Kelly came to Hilltop after being referred from another client who knew I had first hand experience in helping clients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). HS is a chronic auto inflammatory disease that affects the skin typically in the underarms, under breast, groin, thigh, and buttocks areas. This chronic skin disease causes recurrent and very painful nodules, abscesses, tracts/tunneling, boils which usually occur where apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles are located. The average Canadian suffering with HS will see five doctors with over 15 visits in regards to flares they're experiencing, this happens over about an eight year span before being diagnosed. HS is fairly rare and only affects between 1-3 % of the global population, this number is expected to be higher due to patients never getting an actual diagnoses. HS has 3 stages: Hurley Stage 1; which is single or multiple lesions without sinus tracts or scarring, Hurley Stage 2; which is one or more lesions that reoccur with tract formations and scarring, Hurley Stage 3; which is multiple lesions interconnected with tracts and abcesses across the entire area.
If you or someone you know suffers from HS I am always here to support you with any hair removal you may require.
My Hidradentitis Suppurativa & Hair Removal Story by Kelly.
I started by HS journey at the very young age of 12 I was officially diagnosed at 20. I spent my teen years covering my lesions and scars I think I was in Hurley stage 2 then. It affected my ability to be confident in my body and have intimidate relationships with men; I was scared of being judged as dirty or someone with an STD. I never told friends or family (other then my mom and dad as they took me to all the appts). I have had 6 surgeries to drain flares/lesions that grew to be between golf ball to hard ball size. I was unable to walk with a few of these as the tunneling that happened was very painful. I have lost jobs and friends because I have to call in sick or cancel plans last minute because 'poof a new lesion' rears its ugly head.
When I first came to Hilltop to see Brookes, she was compassionate and caring and knew first hand what I was talking about as she too has HS. I thought I had won the lottery finding someone to help me that knew exactly what I am going through! We came up with a plan that was affordable (not covered under my insurance unfortunately) and we began doing laser on my Brazilian and underarm area's within the first treatment I could FEEL the difference. By treatment 3 I had half the hair and was getting less and less lesions. We did a total of 6 treatments and I got about 90% removal. We then moved to electrolysis to get the last 10% of hair. I really didn't want any hair left that could cause lesions. Throughout the process of removing the hair I found out that the hair was one of my biggest trigger for my HS (everyone is different). If you are someone who also has HS I would say give laser a try, it honestly has made the world of difference for me.
Thank you Brookes for being a knowledgeable professional that made me feel safe and comfortable with you. The world needs more gentle loving compassionate human just like you!
Pampering your ladyscape after a Brazilian felt like a no brainer. I just didn’t expect to love it so much! A must add routine to your self care. And the booty treatment...I fell asleep, lol. I felt like a queen coming off the table and definitely didn’t want to go back to work. You have a client for life!! And guess what, my next appointment got booked in advance:-)
Brookes is so welcoming and talented! She talked me through every step of the process to determine which service would meet my goals. I am in love with the results I have experienced during my laser treatment. I cannot speak highly enough of Brookes and her company!
Amazing service as always. The results are incredible. Brookes provides a comfortable safe welcoming environment. I wish I had found her sooner and no longer having to stress with shaving or waxing. Would highly recommend.
I have had 2 appointments with Brookes (so far). To say my pain tolerance is low is an understatement. Brookes does everything to make the experience as pain free as possible. A lovely woman and a true professional.
I started by going to Brookes for sugaring, and was always so impressed with my results. After awhile we started laser hair removal, the results are amaaaazing!! The environment is so comfortable and clean. Brookes is so good at what she does. She caring, friendly, and makes you feel completely at ease. I recommend hilltop to everyone!
I have been going to Hilltop Electrolysis & Laser for 3 years now. Brookes is amazing! From sugaring and tinting my eye brows, permanently getting rid of all my unwanted hair to helping remove my dark age spots, I have always been informed and thrilled with all my results. I am so happy I found her and her services.
It took me a long time to get the courage to do this for myself. Coworker referral led me to Brookes. Brookes has been great, explaining everything along the process and shares your joy as you see and feel the progress.
Thank you 😊
I have been visiting Brookes for over an year now. Awesome experience each time. I appreciate her knowledge and experience about her job. She makes me feel very comfortable and at ease during the entire session. I fully recommend her services!
My whole experience with Hilltop has been great! Brookes is very professional but at the same time puts you right at ease. I go to Brooke’s for electrolysis as well getting my brows sugared and tinted when needed.
I highly recommend Hilltop electrolysis and Brooke’s , you won’t be disappointed!
Love my visits with Brookes! The only bad thing I can say is that the treatments work so well that I don't get to see her very often!
Highly recommended!
3 session in and beyond impressed. Brooks has been amazing with this entire process and has put me at ease and answered all my questions!! Can’t wait to see what the final results look like!
I found Hilltop by doing a search, I was looking for someone locally to do waxing. It was during Covid and I was very nervous to go as being a visible minority sometimes were not welcomed in this area. Brookes made me feel so comfortable even being plus size for Brazilian. She does an amazing sugaring job! I will soon try laser.
Brookes is fantastic. I was nervous doing laser as my skin is super sensitive, but she made me feel so comfortable and the results have been amazing. I only wish I had started sooner. 10/10
