The Price of Confidence: Breaking Down the Cost of Laser Hair Removal
Every day, millions of people around the world start an online search for more information on laser hair removal. After initiating this first step, many people feel overwhelmed by conflicting information, competition between different clinics, advertisements for different methods of hair management and bargain basement offers at low, low prices. This research can be overwhelming.
Ultimately, those in search of laser hair removal services are looking for the same thing: a reasonable price, a convenient location and most importantly, excellent results and safety. In this post we will break down the cost of laser hair removal at our Portland medspa, and what to look for and ask about when you’re shopping around competitors. You deserve the best! This is a breakdown of how to look for a medspa delivering quality laser hair removal treatments.
The Gold Standard of Laser Hair Removal
At Luxe Laser, we use only the best lasers available and exclusively use Candela GentleMax Pro lasers for our laser hair removal treatments. The Candela GentleMax Pro was the clear winner after many years of research and acquisition and sales of numerous lasers that didn’t make the cut. Both of our treatment rooms are outfitted with dual wavelengths to accommodate a wide range of hair colors and complexions. Our 1064 nd:YAG and 755 Alexandrite wavelengths are able to seamlessly transition for customized treatments, or when it’s in the client’s best interest to use both wavelengths for a superior result.
Poor-quality lasers are more painful, are liable to misfire or over treat, and the energy delivery system is such that any reduction is likely to be quick to return, as the energy has not reached the bulb. On the other hand, a medical grade, FDA-approved Candela laser is a substantial investment and requires annual maintenance. A low-quality or off-brand laser can be acquired easily and shipped internationally, however, these lasers and devices are unreliable, lack technical support, and offer little clinical and didactic training. In an unfortunate and yet common worst-case scenario, an unassuming client is burned or over-treated using an unlabelled and unregulated, poorly made and improperly calibrated device.
In a best-case scenario, the client won’t experience any results, or their results won’t be sustainable, as the wavelength is shallow and doesn’t affect the bulb. If the hair bulb in the dermis is not penetrated to properly neutralize the hair follicle, the results cannot be sustained. Oftentimes, hair regrows almost fully 9-12 months after a series of treatments. In a situation like this, the client is left feeling confused and doesn’t understand why laser hair removal didn’t work on them. It’s not you, it’s the laser or the practitioner in many cases. This is why in a competition of IPL versus Laser Hair Removal, IPL fails most of the time with regards to results. With IPL you also risk a burn from severe overtreatment, leaving the skin compromised as well-who wants to compromise safety for results?
Quality of Service
A discounted laser hair removal service may result in an inadequate service with areas left untreated. The practitioner may not be qualified to use the device or is improperly trained, especially in a facility with a high employee turnover. This is a red flag, as you cannot be sure how much experience they have had on this device and how long they have been licensed. A rushed practitioner may use incorrect settings, skip areas, move too quickly or neglect to mark off the treatment areas properly. We pride ourselves on a job well done at Luxe Laser, ensuring every spot is treated. All our Certified Advanced Estheticians have years of experience and also obtained certification from Candela Corporation, ensuring a safe and proficient treatment.
Many of our clients come to us after receiving a poor-quality laser treatment or series of treatments at another clinic. These clients are pleasantly surprised by the dramatic difference in what they see and feel with our Candela GentleMax Pro lasers.
We take time to ensure the treatment room is sanitary, organized and safety checks have been performed prior to treatment. Our HIPAA compliant state-of-the-art digital charting software by Zenoti makes for a meticulous treatment transcription. We always know where we left off, down to the pulse count! If you have moved, we can send your previous treatment records to your next practitioner to help set up ideal laser settings without under or over treating.
In short, Luxe Laser has left no stone unturned in our mission to provide the ideal laser hair removal session for optimal results and satisfaction.
After extensive market research, Luxe Laser has settled on an extremely competitive price point for treatments on our Candela GentleMax Pro, which are considered the gold standard in laser hair removal. While we are proud to use the same state-of-the-art lasers as much larger conglomerates, we keep the prices manageable for this confidence boosting service. Laser hair removal should be for everyone because confidence should be for everyone.
We operate on a pay-as-you-go pricing structure, which allows our clients the freedom to come and go as they please without committing to a year of treatments which have an expiration date. Every area of the body responds differently to laser hair removal, and some areas require more treatments than others so locking yourself into a set number of treatments you might not need will be more costly in the end. Most places that sell packages won’t offer the same discount to single session appointments, knowing they will benefit in the end by overselling you another package. Most people need more than one “package” of treatments and then the treatments are left unused.
We understand that in this fast-paced age, sometimes you don’t know what the next 6 months or year looks like, so we’ve broken down our pricing structure to be only what you need and offering add-ons and discounts for many popular areas like underarms, happy trail, upper lip to pair with your other laser hair removal areas. Groupon and similar sites draw you in with cheap prices, but with laser hair removal you really do get what you pay for. Their pricing incentive is based on planning on selling you another package at a different price point. They have already lost money on the first package with unfavorable commission splits so they must recoup their loss by upselling.
We are open and transparent with our pricing to ensure that you have all the facts before making the decision to move forward with laser hair removal. Many clinics gatekeep pricing information or require a mandatory consultation in person to gain access to their pricing structure and try to sell a package.
We prefer to keep pricing information transparent online and printed in our office with no hidden fees or upcharges. Here is a pricing list for our more popular areas. Many of these items can be paired together for an add-on discount. Wanting more than one area? Just ask if there is an add-on discount available.
Laser Hair Removal Pricing Breakdown
Luxe Laser’s team of professionals have spent countless hours perfecting the process of booking your first laser hair removal from top to bottom. We know that nobody enjoys bait-and-switch sales tactics, confusing pricing models, or unnecessary additional office visits. We offer a phone consultation and virtual appointments to speed up the scheduling process for you to achieve silky smooth skin.
Looking for more information, or thinking about taking the plunge and getting started? Luxe Laser is open 7-days a week to provide any information you may need and for a convenient laser hair removal scheduling experience. Give us a call or text today and see the Luxe Laser difference for yourself at 503.303.3456.