Laser Hair Removal For Men – Treating The Chest Area
Category: Hair Removal Cost | Jan 15, 2010 |
More and more men are opting to use laser hair removal to thin the hair on very hairy chests. Is this treatment right for you? We’ve put together this guide to inform you of this method of hair removal and how suitable it is for removing hair from chest area.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Removing hair from the chest area is done with a pulsed light laser. The laser targets melanin in the hair, travels down the hair shaft and causes damage to the hair follicle by the heat produced. This prevents the hair from growing. The hair follicle is not destroyed however so there is a chance the hair will grow back over time.
The dark pigment in the hair attracts the light so if you have hair with none of this pigment or very little this method is probably not for you. This includes men with fair, white or red hair. The method works the best on men with dark hair and light skin. If you have dark skin with a lot of melanin the laser may be attracted to the skin rather than the pigment in the hair and cause some reddening, pain and even blistering.
As the follicle is not completely destroyed it is possible that the hair will grow again. This is unlikely to happen for a very long time if at all so there may be some growth reoccurring eventually. Men grow thicker hair as they age so treatments may need to be undertaken occasionally to take care of this.
For the chest laser hair removal is best used to thin out thick growth rather than to leave the skin completely bare. The method has been approved by the FDA for ‘hair reduction’ not ‘hair removal’. For the large area of the chest the method is particularly suitable as it can cope with large areas in a short time. Unlike electrolysis which targets individual hairs and consequently takes a great deal of time laser hair removal works on many hairs at once so it is more suitable for large areas.
How Safe is Laser Hair Removal?
If the laser treatment is undertaken by an experience operator it is very safe. Some men will experience some reddening in the area treated and a small amount of pain but this will subside in a day or two. As already mentioned men with very dark skin are more at risk of burning and blistering so before you undertake a treatment talk to the providers who have experience with your skin type and degree of pigmentation. It has been reported frequently that any pain felt at the first session decreases for the second and subsequent sessions.
How Much Will Laser Hair Removal Cost?
This method of hair removal is not cheap. Treatments start at around $400 and can be as much as $900 per treatment. Shop around for prices but always make sure that the operators are qualified and the salon is hygienic and takes safety seriously. Personal recommendations are always the best but many men do not like to discuss this intimate subject with their friends. Wives and girlfriends however can be consulted here as they are sure to know the best salons.
Conclusion
Laser hair removal for men’s chests is safe and effective and very long lasting. Although expensive it lasts for many years so over the long term can be more economical than waxing or using depilatory creams.
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How much does hair removal cost for your chin?I want to get it for my mom for Christmas.(She thinks she has noticable hair there, but I don't see anything.)
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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!
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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.
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
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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!
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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
You can get more information on http://www.beauticianworld.com/hairremoval.html
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.
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!
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!
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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.