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Julia Tzu, MD, FAAD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
New York, New York
3.8 | 6 Reviews
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3.8
6 reviews

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Worth ItSubcision

Pioneering537254

I am so pleased with my glowing healthy skin

Dr. Tzu is an expert in her field, she is innovative and a perfectionist at acne scar revision. I have deep rolling scars which she has been treating with subcision and microneedling. She thoroughly explained her technique and has a wonderful bedside manner, and her results speak for themselves. I am so pleased with my glowing healthy skin and cannot recommend her highly enough. She is the only doctor I’ll ever trust with my face and I wish I had found her sooner!

Dermal Fillers

arsya

Looking Younger and Better

My experience at Dr. Tzu's office and staff was excellent and my procedure went extremely well. I had some botox and fillers injected to improve my facial lines and I am impressed with the natural looking results so far. The procedure was quick and painless and I could see the improvement almost immediately. I'll probably be back for another procedure soon!

Mole Removal

JSN856

My Treatment Made my Skin Spotless

Dr. Tzu is an amazingly talented dermatologist . She removed several brown spots and moles on my face, and my complexion is now completely clear. I couldn’t even see any scars from the treatment. I couldn’t be happier and feel more confident about my appearance now. I wish I had done this treatment earlier.

Ndel23

Ndel23

Skilled Acne Scar Specialist - New York, NY

Dr Tsu is truly an acne scar treatment specialist. I received a subscission with filler treatment on the moderate rolling scars and overall bad texture on both cheeks and sides of chin. I have combined this treatment with regular derma rolling and TCA peels and have results I never in a million years would have dreamed possible. It has taken me about two years to get where I am now but well worth it. I hardly notice my scars anymore unless I'm in the worst shadow lighting imaginable. Go see dr Tsu, she's a perfectionist- took a solid hour to make sure she subsized every single scar. Total cost was $1000 and I only had to do it once. Bruising lasted over two weeks though. She's incredibly thorough and creates the right amount of damage to be effective.

Not Worth It$1,100Laser Scar Removal

NYCdweller

Negative Experience with Dr. Tzu

I had a really negative experience with Dr. Tzu for treatment of an acne scar. After waiting nearly an hour after my appointment time to be seen, Dr. Tzu came into the consultation room with a terrible, hacking cough. Thankfully we were both wearing masks, but it was the kind of cough that, if you encountered her on the subway, you’d switch cars at the next stop. At one point she started coughing so much she had to excuse herself from the room for five minutes. I found this completely unprofessional and disgusting! She’s a doctor for Christ’s sake! If you’re sick, stay home. I wish the negative experience ended there. But Dr. Tzu has the bedside manner of an elementary school nurse who thinks you’re faking it to get out of gym. “Friendly,” “gentle,” and “attentive” are not words that come to mind. I ultimately opted for an $800 laser treatment for the scar (on top of the $300 “consult fee” which does not apply to treatments, as seems to be standard practice for most NYC dermatologists). She warned I would bruise for 1-2 weeks. After the treatment she goes “Oh wow, it actually might be more like 3-4 weeks.” Great, a month with a big bruise on my forehead. She then asks, accusingly “do you bruise easily or something?” as though I were the one who recommended the treatment. So cold and abrasive. She gave me an icepack to hold against the area for 15 minutes. After 25 minutes passed without her returning to the room, I got up and walked out, where I found her huddled around a desk as if she had completely forgotten about me. Overall, it was a very bad experience. From cost, to bedside manner, to overall satisfaction from the treatment (minimal, given I’m still bruised a month later), I cannot recommend Dr. Tzu.

Not Worth ItScar Removal

jlam9072

Pointed out Flaws to Upsell

The website indicated that Dr. Tzu is very accomplished and experienced in subscision. While this was one of the primary reasons I went to her, I did not expect my other questions to go ignored (e.g. what moisturizer would be efficacious with excessively dry skin). Due to the positive reviews, I was beyond surprised by the treatment I received. Dr. Tzu did not have a calm or kind demeanor. She fixated on a scar on my left temple when I already indicated my concern for the mild acne scarring on my right temple. She also did not use any tools or lighting to achieve a better look, and I had to ask for a mirror. She stepped out to search for one and became more agitated as the appointment went on. I stated upfront I was not interested in fillers or Botox. To my dismay, she chose to mention them repeatedly. I felt she was trying to upsell like others have stated. When I didn’t bite, she pointed out other “imperfections” on my face such as rosacea, (something I did not know I had and no other doctor has acknowledged) and mentioned she had a laser that could get rid of them. Dr. Tzu informed me that this procedure was permanent when simple research indicated otherwise. The biggest shock came when she stated I needed four sessions for my mild acne scarring and quoted me over $10k. In addition, I was taken aback by the lack of cleanliness including the various stains and rust spots on appliances in the examination room. There was no mirror, no hooks or chairs to place my belongings so I placed them on the floor. I was given the strong understanding that Dr. Tzu was more concerned about monetary gain rather than patient health and satisfaction. This consultation cost me $300. Had I known, I would have sought a more compassionate and professional doctor.