Laser Hair Removal

[dr0832]

Laser is pretty damn painful in certain areas. I had my chest and abs done. It was very expensive. 750$ per treatment. I think I payed to much and it should be somewhere around 500$ per treatment. In order to have 80% of my hair removed I was told I would needed to have at minimum 8 treatments. After 2 treats I had a 10% reduction which is pretty shitty. There are many different types of lasers. Some take 1.5 hours to do chest and abs where as the one I had my treatments done with took 15 minutes. It all depends on the spot size of the laser. Laser hair removeal is not always perment. You hair can grow back after 3-4 years even after 5+ treatments. When you have a treatment you must shave 8 hours before. After the treatment you get a ton on red welts. It looks like a really really bad spotted sunburn, but it go away in about 36 hours. Then you must wait about 14-21 days for your hair to "shed". After this the hairs that were in the growth stage at the time of the treatment will be killed, which isn't very many at the first treatment. The rest of the hairs that were inactive will grow back in about 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks you must go in for another treatment. Hair removeal is a complicated process, and not very straigh forward, and there is a lot of research that must must be done if you decide to do it. Do just go to the first place you can find and have it done. Do a lot of reading online and educate yourself about the type of laser, etc. There are some good forums that you can read, but I can;t remember the names.

 

[bran987]

Laser is pretty damn painful in certain areas. I had my chest and abs done. It was very expensive. 750$ per treatment. I think I payed to much and it should be somewhere around 500$ per treatment. In order to have 80% of my hair removed I was told I would needed to have at minimum 8 treatments. After 2 treats I had a 10% reduction which is pretty shitty. There are many different types of lasers. Some take 1.5 hours to do chest and abs where as the one I had my treatments done with took 15 minutes. It all depends on the spot size of the laser. Laser hair removeal is not always perment. You hair can grow back after 3-4 years even after 5+ treatments. When you have a treatment you must shave 8 hours before. After the treatment you get a ton on red welts. It looks like a really really bad spotted sunburn, but it go away in about 36 hours. Then you must wait about 14-21 days for your hair to "shed". After this the hairs that were in the growth stage at the time of the treatment will be killed, which isn't very many at the first treatment. The rest of the hairs that were inactive will grow back in about 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks you must go in for another treatment. Hair removeal is a complicated process, and not very straigh forward, and there is a lot of research that must must be done if you decide to do it. Do just go to the first place you can find and have it done. Do a lot of reading online and educate yourself about the type of laser, etc. There are some good forums that you can read, but I can;t remember the names.

The skill of the laser technician also comes into play with how much pain you will feel, as far as them knowing how many jules to put on the machine when they zap you, and the frequency that they cover certain areas, which in turn can minimize or maximize the amount of redness and swelling you experience afterwards.

Zap anyone with lightning under their skin enough times (which is what it is!) and they will get red bumps

Beware, some states requires the laser technician to be a licensed nurse practicioner, while others just require you to send a person to the laser company for training. THese laws are changing and are still in the infancy stages. A lot of states are making the hair removal places hire nurse practitioners. You might think this is for your safety, but it is actually because the doctors are so pissed off at how much money the hair removal places are making they are lobbying to find anyway they can to increase the costs for them to operate.

On another note, yes, your suspicion that you paid too much is valid.

 

[gonelifting]

Look for places that use the Lightsheer Diode Laser, it's the best.

For the guy who wanted to buy his own machine they run about $120,000 if you buy it direct.. $130-140,000 at other places

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lol damn, that`s a lot of money. I was thinking they may come in a more "personal" size. Even $20,000-$30,000 would be feasible for a few people to buy together.

 

[bran987]

I believe there is a mini version you can buy for around $80,000!

Microdermabrasion machines are more in your price range.. $20-40k.. erase your wrinkles

 

[Vicious cycle]

Any websites to find one of these places???

 

[bran987]

http://www.advancedlaserclinics.com/

They are the most reputable company in the business, with the most stores, (about 100), but they are still not nationwide so you'll have to check to see if they are in your area.

 

[gonelifting]

http://www.advancedlaserclinics.com/

They are the most reputable company in the business, with the most stores, (about 100), but they are still not nationwide so you'll have to check to see if they are in your area.

Looks good. Do you know the cost of this particular place? The before and after pics of the guy`s chest and back are crazy. lol

 

[dr0832]

DO not buy the personal laser. I was told its power level is very low and it won't yield perment clearnance of hair. The hair may fall out but it will grow back every time.

 

[bran987]

yeah, the pics are gross huh? lol

The costs will vary from area to area, but they are competitive. If you pay for all 5 treatments at once, I believe the 5th one is Free, as opposed to paying every time you go in. That is one way to get the cost down. If you are going to get more than one area done at once, you may be able to negotiate a lower rate. I say you "may" be able to negotiate a lower rate because, depending on how new the clinic is there is a ramp-up phase where they are building a rolling clientele base and they have a lot of free time (meaning they aren't booked solid).

Ask how long the clinic has been in business. If less than 6-8 months, I'll bet you the owner will make you a deal. If longer than that though, they probably have their machines pretty well filled all day and the price is what it is at that point.

But I would say unequivocally if you are going to get your whole body done, you should be able to get a couple grand off what it would be to do each part separately, no matter where you go.

Also, you have to weigh the fact that they are the only place that will give you a 2-year no hair guarantee (tells you something that other places don't offer that.. maybe because.. if you don't go at least 5 times your hair will probably grow back!!!

 

[bran987]

As an aside, I know the owner of one in Dallas and he is an oil/gas guy who is always wheeling and dealing. I can get him on the phone for you and we could get you a deal. I also know the guy who is taking over the one in Scottsdale, AZ very well. So I can help anyone who wants to get this done in those areas.