Laser hair removal treatments and cost

Michael Law, MD answers: How much does laser hair removal cost?

I get a lot of razor bumps on my legs and so I want to try laser hair removal to see if that will fix my problem.  I know it won't be cheap, but what is the cost of laser hair removal?  Is there any way to tell how many laser hair treatments I will probably need before commiting to several treatments up front?


Michael Law, MD
9 months ago

We do not offer laser hair removal packages and we never ask for payments of multiple treatments up front. On average, people need between 5-7 treatments for complete clearance of hair, although very light hair will generally not respond  well to laser hair removal. Some offices will often provide a test spot during a consultation to see how one responds.

A large spot size (18mm) means deeper penetration and a more effective treatment.. it also means a faster treatment. So, although the lasers we use in our office are more expensive than many lasers on the market, the treatments are much faster and we are able to charge less for  laser hair removal treatments while still being profitable.

Our medical spa is currently sponsoring a food drive for our local food bank. People who bring in canned goods receive special pricing on laser services. Our clients save on laser services and thus far we've donated more than 8,000 lbs. of food to our local food bank. Many medspas and medical offices across the country have similar programs (toy drives, clothing drives, food drives) to help the needy in their  community during these  tough economic times when charitable organizations need extra help.

It is important to find a medical office or a medical spa owned and operated by a physician that has multiple lasers available for both light and dark skin. Always consider safety first, but you might also be able to find a reputable medical office in your area sponsoring a charity in a way that could mean savings

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