Laser Hair Removal Cost

Getting Started

Paperwork first
Arrive a few minutes early to complete some paperwork– medical history, current meds and contact information.

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Consultation & Price Quote
Consultation is the starting point–A Registered Nurse (RN) will sit down to discuss what results you would like to achieve. She will review history forms and review the consent for treatment form before the procedure begins.

The RN selects which laser and/or which procedure is best for your skin type. All pre and post treatment instructions/precautions will be discussed–then she will develop a treatment plan best for you.

A written price quote will explain costs for each treatment, package details and cost savings. Also included –pricing of any maintenance treatment (discounts start at your seventh treatment).

Depending on treatment location, the nurse will walk you through the process advising you what to do during the procedure.

Pre-treatment care

When tanning season is here
Sure, you want to banish those hairs, but a deep dark tan diminishes results of laser treatment. That means giving the sun, tanning beds and lotions a vacation during treatment. For the laser to work best, a skin to hair contrast must be visible to the eye and to the laser.

With black hair– laser treatment works with limited color to the skin. A day on the boat and a bronzed skin tone will likely require postponing treatment until the skin lightens up.

With medium dark hair and a tan– the contrast decreases even more which makes aggressive treatments ill-advised. Resume treatments when tan fades to a lighter shade.

What about naturally dark skin? Laser treatment works for all ethnicities. With dark skin, the Cynosure Laser works best.

Little bit of stubble – a good thing
Best practices– continue shaving and clipping hairs at home. Best to do just a few days before the procedure. Visible stubble helps us out. Short hair is easily missed–long hair can be more painful. Forgot to shave? No problem, we can clip it before treatment.

But please do not wax–remember, hair needs to be in a growth phase during treatment.

Men with thick beards
Please shave the morning of the appointment–later in the day facial hair will be visible enough to work with. Working on thick facial hair can be sensitive. We want increase your overall comfort throughout the procedure. With too much growth the procedure can feel too intense. As the hair grows out, it becomes thinner. We encourage you to come in with somewhat longer hairs when it begins to thin–that helps us work with finer hairs.

Stop bleaching 7-10 days before next procedure
Still have some bleached hairs at treatment time? Not to worry, these hairs will die, but will not burn off completely during treatment.

Refrain from tweezing or waxing immediately
Wait 10-14 days after last tweezing or waxing prior to the next appointment. Even better, opt for shaving or clipping with small scissors.

During treatment

Eye protection – it’s mandatory
Each laser requires a different pair of safety glasses to filter harmful rays. And it’s simply because each laser varies in wavelength. Everyone in the treatment room must use the safety glasses for eye protection. That means— nurses, clients and in-treatment room visitors must all wear protective eyewear.

Facial Hair - When treating facial hair, the skin is cleansed of makeup just prior to laser treatment. Working with clean skin renders the best results. Chemicals from cosmetics may hinder the effectiveness of treatment, cause adverse skin effects or skin discoloration.

Bikini Area - Whether clients want a basic or full treatment, underwear removal may be necessary. With the bikini line, underwear edges are usually pulled back to ensure an even line and to prevent damage to underwear.

Underarm area - Baby wipes remove any deodorant at the time of treatment–a clean surface helps increase effectiveness of the laser treatment. Going back to work? We offer spray deodorant or baby powder, to help you feel clean and dry. Apply deodorant shortly after laser treatment--only if the skin does not feel hot .

Post-Treatment Instructions

Irritation
Redness and bumps are normal and usually last about two hours. The sunburn feeling could stick around from 4 to 48 hours. Apply cold compress to relieve discomfort.

Avoid picking or scratching treated skin. Moisturize if the area becomes irritated.

Cosmetics and frequent moisturizer
Heading back to the office? Apply makeup along with moisturizer only if the skin does not feel hot. Heavy makeup traps heat which prolongs redness. Opt for powder make up or minerals. Use moisturizers liberally–it helps exfoliate dead hair from follicles.

Avoid alpha-hydroxy based moisturizers because it can cause local skin irritation. *Ask our nurses when it’s safe to resume alpha-hydroxy product use.

Sun exposure
Avoid the sun and always use at least 25 SPF throughout treatment. Light or dark spots may appear on treated areas when exposed to the sun’s ultra violet rays. Wide-brimmed hats provide additional sun shield. Cover up when out in the sun for long periods of time.

In between Treatments

Shaving or clipping hair is suggested. Tweezing, waxing or depilatories–is not. That’s because such hair removal methods hinder the results you want to achieve–smooth silky, hair-free skin.

Hair color and skin tone—For care in between treatments just follow the same recommendations as the pre-treatment section.

Shedding hair?
Good- that’s what we want and it may occur from 5 to 30 days after treatment. Don’t confuse shedding with new growth, it’s not the same thing. Most likely, you are seeing dead hair that’s being released from the follicle. Rub the area to exfoliate hairs–it works great in the shower with a washcloth or loofah sponge.

Reduce underarm skin irritation
For the first 24 hours, use powder instead of deodorant-it feels better. Resume use of deodorant when skin no longer feels hot.

For best results--schedule the first four treatments in 4 to 8 week intervals
Ears, neck – 4 weeks
Shoulders, arms, chest, back, abdomen, bikini – 4 to6 weeks
Legs – 8 weeks

Repeat treatments deliver results
Although minimal hair growth may appear in between sessions, treating the entire area during the interval window ensures the best results. Remember to schedule your next appointment in advance.

If you have any questions, problems or concerns, please call Affordable Laser at 303-466-6622 or email us at nurse@laserRN.com