{"id":4002,"date":"2021-10-23T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/?p=4002"},"modified":"2022-07-19T19:37:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T19:37:57","slug":"laser-hair-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/laser-hair-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Hair Removal &#8211; What it is and How much it costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is laser hair removal?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser hair removal is the process whereby unwanted hair is treated by pulses of laser light to destroy hair follicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long does laser hair removal take?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the size of the area to be treated but usually takes some 60 minutes or so per session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is laser hair removal painful?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may experience minimal discomfort similar to waxing. No anesthesia or sedation is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the benefits of laser hair removal?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It removes unwanted hair to give you a smooth skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the complications of laser hair removal?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rarely there may be blistering, scarring or pigmentation changes to the treated skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How many laser treatment sessions are required?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually 2-6 depending on the area of skin to be treated. Additional treatments may be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is laser hair removal treatment permanent?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often not but may last a few years before re-treatment may be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the cost of laser hair removal treatment?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies according to provider and the area to be treated but often about $250 to $450 per session. Cost may be affected also by the type of laser used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/service-group-providers\/488\"><b>Book a visit to get laser hair removal now.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Book a visit now.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cash pay pricing beats insurance-based pricing and hassles. Check prices before you book.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/costs\/laser-hair-removal' class='big-button bigblue' target=\"_blank\">Book your Laser Hair Removal visit<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written by HEALTHdrum<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is laser hair removal? Laser hair removal is the process whereby unwanted hair is treated by pulses of laser light to destroy hair follicles. How long does laser hair removal take? It depends on the size of the area to be treated but usually takes some 60 minutes or so per session. 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