Do the Math With Cost of Laser Hair Removal

While some individuals with unwanted hair problems find laser treatment costly, many patients find the treatment’s lasting effects and reduced hair growth more than compensates for the laser hair removal costs.  The cost of laser hair removal treatment varies because of numerous factors:  The area being treated, the rate of the physician and/or technician performing the treatment, the number of treatments performed, and a lot of other considerations like location (is the clinic in Beverly Hills, or is it in some small suburb?)

Since each individual have a unique pattern of hair growth, it is difficult to come up with a precise estimate of the number of treatments needed to completely eliminate the problem hair, or the exact cost of the entire exercise.

The best course of action to take is to consult a physician for exact estimates.  The best way to find out your individual laser hair removal costs is to personally see the practitioner and have him/her assess you.  Generally , three treatments may be enough for many patients to provide hairless skin for many months.  For others, it may take more or less than three laser hair removal techniques.  Many clinics or salons offer attractive packages for treatment sessions at a discount.

For purposes of giving you a better idea, the following are (please note) estimates and in  no way represent exact pricing at any location.   The pricing estimate per region, in Midwest, cost for a single treatment is $450; East $425; South $400; West $420.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average cost for laser hair removal is $429. Fees within various cities may vary depending on whether the doctor's practice is in an urban, suburban or rural area. This fee only covers the doctor's costs, and does not include other miscellaneous costs.  A further breakdown of laser hair removal costs (average) is as follows: Bikini $350 to $500; Back hair $600 to $900; Lower Legs $600 to $850; Upper Legs $600 to $850; Arms $350 to $500; Chest $350 to $600; Under Arms $250 to $350; Face & Neck $600 to $900.

It must be remembered that laser hair removal is not permanent by itselt.  FDA approves laser hair removal treatment as “permanent reduction.”  You get a long term hair removal, but if combined with subsequent treatments with electrolysis, you can have a more permanent hairless skin at a much shorter period of time.

Women's forearms could take as much as 15 to 20 hours to clear with electrolysis, now with the laser your treatment time will be cut down to 20 to 40 minutes. Men's backs with electrolysis, 75 to 150 hours to clear the area one time. With the laser 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Women's upper lips with electrolysis 15 to 60 minutes. With the Laser approximately 10 to 20 seconds to clear the upper lip one time.

While laser hair removal costs are reasonable, combining treatment with electrolysis, each one having distinctive value to rid unwanted hair, would give you positive results.