Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a safe treatment for the effective and gentle removal of unwanted hair. While laser hair removal is effective at removing hair, it is not permanent. You may need touch ups every now and then. Laser hair removal results vary from patient to patient and services are not guaranteed.
How does Laser hair removal work?
The energy from the laser passes harmlessly through the skin where it is absorbed by the color in the hair. The laser energy heats up the hair follicle and disables it so hair will not grow back.
Will laser hair removal work on light hair?
Laser is not effective on light blonde, red or grey hair. It may help reduce the amount of hair and the texture.
What are the side effects and risks?
After laser hair removal treatments, some normal side effects may occur. These include itching, redness and swelling around the treatment area. These side effects should not last more than three days. Some level of pain should also be expected during treatments. These risks can be avoided when being treated with proper wavelengths and appropriate settings for the individual’s skin type. Please reference our laser hair removal after care instructions below.
Can the area be numbed?
Numbing creams are usually not used because they diminish the effectiveness of the treatment. Icing the area after the treatment helps relieve the side effects faster. But if you prefer to use it, we can send it in to the pharmacy for you to pick up.
How long to wait between treatments
Treatments are spaced 4 weeks apart. The shedding of the treated hairs should be complete within 1-2 weeks.
What areas can hair removal be performed?
Anywhere on the body with hair.
Who performs Laser Hair Removal?
The State of Nebraska requires the person that is firing the laser to be a Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practitioner (APRN, DNP, MD, DO). Lindsey Koch, RN and Leslie Dvorak, APRN have completed the course to become a Certified Laser Specialist® and are the providers that will be performing these services.
How do you know what laser to use?
Our Certified Laser Specialist® (CLS) will determine your skin type using the Fitzpatrick skin chart during your laser hair removal consultation. We then can determine which laser will be most effective for laser hair removal treatment. Light skinned individuals need a 755nm Alexandrite laser and darker-skinned individuals need a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser.
Cash/Card Pay Pricing per Treatment
*Please shave the area 24 hours prior to treatment. If hair is too long CLS may reschedule you.*
Area Cost Time (min.) Area Cost Time (min.)
Lip and Chin (cis-woman) $50 15 Shoulders $100 30
Ears and Nose $50 15 Full arms $200 60
Full Face $100 30 Chest $125 30
Face Beard $75 30 Stomach $125 30
Neck Beard $75 30 Back $200 60
Hairline $50 15 Hands/Fingers $50 15
Head $200 60 Full Legs $500 120
Back of Neck $50 15 Thighs $250 90
Under arms $75 30 Knees & Lower Legs $250 60
Bikini Line $75 30 Feet/Toes $50 15
(outside panty line only)
Brazilian $150 30 Buttocks $100 30
(inside the panty line only)
BBB $250 60 Lower surgery prep $75 30
(Bikini, Brazilian, buttocks) (only the required amount for surgery no extra)
*Full Body neck down $2000 cash only 5-6 hours Thursdays and Saturdays only
Full Body with face/neck $2100 cash only 6 hours Thursdays and Saturdaysonly
Pricing effective July 12, 2024 - All prices are subject to change.
Laser is limited to 2 hour sessions at max.
*Full body is available on Thursdays and Saturdays only. This will take 5-6 hours depending on breaks. The room gets hot so it is recommended to bring a cold drink and a snack. If you are interested in this, please let us know.
Insurance Coverage for Laser Services
Starting September 16, 2024 we will no longer accept insurance as payment for laser hair services. Most insurance companies do not cover laser services unless it is skin preparation for surgery. We are happy to provide you with the procedure codes for you self-submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Most policies have the forms specific to your insurance company on your member website. If you have these forms printed, we are happy to assist in filling them out. If they require prior authorization you will need to do this yourself as well.
There are a few places that provide grants for patients seeking laser hair removal. We recommend searching for these places and applying.
We appreciate your understanding during this change as we strive to continue to be able to provide low-cost services to all our patients.
Procedure Code: 17999 Billed in 30 minute increments. Max of 1 unit only which is 30 minutes of laser only.
The cash pay for surgery prep only is $75. This is for the donor site only. If you desire more than the donor site, you will have to pay the current laser price(s) for those areas. See below pictures for the area to be lasered.
Phalloplasty:
Includes forearm and thigh and the below shaded area
