How much does laser pigmentation removal cost?
Laser machines are the optimal option to remove unwanted pigments on the face, the price for laser pigmentation removal ranges from USD $200 to USD $2,000.
If you’re one of the many people who have hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and discoloration, you’ve probably thought about doing something about it. Luckily, there are plenty of options out there which are effective. The price can be different for different laser technology, pigmentation types, sizes, locations, and other factors.
The factors for the pigmentation removal price
1. Laser technology
What laser machine you use will decide the final results and price of your treatment. The picosecond laser machine is supposed to be the best option for pigmentation removal and it works on all types of pigmentation no matter it is located in the epidermis, dermis, or mixed layers. Q-switched ND yag laser is also a good choice if the operator is well-trained. IPL machine for pigmentation is the cheapest but it has many limitations. IPL can only do the pigmentation in the epidermis.
2. Pigmentation size
Normally a larger size pigmentation will cost more because it needs more laser shots and treatments. Coffee spots, nevus of Ota, and birthmarks are large in size it usually cost more while moles, freckles, and age spots are smaller in size and have a lower cost.
3. Pigmentation depth
Not all the pigmentation is in the same skin layer, most of the pigmentation is in the epidermis, dermis layer, and a mix of both. The pigmentation in the epidermis is the easiest to be removed so the price is cheapest. The pigmentation in both the epidermis and dermis layer is the most difficult to remove the price is the highest.
4. Pigmentation types
The pigmentation type is according to the location area of the pigmentation. There are 3 types of pigmentation: Epidermis pigments, Dermis pigments, and a mix of both.
The cost & price of laser pigmentation removal
Pigmentation type | Single session price | Sessions | Full sessions price | Suggest Lasers |
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Age spot | USD $100 | 4 | USD $350 | IPL |
Freckle | USD $120 | 3 | USD $320 | IPL |
Moles | USD $80 | 2 | USD $150 | Q-switched ND YAG Laser |
Coffee spots | USD $300 | 5 | USD $1,350 | Q-switch laser and pico laser |
Nevus of Ota | USD $800 | 8 | USD $5,900 | Q-switch laser and pico laser |
Nevus of Ito | USD $650 | 8 | USD $ 4,560 | Q-switch laser and pico laser |
Birth marks | USD $200 | 3 | USD $550 | Q-switch laser and pico laser |
Melasma | USD $500 | 10 | USD $4,500 | Q-switch laser and pico laser |
Image | Product | Technology | Laser Wavelength | Pigmentation Type |
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Q-switched ND YAG Laser | Q-switch lasers | 1064nm/532nm/1320nm/755nm | Pigmentation in the dermis and epidermis | |
Picosure laser machine | Pico laser | 1064nm/532nm/1320nm/755nm | Pigmentation in the dermis and epidermis | |
Picosecond laser machine | Pico laser | 1064nm/532nm/1320nm/755nm | Pigmentation in dermis and epidermis | |
IPL machine | IPL | 560nm-1200nm | Pigmentation in epidermis |