Laser Hair Removal - 4 Cost Factors

Laser hair removal popularity naturally brought costs down. The machines' prices came down; as a result, the cost of opening and operating laser hair removal clinics was brought down as well. The popularity of the treatment and the popularity of operating laser hair removal clinics meant more competition and the ability by clinics to lower prices down and still have a viable business.

With that said I still think that prices could come down further, and as an elective cosmetic procedure it is rather out of reach for a vast number of people who would have liked to have it done but cannot afford it.

What is the Cost of LHR?

The procedure's success depends on a few factors, one of them is that every follicle needs to be hit during its growth phase and since not every follicle is in the growth phase at the same time, even small areas like the pubic hair needs a few sessions. Find out in advance how many sessions you will need and strike a package deal which will lower your overall cost per session.

When considering the overall cost of laser hair removal, if successful (most of them are) in the long run you will save time (a precious commodity) and money than if you would continue to use traditional hair removal methods.

Laser Hair Removal 4 Cost Factors

1. The area being treated (excluding the eye area), smaller areas, such as the chin, require less time than larger areas, such as the chest, back or legs.

2. Where you live determines price structure. Sessions range from $87 to north of $500 per session.

3. The number of sessions you will need. Three to five sessions are common, but it could be more.

4. The color of your hair and skin is an important factor in the cost of laser treatments; it's best if your hair is darker than your skin tone. Ideally dark hair on light skin would require less sessions. Blonde or red hair would require more sessions and the results may not be satisfactory.

Dark skin is not good for treatment either, since the energy from the laser is absorbed by the melanin in the skin and may cause burns or skin damage, and that is why you should not have a suntan when being treated with laser hair removal. Word for the wise: let your tan fade before you schedule an appointment.

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