Cost of Laser Hair Removal Treatment
Laser hair removal can be one of the most effective ways to permanently reduce unwanted hair, but when it comes to figuring out the total cost of this treatment, arriving at a definitive figure seems almost impossible. The cost of laser hair removal depends on many factors, including the area of the body treated and the cost of treatment in your area. It also depends on how responsive your hair is to laser hair removal. Does this Spark an idea?
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What Is Laser Hair Removal?
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Consumers should first understand that laser hair removal is a method of "reducing" hair. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration, which approves laser hair removal devices, allows them to make the claim of "permanent hair reduction" only. How does the FDA define "permanent hair reduction?" It is a long-term, steady reduction in numbers of hair that regrow after each treatment. Because several treatment sessions may be required to achieve desired results, the cost of overall treatment may be extremely arbitrary. According to the FDA, permanent hair reduction does not mean that the hair is eliminated.
Legs
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The "Laser Hair Journal," an online consumer site maintained by dermatologists who practice laser hair reduction, offers guidelines in how many treatments you can expect for specific areas of the body, as well as their average cost. Treatment of a large area of the body, such as the legs, may require three to five sessions which can last up to an hour. The cost of one treatment session can range between $450 and $800 in 2009, depending on the area of the country where you live.
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Face
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According to the "Laser Hair Journal," three treatments to address facial hair, such as on the chin or upper lip, can yield anywhere between 50 and 70 percent reduction when spaced six weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are usually required to mitigate hair regrowth on this area of the body. The cost of one treatment ranges between $150 and $350. Again, cost will depend on where you live.
Chest & Stomach Hair
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Laser hair removal to reduce hair on the chest and stomach is particularly attractive to men. According to the "Laser Hair Journal," around three to six sessions give most male consumers the results they desire. The cost of treating this area of the body can range between $300 and $600.
No Way to Project Cost?
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As of the last week of August 2009, the "Hair Removal Journal" reports that the nationwide average cost of a single treatment was $355. To view the average cost of laser hair removal in your specific area, see Resources. However other factors, such as hair thickness and density, play a role in how many treatments you will need (maintenance treatments are usually needed at least once a year to tackle additional regrowth). Before you decide this method of hair removal is for you, make sure you're a good candidate for the procedure.
Best Candidates
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Laser hair removal works better for some people than others. According to the Mayo Clinic, those with fair skin and dark hair often get the best results, and it's also a good treatment for people with darker skin, too. However, laser hair removal doesn't work for people with blond, light red or gray hair. Because laser hair removal is a costly endeavor and individual results vary so disparately, it's important to determine if you're a likely candidate for success. The Mayo Clinic recommends that you establish a treatment plan with a dermatologist or a doctor in a related field who practices laser hair removal.
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