Comments on: Wrapping Up Round 2

By: tina

tina — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:54:26 +0000

hi giggler
just wondering how your results have been now that it is 3 months later. i am thinking of gettnig tria for the same reasons as you and i am very interrested in your opinion
tina

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:09:20 +0000

i have very fair skin and medium brown hair, and i’ve had numerous laser treatments (10 on my full legs and bikini, maybe 12 on my underarms). after all this, i still have probably 25% of my hair left, so the tria is great for doing touchups. it is disappointing when you spend so much money and you want the hair to be gone already, but it takes a LOT of treatments to get satisfactory results. good luck!

By: RA

RA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:35:41 +0000

That’s great news, Giggler.

I agree: I think this product may be better suited for smaller areas or areas that have been previously professionally lasered and need a touch-up.

It is important to note for anyone reading that the US version of this product is not approved for use on facial hair.

By: gigg1er

gigg1er — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:55:11 +0000

I have been using Tria since mid June and am very happy with the results. I have a problem with facial hair but for the first time in over 15 years I feel like I have finally got it under control. The biggest negative people seem to have identified with it is the charge time but for smaller problem it is ideal. I have been treating chin, ’sideburns’, under the chin and the upper lip and the charge only ran out as I was finishing the second treatment.

If anyone is trying to work out if it is good value you need to factor in the convenience of being able to do this in your own home and the amount of time you would spend travelling to and from your nearest reputable salon. I found it value for money. I would have been charged for two facial areas if I had gone to a professional salon and it saved me a lot of time and not many salons are open at 10 at night

By: Tally

Tally — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:38:00 +0000

The biggest thing I wish I had done, was take before and after photographs.

I know at first, because I saw myself every day, I was very skeptical of any changes.

However, having “completed” treatments, I *know* there’s a drastic difference.

That being said though, I’m still not completely satisfied with the salon results. Hence my interest in yours with the Tria

By: V

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:06:00 +0000

I’ve been trying a Tria too, and I have to agree.. it’s a slow process because of the batteries. A full leg is over 400 square inches, and they recommend doing 50 pulses per square inch, but you only get 200-300 pulses on a charge. I wish they made the unit dual powered, like men’s electric shavers. I’d be happy to stay near a wall outlet.

If you think the Tria is painful at level 2, you should try a test zap at a commercial laser clinic. It’s almost twice as painful and was unbearable for me without numbing cream.

At any rate, it seems the big question still yet to be answered is if the expense, patience, and pain are going to produce lasting results.

By: V

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:26:19 +0000

I’ve been trying a Tria too, and I have to agree.. it’s a very, very slow process because of the batteries. You spend 20 or 30 minutes treating a few inches, then wait 2-3+ hours for a charge before you can continue. A full leg is over 400 square inches, and they recommend doing 50 pulses per square inch, but you only get 200-300 pulses on a charge. I wish they made the unit dual powered, like men’s electric shavers. I’d be happy to stay near a wall outlet.

If you think the Tria is painful at level 2, you should try a test zap at a commercial laser clinic. It’s at least twice as painful.

At any rate, I think the big question still yet to be answered is if the expense, patience, and pain are going to produce lasting results.

By: RA

RA — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:18:49 +0000

I agree with everything you said, Phil, especially about the cost, and I’m not giving up. At least not yet.

I think my disappointment is more a question of the amount of time it takes for me to treat a given area v. the results I’m seeing. I should also caveat that my percentages are estimates and not based on any specific ‘counts’. I also hope that what I’m seeing is actual hair loss and not wishful thinking. It’s tough to say because it’s too hot (100+F!) for me to go more than a couple of days without shaving.

Emily, I hate to say it but so far, my bikini line has been the toughest and most painful to treat and I’ve seen the least amount of hairloss in that area. I’ll keep you updated though!

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:51:01 +0000

I am wondering if you can tell me what results you saw on your bikini line. I want to buy Tria to treat my bikini, and would like to know what type of results you see there. Thanks for the blog, it has been very helpful!

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:39:13 +0000

I dont think you should be too disappointed. regular treatment with laser at a salon takes about 6 rounds to see permanant, significant reduction, with 3-4 weeks between treatments. you have had nearly two treatments, and not very long apart – so the hair regrowth was not fully realised before zap it. If you are seeing 30% reduction at this stage you are doing well. but expect to keep going for some time yet. also bear in mind that if you were at a salon, legs,bikini, armpits – would be about 200-300GBP per treatment.