Laser Hair Removal Cost

 Laser hair removal is getting very popular these days because lets face it, the idea of not having to take the time to shave everyday is very enticing.  Many people ask and wonder how much it costs. 

The National Average Cost Per Treatment is $408.00.  In the laser hair removal world the word "Treatment" means a set of 4 visits to the doctor with 4 treatments on the desired area.  Depending on which area you live in you may pay less or more than the national average price per treatment set.  The west coast average is about $374 per treatment set, Southern states is $515, Nort East Coast is $567, and the Midwest is only $181 dollars per treatment set!

Typicall you will not have to pay more per treatment if the treatment area is small. Small treatment areas include;

• Upper lip
• Facial hair
• Underarms
• Bikini

Treatment areas that cover more skin do vary in price. Here are some average prices for larger treatment areas per treament session;

• Arms - $250-$500
• Legs - $450-$800
• Chest and Abdominal Hair - $300-$600
• Back Hair - $250-$500

Remember the costs listed above is the cost of a treatment session. A treatment session consists of 4 visits to the doctor with a treatment given at each visit.

 Every person is different and so results vary as well.  There is however an average that can be derived as to how many treatments it takes to fully remove hair.  A treatment session consists of four overall treatments.  The average amount of treatments it takes to remove hair is 3. 

Overall, most people do not require more than six treatment on tougher areas that are more resiliant.  Another interesting thing is that if you wax or pluck often, it can sometimes require that you have more than 6 treatments to fully keep the hair from growing back.

 Laser treatment time depends on the treatment area.  Legs and backs for example can take up to an hour per treatment.  Smaller treatment areas like lips and underarms may only take a matter of minutes.  Don't let time sway you away from getting these amazing treatments.  Many people forget how much time they spend actually shaving or waxing areas and don't realize that laser hair removal treatments often take a fraction of the time.

There is definitely some sensation that is felt during the treatment. The laser energy is absorbed in the hair follicles which produce heat, this is the sensation felt. Certain areas of the body are more sensative and can hurt more than others. People with thicker hair will often feel more pain because there is more hair to absorb the heat of the laser. Usually after each treatment the thickness of the hair thins out and the pain get lessened with each visit. Most people agree that the first appointment hurts the most!

Discomfort is very short lived because as soon as the laser shuts off the pain goes away because the hair stops absorbing the laser heat. Treatments of legs and back could be painful the first visit and those treatments can sometimes take an hours worth of time. While being treated on these larger areas, doctors often use numbing creams to help you with the initial pain of the first visit.