Clear + Brilliant costs $810 on average for an initial series of laser treatments, but the price can range from $300 to $1,701, according to 86 reviews from RealSelf members.
Read on to find out why you might pay more or less for this FDA-cleared skin resurfacing treatment—and whether the results are worth the money.
Related: Everything You Need to Know About Clear + Brilliant
These are the top reasons your bill might come in above or below the average.
If you live in a city like New York or LA, where the cost of living is high, it won't be a surprise to hear that you can expect higher prices on all cosmetic procedures, including Clear + Brilliant. Even the neighborhood, as well as whether your provider's practice is a luxurious medspa or a more modest set-up can play a role.
However, you won't always find lower prices outside these major metros. If your region only has one qualified Clear + Brilliant provider, steady demand for their services, they'll be able to charge accordingly for their time (and won't have to compete on pricing).
The bottom line: if you're willing to add some travel time to your treatment, it can be worth it to get price quotes from practices in a few different areas, just to see if there's an opportunity to save.
Clear + Brilliant works by creating carefully controlled damage to the top layers of skin with fractional laser technology. It's considered a more gentle option than some other fractional lasers (which is why it's often called "baby Fraxel"), and it doesn't carry serious risks.
However, you'll get the best results with this skin resurfacing treatment when it's performed by a skilled, experienced provider.
Anyone from a medical esthetician to a licensed medical professional (such as a nurse, physician's assistant, or physician, like a dermatologist) can perform Clear + Brilliant treatments.
If you're booking your treatment with an esthetician at a medspa, you'll likely end up paying less than you would if you scheduled it with a board-certified dermatologist. If you go that route, just be sure to ask about the esthetician's credentials and training.
There are two Clear + Brilliant technologies:
The latter is the better option for treating hyperpigmentation; it also helps skincare products better penetrate the skin, hence the name. But it's not unusual for providers to charge more for Perméa.
Clear + Brilliant is most commonly used on the face, but it can also be performed elsewhere, including the neck, chest, and the backs of the hands.
Smaller treatment zones take less time to treat, so they typically cost less.
Having multiple areas treated costs more than a single area, but most providers offer a discounted rate for each additional area.
This gentle laser treatment offers almost downtime, making it an ideal procedure to pair with other procedures.
You'll also have been slathered with topical numbing cream already, so you're primed and ready to go. Common add-ons include the VBeam laser (so you can treat redness and broken capillaries, too), dermal fillers, and Botox injections.
Tacking on more treatments will inflate your overall bill, but your provider may offer a discount for booking multiple procedures at once.
Because Clear + Brilliant is a gentle laser treatment, most people need an initial series of three to six Clear + Brilliant treatment sessions, up to a month apart, for optimal results.
Clear + Brilliant results can last for several months, depending on how well you take care of your skin. After that, you’ll need follow-up treatments a few times a year to maintain them.
All of these treatments can add up, but many providers offer a package rate if you buy a series of treatments up-front.
Dermatology clinics and medspas often offer deals on Clear + Brilliant laser treatments right after summer ends, to help clear up sun damage caused by sunburns and long days spent outside without sunscreen.
Keep an eye on your preferred provider's social media accounts and marketing emails, to make sure you don't miss an opportunity to save.
You can also find discounts on this laser skin resurfacing treatment on coupon sites. Plenty of reputable providers share deals on those kinds of platforms, but you'll also find deals from medspas that aren't up-front about who will actually be performing your treatment.
Before you book, find out the name of the provider and check out their reviews and before and after photos, to make sure you'll be in good hands.
RealSelf members give Clear + Brilliant a 82% Worth It Rating. While a majority consider it a good investment, others report lackluster results.
Whether it's worth the money for you will depend heavily on whether you're a good candidate for the procedure (and have realistic expectations about what it can achieve).
This treatment works best for treating early signs of aging (including fine lines, uneven skin texture and skin tone), as well as the appearance of pores, and acne scars. It can also treat some pigmentation issues, like mild sun damage and melasma.
People with deep wrinkles or other serious signs of aging will see better results from a more intense fractional laser skin resurfacing procedure, or even an ablative treatment, which vaporizes the top layer of skin. More aggressive procedures tend to be more expensive, and they come with longer downtime. But they can create dramatic improvements, in experienced hands.
If you're unsure about the best skin rejuvenation treatment for your concerns, skin type, goals, and budget, an experienced dermatologist can create a customized treatment plan. They may even suggest a different type of treatment, like an IPL (average cost $625), microneedling ($625), microdermabrasion ($175), or chemical peel ($375).
You can maximize your investment in any type of cosmetic procedures with a consistent skincare regimen, especially wearing sunscreen every day with an SPF of 30+.