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Nonsurgical body sculpting

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AirSculpt - New York City

AirSculpt - New York City

3.3
(90 reviews)
53.5 mi
Consultations available
Luxury

I had a great experience overall with Elite and Dr. LoTempio…read more I did the procedure for my full abdomen and my results are FANTASTIC after 1 year. I'm very happy and it was well worth the cost! The only reason I'm giving a 4/5 is that for me personally, the procedure was quite painful which I was not prepared for. That being said, for many people, it's a breeze and really easy, so most likely it had something to do with my body's reaction to some of the numbing medication. It's something to maybe ask about during the consultation.

After years of cool sculpting, emsculpting, cryoskin, I decided to just permanently deal with my…read moreproblem area. Before we continue, I want to note that I will 100% come back and add onto this review because a procedure like this cannot be determined at once. Before we get into all this, a bit about me. I am 5'1" and weighed 93-95 lbs first thing in the morning. Yes, what is there to lose or remove? Well, no matter how thin or big I got, I never had a waist. As in, my figure was ||. I never was able to establish a S shape, which is why I did all the sculpts in the market. However, they were all temporary. I got a new job and came to some money from leaving my old job so I decided to invest in myself. I am not one to consider plastic surgery of any sort, but this was a complex of mine for many years and having been a big kid growing up in a Korean community, I have a bit of a complex. Early October, I decided to get mini lipo or airsculpting on my waist. The two weeks post was awful because you have to wear a body suit at all times and go to the restroom via the hole on the bottom. Imagine crotchless panties minus the happy ending for anyone. After the body suit came off after week two, I was very happy, but it is now December and I am 5 lbs bloated all over. A little bit of food makes me blow up and I am a size larger for bottoms. What does this all have to do with the facility? Nothing. However, I will say this, they made it seem like I will bounce back up and didn't note any of the residual affects and how long lasting this will be. I am very uncomfortable and call me lame, but I use ChatGPT to help me measure what is normal since this place told me to go to my primary instead of giving me more guidance. I am not sure what my primary would know about a procedure that they did, but sure...This part I did not appreciate from a patient service standpoint. IF you choose to get the procedure, tell them to really sedate you. I felt most of my procedure because they did not sedate me enough, but I get it, I am small so they gave me pediatric doses. However, I am also on other meds and am a 34 year old woman with exposure to various (legal) substances... They say down time is almost nothing, but that is down time as in you can go to work the next day type of down time. It is not you feel better. I have been extremely uncomfortable with my body the past three months. ChatGPT tells me it will take a while to even out, but the other reviews here is concerning. Will keep my hopes high and follow up in March. Fingers crossed. For now, do your research bc they are a bit misleading from procedure, down time, and recovery standpoint.

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Dolce Vida Medical Spa

Dolce Vida Medical Spa

3.0
(38 reviews)
0.0 mi
$$

It is important to bring to your attention my last encounter with Scott. After being a loyal…read morecostumer from day one Scott has really proven to be exactly who his reputation is across CT. My last encounter with Scott his behavior was unethical and unprofessional that has left me flabbergasted. As a long-time customer, having visited your spa since it opened, I expected a higher level of service and respect. However, on my most recent visit, I was made to feel unheard and disrespected. Your condescending tone and dismissive attitude left me feeling upset and frustrated. As a customer, I deserve to be treated with dignity and kindness, especially considering the loyalty I have shown to your business. It all happened after I insisted that Scott show me what he was going to inject into my face after I didn't feel comfortable having pre filled syringes injected on my face, especially since the last couple times I was not satisfied with the results. Scott insisted that I get what he had prepared which was something that would keep the price within my budged when I never expressed I had a budget that was important to me. PLEASE BE WARE WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE GETTING INJECTED.

I love the Shelton location! The staff is amazing, always helpful to squeeze me in to an…read moreappointment with my busy schedule! Scott is an amazing clinician! He has excellent skills and is one of the top injectors in the state of CT. His personality always makes you feel welcome, and his advice is priceless. He is wonderful with suggesting skin care regimens, not just injecting muscle relaxants but also with fillers, photofacials, and skin care lines. I trust him with my face!! They also have cutting edge technology, including venus freeze and lipo lite. Check them out! Totally worth your money, and their prices can't be beat!

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Robert J Patrignelli, MD

Robert J Patrignelli, MD

2.4
(14 reviews)
2.7 mi

I clearly scheduled a full-body scan when making my appointment over the phone. Only when I was…read morefinally placed in a room (40 mins after my appointment time), the nurse informed me that new patients are not eligible for full body exams. Clearly a money grab and I'm not a new patient, I just haven't been in a handful of years. What else is a preliminary dermatology visit if not a full-body skin check? Even more concerning is his creepiness. Although the nurse was very adamant that I could not receive a full-body check, Dr. Patrignelli decided to ONLY check my back and breasts under my garments. These areas were not areas I stressed as concern. I asked him specifically to look at my thigh, he removed the mole, but didn't even inspect the rest of my leg. He also inappropriately asked if I had a boyfriend and used dating apps.

I came in as a first-time patient. In the waiting room, I was exposed to Fox News blaring stories…read moreabout war, natural disasters, and discussion of Jewish concentration camps, all of which raised my stress level. I asked the receptionist to mute the sound but she said it was their policy leave it as it was. When I was brought into the exam room, the nurse asked me why I was there and I told her I needed an annual skin check. She told me they don't do full body checks for new patients. She did not give me a reason other than reiterating this policy. I asked her why no one had previously asked me my reason for the visit on the phone so that I could have been told earlier about this policy, but she had no answer. Feeling uncomfortable, I chose to leave. She asked, "You don't even want a face and back check?" No, thank you. I will seek out a practice where I feel more comfortable.

Dolce Vida Med Spa - medicalspa - Updated July 2026

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