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  • How much does it cost?
  • TRIA Laser Hair Removal-At Home
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  • Does the hair grow back?
  • Does laser removal hurt?
  • Does it cause scarring?
  • How many treatments?
  • Tan Skin/People of Color
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  • Am I Good Candidate?
  • Find a Laser Hair
    Removal Specialist
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    Who's Behind
    Your Laser?
    ...it matters
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    Hair Removal Journal is a public resource brought to you by The Patient’s Guide. The purpose is to provide patients interested in hair removal a credible resource to research laser hair removal, including costs associated with the procedure, the number of treatments that will be needed, how to choose a doctor, and other frequently asked questions.
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    How Did Treatment Change YOUR Life?
    Reviews on Laser Hair Removal from Patient's Guide Users
    Would You Do it Again?
    88% of reviews said YES (35 reviews)
    12% of reviews said NO (5 reviews)
    Average Satisfaction: 
    Reviews on Laser Hair Removal
    Laser hair removal has become hugely popular. Below are actual reviews from patients who’ve had the procedure done. If you’ve had it performed, let us know what you think so we may share with other visitors. Please adhere to our Community Guidelines for posting, and do not SPAM! Thanks!
    How Painful Was It?
    8%  No Pain
    50%  Mild
    40%  Moderate
    3%  Severe
    Average Cost per-Treatment
    $613 Back Hair
    $320 Bikini
    $600 Chest & Abdominal Hair
    $234 Facial Hair
    $575 Legs
    $272 Underarms
    More on Cost Estimates Nationwide
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     How Did it Change Your Life?
    VOTED AS THE MOST HELPFUL REVIEW
    162 of 173 people found this review helpful
     Seek Physician Supervision
    Savannah, GA
    July 01, 2009
    Treatment: Laser Hair Removal
    Pain Level: Moderate
    Location: 
     
    Went to a well advertised "med-spa" which showed photo of physican/owner in the ad. In reality, [more]
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    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
     Treatment
    Ann Arbor, MI
    October 28, 2009
    Treatment: Laser Hair Removal
    Pain Level: Mild
    Location: 
    I Would Do It Again! 
    I have been suffering from a lot of facial hair over the last several years. The past year it seems [more]
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    15 of 16 people found this review helpful
     Be educated before staring laser
    Nyc, NY
    October 18, 2009
    Treatment: Laser Hair Removal
    Pain Level: No Pain
    Location: 
    I Would Do It Again! 
    I went to a salon for laser treatment, but I did not research the cost, the number of sessions or [more]
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    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
     Mrs.
    Dublin, OH
    October 16, 2009
    Treatment: Laser Hair Removal
    Pain Level: No Pain
    Location: 
    I Would Do It Again! 
    I had tried to go to another medispa, Rue Juve, and every time I had an appointment, they called and [more]
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    5 of 9 people found this review helpful
     Even the Doctor can screw up
    Newport Beach, CA
    September 29, 2009
    Treatment: Laser Hair Removal
    Pain Level: Moderate
    Location: 
     
    I had hair r. at a plastic surgeons office in Newport Beach,CA,10 years ago in my mid 20s.The hair [more]
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    Q: What can I expect at my consultation?

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    Q: What are the post-treatment instructions?

    It is common to experience redness or bumps after the... [Read More]

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    One of the more common problems we see, particularly when... [Read More]