How Much Does Laser Hair Removal Cost in Melbourne?

Laser hair removal in Melbourne is priced per session and per area, and the price ranges from under $20 for a small area to a few hundred dollars for a full body. Most people need six or more sessions. At Aura Skin Boutique in Essendon North, a Brazilian is $45 a session, underarms for men are $49 and a full female body is $350. Your total is the per-session price multiplied by the number of visits you need.

Key takeaways

• Aura prices laser hair removal per session and per area, starting from $18.
• A full course is usually six to twelve sessions, so the real cost is the session price times your visit count.
• Larger areas cost more per visit, but a full body session costs less than adding up every area separately.
• Afterpay is available in clinic, and the first consultation and patch test come before you commit to a course.

How much does laser hair removal cost in Melbourne?

Across Melbourne, small areas such as the upper lip or underarms cost far less per session than legs, back or a full body, which run into the hundreds. Prices vary by clinic, device and area size, so the only fair comparison is price per session for the same area, plus how many sessions you are likely to need.

At our laser hair removal clinic in Essendon, we use Alma Soprano Titanium and charge per session. You pay for the visit you are having, which makes it easy to see exactly where your money is going.

What does each area cost at Aura Skin Boutique?

These are our current per-session prices. The women's laser hair removal and men's laser hair removal pages show each area in detail, and the full price list has everything in one place.

How much will a whole course cost?

A whole course costs the session price multiplied by the number of sessions, so six sessions of a $45 Brazilian comes to $270. The examples below are simple arithmetic from the prices above. They are not packages or special offers, and your own number of sessions may be higher or lower.

Because you pay session by session, you are not committing to the whole sum on day one. Many people start with one area, see how their skin and hair respond, and add more later.

How many laser hair removal sessions will I need?

Most areas need between six and twelve sessions, and that range is the number to use when you budget. Hair grows in cycles, so each visit only treats the hairs that are active that day. Finer hair on the face often finishes sooner. Thick, dense or hormone-driven hair, such as a man's back or a woman's chin, can take longer.

Your therapist gives a realistic estimate at your consultation after looking at your skin and hair. If you want the science behind the schedule, our article on pain and permanence covers what the laser is doing between visits.

Is full body laser hair removal cheaper than treating areas one by one?

Usually yes, once you want more than a few areas done. A full female body session is $350, and a full male body session is $395. Compare that with the examples above: a women's full legs and bikini session alone is $240, so adding a full face at $55 and a few more areas by price list brings you close to $350 very quickly.

For men, the arms, shoulders and neck session is $203 and legs are $220. Those two areas together are $423, which is already more than the $395 full body price. If you are only after one or two small areas, though, treating them individually costs far less per visit.

What makes laser hair removal prices go up or down?

Four things move the price. Understanding them helps you compare quotes from different clinics without being fooled by a low headline number.

• Size of the area: a thong or upper lip takes minutes, and a back or full legs takes much longer.
• Number of sessions: a cheap session price means little if you need twice as many visits.
• The device and who runs it: ask which laser is used, whether it cools the skin and who operates it.
• What is included: check whether the consultation and patch test are free or charged separately.

An unusually low price per session is worth a question or two. Ask what machine it is, how long each session takes and whether the quote is per area or per pass. A fair price should still make sense when you multiply it out.

Is cheap laser hair removal worth it?

Sometimes a low price is simply a smaller area or a quiet weekday, but it can also mean a weaker device, a rushed appointment or a clinic that skips the patch test. Laser works on a follicle, and a machine that is too gentle may need more sessions to do the same job. Ask the clinic what the device is, whether it has built-in cooling and who will treat you.

At Aura, Sara Haghighi leads the clinic, and every course starts with a patch test and a skin and hair assessment. We would rather talk you out of a course that will not suit your hair than take a booking that disappoints you.

Does laser hair removal cost less than waxing or shaving over time?

For many people it does, though the break-even point depends on how often you currently wax. Waxing is a cost that never stops, while laser is a block of sessions that is meant to leave you needing far less afterwards. Shaving is cheap per day but adds up in razors and time.

