Gender-Affirming Electrolysis in Cicero, IL
For many people, permanent hair removal is an important part of transition and feeling at home in your body. At Sinti Hair, you'll be welcomed with respect, privacy, and care. I work with clients of all genders and identities, and I'll never ask you to explain yourself. With 9 years of experience, I'll help you plan treatment at a pace that works for you.
Gender Affirming Care
We specialize in high-volume 'large clearing' sessions, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to ensure efficiency and skin integrity. Whether you are preparing for gender-affirming surgeries or seeking facial hair removal, we tailor every plan to your transition goals.
Insurance & Itemized Receipts
We believe care should be accessible. To assist you in your journey, we provide detailed, itemized receipts specifically formatted for insurance reimbursement. While we don’t have a full medical billing department, we provide itemized receipts with the correct CPT codes that you can submit to your insurance company. We'll send these out to the email we have on file for you at the end of every month.
A private, comfortable space
Sinti Hair is a quiet, boutique studio. You'll have one-on-one attention, and I'll use the name and pronouns you give me. Longer sessions require extra care. Our studio is designed to honor your nervous system, offering a serene, calming space and specialized techniques to manage sensation during extended appointments. We encourage clients to apply over-the-counter numbing cream 30-60 minutes prior to their appointment. We also work with a physician that can provide a prescription for numbing cream if necessary, that is more effective than OTC options.
Facial Electrolysis
Most of my clients choose to start with facial hair because it’s usually the first thing we see in the mirror and the area where we want to feel confident the fastest.
Getting to that "full clear" look can take anywhere from 1 to 30 hours total, depending on how dense the hair is and how much is present at the time of your appointment. Since everyone’s journey is different, we can set up your sessions to fit your lifestyle, some clients prefer to come in weekly, while others visit every two weeks or once a month for 1 to 3-hour sessions. It really just comes down to what works best for your schedule and your personal budget. To make sure we are always prioritizing your skin’s health and your comfort, I perform a maximum of 4 hours of electrolysis in a single day.
Surgical Preparation: Phalloplasty & Vaginoplasty
Preparing for your surgery is a big step, and I’m here to make sure you’re ready. Because of how hair growth cycles work, it typically takes 18 to 24 months to achieve a completely clear area. Even if we have less time than that, my goal is always to clear as much as possible before your date. Most surgeons allow us to continue treatments up until three weeks before your procedure.
Vaginoplasty and Phalloplasty prep require a higher level of technical expertise and precision. Because of the specialized nature of this work, surgical prep is priced at $180 per hour.
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To help us work as quickly and effectively as possible, please follow these steps:
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Shower before your visit.
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Trim the area. Hair that is too long slows down the process. A short amount of growth is perfect for us to work with efficiency.
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Permanent: The only method the FDA recognizes as permanent hair removal.
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Works on all hair colors and skin tones
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Often used for facial hair: Because treatment is precise and individual, it's a common choice for the beard area and other facial hair.
We need 18-24 months for full clearance. However, we will do the best we can with the time we have to get as much cleared as possible before your surgery date.
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5754 W 35th St, Cicero, IL 60804 · (708) 407-9294 · Serving Chicago's Southwest and West Side, Berwyn, oak lawn, Stickney, BURBANK, LA GRANGE, HINSDALE and Pilsen.