The cost of laser hair removal is greater than other hair removal options. Before you decide to get laser hair removal, do some research and make sure that you're willing to commit to the cost of permanent removal.
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a permanent hair removal process that uses a laser to get rid of hair. The hair specialists zap the hair follicle with a small laser, stunting the hair growth. After hair growth stops, the hair falls out. Hair goes through three growth stages. Laser hair removal only stops hair growth when hair is in one of the three growth stages. So, any hair that is not in this stage when the treatment is applied will continue to grow.
Since hair grows at different rates, it's inevitable that some of your hair will be in one of the other two stages during treatment. This is why it takes several treatments for all of the hair in the area to be removed.
How Much Does it Cost?
Laser hair removal is not cheap. Generally speaking, each treatment costs $350-$900. Since it takes several treatments to get rid of all the hair, you should plan on spending at least $1,050-$1,800 for the entire process.
The cost of the treatment depends on where you live and who you go to. It also depends on which area of the body you treat. For example, bikini hair removal costs roughly $350 to $500 a treatment, but back hair removal costs $600 to $900 a treatment. Though these costs may seem high, laser hair removal is permanent. If you add up the amount of money you'll spend on waxing in your life time and compare it to laser hair removal, laser hair removal ends up being cheaper.
In order to get the best price possible, ask hair specialists if they provide free consultations. At the consultation they should be able to give you a cost estimate. Though you may be tempted to go with the cheapest hair removal specialist, keep your eye on quality. Go with a doctor who has a good reputation, even if their costs are a tad higher. While the cost of laser hair removal is important, so is the quality of care you receive from the doctor.
