Laser Hair Removal Price Guidelines - Factors Effect Price and Discounts to Ask For

By Quinn McKnight

Laser hair removal prices vary depending on which geographic area are you living in. They also vary according to the amount of body hair and area where the hair is removed. Although a consultation is necessary for the exact laser hair removal price, the following gives you an idea of what to expect.

Flat Fee
Most of the time, laser hair removal prices are based on a flat fee. A flat fee can be given per treatment or per a package of treatments. Below is an average price per treatment according to each region.

* East - $460

* Midwest - $480

* South - $310

* West - $470

Time
Some laser clinics charge per 15 minute segment for laser hair removal. Let's say a clinic charges $100 per 15 minute segment of laser hair removal. If your session takes one hour, your total would be $400. Your payment increases by the amount of hair to be removed. The price is also affected by the speed of the laser technician and laser hair removal machine.

Fee per Pulse
Some clinics base laser hair removal pricing on the number of pulses that it takes for an area. A pulse occurs each time the laser fires. One pulse takes approximately one second and removes about one hundred hairs. You are only charged for actual pulses providing you meet the minimum requirement. As you progress in your series of laser hair removal treatments, your price per treatment may decrease because you have less hair to be removed.

Ask for a Discount


Offer to pay for all treatments up-front in exchange for a discount. Some practitioners offer a 6-treatment package, including 1 free treatment when you pay for 5.

Ask for a discount if you need more than 6 treatments. Some practitioners offer 50% off one treatment if you receive more than 6.

Bring a friend who wants to receive a laser hair removal treatment the same day.

If you are having more than one area worked on, ask for a discount. Sometimes you can receive a 10% reduction for each additional area. Clarify the price to ensure the quote is for both arms, underarms or legs or just one.

Factors Affecting Cost

The cost of laser hair removal treatments depend on a variety of factors including:

Geography
Kind of laser
Amount of hair
Time spent
Body part
Payment package

Due to these variables, it is impossible to predict the exact cost. Many reputable clinics avoid giving guarantees for this reason.

Remember, price isn't the only factor to consider. Quality of service is important. Referrals are the best way to chose a practitioner. If you do not know much about the practitioner, schedule a consultation. Some offer free consultations with hopes that you will return.

Click here to learn about laser hair removal price guidelines and the discounts you can ask for.

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