Update 4/25/26: I truly cannot say enough good things about Katie Martin. She is not only…read moreincredibly sweet and warm, but also highly skilled, detail oriented, and professional. From the moment I met her, she made me feel so comfortable and completely taken care of. I have seen her for Dysport and RF Microneedling (twice). She explains everything clearly, answers every question, gives you clear written after care instructions and you can just tell she genuinely cares about her patients and their results. What I appreciate most is how much she prioritizes safety. I've had to rebook appointments more than once, because I still had remnants of spray tan on my face and another time because of my tretinoin use. At the time it felt like a bummer, but it showed me how much she truly puts her patients first and will never cut corners. That level of integrity is rare and so appreciated. I trust her completely with my skin, I love my results afterwards and just highly recommend Katie. I also want to add an additional note about the sweet girls who also do my check-in/out. They are super friendly, so genuine and very helpful. I like to going and always seeing their familiar faces. Next time I'll remember to get their names.

I had such an amazing experience with Katie! From the moment she walked in, she made me feel…read morecompletely comfortable and at ease. She was incredibly informative, taking the time to explain every step of the process, answer all my questions, and make sure I understood exactly what to expect. What really stood out was how knowledgeable and attentive she was she truly listened to my concerns and tailored everything to fit what I wanted. I never felt rushed or pressured, just genuinely cared for. I'm so happy I found her and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone skilled, professional and understanding

Amazing service and amazing staff highly recommended. I love coming here for my tattoo removal!read more

I would have given this 5 stars but I recently experienced a bad encounter with someone named…read moreNicole who works here. I have been a customer for years, have had several sessions and have always had a great experience. The nurses are super nice (especially Krysten!!), the clinic is very clean & the results are worth your money. Usually I have nothing bad to say, except I tried to call them through phone to reschedule my appointment in which I spoke with Nicole at this Escondido location who came off very rude, sarcastic and standoffish. I usually have a full body session in which it came to my attention that they are no longer allowed to do this. Usually I do up upper body and then they let the machine cool down for a bit and then do lower. If this is an issue then I don't understand why my last 6 sessions has been scheduled like this. I totally understand Nicole if you can't do this, and I don't want you to get in trouble but the customer service and sarcasm is completely unprofessional and makes me not want to come back as a loyal customer.

On June 21, 2025, I visited Avalon Laser to treat a few facial spider veins after seeing the…read moredoctor's work on social media and reading positive Google reviews. What I expected to be a routine cosmetic procedure unfortunately resulted in a much more difficult outcome for me (photos attached). Shortly after the treatment, leaky blisters formed, and about a week later they developed into scabs on the treated areas. When the scabs eventually came off, many areas appeared indented and concerning. During virtual follow-up consultations, I was told the healing process appeared to be normal. However, my skin continued to worsen, and I later sought care at an emergency room, where the injuries were documented as burns and I was referred for dermatologic follow-up. Avalon Laser offered additional treatment options, including a CO laser session or microneedling at their facility, and also suggested that I see a dermatologist in the Los Angeles area. I did undergo one CO laser session with Avalon Laser, but I ultimately decided not to continue treatment at the clinic because I no longer felt comfortable proceeding there. To their credit, the clinic checked in with me virtually on a regular basis and offered encouragement during the healing process. However, my recovery has been much longer and more challenging than I expected based on how my skin appeared. Since then, I have consulted with several specialists and undergone multiple treatments in an effort to improve my skin. The recovery process has been lengthy, painful, and uncertain. The clinic refunded the cost of the original treatment, which I appreciated, but it has not come close to covering the many additional medical visits, treatments, medications, and skincare products I have needed since then. The emotional impact has also been very difficult. For weeks I struggled to sleep and often cried at night. I became withdrawn and stopped seeing friends because I felt embarrassed about my appearance. What began as a simple cosmetic procedure has turned into a long and ongoing recovery. I attempted to pursue compensation through legal counsel and sent a demand letter, but I did not receive a response. I also followed up by email without success. I am sharing my personal experience so that others can be aware and carefully consider their options before undergoing treatment. See the full story and more photos on my page: avalon-laser-review.com

5 star experience ! My first time visiting Avalon Laser, just moved to the area and was looking for…read morea med spa for facials and injections. Mallory gave me a facial with dermaplane. My skin is literally glowing and has the perfect amount of exfoliation and hydration. I will be making this a monthly appointment. She is very knowledgeable and has a great touch. Chelsea also was very knowledgeable with all my questions regarding injections and laser hair removal. Cant wait for my next appointment!

I been coming here for my Botox for the past 3 years. I recently found out this are new owners…read more The place seems the same and they continue to have specials that work for me. The price of the Botox did go up. I still enjoy the service with different friendly faces.

