My review is for a consultation only. I'll explain…read more.. I was greeted warmly upon entering. Because they're located on Park Avenue, I kinda expected them to be snooty, lol. They really couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming. I was assisted by Carlos who was cool as heck. I appreciate the fact that Carlos told me up front that the color in my tattoo would not come out (I have a 28 y.o. Nefertiti tat. Her crown is shaded in blue and there's also some red and green in her necklace). They could easily get the black ink out, but with the colors, the laser wouldn't be able to differentiate between the ink colors and my glorious melanin. So the laser might remove all of the color, including my glorious melanin, and leave me with a pale spot there (hypopigmentation). There's also be a possibility that the skin in that area would darken (hyperpigmentation). Carlos told me of a Complete Removal package for $1,790 where you go back every eight weeks (to give your skin time to heal in between treatments) until your tat is completely gone. I was also told of a $690 package...that I wasn't too interested in because, initially, I was going to take the Complete Removal package. Another Yelper has mentioned in their review of Removary that if the whole $1,790 is not used, you will be refunded the unused portion, which sounds awesome. I've decided to keep Queen Nefertiti with me. I came to that decision after watching videos of people with skin like mine share their stories. Before going in, I thought tattoo removal would be the same for all. If you Google, you'll see a lot of pics of tats completely removed from white skin with just a couple of Black folks sprinkled in. There's a reason for that. And the tats removed from Black skin are all black ink tats. If you're white, they can completely remove your tat; black AND colored ink. If you're Black, they can get black ink outta ya, but colored ink, not so much. There are a couple of videos on You Tube where Black gals have shared their tattoo removal stories. One in particular is very detailed and provides before and after photos. Here's the link.. https://youtu.be/g6vKaVDygi8 OH! I have to mention... There are a couple of videos on You Tube mentioning the PiQo4 and PicoSure lasers to completely remove tats from Black skin. However, those videos only make the claim. They do not show the results. After my consultation with Removary, I'd had another consultation at Disappearing Inc. Just for a consultation, they required a credit card number (if you cancel within 24 hrs, they charge you $50 for a weekday appt and $100 for a Saturday appt.) Once I was there, they also asked for I.D. When I asked what that was about, they gave me two excuses. Excuse #1: "it's for insurance purposes. We need to make sure the person who did their paperwork is the same as the one being treated." Do they really have THAT many people lying about who they are? Excuse #2: "It's just standard protocol because some choose to be treated during (the consultation)." Ok, but I never asked to be treated during mine.... Anywho, I prefer Removary because I didn't feel they were trying to bulls**t me. Nor were they condescending... Whoa, instead of talking about my dissapointing Disappearing Inc. experience here, lemme mosey on over to their page and leave it there. Anywho, if I had a recommend a tat removal spot, it would, hands down, be Removary!

My consultation was over Zoom, rep was 20 minutes late getting on and blamed me. Price was almost…read more$1000 higher than competitors, and there was no negotiating their price. In conclusion, I never even got to go to the facility, to do a full review the sales rep pushed me away as a customer.

Erase Spa is my go-to for laser hair removal! If you live in…read moreNYC or the surrounding tri-state area, it's a short walk from Penn Station. Personally, I coordinate my appointments so I can go before or after work and just hop on the train. All of the techs are super nice and do a great job. Today, Elizabeth was my technician - she was so thorough and professional.

I've been coming here for years and they continue to provide consistent and effective service. I…read moredon't stick with any particular esthetician and continue to have great results. They also offer packages. I highly recommend booking six weeks in advance as they do tend to get very booked, especially in the colder months.

