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hairymary · 11-10-2010, 04:02 PM

Hi there everyone! This is my first time posting here - so happy to find the forum and hopefully get some advice.

I live in an area that has a couple of dermatologists and several medspas offering LHR. They all seem to use either the soprano or lightsheer lasers, which I believe are both excellent lasers (though it's sounding like the soprano may be slightly superior?). My question is, are medspas as safe/reliable as actual dermatologist offices when it comes to LHR? Assuming the technician at the medspa has proper training, wouldn't they be just as capable of setting and using the machine as a technician at a dermatologist office (I'm assuming most offices have people other than the actual doctor doing these procedures?)?

The medspas all offer free consultations, so I'd plan to go check them out - but I don't really want to pay for a dermatological consultation (or higher prices for treatment, for that matter) if the medspas are just as good. On the other hand, if a doctor's office is far far superior, I'd rather pay more than risk burning my skin... Any opinions on this? Thank you so much in advance!

*I also should mention, I don't know anyone in the area who has been to any of these offices, and none of them have reviews online (aside from their own website testimonials). So I do realize these would be resources if they were available. Thanks!

Chris · 11-18-2010, 04:02 AM

I wouldn't personally go to a place not supervised by a doctor.

Sure, chances are it'll be fine, but what if you're that 1% that could have a nasty reaction?

Davidwilson · 09-05-2016, 06:32 AM

Dermatologist is the specialist of all services which is related to hair, nail and skin. Some of these are :
Acne
Botox
Belotero Balance
Eczema
Patch Testing
Excessive Sweating
Hair Disorders
Herpes Simplex
Juvederm XC
Hypertrophic Scars/Keloids
Keratosis Pilaris
Melasma

Shawn Pierson · 09-27-2016, 09:46 AM

Derma I think is safer, but Medspas are not bad as you think they are. My girlfriend went to A laser aesthetics for her hair removal, it's a well known Medspa near our place in Denver and it went great. I remembered she told me that she had a little conversation with an RN, so I guess they also have doctors in the clinic. Anyways, just check out their page and have a free pricing consultation like my GF did. Message me if i helped somehow. God Bless

Peaches · 04-24-2018, 01:54 AM

If you plan on having someone contact your skin with a laser, scalpel or needle for a cosmetic treatment, make sure you’re seeing a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, not just an aesthetician.

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11-10-2010, 04:02 PM	#1
hairymary Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2	Dermatologist vs. medspa? Hi there everyone! This is my first time posting here - so happy to find the forum and hopefully get some advice. I live in an area that has a couple of dermatologists and several medspas offering LHR. They all seem to use either the soprano or lightsheer lasers, which I believe are both excellent lasers (though it's sounding like the soprano may be slightly superior?). My question is, are medspas as safe/reliable as actual dermatologist offices when it comes to LHR? Assuming the technician at the medspa has proper training, wouldn't they be just as capable of setting and using the machine as a technician at a dermatologist office (I'm assuming most offices have people other than the actual doctor doing these procedures?)? The medspas all offer free consultations, so I'd plan to go check them out - but I don't really want to pay for a dermatological consultation (or higher prices for treatment, for that matter) if the medspas are just as good. On the other hand, if a doctor's office is far far superior, I'd rather pay more than risk burning my skin... Any opinions on this? Thank you so much in advance! I also should mention, I don't know anyone in the area who has been to any of these offices, and none of them have reviews online (aside from their own website testimonials). So I do realize these would be resources if they were available. Thanks! Last edited by hairymary; 11-10-2010 at 04:04 PM. Reason: add a bit at the end*

09-05-2016, 06:32 AM	#3
Davidwilson Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 345 East 37th Street, Suite 301 New York, NY 10016 Posts: 2	Best Dermatologits in NYC Dermatologist is the specialist of all services which is related to hair, nail and skin. Some of these are : Acne Botox Belotero Balance Eczema Patch Testing Excessive Sweating Hair Disorders Herpes Simplex Juvederm XC Hypertrophic Scars/Keloids Keratosis Pilaris Melasma

09-27-2016, 09:46 AM	#4
Shawn Pierson Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 1	A laser aesthetics Derma I think is safer, but Medspas are not bad as you think they are. My girlfriend went to A laser aesthetics for her hair removal, it's a well known Medspa near our place in Denver and it went great. I remembered she told me that she had a little conversation with an RN, so I guess they also have doctors in the clinic. Anyways, just check out their page and have a free pricing consultation like my GF did. Message me if i helped somehow. God Bless

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11-18-2010, 04:02 AM	#2
Chris Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 60	I wouldn't personally go to a place not supervised by a doctor. Sure, chances are it'll be fine, but what if you're that 1% that could have a nasty reaction?

04-24-2018, 01:54 AM	#5
Peaches Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 5	If you plan on having someone contact your skin with a laser, scalpel or needle for a cosmetic treatment, make sure you’re seeing a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, not just an aesthetician. _______________ Facial Hair Removal Kit