Lisa Zdinak, MD

I was very skeptical of this procedure because of the horrible ratings. But I needed something done and surgery seem to be out of my price range. I went into see the Dr. for a consultation. However I never saw her I did however see a young woman by the name of Debbie and she's the one that actually perform the procedure on me. She took me and she gave me a thorough consultation at the end of the consultation I told her I would like to try a full face and neck. she started by doing the right side of my face first when she was done she sat me up and gave me a mirror and immediately I saw a dramatic change in my jaw line the entire right side of my face has been lifted I was ecstatic! It can be very uncomfortable at times but I was given a Percocet. I wish I would've taken two Percocets sometimes it was really hard to tolerate. But once I saw the results on the right side of my face it made it very easy to tolerate the left side! LOL so as for now I'm waiting to see if my results actually do improve.

My name is Frank & I had my 1st IPL treatment when I was about 67. My skin didn't have any sparkle lol & I read about IPL & sought out dermatologists in NYC. Just a web search. I came across Dr Lisa Zdniak had a consult & she suggested IPL right away. I liked her felt comfortable with her & so had one that day. I was apprehensive but the only thing I disliked about the treatment (and still do) is that gooey cold cream that hits your face beforehand. A few areas "hurt" like around the nose etc but in general its really nothing. (I suppose we all differ on the discomfort scale) .... At any rate I want you to know that what I am about to write is NOT HYPE ...... I noticed a REAL MAJOR difference in my skin after say 3 or 4 IPLs .... about 5-6 months after my first one. example: I was in a swanky french restaurant with friends & a woman, at an adjoining banquette, asked: How is your skin so great looking? I almost dropped my martini. That never happened before. EVER. So I would say that if its within your budget or means check it out.

It went well, and was pain free and didn't take too long. Honestly though, none of that really matters until the results fully set in. Ill update you ladies in a bit.

I have been dr. Lisa's client for a number of years and she truly is an artist in what she does. She is on the cutting edge of all the new technologies in cosmetic dermatology. An extremely knowledgeable and brilliant doctor, she always makes me look my most beautiful and very natural. The office has a very professional and welcoming staff. I have been seeing Danielle, Dr. Lisa's talented associate, for various treatments by the high tech machines at the office, and had great results. Thermage I had done there had great results

I had my fifth pixel and IPL treatment yesterday. I am getting six altogether. The doctor combines the two each time. The total price each time is $750 - 250 for the pixel and 500 for the IPL. I think the pixel would be much more if I didn't get the IPL. Plus, I only get the pixel on my cheeks where the acne scars are, while I get the IPL on my entire face for the red spots from pimples and to lighten any other spots. Honestly, I am not sure the IPL does much. The red spots have lightened but they would anyway. I had the first treatment 3 months ago so I bet by now they would have gone away some on their own. I really dont get that many pimples but if I do have one, the IPL does make it go away faster. The pixel I do think is worth it. It feels like a hot eraser on the face. It literally burns off the top layer of skin. There is a little bit of smoke even and you can smell it. The pain for me is completely tolerable though. I dont take any pain killers at all. For the first hour after it feels sore and is very red. I put Aquaphor on it that same day and the day after. My face stays red for the first 48 hours or so, but after about 24 you can put make-up on that covers it pretty well. As you go along the treatments get stronger and it takes longer to heal. By the third day the skin is starting to peel off and it is a bit noticeable but not to the degree that you can't go out in public. But at this point you can't put on any make-up either since it will get stuck in the peeling skin and look freaky. It's all healed up by 5 days. The indentations of my acne scars are less pronounced but they are definitely not gone. My skin looks smoother. I am less self-conscious of them but I know that it will won't be perfect. Maybe a new technology will come out in a few years and I can try that.