Super Self Conscious
Hi! I recently started my electrolysis journey. I had my first session on April 30th and my next session is tomorrow 5/10. I was really excited about my first appointment but was super disappointed with the amount of swelling and scabbing I experienced. I am treating several areas, upper lip, chin/neck and my cheeks, so my face was super puffy for a couple of days. I'm not sure it was simply due to it being my first session or if my skin is just super sensitive. Either way it's been making me overthink my entire treatment. I know i'm not supposed to pluck but i am so self conscious about how my facial hair looks even with the shaving, i feel like everyone can see my growth no matter how much i try to cover with makeup. Not to mention how my skin feels so dry with how frequently I am shaving it( almost twice daily) and it's quite noticeable when i do apply make up . I'm not sure what i should be doing to help maintain the integrity of my skin and not affect my results. I'm trying to stay hydrated and i also do thin layer of aquaphor after shaving to help my skin stay moisturized. If anyone has any advice i would really appreciate it.