A simple way to test it for yourself is to work out what you spend on waxing in one year, then compare that with one of the examples above. A Brazilian wax every few weeks is a regular cost for as long as you keep doing it. Six to ten laser sessions at $45 each is a one-time block of $270 to $450, with an occasional top-up later if you need one. Your own numbers will differ, so use your real wax price in the sum.

How can I pay for laser hair removal?

You can pay by cash, card, EFTPOS, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and Afterpay is available in clinic. Afterpay splits a payment into four interest-free instalments, which can help with larger sessions such as full legs or a full body visit. Ask us at the front desk before your appointment if you want to use it.

What happens at the first appointment?

Your first visit is a free skin consultation with a patch test. We look at your hair colour and thickness, check your skin tone, talk through the areas you want and work out an estimated number of sessions. You leave knowing your likely total before you spend on a course.

1. We talk through your goals, your medications and your recent sun exposure.
2. We test a small spot with the laser to see how your skin reacts.
3. We agree the areas, the expected sessions and the gap between visits.
4. You book your first treatment when you are ready, and you pay per session.

The preparation steps matter for results, so read our laser hair removal page before you come in. If you are choosing between the bikini options, our Brazilian laser hair removal guide explains the differences.

Where can I get laser hair removal near Essendon?

We are at 154B Keilor Road, Essendon North, in Melbourne's north-west. Clients come from Moonee Ponds, Niddrie, Strathmore, Ascot Vale, Airport West, Keilor East and Pascoe Vale. We are open Monday to Thursday 10am to 7pm and Friday to Saturday 10am to 11pm, with Sundays by appointment. Walk-ins are welcome for consultations Monday to Saturday.

Frequently asked questions

How much does laser hair removal cost per session in Melbourne?

It depends on the area, with small areas costing far less than legs, back or full body sessions. At Aura, prices run from $18 for a thong area to $350 for a full female body and $395 for a full male body, per session.

How much is a full course of laser hair removal?

Multiply the session price by the number of sessions. For example, six sessions at $45 is $270. Most areas need six to twelve visits, so your own total could be higher or lower. Your therapist will give you an estimate after your consultation and patch test.

Why do some clinics charge less than others?

Prices reflect the device, the area size, the time booked and what is included. Some clinics use a lower power machine or charge extra for consultations. Compare the same area, ask how many sessions are expected and check whether a patch test and cooling are part of the visit.

Do I pay for the whole course upfront?

No. At Aura you pay per session, so you are only paying for the visit you are having. This lets you start with one area and see how your hair responds before deciding on more. Afterpay is also available in clinic if you want to spread a larger session.

Is full body laser hair removal worth the price?

If you want most of your body treated, a full body session at $350 for women or $395 for men costs less than adding up each area. It also puts everything on one schedule. If you only want one or two small areas, treating those separately is cheaper per visit.

Can I use Afterpay for laser hair removal?

Yes, Afterpay is available in clinic. It splits the payment into four interest-free instalments. It can suit bigger sessions like full legs or full body. We also accept cash, card, EFTPOS, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Ask us before your visit if you plan to use it.

Is there a cost for the consultation or patch test?

The skin consultation at Aura is free, and your first visit includes a patch test and a plan for your hair. That means you can find out what the course will probably cost before you commit. Walk-ins are welcome for consultations Monday to Saturday.

Will I need top-up sessions, and do they cost extra?

Some people need an occasional top-up years later, often after hormonal changes, because some follicles wake up again. A top-up is booked and priced like any other session for that area. Your therapist can tell you whether it is likely for your hair type.

Is laser hair removal cheaper than waxing in the long run?

For many people it is, because waxing never ends and laser is a block of sessions followed by far less hair. Work out your yearly wax spend and compare it with a course example. The answer depends on how often you wax and how many sessions your hair needs.

If you would like a firm plan for your own areas, book a free skin consultation on our laser hair removal in Essendon page and we will test your skin and talk through the likely number of sessions.

Written by the Aura Skin Boutique team, led by Sara Haghighi, founder and lead skin and laser therapist (Diploma of Beauty Therapy, 10 years' experience). Last updated October 2026.