I've been going to MD Esthetics for my lip filler for 5 years now, and for Botox for the last 2 years. Dr. M is the absolute best. He's such a gem. And his staff are all so wonderful. Really polite, professional and always smiling giving great service. I've been going here for the last 5 years, and I've never lived in Victoria. I've always lived in Vancouver or Kelowna, and still I've always gone to him for my lip filler, and now Botox. There have been times I couldn't get in or couldn't make it and had to go somewhere else, but I've never been happy with results from anyone else. Dr. M is the best. He's incredibly knowledgable about the products he's using and why he's using it, and the reasoning for where. He'll never put too much or too little. Always makes the symmetry perfect. He has an incredible eye and steady hand and I wholeheartedly trust him so much with my face. He's also so genuinely nice and I truly look forward to my appointments with him! He seems to always be learning too, going to conventions and conferences learning about the latest; And has multiple certificates decorating the office walls. He's just so impressive! Love him!! I greatly look forward to my upcoming appointment in two weeks! Yay! M.M. read more

Me: - Had Botox treatments in Vancouver - Tried to resume once I moved to Victoria - Initial bad experience made me stop for 8 YEARS! - Naturally concluded that Victoria must be the Siberia of cosmetic professionals However, recently when a friend revealed her age to me, I was shocked. Thankfully, just before I said, "So Satanists are real then? Just promise me we don't kill babies", she added "it's all MD Esthetics". Based on how she looked and her highly positive review, I booked a session right away. MD Esthetics: - Highly trained and welcoming staff - Photographic benchmarks to allow post treatment comparison - Maximum flexibility in terms of timing, services and finances - The professional services of the incredibly talented Dr. Banks My first consultation and Botox session went so well that my trust has been fully restored. I've now booked a lip enhancement. I've never tried this before, but I'd love to have an upper lip that didn't look like the flat line on an EKG machine. If anyone can do it, MD Esthetics can. I'll let you know how it goes. In the meantime, book a session. You'll be amazed! read more

Ive been going here for 8 yrs. always a job of PERFECTION. DR. BANKS is my dr. and i trust him and he is so friendly and a great listener!

I had my first and last appointment here last spring. I have been using botox and fillers for years in California. Relocated to Victoria last year in search of a new Dr. for my procedures. Charged for a consultation and the price of Botox was double what I paid in the US. I knew it would be a bit more, but not double. Found another place which is wonderful and priced fairly. read more

Massive red flags and awful vibes at this place! I went in for a tattoo consult, signed my name & address on their paper. The lady at the front desk says they have to take a photo of my face in order to get the consult. She never bothered to tell me over the phone! I asked why would you need to take a photo of my face, I'm here for tattoo removal which isn't on my face! She tells me it's mandatory to prove I  was there! How crazy is that! I told her I signed a piece of paper with my signature that proves I was there! Talk about treating someone like a criminal or maybe that's their way of pushing injections and botox! Either way I wasted my time! I did say well ok but I'm leaving my mask on, she said I couldn't leave it on so right then I knew something sketchy was up! So my signature isn't good enough, my face minus my mouth and nose wasn't good enough to "prove". I bet you my identification card wouldn't be good enough. Sleazy and red flag big time here! On top of it she tried telling me it's because it's an insurance thing even though I would be paying cash then tells me it's because it's a medical clinic not a spa. As someone who it's a licensed tattoo laser tech that graduated from all body laser in poco I can't believe what I was being told here. Not one place I've worked at or received removal in B.C. and Alberta has ever asked me for my photo! Totally unnecessary and extremely uncomfortable! I ended up going to a different place who did not have to take my photos & the person I saw also experienced the same thing as me here. They tried selling her injections when she wasn't interested. Be very careful at this place! They are slimy! read more

DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM OF A BUSINESS. I first went for my first co2 treatment 1 year ago with 2 IPLs. ($5000) I had no results after he promised me the outcome I would be so happy with. He instead told me I would need 1 more treatment. So later down the road I sadly proceeded with another 5000$ co2 resurfacing treatment! AGAIN no results!! This time I did not do the 2 IPLs. I had enough!! instead I went to my bevery hills doctor that I frequently travel to and he advised me what DR. BANKS had done was nothing short of POOR WORK and WRONGLY treating the problem. I went as far as getting 3 doctors opinions and they ALL came against dr. Banks. I took a flight back to the island to bring up the subject and the Doctor hid in his office and REFUSED to see me even with my apt! He would not even speak to me but instead sent multiple desk girls to talk to me. I caved and said I would only like my money back for the procedures I Paid for but DID NOT do. (the ipls) This place is a scam and the doctor will promise you the world but do everything he can to make as much money as possible off you. Please do not fall for a smile and a pretty office. Seek anther doctors opinion first! I am now dealing directly with my lawyer in hopes this does not happen to anyone else! So disappointing to be stolen from and to be treated with such DISRESPECT!! Dr banks and his staff should be ashamed. 0 stars!! STAY AWAY FROM MD! read more

I went to MD aesthetics to have Botox and fillers injected. Before the fillers were injected, I asked if there would be any "ridges" where the filler was to be injected, as I had seen this on others I know that had fillers. I was told that would not happen. About a week and a half to 2 weeks later, I notice ridges forming under my eyes, so I went back in. I was told it was 'veins' and they injected more filler to even it out. If I wanted the 'veins' gone, they could laser them for about $400. I did not do the laser, as I was skeptical that the problem was veins, as I had no issue with veins in my face before the injections. Within a week or 2 there was a large lump under one eye and a smaller lump under the other eye. I went to a different establishment for a second opinion, and was told it was a build up of filler. They injected me with a solution to dissolve the filler, and the lumps, or 'veins' disappeared. Very disappointed in MD aesthetics for trying to sell me another treatment to fix their mistake, which wouldn't have worked anyway as their diagnosis of 'veins' in my face was incorrect. read more

I too have been very disappointed with my experience at MD Esthetics I had some minor improvement with my rosacea through IPL lasers. However, I too opted to try the Mixto CO2 laser for poor skin texture particularly on my forehead and cheeks. I should have been suspicious after being quoted $1000 to $2000 above quotes from offices in Vancouver. Wanted to avoid the travel so decided to go ahead with this pricey procedure. I spent $4500 on my Mixto treatment and what REGRET. The first few months your skin will look improved. You will see a pinkish glow and a tightness. But be aware THIS IS JUST SWELLING. After the swelling went away my face looked no different than ift had prior. Same texture problems, no visible tightening no improvement with acne scarring. I have thrown a lot of money away to this business with little positive result. Will not go back in the future read more

I had voluma there. One side was much overdone and had pains. . I have been waiting for 3 weeks to let it settle. I will go back and see what he recommends. Keep you post it! read more