Range of Laser Hair Removal Prices by Body Area
(per treatment, based on a 2000 survey of ASAPS)
| Body Area |
Costs |
| Full face |
$150-300 |
| Upper lip |
$50-150 |
| Chin |
$50-150 |
| Underarms |
$50-150 |
| Regular bikini |
$50-150 |
| Brazilian bikini |
$200-300 |
| Half legs (both) |
$200-400 |
| Half arms (both) |
$200-400 |
| Butt |
$150-300 |
| Back |
$200-500 |
| Chest |
$100-300 |
| Abdomen |
$100-300 |
To give a fair breakdown of the cost of laser hair removal, we've listed the average price by area above, based on a 2000 survey from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). You should also keep in mind that laser hair removal costs vary by geographic area, and by practitioner. It can be a substantial part of a practitioner’s business as is the case with laser clinics and medical spas, or it may just be a service offered to dermatology or plastic surgery patients as a "side treatment." Generally speaking, the average cost per treatment is higher when purchased through a plastic surgeon or dermatologist's office than through a clinic that specializes in laser skin treatments or strictly laser hair removal.
The “uniqueness of you” is also a big factor that will affect laser hair removal cost. In other words, are you a good candidate for laser hair removal? How many treatments will you require? How big of an area will be treated? And how dense is the hair? These factors will influence the laser hair removal pricing you receive from your local laser clinic or aesthetic specialist.
Another extremely important thing to consider with laser hair removal pricing is exactly how your professional charges. The March 2008 edition of our SignatureForum Laser Hair Removal newsletter clearly explains how different specialists charge for their hair removal treatment packages. For example, do they charge one flat rate, or do they charge by the density of your hair? Do they charge by the amount of time it takes per treatment, or the number of pulses required? These are questions you will want to bring up during your hair removal consultation.
Below, we've taken all of the helpful tips we've learned when it comes to finding affordable laser hair removal pricing and listed them below. We hope this helps you when narrowing down your search for a laser specialist who offers superior results at a cost that fits your budget. Hair Removal Forum also has a wonderful Consumer Guidebook and Laser Hair Removal Facts section that can answer virtually any question you have about permanent hair reduction.
Tips for Purchasing Laser Hair Removal Treatments
- Ask for special offers.
- Ask to pay for all treatments upfront in exchange for a discount.
- Offer to bring a friend and see if you will get a discount for your referral.
- Ask if they have financing in exchange for buying for multiple areas or packaging with another procedure (if offered).
When possible, we list the laser hair removal cost for the physicians and centers on
our site
