Cirine® Opens Third Chicago Location in Gold Coast, Expands Electrolysis and Gender-Affirming Hair-Removal Options

# What happened Cirine® Hair Removal & Skin Care opened a third Chicago location in the Gold Coast neighborhood. The move brings its electrolysis and gender-affirming hair-removal services closer to downtown and the Magnificent Mile corridor.

# Why the expansion matters Demand for permanent hair-removal options is rising among people navigating gender transition who want results beyond shaving or waxing. Electrolysis is cited in the announcement as the only FDA-approved permanent hair-removal method and is effective across hair colors and skin types. That makes it particularly relevant for facial hair removal and presurgical preparation.

Cirine® emphasizes a large-volume model that treats more hair in longer sessions than many competitors. The Gold Coast site extends that model into a more central part of the city, shortening travel for clients who need repeated or lengthy appointments.

# What services the Gold Coast location offers

• Traditional electrolysis: Available for all hair colors, including gray, red, and very light hair that laser typically misses.

• Waxing: A temporary, faster option for clients not pursuing permanent removal.

# How Cirine® positions its approach The company reports more than a decade of treating clients and says that experience shaped its large-volume protocol. Many electrologists are dual-licensed as estheticians, which the company says gives staff a deeper understanding of how electrolysis affects skin over time. Cirine® also operates an electrology school, indicating an internal pipeline for trained providers.

# Implications for people pursuing gender-affirming hair removal Proximity matters for people who need multiple or long appointments during transition. Having a downtown-accessible clinic offering long electrolysis sessions and staff familiar with presurgical and facial hair-removal needs reduces barriers like travel time and scheduling complexity. The Gold Coast location aims to make that care more convenient for residents and workers in central Chicago.

# What the announcement does not claim The release describes Cirine® as one of the top-rated med spas in Chicago for hair removal and notes the company's experience and protocols, but it does not provide independent performance metrics, patient outcome data, or detailed pricing and coverage information. It also does not include external clinical studies comparing treatment effectiveness.

# Contact and background Cirine® has operated since 2013 in the Chicago area and offers electrolysis, laser hair removal, waxing, and gender-affirming hair removal across three locations. The company provides training through its electrology school and reports licensed and certified providers on staff.

# Quick practical takeaways

• If you need permanent facial hair removal during transition, electrolysis is presented as the only FDA-approved permanent option and suitable across hair colors.
• Large-volume electrolysis sessions at Cirine® run longer than typical sessions and can include IV sedation to increase comfort.

• Ask any clinic about provider licenses, session length, sedation options, and how they manage skin health across repeated treatments.