I was very nervous going into a tattoo laser procedure, but Dr. Huang made it such a great…read moreexperience and as painless as possible. I do not write Yelp reviews unless truly deserved and this one is! When I first entered his office, he sat me down and went into extensive detail and attention to explain to me the process of the tattoo removal. He analyzed my skin type and healing time and asked me very specific questions to narrow down to my exact treatment. Very informative. When it came to the procedure he made sure I was as comfortable as possible. The pain can be described as a rubber band snapping and it hurt, probably not that bad, but I have no tolerance for pain. Anyways he was very patient and genuinely tried to ease the pain. He offers numbing medication and if you need a break stops before continuing on. I had him stop several times. Price wise, it is $75 for the consultation, but if you get the procedure done the same day, he waives the fee and only charges you amount depending on size, color, and complexity. My tattoo is about 1.5 sq inches and has multiple colors, but the larger and more complex, the more it costs and you may need several sessions. You should know, if you are serious about the procedure, it is time consuming, depending on how many sessions you need every 6-8 weeks. His staff is very friendly and professional. Dr. Huang called me after a couple of days to check up on me and see if I had any scarring, how I felt and the progress of the healing. I really feel as if he cares about his patients unlike other doctors who just want to get your money and move onto the next one. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good tattoo removal procedure and at a fair price. He is experienced and really tries to make you feel comfortable and at ease. FIVE STARS!

honestly best tattoo removal doctor out there with great prices ! he is so kind and always wants…read moreyou to be comfortable offering you tea water to sit on a couch while the numbing cream starts to work. he takes pictures and asks about what your ethnicity is to make sure he uses the right laser for your skin type for best results. with in two sessions i already have white spots in my tattoo. he loves to talk which is very comforting and makes sure he alternates with ice to make sure you have the least painful experience. i totally recommend him as a doctor and i wouldn't go anywhere else or trust anyone else !!!

Bared Monkey has literally everything you'd hope for in a laser center but wouldn't dream of…read morefinding in just one place. Such as... * Text communication for appointments (perfect for us busy folks who can't get on the phone!) * State of the art machines (crucial for those of us with darker skin who need to be mindful). * Extremely well organized staff who keep everything humming perfectly, including the punctuality of appts. * Amazing technicians who not only know what they're doing but are kind and thoughtful and who are efficient but never rushed. (A huge shout out to Julia--she is like soothing balm to my soul and I always leave feeling more relaxed than when I came in despite the lasers lol) * And most importantly, IT WORKS. Whatever sessions you sign up for, I guarantee you see the results. * Oh and second most importantly, it is AFFORDABLE. Start with a Groupon and grow to buying packages directly from them with the specials they regularly offer! It's like the pricing of a place that you don't expect to be the spa-like environment that it is! I know I'm just piling on the great reviews here, but quite frankly, they've earned them!

Claire was detailed and patient in answering my questions. She made my 1st experience comfortable…read more Establishment was clean, all staff friendly, professional and efficient.

Had a great appointment with Jackie!! She was kind, efficient, and personable. She answered all my…read morequestions and made me feel super comfortable about the process (this was my first time!) She also did everything she could to mitigate the pain (not going to lie - it was "spicy" but manageable!) Facility was clean and easy to access. Parking was also easy! Will be going here for all my laser needs in the future!

If you're looking for real-deal tattoo removal without the corporate runaround, Bye-Bye Ink is it…read more Jackie knows what she's doing and actually gives a damn. She's been through the scammy chain experience herself, which is probably why she runs this place with honesty and zero judgment. Whether it's microblading gone wrong or a tattoo you've outgrown, this is the place. It works, it's local, and you're treated like a human being. She keeps it real; removal isn't fast, so be ready to have a new laser bestie for the next year.

It was my first time laser ~ virgin!! I arrived a little…read moreearly and talk about first impressions I was greeting instantly best greeting are alway with a smile!!! Love it. So it's the beverage offer didn't expect it and wasn't thirsty - of course I said yes... coffee please black gracias. Confirmation of name and appt. I didn't even get to sit before getting to the room. There was no silent walk to the room it was education of "the process" walk ~ to the room for my session. In the room it was to quick, painless and educated on after care. Thank you Lizbeth I forgot her actual name sorry... of course the beautiful front staff receptionist. Love the color coordination as well.

