The Epila laser hair removal machine is available at a discount on Amazon. That looked like good news for those of you looking to get rid of unwanted hair without breaking your budget. (After all professional laser hair removal prices can be hundreds of dollars a session and you need several sessions to complete your treatment). So I thought I’d take a look at the comments of those who had bought the Epila laser hair remover and see what they had to say.

Oh dear! I so wanted another option to offer which was cheaper than the Silk’n home laser hair removal product I reviewed earlier but the Epila laser hair removal system is not something that I can recommend to anyone based on the twenty or so Epila reviews on Amazon.

I know that all such products need a willingness to carry out repeated treatments (as you often don’t get to kill the follicles the first time around) and many customers lose patience and give a bad review but there must be a good proportion of customers who are happy with the product for me to recommend it. (There seems to be only 2 real people out of 20 who are happy when I read the reviews and then I start to wonder if the real people are real)

It’s a shame as when I saw the Epila I noticed it was a few hundred dollars cheaper than the Silkn product and therefore within the reach of a lot of people who want to save money on professional laser treatment. But too many Epila laser reviews are screaming “Don’t buy it!” and you should be really wary of going anywhere near the system. That means you only have the option of paying a few hundred dollars for a machine like the Silk’n or paying for expensive laser treatments in a salon. Why oh why doesn’t someone invent a cost-effective permanent easy pain-free hair removal treatment? Just so sorry the Epila Laser hair removal system isn’t it.

If you are interested in having laser hair removal treatment then I’m sure that cost is at the forefront of your mind. Laser hair removal prices are pretty difficult to determine however as they vary so much.

Let’s just say it is not cheap to have laser treatment whatever prices you are quoted. The actual prices for laser hair treatment really depend on where you live and type of salon, spa or laser hair removal center you go to and the clinic’s policy on pricing as well as on the part of the body you are having treated.

Most laser hair removal centers will say that a treatment costs “from as little as so many dollars” but that gives you no idea at all how much you are going to have to pay. So the only thing to do is to check out a few different places and ask and then compare prices.

Just to give you a reasonable idea, expect to be charged around $200 to $400 a session and to need several sessions (3 to 6) to treat any area of your body. (This will save you time talking to clinics if the procedure is completely outside your budget).

If you’re on a limited budget and you go to clinics don’t just look at the prices for laser hair removal also look at what is included in the costs and the quality of the service you will get. In particular look at the guarantees that are on offer. After the main laser hair removal sessions are complete you are likely to have some regrowth. If the cost of these sessions is included in the laser hair removal prices listed then that may offer much better value than a clinic which charges for every follow up session over the long term.

When looking at the cost of laser hair removal always ask yourself what is included.

You can get more information on the average cost at Laser Hair Removal Prices, however you will find that clinics often use a different basis for their pricing so it may be difficult to compare costs across the various treatment options you have locally.

When comparing one clinic’s laser hair removal prices with another consider whether the following are included or not and be sure to add the cost of everything up before making your final decision (although this should not be based on price alone).

1. Initial consultation and information provided. This is often free or included in the treatment price.
2. Length and number of sessions included in your treatment package. If the treatment is priced on a per session basis, get an estimate of the number of sessions which will be needed in your case and compare this with the number being offered in a package with other clinics
3. Exact area of the body to be treated. Does the back include the shoulders, for example? Whole leg or half leg?
4. Any pain relief medication or after care lotions and products included or do you have to buy these separately? What do they recommend and how much do they cost?
5. Are the results guaranteed? Or do you have to pay for follow up sessions if the hair is not removed? What is the cost of these sessions?
6. If you require medical help to deal with any (rare) side effects, is this included in the treatment price?
7. Are there any payment plans which help spread the cost of laser treatment? What are the additional costs for these?

As you can see there are a few factors which could influence the cost of laser hair removal considerably and even make it beyond your budget so make sure you get all the information you need from the laser clinics you are considering before signing up for a course of treatment.

Although the prices charged will be different depending on where you live and the clinic you choose, it’s good to have an idea of the average laser hair removal price as a guideline for what you might expect to pay before you start your research. This will help you see if laser hair treatment is within your budget or well out of it.

You will see average laser hair removal prices listed here for most areas of the body which were reported by consumers in the US in 2009. The price depends on the size of the area being treated (which affects how long the sessions need to be). The price quoted is for one treatment. Remember you will typically need 4 to 6 sessions to clear 80% of your hair. (If you are looking for for laser hair removal prices for other countries such as the UK these prices are pretty much the same once converted into pounds although there will be some differences due to fluctuating exchange rates).

If you reckon on needing 6 sessions costing the highest end of the range for the part of your body you want treated you may be pleasantly surprised. On the other hand thinking you need only 4 at the lowest end of the sale may mean you are disappointed.

Also be aware that sometimes clinics will offer savings or discounts for up front payment for a series of treatments. Just don’t be pushed into signing a “special offer today only” deal if you are not ready. Better to go with a laser clinic which doesn’t pressurize you into expensive treatment.

Average Cost of Laser Hair Removal Treatment for Facial Hair Removal

Removal of all facial hair (full face) typical cost is : $150 – $300
Upper lip typically costs : $50 – $150
Removal of hair from chin only costs : $50 – $150

Average Cost For Arm Hair Removal (includes both arms)

Removing hair from underarms costs : $50 – 150
Half arms typical cost : $200 – 400

Average Cost for Body Hair Removal

Removal of hair from buttocks costs : $150 – 300
Back hair removal costs : $200 – 500
Chest hair removal costs : $100 – 300
Removing hair from abdomen Costs : $100 – 300

Average Cost for Leg Hair Removal

Half legs (both) Costs : $200 – 400

Laser Bikini Hair Removal

Regular bikini costs : $100 – 200
Brazilian bikini costs : $200 – 300

If you find that laser treatment is out of the question you may want to think about the more effective home laser hair removal machines available. They are not for everyone as you will see in home laser hair removal but they may be worth considering if you are suitable for treatment with a home laser machine and can’t afford professional treatment.