The Right Laser Hair Removal Treatment for Women

You may be wondering if a laser hair removal treatment can correct your unwanted hair problem.  With only a few exceptions, a woman can expect this procedure to provide the most reliable permanent hair removal on the market today.  Quite frankly, laser hair removal for a man will usually get same results.  It's good to note that a laser hair removal treatment can be utilized on almost any area of the body that can grow hair.   The more popular areas that can be treated are discussed below.

Facial Hair Removal

Facial hair removal by laser is one of the most popular, and effective, methods of ridding yourself of unwanted facial hair. Because facial hair is generally the most visible, permanent hair removal is the perfect solution for this area. 

With the facial hair removal procedure, a low-energy laser light is directed at a specific grouping of hair follicles. This high intensity light destroys the hair folicle root without affecting the surrounding skin. The cost of a facial laser hair removal treatment can vary for each individual depending on the size of the treated area, complexity of the case, and geographical region.  

You may ask why the geographical location would have any bearing on cost, but the laser hair removal costs can be more expensive in major metropolitan areas, along with the general cost of living.  So, depending on where you live, it pays to shop for the best qualified laser practitioner at the most reasonable cost.  

 A laser hair removal treatment on the upper lip may take about 10 seconds, while a chin may take up to 2-3 minutes.  The average cost for this procedure is somewhere between $100 and $300.

Bikini Laser Hair Removal

Permanent hair removal in the bikini area is one of the most popular forms of laser treatments.  Beachwear and swim suits have become very fashionable with the beach crowd.  This has resulted in an increased awareness of excess hair in the bikini line area.  

The laser light will remove most of the hair in the bikini area that are in the anagen, or growth stage.  This all takes place within the area of a coin in a matter of one second.  A major benefit of bikini laser hair removal is that it takes only 10-15 minutes per session. However, a laser hair removal treatment will need to be repeated every six weeks or so.  A total of 4-6 treatments may be necessary to achieve the desired effect - permanent hair removal.   These treatments will cost approximately $150 to $350 per session.

Ultimately, a patient will achieve permanent pubic hair reduction while saving money and time in the long run. 

Leg Hair Removal

The laser procedure for the legs, a large area to treat, will usually take around an hour. Once again, a patient will need to schedule at least 4-5 additional treatments to address all the hair in its growth stage.  The cost per treatment will range from $200 to about $350.   In the case of legs or other large body area, prices can vary significantly due to the differences in the amount of hair each person needs to treat.  

Underarm Laser Hair Removal

The underarm is a common area for laser hair removal treatments.  The laser light will remove the majority of the hairs in the underarm area that are in the growth stage.  Because of the limited amount of hair growth in this region, removal of underarm hair is one of the fastest procedures in laser therapy.  It generally takes only about 1-2 minutes. The average cost for this laser hair removal treatment is about $100 to $150.

Arm Hair Removal

Permanent arm hair laser removal is more and more becoming the hair removal technique of choice.   A laser hair removal treatment for the arms is a quick solution,  taking approximately one hour per session.   After a total of 4-6 laser treatments, most patients experience a permanent hair reduction on their arms.  Average cost is $250.