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Using free easy resources online you can locate a laser hair removal practitioner close to home.

Search Resource #1: Local Google (local.google.com)

Enter 'laser hair removal' in the first search field, and your town, and state in the next search field.

Google then generates a results list with business name, address, phone, web site, and a map at a glance.

Look out for the 'Directions' link. Enter your starting address and Google provides directions to the address of the laser hair removal clinic you selected.

Search Resource #2: Local Yahoo (local.yahoo.com)

Enter 'laser hair removal' in the first search field, and your town, state, and/or zip code in the next search field.

To the top right of the results is a feature reading 'View Results on a Map' that generates a standard Yahoo map with all of the businesses listed in the search displayed in their street locations.

Another feature lets the searcher to specify the size of the search radius through a drop-down menu measuring in 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, and 50 miles from the center of the search area.

Search Resource #3: Switchboard (switchboard.com)

Select the "Find a Business" button, enter "laser hair removal' in the field marked "Business Name, Category, or Keyword(s), then your town and state OR your zip code.

If you want to broaden your search, tick the "Include surrounding areas" box.

On the next screen click on the blue hyperlink "laser hair removal".

Start calling or visiting the list of results for laser hair removal on the next page.

Advice when choosing a laser hair removal clinic:

You may wish to ensure the practitioner is a Board Certified Dermatologist and has experience using the specific equipment or system best for you.

You can ask to see before and after photographs of the results.

Be sure to ask questions on possible side effects for your particular skin condition.

Make sure the practitioner treating you will be able to handle any questions or problems that may arise afterwards. Make sure he will be available for some time after the treatments are completed.