Brazilian Laser Hair Removal in NYC: What Is Included and What It Costs
Bikini and Brazilian get used interchangeably, and they are not the same treatment. The difference decides what gets treated, how long the appointment takes and what you pay. At New You Laser in Midtown Manhattan, all three options are treated on the Candela GentleMax Pro, a dual wavelength system that works across a wide range of skin tones.
Here is what each one covers, what it costs, and what the appointment is actually like.
Bikini Line, Extended Bikini and Full Brazilian
Three treatments, three different amounts of coverage.
Bikini line covers the hair that would sit outside a standard swimsuit, along the upper thighs and across the top. It is the smallest of the three and the one most people start with.
Extended bikini goes further in from the line, taking more from the sides and the top while leaving the center alone.
Full Brazilian covers everything, front to back. Many clients ask for a strip or a triangle left at the front, which is a normal request and worth saying at the consultation rather than on the table.
If you are not sure which you want, start with the bikini line. Moving up to an extended bikini or a full Brazilian later is straightforward, and nothing is lost by starting smaller.
What It Costs in NYC
Each area is priced individually, and as a six session course:
- Bikini line: $49 a session, or $199 for six sessions
- Extended bikini: $69 a session, or $279 for six sessions
- Full Brazilian: $69 a session, or $279 for six sessions
Most people treat this area alongside something else, which is why the combination packages work out lower than booking each area separately:
- Brazilian and underarms: $399
- Brazilian and buttocks: $499
- Brazilian, buttocks and underarms: $529
- Half legs, Brazilian and underarms: $599
- Full legs, Brazilian and feet: $699
- Full legs, Brazilian, feet and underarms: $749
Every combination price covers six sessions on every area included, and buying any combination adds six sessions on one further area at no extra cost. New clients also receive 50% off a first session. You can review current combination pricing and offers before booking.
Why It Is Priced as a Course
Hair grows in cycles, and the laser only affects follicles that are in their active growth phase at the time of treatment. At any given moment that is a minority of the hair in the area, which is why a course spread across several months reaches far more follicles than any single visit can.
The bikini area is also influenced by hormones, which is worth knowing up front: hormonally active areas often respond a little more slowly than, say, legs, and some clients choose to add sessions after the initial course. If you want the detail on what determines your own number, we cover it in how many sessions the bikini area needs.
Does a Brazilian Hurt More Than Other Areas?
It is more sensitive than most areas, and most people find it manageable rather than difficult. The skin here is thinner and the hair tends to be coarse, which means more pigment and more heat at the follicle.
Three things make the difference. The Candela GentleMax Pro applies cooling with every pulse. Shaving properly beforehand matters more here than anywhere else, because hair left above the skin absorbs energy at the surface where you feel it. And the area is quick: a bikini line takes only a few minutes, and a full Brazilian is still a short appointment.
If you are concerned, say so at the start. Settings can be adjusted and the session can be paced.
How to Prepare
- Shave the full area 12 to 24 hours before, including anywhere you are unsure about. Do not wax, pluck or thread for about four weeks beforehand, since those remove the follicle the laser needs to reach
- Stay out of direct sun for roughly two weeks, and skip self tanner entirely
- Pause retinoids and strong exfoliating acids for several days
- Arrive clean, with no lotion, oil or powder on the area
- Wear something loose for the trip home
If your appointment falls during your period, mention it when you book rather than canceling. Clinics handle this differently, so it is worth a quick call to ask what we recommend.
What the Appointment Is Like
You have the room to yourself and you undress from the waist down, with a drape provided. Your specialist talks through exactly what is being treated before anything starts, which is the moment to say if you want a shape left at the front.
You wear protective eyewear throughout. The laser is passed across the area in sections with cooling applied as it goes, and you will be asked to move position so the back can be reached. A bikini line session runs a few minutes; a full Brazilian is longer but still comfortably inside a lunch break.
Afterward the skin is usually a little pink and warm for a few hours. Skip hot showers, saunas and workouts for the first day, and keep the area out of the sun.
Booking in Midtown Manhattan
New You Laser is at 45 West 46th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, a short walk from Rockefeller Center and the 47-50 Sts station, with Bryant Park, Times Square and Grand Central all within walking distance. We are open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm.
Every course starts with a skin assessment, because the right settings depend on your skin tone and hair type rather than a standard protocol. You can review combination pricing and current offers, or arrange a consultation to talk through which option suits you.
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