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Got Rid of Love Handles!! (Sculpsure Treatment)

Came in for Sculpsure treatment. I’m very pleased with the results. Recommend to have at least two treatments (you’ll be so glad with the results from the first one that you’ll want to come for more!) Staff was very professional and courteous. They made me feel comfortable and explained to me how the treatment worked. They would regularly check up on me during the treatment. Due to the way the treatment works, it can feel a bit uncomfortable the first time. But one gets used to it and by the second treatment, it’s fine. For best results, I recommend that, in addition to the treatment, to exercise and eat a healthy diet (nothing specific, just be consistent and can still have a cheat meal once or twice a week). Would definitely recommend and will come back.

Worth It$100LED Light Therapy
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kendrad

Working for Me!

My health insurance covers the procedure. It takes 10 minutes slightly and was uncomfortable the first time. I get it every 2 weeks for my acne. I love it. My skin tone has evened out. My face is hardly oily at all anymore. I used to be a walking puddle even on a cold day when wearing makeup. Now when I wear makeup hardly any oil. My acne has improved tremendously, as well. I still get breakouts when I am hormonal, but who doesn't? (Cost says $100 b/c the review said I have to put that in there, but my health insurance covered it so it's actually only a $30.00 co-pay!)

Not Worth It$3,000Exilis

Los Gatos Lady

A Lot of Money and Zero Result

I am 49 and have sagging neck skin just due to aging and genetics. I went for 6 treatments and had no noticeable result. Very frustrating and hugely expensive. The practitioners were nice but the actual doctor was not involved. The treatment was tolerable and even relaxing. But at the end of the day the office got $3000 result or no result, so the incentives are skewed. They never told me no result was possible. They took "before" photos and made lots of promises but there was no "after" consultation for me and the doctor was never around. There was no accountability. Extremely disappointed.

Not Worth It$3,000Tattoo Removal
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