Pain level
Mild
A quick warm snap. Contact cooling runs the whole time.
Recovery
None
Mild redness for a few hours. Back to your day.
Sessions
6
4 weeks apart for face and small areas, 5 to 6 for the body.
Results
Long term
Most clients see 80 to 90 percent reduction after a full series.
Commonly treats
Face, underarms, bikini, legs, back, chest
Four area sizes cover the body from upper lip to full legs.
Individual responses vary. Results are not guaranteed.
Quick Answer
Laser hair removal at Banyan & Bamboo in South Austin (3005 S Lamar Blvd #D-112, 78704) uses the Rohrer Spectrum diode laser with contact cooling. Pricing is by area size: Small $75, Medium $150, Large $250, Extra Large $500 per session, and a 6-Pack saves 10%. The standard plan is 6 sessions, 4 weeks apart for the face and small areas and 5 to 6 weeks apart for the body. Most clients see 80 to 90 percent reduction over a series. Consultations are complimentary and open now; first appointments the week of November 2, 2026 begin under Medical Director Dr. David L. Sneed, DO.
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What you notice
Stubble by the next day, razor burn, and dark dots where hair sits under the skin.
What the treatment does
The large spot size and rapid pulse rate cover lower legs or full legs in a single session.
Lower legs and half arms are Large. Full legs are Extra Large.
What you notice
Ingrown hairs, irritation, and the cycle of waxing and regrowth.
What the treatment does
Contact cooling keeps sensitive areas comfortable while the laser targets the follicle at the root. Brazilian sessions get a room of their own and an air purifier running.
Underarms and bikini are Medium. Full Brazilian is Large.
What you notice
Upper lip, chin, sideburn, or beard-line hair that needs constant attention.
What the treatment does
Precise passes reduce hair while protecting the skin around it. Ingrown beard hairs often improve.
Lip, chin, and sideburns are Small. Half face is Medium.
What you notice
Hard-to-reach areas and hair you would rather manage once a series than every week.
What the treatment does
The diode moves quickly across wide surfaces, so chest and back sessions stay short.
Chest is Medium. Full back is Large.
Is It Right for You
Laser hair removal is a good fit if you:
Your consultation confirms the right wavelength and settings for your hair and skin, with a test spot where it helps.
Why a Series
The Science
The laser sends a pulse of light into the skin. Pigment in the hair shaft absorbs that light and turns it into heat. The heat disables the follicle so the hair grows back finer and slower, or stops.
The Rohrer Spectrum diode handpiece has a large spot size, built-in contact cooling, and fires up to 10 pulses per second. That combination is what makes full legs and backs practical in a single visit. A conduction gel and the cooling tip protect the skin surface while the light does its work below.
Only follicles in the active growth phase respond, and at any moment only a portion of your hair is in that phase. Early shedding can look like clearance until dormant follicles return two to three months later, which is why the plan is 6 sessions, not one.
Private treatment rooms · South Lamar
Treatment Plan
Four sizes, one price each. A laminated sizing guide in every consult room shows exactly which zones fall where, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Prices are per session and confirmed by your provider at your complimentary consultation. Text 737-321-8182 to book.
Cost
Per-session prices run $75 to $500 by area size, and the 6-Pack takes 10 percent off the series. Prices are per session, confirmed by your provider before treatment begins. Laser treatments are cosmetic, so they aren't covered by insurance or HSA accounts. Financing is available through PatientFi.
6-Pack: six sessions at 10 percent off, from $405 for a small area.
Split a laser series into monthly payments with PatientFi. Apply in minutes, with no effect on your credit score to check.
What to Expect
Step 1
A complimentary visit with your laser provider. We review your goals, skin, and health history, choose the handpiece and area, and you leave with a plan, a price, and a date.
Step 2
Shave the area the day before or the morning of your visit. Keep it out of the sun and skip self-tanner for 2 weeks before, and skip waxing, plucking, and threading for 4 weeks, since the laser needs the root in place.
Step 3
Your provider does a clean pass with a fresh single-use razor, applies cooling gel, and works the area with contact cooling running the whole time. Most people describe each pulse as a quick warm snap.
Step 4
Expect mild redness for a few hours. Daily sunscreen, no tanning, and let treated hair shed on its own over the next two to three weeks. We book your next session at the right interval.
Safety and Skin Tone
The laser targets pigment, and skin has pigment too. Settings for every handpiece come from the manufacturer's training and are approved by Dr. Sneed, and each new laser client gets a test spot before the first full treatment so we can see how your skin responds. For the darkest skin tones the platform also carries a deeper-reaching wavelength that passes through with less absorption at the surface.
Avoid tanning beds, sun tanning, and self-tanner for two weeks before each session, and tell us about any medications and recent skin treatments at your consultation. Your good faith exam covers all of your treatments for the year.
Laser treatments at Banyan & Bamboo are performed by our laser-trained team, led by Brittany Cantu, AME, our lead laser provider and Laser Safety Officer with 20+ years of laser experience, under the supervision of Medical Director Dr. David L. Sneed, DO. Every laser plan starts with a complimentary consultation, and a good faith exam covers all of your treatments for the year.
FAQ
Consultations Open Now · South Austin
Consultations are open now, treatment booking opens October 26, and first appointments begin the week of November 2, 2026. Book a complimentary laser consultation online, or text 737-321-8182 and we'll find you a time. Call 512-890-1130 with questions. 3005 S Lamar Blvd Suite D-112, Austin TX 78704 · 512-890-1130
