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Is Laser Hair Removal Worth The Cost?

By Joyce Journet
Jul 3, 2009
Laser hair removal definitely seems to have its advantages. No messy creams, no painful waxing and it is a lot less time consuming than shaving! However, are the costs worth it? Will you achieve the smooth, hairless appearance you want without breaking the bank?

When you want to figure out the laser hair removal costs at an esthetician salon or a spa, you have to take a few factors into consideration. Prices will be determined by looking at the amount of hair, the amount of time for compleation, number of pulses that are needed and the area of the body.

The last new way of pricing laser hair removal is by number of pulses. The downside of this approach is that you won't know the final amount due before the procedure has finished. This is due to the fact that you will be quoted for the number of pulses that are generated by the laser hair removal system and this is harder to estimate before hand.

In most cases, salons and spas will give an estimated price by using the "lip rule". What happens here, is that they use the treatment on a lip as a guide for length of procedure and amount of hair. So, if you are paying $20.00 to have a 15 minute treatment on the hair from an upper lip, it will cost you about $100.00 and an hour and fifteen minutes for an entire leg.

It is always important to research and find a reputable clinic before worrying too much about laser hair removal costs. Due to the fact that all salons and spas and even specific hair removal centers can adjust and raise their prices independently, price comparison should not be your deciding factor. You should try to find a clinic or spa which will offer a consultation, or even supply an information booklet outlining all benefits, risks and laser hair removal costs.
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