Factors That Influence Laser Hair Removal Cost
Category: Hair Removal Cost | Jan 18, 2010 |
Laser hair removal is becoming one of the most popular cosmetic procedures today. With a few zaps of laser energy, almost any part of the body can become permanently smooth and hair-free. While laser hair removal isn’t a cosmetic surgery procedure, you will still want to choose your clinic with care. Instead of just looking for the lowest-priced clinic, use these factors to help you understand the cost of laser hair removal, then make an informed decision about which clinic to select.
Factors That Influence Laser Hair Removal Cost — Size of Treatment Area
Generally, the size of the area treated with laser hair removal will have the biggest influence on this cosmetic procedure’s cost. It stands to reason that hair removal on the upper lip or underarm will cost less, sometimes much less, than on the back or legs. The technician will have to spend a greater amount of time on a larger area, which will have a bearing on your cost.
Factors That Influence Laser Hair Removal Cost — Your Skin and Hair Color
As you may already know, skin and hair color are key factors in how well laser hair removal can work. Since the laser is attracted to certain kinds of pigment, and dark hair contains more of these pigments, laser hair removal is generally easier for people with dark hair.
This does not mean that people with light hair (considered to be red, gray, blond or white) cannot have laser hair removal. They may just need a greater number of treatments. The laser is also attracted to the pigment in darker skin tones. Someone with darker skin and darker hair may need more treatments or more advanced laser technology to achieve the desired hair removal.
For patients with light hair or dark skin, a skillfully trained and highly proficient technician is necessary, which may increase your cost. Laser hair removal clinics with more advanced laser technology may also offer you a greater chance of success, but may cost more.
Number of Laser Hair Removal Cosmetic Procedures Required
As you consider factors that will influence your laser hair removal cost, you will find that most clinics charge a separate fee for each session. Your cost scales up or down, according to how many sessions you need. You may want to investigate package pricing versus pay-as-you go plans to determine any potential savings.
Factors That Influence Laser Hair Removal Cost — Laser Hair Removal Technology at the Clinic
If you select a clinic with the latest and most advanced laser hair removal technology, you may find you are quoted a higher cost for each session. This offsets the clinic’s investment in new equipment.
You may decide that the potential for fewer treatment sessions is worth the extra cost per session. However, keep in mind that almost everyone needs at least three sessions to achieve the desired hair removal. This is because the hair follicles go through active and dormant phases in the skin cycle. Dormant follicles may not respond to the laser. Claims of complete hair removal in a single session may not be entirely accurate.
Factors That Influence Laser Hair Removal Cost — Clinic Staff and Training
Laser hair removal clinics may be staffed with doctors, nurses or other trained personnel, depending on the requirement in your state. Clinics staffed entirely with doctors may sometimes charge more for their services. When you are researching laser hair removal clinics, you may want to ask about the credentials, board certification and licensing of the staff as a way to help understand the clinic’s pricing structure.
Factors That Influence Laser Hair Removal Cost — Clinic Location and Amenities
Geographic location plays a role in pricing at laser hair removal clinics. Some parts of the country are more expensive than the national average, and some are less. Clinics in larger cities with more competition may offer lower prices than clinics in smaller towns. Some clinics are bare-bones facilities, while others offer luxury spa amenities. Obviously, these clinics will all offer different pricing policies.
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How much would laser hair removal cost on a place like a bikini line? where in connecticut?I want to get my mom a gift card for laser hair removal but i know it will cost WAY more than i want for a place like legs. That's why I thought I would go for a smaller area like bikini line or maybe underarms. I just want to know how much we're thinking here because if i get her a $25 gift card and it doesn't even make a dent in it…
Probably around $200-300 per Tx and you will need 4-6 treatments. Make sure you go to someone qualifed. The site http://www.HairRemovalForum.com has a directory of certified providers. You can also call 888.517.4187 for pricing from multiple providers on the East coast.
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Hair is a pain! I’ve suffered for a while now. I got the NoNo on a free trial from ‘gratismakeupsamples’ – does the job really well. VERY happy with my little NoNo! Couldnt ask for better
Probably around $200 a session and you would need 5 or 6 sessions. A thousand dollars total. Here's my experiences in case it helps you any =)
Okay… science answer:
You grow in at least 80% of your hair during puberty. When you have laser hair removal the hairs it kills will never grow again. But you still have up to 20% of your normal thickness that will grow in throughout the rest of your life. So people get touch up sessions every 3-5 years after their big 6 treatments. You need about 6 treatments, one each 2 months for a year, because the hair grows in different stages and it can only kill hair in the active growth stage. The laser works by targeting dark color (the hair follicle) and passing through light color (the skin) the hair and skin have to be very different shades of color for the hair to work. It burns the dark color disabling the hair follicle so hair cannot grow from it again. The darker and coarser the hair and lighter the skin, the better results you will have.
