Advanced Laser and Skin Clinic

If I could give more stars I would! Best place ever! Brenda is amazing! I had hair removal and laser and Chemical peels! I had wonderful results and referred to everyone I know

Long story short, I began finding hairs in places I was not thrilled to find. I was insecure and it left scarring on top of painful methods of you name it. I even tried electrolysis which was said to be permanent and after three sessions of torture I waited. Before my wedding a friend suggested a place (not this one) and I was leary due to reviews. I then researched many places and found this place. I called last year, but couldn’t do it financially. Then saved up and took the plunge this year before the holidays to start my journey. I met Ren and what a delight. She was knowledgeable, friendly, reassuring and fast. Of course, it hurt in some places, but I recommend numbing cream… oh yeah!
The group of ladies there are always respectful and helpful. I always feel awkward anywhere, but you’ll love the decision you made. I wasn’t sure what to expect after first session, s o this review is about three weeks (maybe two) after it to see results. The minor swelling went down in a day. The surface hairs and shedding literally worked its way through and still coming out. If I scrub with a loofa, more comes out and have yet to do anything till my next session in 3 – 4 weeks. :) Nice!
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I have wanted laser treatments forever, and for my birthday I bought a package for my upper lip, chin and arm pits.
I’m about three weeks from my first session and I can definitely recommend Advance Laser and Skin Clinic.
The hardest part was not plucking my hair prior to the first session. You want to shave the hair to keep the roots in tact so the laser can do it’s thing. I used my husbands electric shaver, but the little black hairs drove me crazy. Thankfully, I got into my first appointment pretty quickly.
The technician was very thorough in assessing my skin and hair type, advising me on the potential side effects, what to expect, how to protect my skin after the treatment and all about their policies with regard to cancelled appointments/​refunds. They spend a lot of time talking to you and fielding questions on the first appointment. I was concerned about hyper pigmentation as mentioned by a prior review, and the technician went over the potential of that in conjunction with my skin type. They are very insistent on proper care of your skin after laser, suggesting you wear sunblock, avoid sun tanning/​sun bathing and if you are on anti-​biotics let them know. In other words, be transparent about your lifestyle so they can help you make the best decision. It’s your skin, let them know.
The technician said if there were a side effect, the clinic would assist in helping alleviate any issues. She even called about four days after to make sure I wasn’t experiencing any side effects.
I’m not going to lie to you, the laser hurts, BUT it’s a very quick process. The technician gives you a small hose that blows out ice cold air tempering some of the pain. There is also a disconcerting smell of burning hair, but it’s over as soon as it begins. You’re a little red when you leave. By the time I got home (15 min car ride) the red was gone. The recovery was better and faster than waxing or threading.
There were still hairs, but after about a week they fell out.
I am so, so please with my new hairless reflection. I have four more sessions, plus one year after that to ensure everything is nicely lasered away.
Do it!

I originally pursued laser hair treatments to combat issues with hair issues and am so relieved that I did! I no longer have those issues and am so incredibly happy that I won’t ever have any problems in the future! I have already recommended this place to my friends and would do the same to anyone looking to combat hair growth issues or simply get rid of other unwanted hair!
Also-​I have had nothing but great experiences with all of the women here during my laser hair treatments! I’ve worked with 4 different ladies there and absolutely love them all!

I waited too long to give laser hair removal a try. Wish I would have started sooner! Renda is awesome, very professional and will talk all your anxieties away. Start now!

I am currently getting various services from hair removal to photo facial with IPL. These guys are the best! Best prices and best results all around! I went to another place for hair removal and after 6 treatments there was hardly any change. After 1 treatment here on my face and armpits I don’t have to shave in between 1^st and 2^nd treatment (well shaved under arms once but that’s in 6 weeks!). My bikini and legs are responding well after 1 treatment also, the hair is still growing tho my shaving was cut in half in those areas after first treatment. IPL I can’t say enough about! I have broken capillaries on my cheeks and several sun spots (brown spots) on my face. After one treatment I saw an improvement by about 50%. So I bought a package of 3. Bought the first one at an introductory price to try it out then bought the package which discounts by $ 225. I shopped around for prices on the IPL and these guys blew everyone away! The staff is very friendly and extremely helpful without pushing services or product on you. The owners are always there and «work» there daily. Nice to see happy staff offering friendly, affordable service. I’ll update when I complete the hair removal and IPL.

I want to update this review to say that it’s been awhile — several months to maybe a year now — since I finished my treatments. I do not shave my legs at all. And it’s awesome. Seriously some of the best money I have spent. Ever. I didn’t realize how much it would change my life. But being able to wear a dress or skirt without worrying about stubble = awesome. This place is amazing and I recommend them wholeheartedly.

