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Cheap Laser Hair Removal - Best Prices?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by David Shafer, MD
Question viewed 2,170 times
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where can I go to get good laser hair removal at a low price?

7 answers to Cheap Laser Hair Removal - Best Prices?

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It depends on your definition of affordable

The most important factor to consider when deciding where to go for laser hair removal is the expertise of the physician. Experience matters. Beware of princing that seems "to good to be true." Safety, and the training of the medicl professional, is the most important factor to consider.
Daniel Townsend, MD

Boston Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Cheap Hair Removal

Laser hair removal has become very popular. There is a significant amount of marketing and because treatments seem simple with low complications, many different types of physicians are offering it. Some of these physicians are offering super low prices that may seem too good to be true. Here are the ways that finding the cheapest can cause you headaches: Sometimes a cheap price is offset by needing more treatments or having less complete efficacy. Sometimes people who offer the best... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Affordable Laser Hair Removal

Affordable hair removal does not equate to effective hair removal. Remember that laser hair removal is performed by physicians as mandated by law, because there are still risks associated with it. In order to acheive great results, entrust only an experienced physician. I have personally performed over four thousand laser hair treatments without incident...and counting. I would contact a medical professional who treats patients with professionalism and expertise. Anything less is substandard more
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Laser Hair Removal

Cost really depends on the areas being treating and usually starts at a few hundred dollars, but can add up depending of the number of areas being treated. Things to consider are the number of sessions required, type of laser being used and the person doing the treatments. In our office, we use the Cynosure Elite Laser and we are achieving fantastic results. Good Luck
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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The best place for laser hair removal is at a dermatologist or plastic surgeon's office.

More important than the cost of the treatment, is the safety, and whether the treatment actually works. If you pay more for a treatment that you don't have to repeat next year... it's worth it. If you get through the course of treatment without permanent scarring, it's worth it. Different lasers work differently, and different skin and hair types need different lasers, and different settings. Do not go to the cheapest place in town. Dermatologists often see patients who are bu more
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

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There is affordable Laser Hair Removal

More important than price for laser hair removal is the experience of the technician and the technology of the laser used.    We recommend that you choose a clinic where the doctor is readily available to answer your questions should you have any concerns. 
David A. F. Ellis, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Affordable Laser Hair Removal

While we understand how important cost is in any elective medical service, we have treated hundreds of patients at our practice that have put price ahead of results (and safety) in their search for a laser hair removal practitioner. In these situations, the patients are paying for a 2nd laser hair removal package with us because the discount treatments did not work. While cheap does not necessarily mean bad and expensive does not necessarily mean good, you should know what to look for... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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