Saturday, November 29, 2008

The Cost of Laser Hair Removal

By Katrina Pells

Laser treatment has become a common method for hair removal. People would rather pay once than have to go to the salon every week for waxing.

The word laser is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiance. The laser light method works by using a concentrated beam of light used to stop the growth of hair from its roots without damaging the skin. The wavelength of the laser will depend on its color and the longer the wavelength the better because it can reach even the deepest of hair.

There is more than one kind of laser light system so it is best that you get to know the different devices before choosing the one that will best suit you because the cost of laser hair removal is not cheap at all.

The first laser system to come when with hair removal treatments is the Ruby type. This type of laser does not work well on tanned skin and it is no longer commonly used because it can only treat a small area of skin at a time.

The fastest laser that also works on almost all skin types is the Alexandrite. This laser is usually used when treating a large surface area. The most effective laser for dark skinned individuals is the Diode laser. Although it can treat a large area fairly quickly, this type of device will not be very effective on lighter and finer hair.

Useful for removing hair and treating tattoos and pigmented lesions is the Nd Yag. This device is perfect for all skin types and makes it more advanced in comparison to other systems because it has a longer wavelength.

Even if the Intense Pulsed Light Device is not a laser, it still uses light to remove hair. However if you still want to undergo this type of treatment, make sure that the therapist you go to is very skilled and experienced in using this device because it is a machine that is difficult to operate.

The cost of laser treatment can depend greatly on the type of laser used. The maximum cost of laser hair removal for your upper lip might run up to two hundred dollars per procedure.

Hair removal for the chin might cost one hundred fifty dollars per session and double that price for the treatment of a full-faced beard. The price for a hair removal session on the chest or the back of the neck will also cost you three hundred dollars. The price range for underarms can reach to two hundred seventy-five dollars and treatment for the full back can set you behind for about a thousand dollars.

One should keep in mind that these are just estimates and that prices will vary depending on your skin color, type of hair, and the time spent on a procedure. Thus, it is best to consult with your therapist before starting the treatments and to ask questions regarding the cost of laser hair removal. - 15683

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