Prices shown at the institute, 6532 Beaubien East, Montreal. Rates may change without notice.
Key takeaways
- At our clinic, one laser hair removal session starts at $55 (underarms) and varies by the area treated.
- The listed price of an area is not your real cost: your total depends above all on the number of sessions your skin and your hair require.
- A package of 6 to 8 sessions is generally recommended for optimal results, but the exact number is set at your free consultation.
- For some areas, prices differ from one page to another: in that case, the fair rate is confirmed at your consultation, not from a catalogue.
- The only exact price is the one set after an assessment of your skin, at a free consultation with no obligation.
How much does one laser hair removal session cost in Montreal?
The price of a session depends on three measurable things: the surface treated, the duration of the appointment and the technology used. For the same area, two clinics can therefore advertise very different prices simply because they are not talking about the same thing (one area, one session, a package of sessions or a multi-area package).
The price grid by area
Below are the rates advertised at Institut V Esthétique, per session. These prices are per session, never "for a final result": this is the most important distinction in this whole article.
| Area treated | Price per session |
|---|---|
| Underarms | $55 |
| Half arms | $90 |
| Face | $100 |
| Full bikini | $125 |
| Full arms | $125 |
| Full back (women) | $150 |
| Full back (men) | $170 |
| Half legs | at your free consultation |
| Full legs | at your free consultation |
| Full body | $499 on promotion ($600 regular rate) |
For legs, our pages show different amounts depending on the formula chosen, so we prefer to set the exact price at your consultation rather than advertise a figure that would not match your case. Payment plans are available to spread the cost of a package.
Current packages and promotions
General rule: a multi-area package costs less than the sum of the areas bought separately. Among the promotions advertised on our Promotions page:
- 3-area package (underarms, full bikini, inter-gluteal) with a surprise gift: $119.
- Full body laser hair removal: $499 on promotion, instead of $600 at the regular rate.
A promo reduces the price of a session or of a package; it does not reduce the number of sessions your skin needs. Offers are valid subject to availability.
What the price of a session includes
- Use of the Clarity II by Cynosure Lutronic, a laser whose wavelength is matched to your phototype.
- A skin and hair assessment before the treatment plan is set (phototype, density, area, skin condition).
- A written session plan, provided per area, rather than a verbal estimate.
- Preparation and aftercare instructions (sun avoidance, products to avoid before and after, at-home care).
Why is the listed price not your real cost?
The price of one session says nothing about the total, because laser hair removal is never a single session. Hair follows growth cycles; only hairs in the active phase respond to the laser. This is why treatment plans are spread over several months, with sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
The number of sessions makes the total bill
The number of sessions depends on the area, the phototype and the hair density: it is confirmed after the assessment, and it is what determines your total cost. Our files can be read one by one in the Results section, with the area, the number of sessions and the technology used. Because each session is paid for individually, multiplying a per-session price by the number of planned sessions gives a range, never a fixed figure: that is why we write your foreseeable total at the consultation.
What changes the number of sessions
- The phototype and the contrast between hair and skin: the darker and browner the hair on light skin, the more effectively the laser targets the follicle.
- The density and the length of the hair, as well as its fineness: light downy hair requires more sessions than thick hair.
- The area: underarms respond quickly; the back, the chest and the legs are more extensive and often slower.
- Hormonal factors (pregnancy, breastfeeding, stopping or changing contraception, polycystic ovary syndrome) can stimulate regrowth and require maintenance sessions.
- Regularity: a session plan followed at the planned interval gives better results than an interrupted plan.
- The technology used: a wavelength suited to your skin treats more effectively than a single device applied to all phototypes. This is the subject of our laser hair removal on dark skin page.
How to compare two prices without getting it wrong
A few questions settle most bad surprises:
- Is the price per session or for a package of sessions? A "package" that does not state the number of sessions included is not comparable to a per-session price.
- How many sessions are actually planned for your area? Without that number, the unit price means nothing.
- Which technology, and for which phototypes is it suited? Not all suit all skins; a low price on a device unsuited to your phototype costs more in the end, in additional sessions.
- Is your skin assessed before a price is given? If the price is set before the assessment, it is a catalogue price, not a plan.
- Is the consultation free and without obligation? At our clinic, yes: no obligation, no fees, and you leave with a plan even without booking a session.
How to get your exact price
An exact price requires a reading of your skin and your hair. The free consultation includes:
- The analysis of your skin type and the identification of your phototype, the data that determines the wavelength used.
- The assessment of hair density, colour and the area to be treated.
- A test on a small area where useful, to confirm your skin's tolerance and avoid buying blind.
- A written plan per area: estimated number of sessions, interval between sessions, price per session and foreseeable total.
We never ask you to commit to a package before this step, and we also tell you when laser hair removal is not the right choice, for example when regrowth is hormonal and another treatment would be more suitable for you.
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions are needed for laser hair removal?
A package of 6 to 8 sessions is generally recommended for optimal results, with sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. The exact number depends on the phototype, the hair density, the area and hormonal factors, and it is confirmed at the free consultation. You can read more on our how many laser hair removal sessions page.
Why does the price of laser hair removal differ by area?
Because the surface treated and the duration of the appointment differ. Small areas are treated quickly, while a full body takes much longer. The price follows treatment time and surface area, not the popularity of the area.
Is the consultation really free at Institut V Esthétique?
Yes. It is offered, with no obligation and no pressure, at 6532 Beaubien East in Montreal. It is used to assess your skin and to establish a session plan by area; you may decline to book at the end of the consultation.
Sources: price grid and promotions published on institutvesthetique.ca; result files published for laser hair removal; how many laser hair removal sessions page; Clarity II page. Results vary from one person to another; laser hair removal aims for a permanent reduction of hair, not a complete disappearance.
Book your free consultation at (438) 900-0919 or online through our free consultation page. No obligation: you leave with a session plan and a clear price, even without booking a treatment.
