Body hair is a blessing and a curse. It’s meant to keep us warm, keep bacteria and other unwanted particles from entering our bodies, but sometimes – enough is enough. How much does laser hair removal cost?

Laser hair removal prices vary from what area you’d like done and even where you live in the country. This article will give you some average laser hair removal prices to help you figure out how your laser hair removal cost quote from your doctor compares with other doctors.

We’ll cover:

• Laser Hair Removal Basics
• Finding the Right Laser Hair Removal Doctor
• Laser Hair Removal Prices
• Save Money on Laser Hair Removal
• Ways to Finance Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is a very safe and very effective way to gain semi-permanent results for hair removal. It’s commonly used on legs, backs, arms, under arms, chest, stomach, face, neck or anywhere you need to get rid of unwanted, excess hair. The only place it can’t be use is around your eyes.

Laser hair removal treatments typically consist of 4 to 8 sessions and of course the number depends on the thickness and color of your hair and how much removal you require. I.e. laser hair removal on the back will take longer than laser hair removal on the stomach. When you have your initial consultation with your doctor, then you should get a better idea of how many treatments you need.

This leads us to finding the right laser hair removal doctor. 

When looking for a laser hair removal doctor, there are several things that you must look for:

• Certifications: What training does she or he have? How many years experience?
• Consultation: It is common practice to be offered a free consultation – if this isn’t offered, tell them you’re looking elsewhere. While at the consultation, ask to see actual client before and after pictures.
• Recommendations: Ask your general practitioner for recommendations; he or she may know a specialized laser hair removal doctor in the area. Lastly, make sure to read customer reviews online. Simply google your laser hair removal doctor and find as many reviews as you can.

It pays to do your research!

So, how much does laser hair removal cost? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost is about $429. So, 4 treatments would cost around $1600 and 8 treatments would cost approximately $3200. This, of course varies depending on the area that you need worked on, how many treatments are required and where you live in the country.

Traditionally, laser hair removal costs a bit more in the east and south than on the west coast. 

Shop around for competitive rates (but remember, do NOT sacrifice expertise for a cheaper price). Laser hair removal can cause scarring if not done correctly.

Most doctors that perform laser hair removal also do other forms of cosmetic surgery. So, typically you can save some money by combining various procedures (spider vein removal, etc.)

Virtually no insurance companies will finance laser hair removal as it is considered an elective procedure.

When speaking to your doctor’s office on the phone, ask them if they offer financing or payment plans as it can be costly to pay $429 a week for 8 weeks. Some may be able to spread the payments out, but if not you will have to look into financing. I recommended reading one or both of my articles on cosmetic surgery financing and cosmetic surgery loans.

Now that you have a better idea of how much laser hair removal costs, you’ll take your knowledge of laser hair removal prices with you to negotiate some savings with your doctor. Remember – do shop around, but never settle for price over expertise. This is your body we’re talking about!