hugely individual. Some might be lucky in being able to use frequent flier miles, others are close enough to drive. I drove from Atlanta and back once, but made a little vacation out of it. Mostly I fly in and out, and there are low-cost carriers serving Dallas’ two airports if you can plan ahead. Cheapest single tickets I’ve seen, $39 from mid-US cities. Look for campaigns. Accommodation is available in a variety of prices. I have favoured the closest Super 8, with a basic room with fridge and microwave, fri wifi, around $50. Cheaper, lower standard is possible to find.

James, thanks for kind words. I should clearify that my numbers were total operator hours - 12 h was in reality six hours with two operators. I think I am lucky in having a light beard to start with, a friend of mine used 21 hours in total on her first clearing - and that was after getting rid of all dark beard with laser first. I have never used laser as all my beard is either blonde or grey and laser is useless. I think E3000 gets a fair number of clients that started out with laser and now are stuck with the grey.

Feel free to ask any questions you like and I will try answer them.

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have you personally had any laser done on any other areas? what kind of results have you seen in your friends after laser treatments? do you know what kind of machines and clinics those who got good results used? did they treat their faces or other areas as well?

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I’m not sure I understand the questions LA girl? This is a thread about electrology, not laser? I haven’t had any laser treatment anywhere on my body, just electrology on my face. Point me to a fitting thread and I can quote a friend on the effectiveness on laser, but it is still second-hand and I can’t argue the case, just share the information.

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Hi:

There is nothing wrong with marathon sessions as long as someones skin can handle them. Unfortunately these latest posts extolling the virtues of one venue seem very much like a “ringer”. It sounds very much like a planted advertisement.

I have read about someone who spent over $20,000 at E-2000.

As far as someone mentioning laser, many people have started with laser and went on to finish with electrolysis. It is a legitmate question to ask in figuring out someones starting point for electrolyis.

Alicia

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It does, doesn’t it, and nothing I say will convince you differently? I’m really wishing to discuss the technique here, the pros and cons, but was challenged to give some hard facts about costs and such, and I can’t do that without talking about the place I’m using, these are my numbers.

That is 190 hours at today’s rate, more at yesterday’s. Still entirely possible, especially if it was more than facial work involved? You can make all kinds of budgets for this, and I repeat that they must be highly individual and different. I can tell you my total in a year or so, but I would be surprised if it was even ten grand. There are really so many factors to consider. A friend of mine who has to take time off for appointments and also has to travel quite a bit locally put her own figures to paper, and found that even counting in flying to Dallas and paying for accommodations was an attractive deal compared to her available alternative. It’s all about your own situation, isn’t it?

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I try to get this point across all the time, but it doesn’t seem to resonate with some people. Everyone’s hair removal journey will be different, and each practitioner would have a different experience working on you, so it is not possible to say what you will encounter without knowing your personal situation and the actual practioner doing your work, and the schedule you will choose to do your work. After all, if you and the practitioner are not meeting, you are not removing hairs either. All we can do is give guidelines and general estimates.

I do appreciate the position you were put in. It was sort of like someone asking what would be the best gas mileage possible in a production car in the United States, without saying Toyota Prius, or VolksWagon Diesel Golf. :slight_smile:

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Any updates Jenny or others?

Also, if these guys are twice as fast as James based on the last page’s posts, and James claims he is very fast, doesn’t this make them a lot cheaper than the average electrologist?

Opinions?