The cost of laser hair removal may seem high, but when you depreciate it over the amount of time you'll live life with a hairless body, it's worth it.

Laser hair removal costs about $450-$900 per laser removal treatment. Since it generally takes at least two treatments to get rid of the hair, this means you'll be spending at least $900 on your treatment. Though this may seem extremely expensive for hair removal, think about how much you'll spend on waxing in your life time. Let's say you get your bikini area waxed every six weeks at $60 a waxing. This means you spend about $520 a year on waxing. In three years you'll spend $1,560 on waxing, which is more than you'll spend on laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal costs vary according to the area you live in and the area of your body that you want treated. For example, it costs less to get your armpit hair removed than it does to get your leg hair removed. Obviously, your legs have a greater surface area and therefore hair removal takes longer.

Making the Decision

Before you open your wallet, make sure that laser hair removal is for you. You should know that laser hair removal is most effective on light-skinned people who have dark hair. It does work for other skin and hair types, but the process is most effective on these individuals.

If you think you're a good candidate for this process, set up a consultation with several doctors. First ask friends and family if they can recommend a good hair specialist. If they can't, ask your doctor or other trusted medical professional for a recommendation. It's extremely important that you go with someone you trust. Botched hair removal processes can result in skin infections.

When you go to the consultation, ask lots of questions. At the end of the consultation, the doctor will be able to give you a hair removal estimate. Make sure you understand everything the cost includes. Getting hit with extra fees at the end of your treatment will really increase your laser hair removal cost.