"Body Laser Hair Removal"

With CoolGlide's unique design, there is now the flexibility to treat all skin types for body laser hair removal. Before CoolGlide, tanned patients and persons with darker skin could not expect good results from laser treatment.

A CoolGlide device has a longer wavelength which allows it to treat all skin tones. While patients with fair skin still respond the best, medical studies indicated that patients with tanned or dark skin can now achieve hair reduction equal to fair skinned patients without undesireable side effects.

Other Laser Hair Removal Devices

With some laser equipment, an absolute requirement is that the hair must be darker than the surrounding skin.

White skin with dark hair responds best. Persons with dark, coarse hair are the easiest to treat as dark hair contains melanin, a dark pigment which attracts the laser light so more laser energy is absorbed. Fewer sessions are needed.

Light colored hair is more difficult to treat and blonde and red hair are very difficult to treat requiring multiple sessions with varied results.

Pain varies from person to person depending on their sensitivity. Some have described the sensation to a slight sting on the skin. Others say it feels like a pinch on the skin.

After the first body laser hair removal treatment hair will gradually fall out over the next two months. Repeated treatments are necessary to catch all the hairs in their various stages of growth.

Note: Due to the variables involved it is impossible to predict exactly what the results will be for any individual. Many reputable clinics avoid giving guarantees for this reason.

Body Laser Hair Removal: Prices

A consumer guide on body laser hair removal gives $500 per treatment session as a reasonable average with 3 to 4 sessions often necessary.

Another survey on body laser hair removal prices in the U.S.A. gives these averages according to area:

Average Cost for 1 treatment:

Additionally, you could try and get a discount by giving a referral if you have a friend who also wishes to receive laser hair removal treatment.

Some practitioners offer a 6 treatment package which includes 1 free if you pay for 5. Others may even offer a 50% discount on the regular laser hair removal prices if you need more than 6 treatments.

In other cases, laser hair removal prices can be reduced by seeking discounts on additional areas to be treated. Some for example, offer a 10% reduction in cost for each additional area.

A final tip - to clarify the laser hair removal prices you are given, be sure to find out whether the quote is for both arms, underarms, or legs or just one.

Body Laser Hair Removal: Precautions

Results vary from person to person. Some clinics may be more professional than others.

Others may be more interested in your money and be hesitant to offer a refund in the event you are not satisfied.

The answer is to proceed with caution. Do not hand over your money until you are fully convinced you are dealing with a professional establishment with fully trained and qualified personnel.

Even then, many opt for a test or series of tests first to see how their skin reacts before committing to a full package of treatments. (When going for a test, preferrably choose a part of your body that is not so visible, e.g. avoid the face).

Be sure to get any guarantee that is offered in writing.

Make sure you get a receipt for any payment you make.

Read any promotional literature on body laser hair removal carefully, ask plenty of questions, look carefully at the fine print under the 'Waiver' or 'Disclaimer' sections.