A Groupon coupon enabled me to buy a few sessions with Advanced.
I only wish I could have started years ago! I certainly intend to continue.
I am halfway through treatment on my face, and what a relief to see and feel such improvement!
Tami is performing my treatments, and I cannot rave enough about her. Tami is extremely efficient, knowledgeable and kind. She does everything possible to make your experience pleasant and safe. I always look forward to my treatments, which she performs thoroughly and quickly!
I cannot recommend Advanced Laser and Skin Clinic highly enough!
The technicians are friendly, top rate, and adhere to the highest levels of cleanliness and safety. This is a lovely clinic, where your health and comfort are number one.
If you’ve considered laser treatment, call them. I guarantee you will not be disappointed — you’ll feel so much better… And look better too!

Nice clean. Clean and really friendly. Don’t bother with the skincare line is way overpriced and average. Also, small tendency to oversell on Botox and fillers so know what you want. Otherwise you spend more than you expect and more than you need. Skilled folks there, just don’t let them oversell.

I have been going to this clinic for about 5 years and have nothing but good to say about the treatments and staff! I’m always gretted with a smile, get in at the last minute, and all treatments have always worked. Have recommended this clinic to many friends and all of them that have went have had the same amazing experience! You would be a fool to go anywhere else!

After five treatments per year x 2 years, I’m nearing my last two treatments with Advanced Laser & Skin Clinic. I’m going to decline to reveal what I got done… So I was naturally hesitant to review this place, but I’m submitting this review mainly cause I would personally recommend this place without reservation — and I feel the few low reviews are partially due to inadequate research about laser treatments on the client’s end.
THE BASICS: You got to follow-​through with the treatment recommendations if you want results. And the treatment recommendations for laser hair removal are treatments every 10 – 15 weeks for at least 5 – 7 treatments. AKA you can’t do this once or twice or even four times and expect hairless results. You have to COMMIT for at least one year. Optimally, two years if you can afford the time for even better results.
This clinic allows you to get an additional 5 treatments one year after you complete 5 treatments… This equals TEN treatments if you purchase their package deal and then you are free from shaving again. Again, you really should COMMIT to a package deal if you want this to work out for you.
AND YOU NEED TO HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. It’s not painless. It feels like someone is snapping a rubber band on your wrist — but on the area you are having treated. Since you’re going to have at least 5 – 7 treatments, you’ll most likely experience the side effect of a sunburn-​like sensation for 24 hours after treatment. WHICH you should report to who you’re working with so they know how to personally adjust the settings for you. You can use the cooling gel «Aloe vera» (the same over-​the-​counter medication for sunburns) for relief if needed… but I personally haven’t needed it. The more hair (and hair follicles) you have in your «problem area» — the more painful it is going to be because there’s just that many more hair follicles to zap & stun. That’s why they sell the option of lidocaine cream aka «numbing cream.» As a pharmacist, I can comment that $ 25 per session for prescription lidocaine application is a reasonable price — in fact, they’re working off a very low margin.
Since you’ll be visiting this clinic about 10 times if you COMMIT :) You do develop a relationship with the staff here — especially the somewhat intimate and private nature of this work… I worked with Tami for all my sessions. She’s professional and well-​experienced. I would highly recommend her without any reservation.
If you would like to know my personal treatments, I’m comfortable revealing that I got three areas done including my underarms and trimming my eyebrows (I just wanted to be free from plucking/​waxing delicate skin around the eyes). I’m asian so apparently my skin type responds fairly well since it’s easier for the laser to identify dark hair against olive skin. However, darker and thicker the hair (e.g. asian hair), the more stubborn the hair can be – and possibly the more painful the treatment. I’d say in all three areas, I was virtually hairless around the sixth to seventh treatment. The additional treatments really sealed this «more» permanent solution to shaving and I haven’t touched the razor in months! I look forward to being done-​done-​done in 2 more treatments. I’ll probably post a year from now again to follow-​up :)
So… In summary, if you are lucky to find a groupon for here (which I do recommend you snap up if you see one), apply those savings into a complete package of at least 5 treatments to get some «more» permanent results.
P. S. Saturday appointment fill up FAST. Sometimes I even booked two appointments out to make sure I could get a spot on my preferred Saturday.

Gotta write a review for my clinic. Getting great results for laser hair removal here. My girl Brea takes great care of me, to the point that I wait for her to be available. My wax person referred me to Brea. You know that is saying something if someone willingly refers away their business to another business person with a competing service. The staff is great, scheduling is a breeze and I’m in and out in just a few minutes for each service. I haven’t used the other services, but based on my laser experience, I will be booking other stuff in the future. Keep an eye out for deals, I got 50% off of my laser treatments and saved $ 1000, plus got a lifetime guarantee. just sayin.

Excellent knowledgeable, professional staff & services. They are the best!