Okay… Personal Experience:
I've had 4 out of my 6 treatments so far. It HURTS! It's like being poked with a sewing needle over and over, but it's not as painful as a tattoo, and that's not as painful as childbirth, maybe that can put the pain in perspective for you =) I've had my legs, underarms, and bikini area done. When you get your bikini area done they do ALL of it! Including spreading your butt and vaginal lips apart to laser all the cracks… It's sorta awkward. After the 4 treatments I've had so far I've lost about 80% of leg hair, 80% bikini hair, and 80% underarms hair. But the legs are the most painful. The more it hurts the better it works. I have only a few hairs left around my ankles but every time the ankles hurt the worst for me.
I spent this much for 6 treatments in each area:
Bikini-$750
Underarms-$750
Legs (toes to bikini)-$2,500
Email me if you have any more questions about it!
Hello, forearms cost about the same as a full/brazilian bikini area. Prices can vary based on the provider, the technology and whether you are purchasing single or package treatments and whether you purchase a guarantee. You can expect the price to be between $750 to $1500 for 5-6 treatments.
PS LHR on the forearms works really well…I have seen great results on a number of people. Be careful that your arms don't get tan right before a treatment.
Okay… science answer:
You grow in at least 80% of your hair during puberty. When you have laser hair removal the hairs it kills will never grow again. But you still have up to 20% of your normal thickness that will grow in throughout the rest of your life. So people get touch up sessions every 3-5 years after their big 6 treatments. You need about 6 treatments, one each 2 months for a year, because the hair grows in different stages and it can only kill hair in the active growth stage. The laser works by targeting dark color (the hair follicle) and passing through light color (the skin) the hair and skin have to be very different shades of color for the hair to work. The darker and coarser the hair and lighter the skin, the better results you will have.
Okay… Personal Experience:
I've had 2 out of my 6 treatments so far. It HURTS! It's like being poked with a sewing needle over and over, but it's not as painful as a tattoo, and that's not as painful as childbirth, maybe that can put the pain in perspective for you =) I've had my legs, underarms, and bikini area done. When you get your bikini area done they do ALL of it! Including spreading your butt and vaginal lips apart to laser all the cracks… It's sorta awkward. After the 2 treatments I've had so far I've lost about 60% of leg hair, 40% bikini hair, and 25% underarms hair. It's because the underarms hair is the thinnest and the leg hair is the coarsest. But the legs are the most painful. The more it hurts the better it works.
I spent this much for 6 treatments in each area:
Bikini-$750
Underarms-$750
Legs (toes to bikini)-$2,500
Email me if you have any more questions about it!
For a bikini Tx you are looking at aroudn $200 for a single Tx. You can get a package of treatments for $800 that would cover 4-5 Tx. The site http://www.HairRemovalForum.com has a number of providers in CT, NY, MA and RI. You can also but the GC at SignatureForum and it can be used for any of the providers listed on HairRemovalForum or it can be used at health clubs or spas.
Usually the treatment causes 1 to 3 hours and needs a repeated treatment every 6 months or 12 months until the whole hair follicle gets damaged. Repeated treatment is needed as some hair follicle get escaped. So how many times …..it depends on the machine, the person doing the treatment and finally the body nature of yours. A treatment session may cost $400 to $3000 and more according to the area and clinical charges
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It all depends on where you go. on the face its really cheap around $300, but underarms can range from $900-1200.
Good Luck! Its worth it!
They charge by "zones." It can be $50-$150 per zone. Sometimes they offer packages like 6 treatments or zones for $300.00. It takes several applications. I don't' have any contacts for San Jose, but I would think just looking around on the Web. I must warn you, it is painful. Just think about it. It is a laser (hot) being shot at close range on your face. Some leave your face feeling like a sun burn. You shouldn't work-out, or be out in the sun for like 24 hours after wards, so don't do it before going to the gym or the beach. I love my hairless face and I also did my underarms. Pretty cool!! If I had the money, I'd do more!
well, i recently signed up for some hair removal and let me tell you, it can be pricey! i dont know about each specialist but the person im going to has a price chart and each section of the body has different prices. it really depends on how much of the body u want to get done..i would say on average for one body part like lets say the chest it would probably be like a thousand dollars-and a side note-i saw the answer from the person before me..it is permanent