Genesis Cosmetic Laser Center

I can’t say enough about Dr. O’Dell! He is truly amazing. It’s astonishing to see before & after pictures of my body, it’s almost unrecognizable when comparing the photos. I’m EXTREMELY satisfied with his work and the transformation of my body. I am so much more confident & happy with my body’s appearance. He is awesome!

I was left with an uneven abdomen. Dr. O'Dell was not there for my follow-up--staff never told me. I showed up and he wasn't there - they never called to reschedule either. Despite my efforts to have him correct this, I was left with a nasty conversation with a staff member

First, Dr. O'Dell is amazing! He did my Botox and I saw him without having to schedule a consultation. He is very warm, welcoming, and thoroughly explains everything without talking down to you. His partner, Mary Daniels, on the other hand... can we say rude and unprofessional? I scheduled a consult to see what I could do for my enlarged pores, poor skin texture, and dark spots & scars from old acne. First, she didn't even stand and greet me when I entered her office. I could tell she instantly judged me by my atypical colored hair and tattoos. She later on confirmed her bias by the way she talked down to me like I didn't understand basic anatomy. I told her I wanted to learn more about Fraxel Clear + Brilliant and she became preoccupied with a nonexistent acne problem she kept trying to make me believe I have because I get the rare pimple around that time of the month. She suggested Birth Control and ANTIBIOTICS when my skin is currently clear and I never get a pimple so bad that it leaves a spot. When I expressed that what she suggested seemed a bit overkill for the occasional zit she rudely shot back "Well, I see oil on your forehead right now!" Not only that, but she kept focusing on the cost of the procedure and, after I kindly told her cost was not a concern, she still felt the need to tell me they offered a 12 month financing option. Once again, I let her know that paying up front would not be an issue and she let out a huff like she didn't believe me. Trying to redirect the conversation, I mentioned how my pores and scarring from teenage acne was my main concern and she said that the Fraxel Clear + Brilliant could help but that it would cost $5,000 for 5 treatments and (again) upfront payment would be necessary. At this point, she made it obviously clear that either she didn't want my money or she didn't think I had any to give so I thanked her for her time and left. Again, Dr. O'Dell is absolutely amazing and I will continue to go to him for my botox and any other services he directly provides. Mrs. Daniels could learn a thing or two from him. I would not recommended anyone, especially African American women, go to Mrs. Daniels unless you like being treated like you're less than.

I had smart lipo done with Doctor in Florence SC on May 24, 2018. He said I was a good candidate for it. They charged me $7,000 for the procedure. During the procedure I felt pain on the table. Since it was outpatient procedure, my husband took me home. Next morning around 6am I started feeling cramps. Around 8am I called Dr and he said it might be normal just rest. I mentioned I might have UTI because I'm unable to go bathroom. He said to rest up and drink water. I called Dr multiple times all day that I can't seem to urinate. He prescribed muscle relaxant By evening I told him my cramps are like I'm in labor. He said he does 100s of these and there is no chance of complication. I threw up 3-4 times and was feeling very week. I took hot bath, tried to relax myself but by midnight I was in unbearable pain. Around 1am I could not take a step anymore and my husband called ambulance. EMT said you are in very serious condition and Hydrocodone usually has a side effect of urine retention. EMT called hospital to have room ready as there is emergency; Doctor in ER did ultrasound that my bladder was over full. They put catheter and took out 3.5 liters of urine. Nurses said if I didn't come by now, my bladder could have exploded. Hospital sent me home with catheter on. I had to wear catheter for 3 days till I saw my lipo doctor. Hospital bills were around $3000 and my insurance didn't cover it.

Next day when I called Dr Edward, he said he has never had happened before. I was like I understand, mishaps happen and didn't make big deal. I asked him why I felt so much pain during procedure. He said Asians might have thicker skin and might take longer for medicine to kick in. It has happened to him before. He said he will take more precautions if I decide to do procedure again.

Four months after the procedure, my results were not nearly as good as they should be. Dr office said you should redo the procedure for another $2000. I spoke with Dr that I had too much on procedure table and I want to make sure it doesn't happen and also urinary complications;. He said he won't prescribe me Hydrocodone. He told me to take extra Xanax hour before I come to office.

