Blondes and red heads need more treatment

Hratch Karamanoukian, 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?


Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
9 months ago

Typically, laser hair removal works best for darker hair as it can absorb the energy better than light hair. Think of it like the black car or the black leather seat of your car in a hot summer day versus a light car/light color seat - the darker it is, the hotter it gets! So, blondes and red heads need more treatment than brown or black hair, and therefore it will cost them more. Call an aesthetic spa with a medical director and ask for a free consultation and discuss all of your options.

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