Dr. Heather Layher, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Dermatology, MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
Boise, Idaho
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1851658355· License: O-1048 (ID) verify
Graduated 2012
Industry payments (2024): $318 across 10 payments (what this means)
5(4 ratings)
About
Dr. Heather Layher is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon practicing in Boise, Idaho. She is passionate about bringing the latest innovations in dermatology to Idaho, believing patients' skin deserves more than yesterday's technology. Her practice emphasizes precision and avoids shortcuts in procedures, ensuring patients have access to advanced treatment options locally.
She offers comprehensive dermatological care, including Mohs surgery and skin cancer excision. Dr. Layher's practice was the first in Boise to offer XERF advanced skin tightening, a non-surgical treatment that stimulates collagen, tightens skin, and improves texture with little to no downtime. XERF was recognized as the 2026 NewBeauty Best Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Treatment. The practice also introduced the Candela Vbeam Pro, described as the most advanced Vbeam ever created and the next generation of vascular laser technology. This laser is engineered for greater precision, comfort, and efficiency, and is used for conditions like rosacea, facial redness, and vascular lesions. Dr. Layher considers rosacea one of the most frustrating skin conditions, utilizing the Vbeam to target excess blood vessels, calm inflammation, and improve skin tone.
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Specialties
- Board Certified Dermatologist
Procedures & Services
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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Heather Layher, DO
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What is XERF and what are its benefits?
XERF is a non-surgical, collagen-building, skin-tightening treatment that utilizes advanced energy technology to deliver deep dermal remodeling, improve skin texture, lift, firm, and smooth. It involves no needles and has little to no downtime.
What is the timeline for XERF results?
Patients typically see an initial 'thermal contraction' lift immediately after a session, with significant results developing over the next 3 to 6 months as the body generates fresh collagen and elastin.
Can XERF be combined with other treatments?
Yes, XERF can be combined (stacked) with ablative or non-ablative laser treatments that shrink pores and buff away sun damage for a 'filtered' skin finish.
What conditions does Vbeam Pro treat?
Vbeam Pro is indicated for a wide range of conditions including rosacea, facial redness, broken capillaries, spider veins, acne scars, post-acne redness, port wine stains, birthmarks, surgical scars, stretch marks, warts, sun damage, photoaging, and vascular lesions. It has 45 FDA-cleared indications.
What are the expected benefits and patient experience with Vbeam Pro?
Vbeam Pro treatments offer up to 20% greater clearance after a single treatment, result in 20% less reported discomfort, and are up to 50% faster than previous generations. It is engineered for greater precision, enhanced patient comfort, and improved treatment efficiency.
How does Vbeam Pro work?
Vbeam Pro utilizes dual-wavelength technology for greater precision and versatility, targeting the excess blood vessels that cause redness and flushing, helping to calm inflammation and improve skin tone over time.
How can I tell if my facial redness is rosacea?
Not all facial redness is simply 'sensitive skin.' If your face is constantly red, flushes easily, or reacts to heat, exercise, stress, or wine, it may be rosacea.
How effective is rosacea treatment and why is early intervention important?
Many people do not realize how effective rosacea treatment can be. Proper laser therapy, such as with the Candela Vbeam, can be a game changer for individuals struggling with facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, or inflammation. Rosacea is a progressive condition, and early treatment often leads to better long-term control, helping to prevent worsening visible vessels and persistent redness. Healthy skin is possible, and you don’t have to just 'live with it.'
Does the practice offer free consultations?
The practice occasionally offers promotional free consultations for specific treatments like XERF, often accompanied by special pricing and packages. Please contact the office at 208-600-1330 to inquire about current offers.
Patient Experience
Dr. Heather Layher Review Summary
5
Dr. Layher receives stellar reviews across the board, consistently earning a perfect 5 out of 5 stars from patients on various platforms like Google, findmydirectdoctor.com, and doctor.webmd.com. Patients clearly appreciate her expertise and care.
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Main Office
3668 N Harbor Ln, Boise, Idaho
(208) 600-1330
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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.
Industry Payments
Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.
Total received (2024)
$318
Payments
10
Compared to peers
Small
Dr. Heather Layher, DO received $318 across 10 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Novo Nordisk Inc.
What this means for your care
- A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
- Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
- Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
- A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”
Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗
Insurance Information
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Location & Contact Information
Main Office
3668 N Harbor Ln
Boise, Idaho 83703
Office Information
Phone: (208) 600-1330
Where does Dr. Heather Layher practice?
Doctor's Office
Main Office (Primary)
3668 N Harbor Ln, Boise, Idaho 83703
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Education & Experience
Education
Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Mba From Bsu
Touro University
Boise State University
Certifications & Licenses
Board Certified Dermatologist
Faad
American Board Certified Dermatologist
Double Board-certified Dermatologist
Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make an appointment with Dr. Heather Layher, DO online?
It's unclear whether online appointment booking is available. Contact the office at (208) 600-1330 for scheduling information.
Does Dr. Heather Layher, DO offer telehealth?
Telehealth availability is not specified in the provided information. Please contact the office directly to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Heather Layher, DO?
Patient reviews are not provided in the prompt, therefore a summary cannot be created. However, overall ratings suggest extremely positive patient experiences.
What areas of care does Dr. Heather Layher, DO cater to?
Dr. Layher's areas of care focus on dermatology, with specializations in Mohs surgery for skin cancer removal and general skin cancer treatment. She offers comprehensive dermatological care. The practice emphasizes precision and avoids shortcuts in procedures, driven by a passion for bringing the latest innovations in dermatology to Idaho, ensuring patients have access to advanced treatment options locally. They operate on the principle that patients' skin deserves more than yesterday's technology. Dr. Layher considers rosacea one of the most frustrating skin conditions and is dedicated to providing effective treatment. The practice utilizes cutting-edge technologies like the Candela Vbeam Pro, which is considered the most advanced Vbeam laser ever created and the next generation of vascular laser technology, recognized as the gold standard for vascular and dermatologic concerns. XERF is also viewed as the next evolution in skin tightening and aesthetic RF technology.