During the procedure, I kept telling Dr that I'm feeling too much pain. Pain lasted long time and I was crying and remember wiping my tears during procedure. He kept saying you won't remember anything. I told him please give me something for pain. I remember him telling his nurse give her half Xanax. He kept telling me, its ok you won't remember any of this. I remember everything and every time he told me to turn.

Next day I called Doctor to ask why I felt incredible pain. He said he didn't want to give my Hydrocodone as I had urine retention last time. He said he told my husband to give me Tramadol for pain post op. I asked the Dr did you give me Tramadol before or during procedure and he said it was not needed.

My question is, if with Hydrocodone I suffered pain in last procedure why did this time he did not give me any pain medicine at all before or during procedure even though I was literally crying on table. So far I have spent over $12000 for the procedure, almost ruptured badder, incredible pain twice on operation table.
Updated on 31 Oct 2018:
I had Smart Lipo done by Dr Odell. He is a nice person but I had horrible experience with Smart Lipo. My first time I was feeling pain during procedure. Day after procedure I called Dr around 8am saying I can not seem to use bathroom and might be having UTI. Dr assured that can not be possible and called in prescription for muscle relaxer etc. Suffering through all day multiple calls to Dr, I ended up going to ER 1am for almost ruptured bladder. I was having side effect of urine retention with one of the pain meds. I had to wear cathetar for 3 days. 4 months later, results were not nearly good so Mary suggested to go second round as most patients have to do Lipo second time for discount price. I told Dr I want to make sure I don't feel pain during procedure and don't end up in ER again. He said he will give me different paint medicine. During procedure (second time) I remember complaining to him multiple times I'm really hurting. He said to his nurse give her half zanax. I did not have anxiety issue, I was feeling REAL PAIN. I kept telling me, you won't remember any of this. I felt so helpless and remember wiping my tears during procedure. I spoke with Dr next day, did you give me any pain medicine. He said, he gave pain meds to my husband for post op. I asked did you give me any pain medicine before or during procedure especially when I was complaining? He said no since I had reaction last time. My issue is if I told Dr I had pain during first procedure, during second procedure he gives me NO pain medicine? So, now after spending close to $12,000, almost ruptured bladder, pain during 2 surgeries, I DO NOT recommend this center for Lipo.

Yes. Dr. O'Dell is kind, and I will leave it at that, but his partner ... a different story. She wants to tell you how you are going to just be melting away all of this day and it is just not true. I had smart lipo preformed and am so disappointed. There is NOTHING permanent about it. My skin is lumpy and I have so much nerve damage now. I should have never had the procedure done, but I was constantly struggling with a stubborn belly... maybe 3 to 5 pounds. I was 5'4" and 123 pounds. I was given prescriptions to fill for my sedation and kept coming in and out of awareness during the procedure. The most shocking part was that the doctor left me in the table, while in the process of MY procedure, to meet with other patients. Actually... this is quiet appauling and frightening. I recalled one evening after the procedure, the doctor telling me he would be back because he needed to meet with a couple of patients. I was able to confirm this because my husband stayed in the waiting area and observed patients coming in and out while I was "having my procedure done." My advice is to seek a second opinion before you commit to such a procedure.

Received 2 viles of juvederm this morning around 9:30. I had 1 vile split under the eyes to get rid of those under eye bags and I had the 2nd vile split on my nasolabial folds. The procedure itself wasn't bad. You do feel a little pinch at each injection but nothing like you'd expect. It's 8pm right now I am feeling a bit sore in the area under my eyes (which I did expect seeing how this area is very thin skin)...I do have a small bruise forminh under one eye which I'm completely okay with. I am putting an ice pack on it every hour and I'm taking arnica tablets to help with that. The nasolabial folds area feels fine. A little sore to the touch but that's it. In my opinion it is very well worth it. I'm soon to be 34 and before my visit today I looked tired and almost sickly.....Now....Besides the small bruising....I look bright eyes and bushy tailed again! My husband didn't even know I was going today and when he saw me tonight the first thing he asked was what did I do differently to my face? I thought he may have noticed the bruise so I asked him what he meant and he said it looked smooth and I looked fresh. (Whatever that means....Wait a minute, so was he insinuating that I really was all wrinkly and unfresh looking!??) Oh well!! Very much worth it. I will definitely be making this a yearly thing. Thank you so much to my Wonderful doctor Dr. O'Dell....I will post a pic here shortly showing the areas that were done, but no judging....I have on no make up and there will be no filter :)