If you are considering acne laser treatment, you may be wondering how much it costs and what financing options are available to you. Because laser therapy is a cutting-edge treatment, most insurance companies will not cover the procedure. Therefore, you need to be aware of the cost of the treatment and of different ways you can finance it.
How Many Treatments Do You Need?
First of all, the number and length of treatments you will require depends upon the severity of your acne. The more breakouts you have, the more treatments you may need. For a relatively minor breakout, you may need only one 15-minute session. For a severe case of acne spread over a large area, such as your back, you may require several treatment sessions. If you have scars that require additional care, you may spend more time (and therefore more money) in the dermatologist office as well. Treatment costs vary depending on the level of care you require, but in general you can expect to spend $500-$600 per 15 minute session.
What Does Your Doctor Offer?
Secondly, your financing options will depend on what your dermatologist's office can offer. Some clinics allow customers to make monthly payments on their treatment. Others will allow you to make several payments in advance, as a sort of "layaway," in order to finance the procedure. Still others work with credit card companies to offer a line of credit that can be used strictly for the dermatological procedure at the doctor's office.
Consult with Your Dermatologist
If you are concerned about the expense of acne laser therapy and financing options, it's best to sit down with your dermatologist and get an estimate of how many sessions your acne may require. Then you can work with the office manager at your clinic to try and find a financing option that fits your budget. Although acne laser treatment seems expensive in the short term, it is more effective and less expensive than a lot of creams and ointments that are used long-term.