Cheap Laser Hair Removal

Written by on November 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I was just thinking since I wrote Can You Trust a Laser Hair Removal Clinic that although we may all want cheap laser hair removal, it may not be what is best for us. If the price is genuinely cheaper in one laser treatment center than in other companies, you have to wonder what corners have been cut to offer such cheap prices. What have they cut back on to provide the discount? For example

  • are they using older laser equipment that other companies have long ago replaced? As hair removal technology is improving all the time you want the latest and best equipment you can get.
  • are they skimping on staff costs? All laser technicians must be trained but are they doing the bare minimum rather than giving their staff the best possible training?
  • are they actually giving you less for your money? Even though you think you are getting a good deal on your laser treatment, are they treating the same area of your body, for the same amount of time and the same number of sessions?
Is cheap laser hair removal a good idea?

Is discount laser hair removal a good idea?

Even so, while keeping your mind on what might be wrong, you have to remember that there may very well be a genuine reason why a clinic seems to be offering a better deal on laser hair removal treatment than other clinics. It’s not always an issue with the clinic.

It is obviously cheaper to run a clinic in some parts of the country than others, and some parts of a city bring higher or lower costs too. So make sure you are comparing like with like and not New York City, London or Paris city center prices with an out of town facility.

Another genuine reason is that clinics may offer cheaper prices to get you to try out their service as a kind of introductory offer. That is fine. Just make sure you check the overall deal as you may find that your cheap laser hair removal treatment “two legs for the price of one” type deal turns out to be more expensive in the long run. Look at the costs over the whole course of treatment including any after care and lotions you need not just the offer price.

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Laser Clinic : Good or Bad?

Written by on July 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment

If you are weighing up whether to use a particular laser clinic or you are trying to decide between one particular hair removal treatment center and another, you need to know which criteria to use to judge the particular clinic or clinics you are looking at. Here are the good and bad signs I would look for in making my mind up.

Bad Signs for a Laser Hair Removal Clinic

  • The clinic puts you through a slick selling process without giving you time to consider your options
  • The consultant does not explain exactly what you can expect before, during and after treatment.
  • There is no mention of pain levels or the pain relief options to combat them.
  • They do not explain how your skin and hair color might influence the success of the treatment (Be especially wary if you have dark skin or fair, red or gray hair, and this is not discussed.
  • You are not told the exact cost of laser hair removal sessions or the likely price of a full course of treatment.
  • There is too much emphasis on getting you to sign up for a payment plan if the treatment is not affordable.
  • Cheap laser hair removal advertised by the clinic suddenly becomes expensive when all the extras are included.
  • There is no guarantee offered so that you could end up spending thousands and being no better off.
  • Any signs that the laser clinic is in need of maintenance or that any aspect of hygiene is lacking should make you think twice. Peeling paint may not affect your treatment but it is a sign of sloppiness you are best to avoid.

Good Signs

Of course, you can just look for the opposite of the bad signs, but here are a few more things to look out for.

  • The clinic uses state of the art laser hair removal equipment and they explain why the particular equipment is best for your skin and hair.
  • You feel at ease with the consultant and not under any pressure to sign up for a course of laser hair treatment. You have all the time you need to make your decision.
  • After you have seen the consultant you are fairly confident you know what you will experience and the type of results you might get (best and worst scenario).
  • You are clear about laser treatment prices and any payment plans offered have a sensible rate of interest.
  • You are happy with the appointment times and the ease of getting to the clinic.
  • You have a good feeling in your gut about the place. Sometimes instinct is the best way to judge, all things being equal.

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