Laser Hair Removal

Advanced Aesthetics offers advanced laser hair removal technology for women and men who want a longer-lasting alternative to shaving, waxing, and tweezing. Serving Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and communities throughout the region, Dr. Kevin Johnson and his experienced team use leading-edge technology, including the GMAX Pro laser, to safely and effectively target unwanted hair across a range of treatment areas and skin types.

How Much Does Laser Hair Removal Cost in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene?

Laser hair removal starts at $75 and increases with the size of the treatment area, density of hair, and other factors. Multiple treatments are required for desired results. You will be given a personalized quote as part of your consultation.

Candidates for Laser Hair Removal

Laser light is attracted to the pigment in hair follicles. Patients with light brown to black hair can see great hair removal results with this treatment. However, certain hair colors do not contain enough pigment to be effectively treated, so men and women with blonde, gray, white or red hair may not be able to achieve the same degree of hair removal. Any skin color can see results from this treatment.

Laser Hair Removal vs. Other Methods

Laser hair removal offers several benefits over methods like waxing, shaving, and electrolysis for our Spokane and Coeur d’Alene patients:

• Large areas can be treated at one time
• Fast
• No downtime
• Safe
• Few side effects
• Most parts of the body are treatable

Advanced Aesthetics offers its patients the option of choosing the GentleMax Pro® Laser (GMAX Pro) for faster and more comfortable laser hair removal. With the GMAX Pro, even large areas of the body, such as the back, can be treated in just minutes. Its uniform beam delivers a consistent pulse of light that helps create more reliable results, and its sapphire treatment tips equipped with Advanced Contact Cooling℠ technology enhance patient comfort.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

The laser treatment targets actively growing follicles for long-lasting hair reduction. During each session, the laser is passed over the treatment area, emitting a highly concentrated beam of light that penetrates the skin’s outer layers to the hair follicles, where melanin (hair color) absorbs it.

Once absorbed by the hair follicles, the light energy converts to heat, which damages the follicle and root cells. This slows down or stops future hair growth. The Cynosure Elite laser delivers two different wavelengths of laser light. This allows us to treat all skin types, including tanned skin. There is no need to discontinue treatments during the summer months.

Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?

Unlike temporary hair removal methods, once an actively growing hair follicle is successfully treated with the laser, it should not grow hair again for a long time.

How Many Sessions Are Needed? 

While our laser hair removal treatments are highly effective, we recommend multiple sessions for optimal hair reduction. Most patients need a series of about 6 to 8 sessions. Multiple treatments are necessary because laser energy is most effective on hairs in the active growth phase, and not all hairs are in that phase at the same time. The number of sessions you need can vary based on the treatment area, hair color and thickness, skin type, hormonal influences, and your individual hair growth cycle. We schedule treatments several weeks apart to target new hairs as they enter the active growth phase.

A consultation at Advanced Aesthetics will allow our technicians to take a look at your unwanted hair and develop an individualized treatment protocol that will help you get fantastic hair reduction results.

Recovery & Results

One of the best things about our laser hair removal treatment is that there is minimal to no downtime, with most patients returning to their usual activities right away. The treated skin may look mildly red or feel warm and sensitive for several hours, similar to a minor sunburn. To protect your skin and support healing, follow our aftercare instructions and avoid direct sun exposure, tanning, hot tubs, saunas, and strenuous exercise as directed after treatment.

Treated hairs typically shed gradually over the following days and weeks; avoid waxing or plucking between sessions so the laser can effectively target hairs during your next treatment.