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Laser Hair Removal: Cost, Number of Sessions and Results

Laser hair removal usually takes 6 or more sessions. Once treatment is finished, results are permanent on most body areas, though hormones mean facial hair in women often comes back. In the US the average physician fee for laser skin treatments, a group that includes hair removal, was $697 per session in 2023.

What it costs

$697

US average physician fee for laser skin treatments (hair removal, IPL, tattoo removal and leg veins grouped together), 2023 [2]

Hair removal is often sold as a package of sessions per body area, so compare the total package price, not just one visit.

How many sessions you need

Removing unwanted hair can take 6 sessions or more. Common areas are the face, underarms, back, bikini area, chest, legs, neck and shoulders. It is a cosmetic treatment, so insurance usually doesn't cover it. [1]

Is it permanent?

On most of the body, results are permanent once the full course is done. On a woman's face, hormones can make hair grow back, and treatment can be repeated when it does. [1]

How to choose a provider

  • Ask who operates the laser and who supervises them. Rules on who can perform laser treatments differ by state.
  • Ask which laser they use and whether it suits your skin tone and hair color.
  • Ask what a package includes, and what touch-up sessions cost after it ends.
  • Check reviews from people who finished a full course, not just a first visit.

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Questions

How many laser hair removal sessions do I need?

Usually 6 or more, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Is laser hair removal permanent?

On most body areas, yes, once treatment is complete. Facial hair in women can return because of hormones.

How much does laser hair removal cost?

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons put the 2023 average physician fee for laser skin treatments, including hair removal, at $697. Most providers sell packages per body area.

Sources

  1. Laser hair removal, American Academy of Dermatology
  2. 2023 average surgeon/physician fees (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)

This guide is general information, not medical advice. It summarizes the sources above, which were last checked on October 22, 2026. Talk to a licensed provider about your own situation.

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