it was HORRIBLY painful man. i got it on my face, because i had to shave almost twice a day. i got it when i was 15, and it cost about 500$. i got it for christmas... but my hair STILL didnt stop growing after 5 procedures. i do have bald spots tho. i might go and get the rest of the procedures done soon. the thicker the hair, the more painful it is. especially on the face.