Sorry to hear of your experience! I'm thinking maybe Sudocrem might help? I'd try on a tiny patch first though.x

Definately make the salon aware of it, they need to make sure its not happening on a regular basis.

I personally would not put Neat oils on...I'd try warm salt water applied then thoroughly dried or aloe vera would be my first choice but we all have our own personal remedies!

If its not subsided by monday i'd take a trip to your gp.

They probably waxed over the area a number of times to cause this kind of trauma if you say the wax wasnt too hot.

oh and lastly.......find somewhere else to go for your waxing

I had just such a reaction once to a badly performed Braz and I used Sudocrem to calm things down.
The weeping mentioned is serous fluid - the fluid part of blood. I doubt that it is infected, but it will be horribly sore.
Agree with all the others that you must inform the salon asap.
I hope you feel better soon - it's beyond painful I know!
Best wishes.

I feel really sorry for you too. But I have to say, it is not only therapists who can cause this, there are so many other things to cause it, like hot shower before the waxing, medication, tight underware, and so on and so on...
So I feel it's not fear of all of you guys to blame the therapist before hearing just one side of the story. I'm not saying it's not her fault, but from my experience I've seen so many cases like that, and only 50% were therapists fault.

Hi,
No treatment remedies to add, but I agree the salon should be made aware.
Hope you feel better soon, I will watch this thread to see how you are.
I do have intimate waxing done, never had a problem, but I did take time to source a salon that used Hot Wax - non strip method. Lots said yes they do Hollywood, but when I asked which method - nearly all said they used warm wax with strips. I was adamant that my 1st Hollywood was to be with hot wax. I had high bikini waxing done many many times with warm wax, I now definately recommend Hot Wax for intimate waxing. I am sure that the Geeks on here that do this type of waxing as a service would agree..(I hope). I am not trained in this waxing, just warm wax. So my opinion is really from a clients point of view.
Take care.
Lotsa luv x

One of my favourite little quotes from the US Wax Queen is that, 'waxing is a constant source of humiliation'....because IT IS!

However experienced we are, things can go wrong, and usually when we are least expecting it.

Many (most?) of us will have lifted skin at some time or another - I know I have - and it's exactly like a graze - the top layers of skin come off - AND IT WEEPS!

It doesn't mean the therapist is a terrible person and it doesn't mean the client will get an infection. Yes, I agree the salon should be told, but sh*t happens... nobody died!

I've had grazes on my sidewalls from nail techs buffing - I survived to tell the tale, and it wouldn't stop me having another set of nails put on.

I feel sorry for Marioned, as she is the unfortunate client who is in pain but let's not hang the therapist.

Thanks everyone for your concern. It's feeling a little better now, not as sore. However, bits of skin are coming off. I've gone for medical advice today, so that has made me feel a bit more reassured. BTW, to answer some of the questions, I have only used cool water, no soaps to wash with on the day of the appointment (it was in the evening) and cool water since then.. I wear "big pants" which are loose, so it hasn't been rubbing from them that has caused it. I haven't used any deoderants, sprays, soap or anything on the area. The fluid I think is plasma, and I don't think it is infection, but more later.

Well, I phoned the salon this morning and she didn't really seem that concerned. She said she was busy today, but could have a look on Monday if I wanted. However, as I talked to her she said she had 10 minutes free at 2.20, so I said I'd go to see her then. On the phone she said that my skin had been dry and flaky when she had carried out the treatment. (I thought this would mean she should have used some oil or something). She hadn't done any consultation before the service, so also asked if I was on any medication. I'm not on anything that should affect it.

I went and she had a look, and said that because of the dry skin, it had removed it and this was the new skin underneath. I think not!! She suggested using aloe vera. As I was lying there I felt a pain and there she was pulling out a remaining hair with a pair of tweezers.

Now I could be wrong in what I'm going to say, but I don't think I am. I hope the tweezers were sanitised, but thinking about it, I'm not sure. I'm fairly sure she must have been "double dipping" too during the waxing, as I saw her opening the pedal bin to throw in the used wax strips after she had used it several times, but she didn't seem to open it for the spatula thingy. In fact, at one point as I was watching she put a used stick across the top of the pot and used it again. She didn't use gloves either yesterday or today.

Anyway, I told her I was going to the hospital to get them to have a look at it in case it needed some type of medicated cream.. She said that she wouldn't put anything like this on as it would be too strong, but to use the aloe vera. (I thought, I'll stick with the doc's advice!) She asked me to let her know how I'd gotten on, and I said I'd phone on Monday. All the time I was very pleasant and not putting blame on her. I'd hoped for a bit of sympathy, but she didn't seem concerned, perhaps though because that would be admitting blame and cause problems. Thing is, I've got a voucher in the salon for a massage that my kids gave me for a pressy, so I need to go back!

Well, I left there and went up to the hospital. I saw a doctor, who had a female nurse in to supervise. She actually winced when she saw and said "Poor you!". He said that the superficial layers of skin were coming off. He said it almost looked like a yeast infection, but as I hadn't had any problems before the wax, he wouldn't treat it as this. He said I should put Sudocrem on it (like a few of you have suggested) He said it would take up to two weeks to heal.

Hopefully the Sudocrem will clear it up well. The only thing I was thinking was that maybe a yeast infection has now taken hold because of the areas of open skin? Well, I'll stick with the Sudocrem and tackle anything else if I have to.

I'm not looking to cause problems for her, and I think she is actually the Manager, so no point in complaining further.

Anyway, thanks for all your concern and support,
Marion xx

I realised I hadn't said the size of the areas and I'm not complaining about a little tiny area. The red damaged areas are about 8" by 2 1/2" across the top, and about 6" by 2" along and under each groin area. It's even much more humiliating going to the doc and bareing all when it looks like this. LOL However, I've had two babies, so I suppose it shouldn't bother me too much! You lose all your dignity in childbirth!

Marion xx

Wow Marion.... they are a fair size... I imagined much smaller grazes.... you will have to make sure you take care of wounds that size. Good luck with your recovery and I hope you don't suffer too much longer

Hi, I am so sorry that you have gone through this awful ordeal and I hope you get better soon. Regarding the therapist not seeming concerned I think this is awful and her advise of not going to the doctor probably made her internally panic. I would take some photographs and maybe consider taking it further, but its your decision, I'm sure you would get a doctors note to back you up. just a thought. thinking of you xx

Hiya Babe.....

I would definately take this further....Ask for her insurance details x

I made a mistake on my own eyebrows whilst training and OMG did it hurt.....

In that intimate area you must be in sooooo much pain.

x x x

I am so pleased you are starting to feel a little bit better. I am pleased you went to the doctor as always better to be safer than sorry.
Please do take photos of the area just incase you do need to take thing's further. I am horrified by the therapist responce, this is obviously ignorance and more than likely as kim suggested earlier in the thread, lack of knowledge and education. But even still, she should have been allot more sympathetic towards you. Christ if god forbid this ever happened to me, i would be heart broken and horrified, and would certainly bend over back wards to help in any way i could.
Any way the main thing is you are on the mend, and again take them photos hun xxxxx

Hi Hun,
Glad to hear you are on the mend, I agree with Jenny, take piccys just incase ot does need to go futher.
Keep us updated.
Lotsa luv x x

Hi,
I understand you don't want to look like you are complaining but by bringing this to her attention you could be doing a service to future clients of hers and the same thing happening to them. Maybe it will make her think twice about her technique, even if her attitude doesn't change!

As for your voucher you still have, some salons will let you have products for the equivalent value, if you are not comfortable with having further treatments.

Hope your skin is feeling better x