Laser Treatments
Laser Hair Removal
Priced by area, not by the hour, and always sold as a series. Here is how the areas are grouped and what each one costs.
Laser hair removal uses laser light delivered in short pulses to target melanin in the hair follicle during its active growth phase. Because hair grows in cycles, a series of sessions is required. Wellness Origin prices by treatment area: small areas from $75, medium from $117 and large from $157, with 3, 6 and 12 session packages.
How laser hair removal works
Laser light is applied to the skin in short pulses. That light is absorbed by melanin, the pigment in the hair, and the energy delivered may cause thermal damage to the follicle, which can delay or reduce hair growth in that follicle. The laser is targeting the hair, not the skin, which is the reason contrast between hair colour and skin tone affects how the treatment performs.
Follicles are only vulnerable during the active growth phase of the hair cycle, and at any moment only a portion of the hair in an area is in that phase. This is the whole reason a single session cannot do the job and why every reputable provider sells the treatment as a series. Anybody offering you one and done laser hair removal is not describing how the biology works.
Small area pricing
- 1 Session
- $75
- 3 Session Package
- $210, savings $15
- 6 Session Package
- $410, savings $40
- 12 Session Package
- $783, savings $117
- Valid areas
- Facial cheeks, lip, chin, sideburns, feet, hands, navel, ears, areola, nose, belly button line, forehead
Medium area pricing
- 1 Session
- $117
- 3 Session Package
- $321, savings $30
- 6 Session Package
- $632, savings $70
- 12 Session Package
- $1224, savings $180
- Valid areas
- Full face, underarms, upper or lower legs, upper or lower arms, neck, shoulders, bikini, Brazilian for women, upper or lower back
Large area pricing
- 1 Session
- $157
- 3 Session Package
- $431, savings $40
- 6 Session Package
- $857, savings $85
- 12 Session Package
- $1639, savings $245
- Valid areas
- Full legs, full arms, chest, abdomen, cheeks of buttocks, full back
Skin tone, hair colour and what they change
Hair colour and skin type both influence how effectively laser hair removal performs. Darker hair against lighter skin gives the laser the clearest target and tends to respond more effectively. Our IPL laser for hair removal is best suited to Fitzpatrick skin types 1 to 4, and it may take more sessions for Fitzpatrick types 5 and 6.
We publish that plainly rather than burying it, because the alternative is somebody buying a twelve session package that was never the right purchase for them. Our laser hair removal specialist consults with every client individually to determine the number of treatments that is right for them, and that conversation happens before you buy anything.
Wellness Origin is a day spa. This is a cosmetic treatment, not a medical procedure, and we do not diagnose or treat anything. Tell your specialist about any medication you take, since some affect how skin responds to light.
Getting the most out of a package
Consult first
Our specialist assesses your hair and skin and gives you a session count. Buy the package after that conversation, not before it.
Keep to the schedule
The intervals exist because of the hair growth cycle. Sessions taken whenever it is convenient will underperform sessions taken on schedule.
Shave, do not wax or pluck
The follicle needs to be there for the laser to target. Waxing or plucking between sessions removes the very thing being treated.
Protect from the sun
Sun exposure changes the skin's response to light. Follow the guidance your specialist gives you before and after each session.
Use it within the year
All services expire one year from the date of purchase, and service purchases are non refundable.
Prices
What it costs
All services expire one year from the date of purchase. Sale sessions are limited to one per client.
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Questions
Common questions
How many laser hair removal sessions will I need?
It depends on the area, your hair and your skin, which is why our specialist consults with every client individually rather than quoting a number in advance. Our packages are built at 3, 6 and 12 sessions, which brackets the range most clients fall into. Book a consultation and you will get a specific answer.
Is laser hair removal permanent?
We describe the mechanism rather than promise an outcome. Laser light targets melanin in the follicle during its active growth phase, which may cause thermal damage and can delay or reduce growth from that follicle. Because hair grows in cycles, a series is required, and results vary from person to person.
Does it work on dark skin?
Our IPL laser for hair removal is best suited to Fitzpatrick skin types 1 to 4, and it may take more sessions for types 5 and 6. We publish that openly so you can make an informed decision. Our specialist will assess your skin at consultation and will tell you honestly what to expect.
Does it hurt?
Most people describe the pulses as a brief snap against the skin rather than as sustained pain, and comfort varies with the area being treated. Tell your specialist during the session if it is more than you expected, and they will adjust or pause.
How should I prepare for a session?
Shave the area rather than waxing or plucking, since the follicle needs to be present for the laser to target it. Avoid sun exposure beforehand and follow the specific instructions your specialist gives you. Come with clean skin, without lotions or makeup on the treatment area.
No account needed
Request an appointment
Tell us what you are after and when suits you. We will check the book and come back to you with times. If you would rather talk it through, call (317) 979-1234.
Reception is open Monday to Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm. Requests sent outside those hours are answered the next business day.
Reservations
Book a treatment in Carmel
Call the front desk and a person will answer, or send the form and we will come back to you with times that fit.