Key planning information for laser hair removal in Costa Rica.
$150 fromLowest listed price
15 minsProcedure time
2 hospitalsList laser hair removal
Laser Hair Removal in Costa Rica is listed from US$150 to US$300 at 2 hospitals. The operation takes 15 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Prices last updated Mar 2010
Cost of Laser Hair Removal in Costa Rica
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Procedure
Minimum price
Maximum price
Laser Hair Removal
$150
$300
Price starting from $150 up to $300 · last updated Mar 2010.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Laser Hair Removal in Costa Rica
Laser Hair Removal is listed by 2 hospitals in Costa Rica. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a procedure to remove unwanted hair on the face, legs, bikini line, back and underarms. Laser hair removal uses beams of concentrated light which target hairs and leave the area of surrounding skin undamaged.
How to prepare for laser hair removal?
You should refrain from waxing and plucking the hairs you are having removed for six weeks before laser hair removal, and avoid sun exposure.
How is Laser Hair Removal carried out?
The technician trims the hair.
A cooling gel is placed on the area to be treated.
The technician uses pulses of light from a laser on the treatment area.
The light is absorbed by pigment in the hair follicles.
The pigment is destroyed and the hair is prevented from growing back.
How long will Laser Hair Removal last?
Laser hair removal is sometimes permanent but often the procedure only reduces the amount of hair within the treatment area or lightens the color of the hair.
About Laser Hair Removal
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
The duration of the laser hair removal sessions depends on the size of the area you are having treated. The procedure usually takes between 15 minutes and 1 hour in total.
Number of sessions required
Most people require multiple sessions to achieve the best results. Optimum treatment is often 3 to 4 hair removal sessions, 6 and 8 weeks apart.
Days admitted
None. Laser hair removal is an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
Anesthesia is not needed for the laser hair removal procedure. A cooling gel is usually used to reduce the pain.
Recovery
You will be able to return to your normal routine immediately following laser hair removal, but the skin will look red and "sunburned" for a few days.
Risks
- Swelling. - Scarring. - Skin redness. - Change in skin color to darker or lighter shade.
After care
- Apply cold compresses and moisturizer if needed after the procedure. - Wear sunscreen for a month to help prevent changes in skin color.
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