Laser Hair Removal Statistics
Statistic Verification
Source: The Hair Removal Journal, ASPS Procedural Statistics
Research Date: September 4, 2016
Laser Hair Removal Statistics
| Laser hair removal industry revenue in 2009 | $244 million |
| Average number of treatments needed | 4 |
| Average cost-per-treatment | $273.25 |
| Number of laser hair removal procedures done in 2009 | 893,054 |
| Number of laser hair removal procedures done in 2000 | 735,996 |
| Women percent of total laser hair removal procedures in 2009 | 82 % |
| Percent of people age 18-29 who say they want to get laser hair removal | 60 % |
| Average Cost Per Treatment Location | Average Price |
|---|---|
| Arm Hair | $125 |
| Back Hair | $420 |
| Bikini | $298 |
| Chest Abdominal Hair | $398 |
| Facial Hair | $192 |
| Leg Hair | $371 |
| Underarm Hair | $169 |
Laser Hair Pain Statistics
| Percent who experienced no pain | 11 % |
| Percent who experienced mild pain | 48 % |
| Percent who experienced moderate pain | 36 % |
| Percent who experienced severe pain | 6 % |
Laser Hair Removal Satisfaction Statistics
| Percent surveyed who said they would do it again | 87 % |
| Percent surveyed who said they would not do it again | 13 % |
| Laser Hair Removal by US Region | Percent of Procedures |
|---|---|
| Region 1: CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT NJ, NY, PA | 18 % |
| Region 2: IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD | 13 % |
| Region 3: DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV | 22 % |
| Region 4: AL, KY, MS, TN, AR, LA, OK, TX | 16 % |
| Region 5: AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY, AK, CA, HI, OR, WA | 31 % |