Laser Hair Removal Prices

Written by on August 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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.

laser hair removal prices

Laser hair removal prices can be a bit of a mystery

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 some 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.

In fact, you will find most clinics do not offer a full guarantee as it is quite normal to have some regrowth of hair which has not been affected by the initial course of treatment. There should be an obvious reduction in hair growth however.

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The Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment

Written by on September 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Getting the best laser hair removal treatment starts before you visit the clinic for the first time. Look around online at all the places offering laser hair removal in your area. Send for their information and compare notes. Visit those places which appeal – not just those offering the best brochures but a good range of laser centers and clinics to find the best one for your treatment.

You see some laser treatment centers will have very capable sales and marketing people but you want the centers with the best laser hair removal equipment and the most trained technicians not just the most persuasive sales people. You have to read between the ads for each laser clinic to get the best results and customer service for your money.

What should you be looking for in quality laser hair removal treatment?

Are there medically trained operators at the laser clinic?

Are there medically trained operators at the laser clinic?

1. State of the Art Laser Hair Removal Equipment

Laser hair removal equipment improves all the time but as those machines cost several thousand dollars each clinics don’t always stay up to date. Research the equipment that the center uses. And if you have anything other than light skin and dark hair (the easiest combination to treat) check that they have specialist machines which cater for you.

2. Well Trained Operators

Of course, all operators will all be fully trained an have certificates to prove it (this will be required by law in most cases) but what results do they achieve at this particular laser treatment center? Do they have before and after pictures of numerous clients as they go through their treatment showing improvement and real reduction in hair? Do they have believable testimonials?

3. Realistic Promises

Try and get round the sales hype and find out from the clinic what may actually be achievable by you with your skin and hair type. Don’t trust a clinic which glosses over the fact that you probably won’t achieve complete, permanent hair removal. Ask about how painful the treatment is and don’t trust any clinic which talks about pain free. As a minimum you will feel some discomfort – like being pinged by tiny rubber bands. Trust a clinic which tells it exactly as it is, not the one which hypes things up.

4. Guarantees

If a laser treatment center is offering to treat hair until it is gone for good with free of charge follow up appointments then that is great because every type of skin and hair reacts differently but it is more likely that you will a get certain number of follow up sessions included in your package if hair is not fully removed. Just weigh up the likely cost of follow up laser treatment at each clinic if it is not including when you are considering different packages.

5. General Environment

Do you feel comfortable with the clinic? Is it clean? Does it seem that it is efficiently run? Do you get the feeling that they are just after your money or truly care that you solve your unwanted hair problems? (Not always easy to tell but if they are putting you under pressure to sign up before you have had a chance to make up your mind you have your answer) Even small things like appointments being available when you need them may sway your decision between one clinic and another.

6. Plenty of Information

Do they tell you exactly what to expect before, during and after each session? Do they have information you can take away and read? For information about what they should be telling you see the articles on the main part of the Simply Hair Removal site about what to expect at each stage of treatment: See the Laser Hair Removal section

7. Costs

Finally the cost of the treatment. Look at the overall cost given the number of sessions you are likely to need (including top up treatments) and compare it to the average laser hair removal price as well as the cost of other clinics in your local area. (Prices do vary quite a lot between different regions from $350 on average per session to $500). Check out any payment plans on offer which may help you to afford laser hair removal treatment too (but don’t forget to add on the cost of any finance charges to the overall price).

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Does Laser Hair Removal Work in All Cases?

Written by on April 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment

As hair removal methods go, laser hair removal is one of the best. It works on large areas of skin very quickly and following a course of treatment it usually results in a permanent reduction in hair growth. But there are varying results for different people whereas with a process like electrolysis you know that whatever your skin or hair type you will achieve permanent hair removal in every case.

In the past laser hair treatment was not always effective and there were many stories of disappointment with the process. Now we are wiser and know that not all hair will be destroyed completely so our expectations are more realistic and with the latest laser hair removal equipment most people achieve such a reduction in hair growth that they are happy with the results and usually go on to have other areas of their bodies treated.

What is the key to success with laser hair removal?

What is the key to success with laser hair removal?

Still, it has to be said that laser hair removal treatments are not suitable for everyone. If you have fair hair (including blond, red or gray) it will not work for you. It will not work even if you dye your hair as it is the pigment at the root of the hair which the laser attacks.

It will also be less effective for you if you have dark skin. Although there are new laser hair removal machines which can work in these cases, it is still more difficult to attack the pigment in the hair with sufficient power without affecting the pigment in the skin so it may take longer and result in less hair being permanently removed. Even sunbathing can reduce effectiveness, so it is better to stay “pale and interesting” if you are about to embark on a course of treatment and you should be given instructions about this at your first consultation.

If your hair or skin color make treatment difficult, at least you will know this in advance and you may be advised against laser hair removal treatment by the clinic at your first appointment. At least the better clinics will do that. Always ask about success rates for people with your particular coloring before you sign up for treatment. The cost of laser hair removal is far from trivial and you don’t want to waste your money.

There will also be a few cases where the hair is not as affected by the laser as you would like. You will not know about this before you have treatment and see how your particular skin and hair react. You just have to hope you do not fall into that category. In any case, you are likely to experience significant unwanted hair reduction so it is usually still worthwhile.

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