I had a great experience at LaserAway Astoria! The staff was super friendly and made me feel…read morereally comfortable. The place is clean and professional, and they explained everything clearly. I'm really happy with the service and can't wait to come back!

Awesome staff , excellent services . Highly recommend…read moreLaseraway for Your Hydrofacial , clear + Brilliant facial, hair removal , and any other services .

Thread: Beware Upper West Side LaserAway…read more 1/ Just had the wildest experience at LaserAway on the Upper West Side. My store credit disappeared, then magically reappeared, then vanished again. I'm starting to think my money has a secret life. ‍ 2/ But wait--it gets worse. The employee, Julian, was condescending and borderline threatening. Like... I came for treatments, not a personality test. 3/ And the Botox? Yeah... completely ineffective. I was promised results, but nothing. Nada. Zero. Talk about misrepresentation. 4/ So to recap: disappearing credits, rude staff, no results on paid services. Is this how LaserAway treats Upper West Side customers? Because it sure feels like it. 5/ Consumer alert: if you're going here, document everything. Save receipts, take screenshots of your credits, and maybe bring a friend for moral support. This is NOT the luxury experience advertised. 6/ Has anyone else had this happen at this location? Let's see if this is a pattern... #LaserAway #UpperWestSide #ConsumerAlert #BotoxFail

Dr. Akhavan is the best! Love seeing him and the team for Botox + everything else. Always looking…read moreforward to my next visit

excellent service, professional, lovely staff, doctor is thorough and always always available.read more

Picture of a burnt upper lip from one laser session. I still have this scar. It's not a "false"…read morereview as he would say. I was in pain after this session and my coworkers and patients saw the boil on my upper lip after leaving this place. As a healthcare provider myself, I find any doctor that doesn't take a patient complaint seriously very sketchy.

I began losing weight this summer after my annual medical exam revealed hyper tension, high…read morecholesterol, and obesity. Initially 230 lbs, I removed certain medications, made diet adjustments, and regular walks. I was able to shed pounds...massive amounts of weight. And it was brutal, because the cravings were tugging me into breaking my new regimen. Also, I work in a rather shitty industry (I babysit CEOs of failing companies), where the stress levels can send you to the hospital if not directly to the morgue. By the time I reached the 182 lbs, somewhere in September, my knees stopped hurting, I could walk 2 miles without passing out, and dropped from stage 3 hypertension to barely below stage 1. I had loose skin and remaining fat hanging on my back and midsection, that still made it uncomfortable to bend down and tie my shoes. Also my shitty job didn't allow me to take PTO so, I needed a clinic to operate on a weekend. DR. Khan and his team ticked the boxes, and after researching liposuction and watching YouTube videos on the procedure, I decided to book an appointment. The Weehawken location is cute. I love the Edgewater area. It is a relaxing, clean, brand new neighborhood right on the water. The procedure is local anesthesia and it took no more than two hours. It began at 8 am and i was home by 10.30 am. And the area treated was large, so it is amazing Dr. Khan did it in such short time. You are given pasties and a pair of disposable underwear. The doctor marks the areas that need to be treated. Then you are laid down on the operating table, and incisions are made for the cannula to enter. The operation was manageable, some areas were more painful than others, and it depends on the person. The Valium helped a lot along with more sedatives. It is a very safe procedure and it goes very fast. There are no open wounds. The incisions heal quickly and you are given an adequate amount of antibiotics two weeks prior to the surgery. Make sure you follow the doctor's advice like the Bible. I did, and I'm healing well. They will give you Oxycodone for post surgery pain. I did not need it at all. I think that if the surgeon is excellent, there is no need of pain killers. That's how I knew I had made the right decision. Besides the soreness and the discomfort, I was able to manage without opiates. Also, wearing faja will drastically alleviate the pain. I had a protein rich diet, with zinc and vitamin c, absolutely no carbs, and one week after the operation I was feeling great. I did not develop bumps or odd wrinkles on the treated areas. It is the midsection of a former obese woman, but I am kind to myself and did not expect a 6 pack to pop out. I am grateful to be able to tie my shoes and being able to walk and do chores around the house instead of living in a pigsty ridden with empty vodka bottles and pizza boxes. The lipo really motivated me to cook at home, control portions, take care of myself, really evaluate what I want in my life/career, and tell my boss to fuck off. Go to Dr. Khan for lipo and follow his team's advice to the T.