I purchased a package of 6 laser hair removal sessions and unfortunately had a very mixed…read moreexperience at this med spa. Pros: The two nurses I had throughout my treatments (Karen and Elena) were absolutely incredible. They were kind, professional, and always made me feel comfortable. Their attention to detail and overall demeanor made it clear they genuinely care about their clients and love what they do. I honestly have nothing but praise for them. Cons: The front desk staff on the other hand are extremely unprofessional and unhelpful. I've had multiple negative experiences with them, but the worst involved a blonde front desk employee who completely lacked empathy and professionalism. After one of my appointments was rescheduled due to a broken machine (which I was understanding about), I showed up to the new date only to be told the machine still wasn't working. I waited 25 minutes before the blonde employee approached me with a dismissive attitude, asking if I wanted to reschedule, no apology, no concern, just completely nonchalant. I explained that I couldn't push my appointment AGAIN because laser hair removal works on a strict timing schedule and they had already delayed me a week. She didn't seem to care at all and didn't even offer to make up for the inconvenience, despite me having driven 45 minutes to be there. I ended up waiting an extra hour before they finally got the machine working. Again shoutout to the nurse Elena who treated me that day, because she was the only one who made the experience bearable. The final issue that pushed me to write this review was when I purchased a Groupon for additional sessions. Nowhere on the Groupon page did it say it was only for new customers, yet I was told I couldn't use it because I had been there before. The front desk employee asked me to send her a screenshot so she could check with her manager. Eventually, she got back to me saying they couldn't honor the Groupon, but that they could "match the price" if I purchased directly through them and they'd reach out to Groupon on my behalf for a refund. I agreed to that, asked a few follow up questions... and then received zero response. Days went by with no update. I had to personally go through Groupon and deal with the refund process myself, even though they specifically told me they'd handle it. It's frustrating and disappointing. The front desk staff come across as disorganized, uncaring, and in my honest opinion incompetent. I hate to say that, but it's been a repeated issue. If this place didn't have such amazing nurses, I would've stopped coming a long time ago. Unfortunately I no longer will be continuing my treatments here.

If you're looking for the best aesthetic clinic and med spa in San Diego, Dermacare is it! I saw…read moreDr. Birchall and Tricia for Botox, fillers, and facial balancing, and they are truly face-framing experts. They know how to bring out your natural beauty with results that are subtle, fresh, and elegant. I also had Barbie Botox for my traps, and I love how it slimmed and elongated my neck and shoulders--it makes such a difference in how clothes fit and how confident I feel. The entire experience was welcoming, professional, and customized to me. For injectables, lip filler, Barbie Botox, or skin care treatments, Dermacare is the only place I'll trust!

Clean, calm and professional staff. I've been doing facial for quite sometime and really recommend…read morethe service.

I'm happy I found Electrolysis by fara. Her consultation was thorough, all my questions were…read moreanswered. She's honest, sets clear expectations and the treatment went as expected. I'm happy I decided to do Electrolysis and so happy with the results Iv moved to different areas to treat

Unprofessional. And rude. I had seen Fara for over a year and several times she would cancel on me…read more You can often expect a cancellation. I started keeping a cancellation list in my phone because of this. It's well over 15 in the last year alone. You can often also expect to wait 15-20 minutes on a good day just for her to get started. There were several times I would sit there waiting for my appointment to start. Several times she would stop working on me and text other clients to cancel them because she was so behind with me that she had to make up a lie to cancel the next poor client. She told me several times that I was "too big. And needed to lose weight." She also would tell me stories about other clients and her paranoia about someone trying to steal her job is next level. She is so paranoid about other electrolysis providers paying people to "study her work" and steal her job. She's sent me emails outside of work randomly being paranoid that I would report her to Kaiser. She also has gotten so unprofessional with me over texting and told me she sent me to LA for a hair check with my surgeons just for me to "get a reality check." Do yourself a favor and don't go With Fara.

Love my lips!! I can't even .. you never know what to…read moreexpect when you go into a NEW med spa, everyone was super friendly and helpful. I found them on Social Media.. entered one of their giveaways online and WON!! and I'm so glad I did. Thanks Guys!! I'll be back xoxo

I had a terrible experience with this place. $2400 later and my face looks like I'm a Picasso…read morepainting and not in a good way. Absolutely will not go here again.

I love the med spa so clean and such a great experience. I've lost 30 pounds so far !read more

If you haven't gone to Studio Med Spa you should check it out. Pricing is great. The membership is…read morethe most reasonable $60 a month and you receive 7 units of botox. Now they have an aesthetician so pretty much all the services us ladies need. I go the one in San Marcos and Kendra is my nurse. She is full of knowledge and very helpful. The staff is the best! Check it out and stay beautiful! Diana Garcia

Greer is a well of knowledge and takes the time to learn about her client's wants, needs and goals…read morewith their skincare. She uses only the best in products and has many different types of treatments to choose from. The spa also boasts a charming boutique with the best gift and homeware selections. It's a hidden gem but worth the find!

Greer is AMAZING! When you see her skin, you'll know exactly what I mean. Her knowledge of…read morebiochemistry and aesthetics makes her the ideal aesthetician for my aging skin. My skin looks and feels amazing after my first session with her and I can't wait to see the long-term benefits. She is so kind and knowledgeable, her spa is clean and cozy, and the whole experience is fantastic from start to finish.

Dr. Ataii and his staff are always so welcoming. They provide top notch service and take the time…read moreto answer any and all questions. I always leave feeling great! There's no other place I trust.

Anna was amazing! Very thorough and took her time during the appointment. I felt very comfortable…read morethe whole time.