”Having facial hair means a lot of issues, apart from the obvious embarrassing hair growth. The skin becomes dark from the stubble which has to be covered by heavy makeup and constant shaving. Getting rid of my facial hair is a relief”
Ariana, 33 years old, is a transexual woman, read her story below
After completing a two year long gender-evaluation and being diagnosed with transsexualism, the county council financed my permanent hair removal treatment. The type of hair removal treatment given differs between various city councils. Stockholms city council only finance diathermy treatment which is a time consuming treatment but is highly efficient on all hairtypes, including blonde and grey hair.
Hairremoval is essential for transsexual women. Hair removal is combined with hormone treatment. Hormone treatment makes the hairs grow thinner and slower, but is not enough on its own to make the hair disappear. Therefore years of diathermy treatment may be necessary.
Having facial hair brings a lot of issues apart from the obvious, embarrassing hair growth. The skin becomes dark from the stubble which has to be covered by heavy makeup and constant shaving. Getting rid of facial hair is a relief but it requires a lot of discipline and enduring quite painful treatments. Pain relief cream is however available and is very helpful as it numbs the skin.
As a transexual patient it is of great importance to find a dermatologist who has a lot of knowledge and understanding regarding the issues transexual women face. To be accepted as a woman by society is the ultimate goal of a transexual woman. Therefore hair removal is one of the most essential steps in reaching that goal. A hair free face is strongly associated with femininity and living up to that ideal strengthens my confidence and makes my everyday-life easier.
I chose Leilas Hudvårdsklinik because many other transsexual women had recommended her to me.
My personal experience from being treated by Leila is that she has a lot of experience and knowledge about transsexualism. She is very professional and as a client I feel I am respected and in very good hands.