I visited Disappearing Ink back in March for a consultation. The vibe was... Ok, I'ma be honest and…read moretell ya how I really feel... I wouldn't be surprised if the two people I'd met with were... (I feel my inner Libran diplomat wanting to sugar coat and simply say...) not comfortable around Black people. Have y'all read Carolyn F's review? I got the same vibe as that sister. So, the girl didn't feel comfortable in a room alone with me during the consultation, so a male co-worker joined and watched me like a hawk. I'd had an earlier consultation at Removary and they'd mentioned the difficulty removing colored ink from melanated skin (if it comes out at all). I asked about that while at DI. They concurred. They brought out a book with examples of their work. All colors of ink can be removed from pale skin. With melanated skin, the laser may not be able to distinguish between the ink and the melanin and remove all the color leaving you with pale patches. That said, I asked if they could show. Me. Results. On. People. Who. Look. Like. MEEEEEEEEEE. Like, lemme see the results on Black folks, mang! All I'm seeing in this book are non-melanated folks who've had their tats completely removed. This is a waste of time...unless they think I might refer any non-melanated folks I know who want to have a tat removed to them (I'm not). At one point, male co-worker says to me, "but YOU're not going to get those results...", dripping with condescension. To which I replied, "and that's why I'm waiting to see someone in that book who looks like ME." As gal showed me their price chart, I asked if I could take pix. Their price charts are laminated. One of the photos that I'd taken had glare from the light above. When I mentioned it, male co-worker looks up as if to say, "glare from what?" The glare is visible in my pics. They ask for credit card info before you can make your consultation appointment so they can charge you if you cancel within 24 hours (Removary didn't do that, but...) Several places do that. I get it. While I was there, they asked to see my I.D. That was naggin' at me, so I later asked what that was about, I got two different answers. One, "it's for insurance purposes. We need to make sure the person who did their paperwork is the same as the one being treated!" (Yes, you must fill out paperwork for a consultation) I replied that I was only there for a consultation and at no point, did I ask to be treated during. Ugh. Then I got answer #2, "it's just standard protocol to ask during the consultation because some do choose to be treated during!" Again, at no point did I ask to be treated. Anywho, when the consultation was over, the guy was all friendly. He was happy to see my black a$$ leave, lol. I was happy to leave and matched his enthusiasm. So, here on the marvelous Yelp, you have two Black folks, Carolyn F and myself, lettin' fam know that you're gonna get some juicy negative vibes if you go to Disappearing Ink. So, don't. I highly and high-key don't recommend. The vibe at Removary was much more welcoming, inviting, amiable, down to earth (don't let the fancy Park Ave address fool or deter you)... Removary was just all-around cooler.

I can not believe how easy it was to start my eyebrow tattoo removal process…read more Storytime: I made a mistake and got my eyebrows tattooed almost 10 years ago. I was promised that they would completely fade within 2 years. They never faded and in fact they started to turn a blue ish grey color. To have this corrected, I had my eyebrows microbladed twice in hopes to cover up the mess that was previously done by the first tattoo. I got fed up and started researching different procedures such as the Lift method (saline microblading) and was told that I wouldn't qualify since the tattoo was so old. That person pointed me in the direction of Pico sure laser. I began searching online and found Disappearing Inc. Solution: I booked an appointment online and met with Darcy. She is very meticulous and knowledgeable-she takes her time to go over the entire process in details. Darcy is very welcoming and answered all my questions. The entire time she made sure I was comfortable and informed. The whole process was completed in a matter of minutes. Darcy took time and explained to me the after care procedure as well. My only regret is not coming here sooner. I already booked my second appointment and look forward to working with Darcy again.