A Typical Laser Hair Removal Price List

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Many people are familiar with, or have heard from their dermatologist, just how effective laser hair removal treatments can be. But the question in many people’s minds is whether or not these treatments are affordable. The reality is that a laser hair removal price list can vary widely from state to state or region to region.

Laser hair removal costs will obviously vary dependent on the thickness of the patient’s hair, the area to be treated, and the equipment being used. It is understandable that because of the uniqueness in each individual’s hair pattern, the actual results and the costs involved with the laser treatments can also be unique.

Fees for treatments, though identical, can differ dramatically just between clinics in the same city. So, it pays to shop around to find the best prices for treatment. Of course, make sure that you get references and be sure that the qualifications of the doctor or technician are acceptable.

You can expect to find a number of different fee structures for the laser hair removal clinics. A typical laser hair removal price list may be based on the following pricing methods:

A Fixed or a Flat Fee Structure
Sometimes a flat fee is charged for laser hair removal treatments, based on the type of treatment and area involved. The flat or fixed fee may be on a per treatment or package basis. A good example is a woman’s legs where a flat fee of $350 per treatment is charged regardless of the amount of hair to be removed.

Fee Per Pulse Method
Every time the laser equipment emits the laser light, it is called a pulse. Some laser clinics charge based on the number of pulses that it takes to complete the procedure. Consider that one pulse will take approximately one second and will remove, more or less, about a hundred hairs. Clinics using this pricing method may also charge a minimum fee for the treated body area. This results in the patient being charged either 1) the number of pulses time the price/pulse, or 2) a minimum fee for the specific body area, whichever is greater.

Amount of Treatment Time Expended
This is a pricing practice that has carried over from the electrolysis age. A significant number of laser hair removal clinics charge based on 15 minute segments. An example is where a woman’s legs take an hour for a laser treatment, with the clinic charging $100 per 15 minute segment. The treatment would cost a total of $400.

Average Prices Per Laser Treatment

As a general gauge of what you should expect to pay for various laser hair removal procedures (costs are for a single treatment and multiple treatments may be required), the following is provided:

Bikini - $250

Back Hair - $650

Legs - $350

Arms - $250

Chest - $300

Under Arms - $150

Facial Hair - $200

Based on information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost for laser hair removal on a national basis is approximately $430. Of course, this figure will vary depending on the location of the clinic (region, city, etc.)

The good news is that regardless of the cost structure used to develop the laser hair removal price list, the dollar figure for the completed treatment will generally come out about the same. So, when visiting a laser hair removal clinic for your initial consultation, always ask for a price quote for the completed laser hair removal treatments. The key here is to eliminate any surprises after the treatments are done!

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