So this is my very first Unilocal review…
I bought my first package at advanced laser and skin clinic about 3 yrs ago. I was a bit concerned because I have dark skin, however after meeting with their physician I was reassured that I could be safely treated. Overall, I was very satisfied with my results, they essentially worked a miracle for me. The price I felt was very affordable, and the ‘guarantee’ that they offered with extended treatment was just what I needed to convince me to buy the ‘package’. (the extended treatment is honored 100% I should add-​I continued to get free touchups for a year as necessary with no hassle/​no charge!)
Fast forward to now. I wanted to target some additional areas for hair removal. but since I no longer live near to tacoma, I wanted something closer to seattle. So I tried those groupons… problem solved right? NO! I tried 3 DIFFERENT COMPANIES AND THEY WERE ALL HORRIBLE. So awful in fact, that I even abandoned my groupon rather than return to those establishments. Then I figured I would try Ideal Image, since they have all these ads on the radio… Another no go for me (their prices are absolutely ridiculous…$ 12,000 for a legs package, oh but wait! you get 50% off for a total of only $ 6,000 and change… NO THANKS) I will GLADLY return to tacoma for any and all laser removal treatments from now on even if it means a two hour drive round trip.
About the establishment: Staff is friendly, efficient, and polite. They are more than willing to customize a package based on your needs. AMAZING PRICES!(check their website) No pressure environment.
About the treatments: Yes there is a risk of adverse reactions.(redness, discomfort, hyperpigmentation, etc) Have I experienced some degree of reactions at any point over the course of my treatment? yes. This was a risk I was willing to take, and I found the possible benefits to outweigh the risks. It should be noted that risk of adverse reactions increases with sun exposure, certain medical conditions, medicines etc. Overall my treatments were mostly reaction free though.

I was nervous about my first hair laser appointment plus going to a new place I knew nothing about. I finally emailed to start my appointment process and they were really helpful. Everyone was very welcoming and I immediately felt comfortable. I was so relieved to start with a sit down to talk through the process and answer all the questions I had. I really felt like I was at a professional place I could get professional advice at. They not only made sure I was starting the right procedure for myself but also answered some skin questions and had some samples for me to try. I not only feel comfortable going in for my appointments but I look forward to seeing everyone who works there! They usually email or call me to check on how I’m doing after each appointment.

So far so good! I’ve been to 3 different laser clinics for 3 different parts of my body and this is the only place that I’ve seen results. Before coming here I had 3 sessions on my lip and had not seen any results. After my first session here the hair was much thinner. Now I’ve been here 4 times and I am seeing very little hair grow back at all. The procedure is much more painful here than at the other clinics, but totally worth it since it seems to be actually working! My lip stays red for about an hour after my appointment.

I went to this clinic to try having laser done for the first time on my legs. Bottom line: Don’t let this clinic work on you.
I’d never done it before and bought a Groupon to try it out. A nurse checked me in, took my background, and then the technician came in to do the laser treatment. Everyone was really nice, but the result has been absolutely awful.
She did my bikini line and a week later it is hyperpigmented. I knew this was a risk, but the extent to which it is hyperpigmented is horrendous. In addition, she lasered over a birth mark on my leg (big no-​no) and that is now scabbing and peeling.
I called the technician to see what she recommended and she said to apply an ointment used for burns.
I didn’t trust her judgment so I called my doctor, who happens to have worked at a clinic like this in the past. She was taken aback by the extent of the hyperpigmentation, which indicates that improper settings were used. She was also surprised that they went over my birth mark, which is a problem now that it’s scabbing – it’ll be hard to monitor it for changes in the future (i.e., did it change because of the laser, or because of possible skin cancer?).
My doctor prescribed a skin whitening treatment for my hyperpigmentation that’s going to take months to work, and of course it’s chemical-​based, so it’s not the greatest thing in the world to put on my skin twice a day, but the hyperpigmentation is very unsightly.
If you decide to have laser done, go to a clinic with a good reputation and an on-​site doctor – this lady did a number on my legs.

I have to say, I am very glad to write a great review for Advanced Laser Clinic of Tacoma. I have been going there for about 4 years now and have to say how nice it is to see a familiar face every time I walk in. The staff has been there for a long time now, and that says a lot for a business. They are all very professional and very honest and up front with you. The Doctor, Nurse, and the Estheticians do a very good job explaining the various treatments that they do (LHR, IPL, Chemical Peels, Micro, Botox and fillers) and how individuals vary with each and any treatment because of skin type, hair type, and any other physical factors that a person may have that they don’t realize may play a huge role in treatments. I have always found that they recommend follow up appointments so that they can make sure they are meeting your individual needs as best a possible. I will continue to be treated at Advanced Laser Clinic as I am very satisfied with my care.

My first couple experiences here were great. And then I went in for a treatment I had several times before and this time it did not «take». I called and came back for another treatment… and spent more money. It would have been nice if they would have followed up with me after the second visit, but they didn’t. I called them to say the second treatment did not «take» either. I was asked to come back in again… AKA spend more money. I just got a very weird vibe and decided I was not going to go back. Spending big $$ for absolutely no results leaves a very bad impression on me. As I mentioned before, my first couple experiences here were awesome, but I will be going somewhere else from now on.

hmmm i wrote a review for this place but it never posted?
great place — good prices — friendly staff!