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    Step Up Skin Laser

    4.2 (392 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Step Up Skin Laser

    Laser hair removal

    Tattoo removal

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    Marla F.

    Ladiessss.. I am Italian. So life in the summer is REALLY not fun. Found this place on Yelp when searching for laser hair removal near my home about 6 months ago. When deciding which place I would buy a package from, I made sure to set the bar very high. First thing is first, cleanliness. If I'm going to be taking my pants off and getting near naked, I need to be comfortable and in a clean environment. Once you walk into Step Up Skin Laser it's like you've been transported to an expensive Italian spa. It's stunning! Makes me feel like I'm rich getting the royal treatment or something haha. I love how EVERYTHING is white-- which means they can't hide if something is dirty! Second, everyone that works there is beautiful and sweet. After I purchased my 6-pack Brazilian laser hair removal, I was greeted with big smiles and welcomed to sit in the lobby with coffee, tea, and refreshments. So cute and sweet of them! Third, it must be something these women are trained in, but they chit chat with you while doing your laser so effortlessly! Thank god because I find myself distracted each time and then a few minutes later it's over! I've never had any redness or irritation although I'm sure if you have fair skin it could be possible. Fourth-- Step Up is so freaking affordable! I'm seriously not sure how they charge such a minimal price for such high end lasers (which I researched thoroughly prior). A year or so ago I went to Bared Monkey Laser Spa and had my underarms done with their lasers. I wasn't happy with my results after 6 sessions (gave it a fair chance) so I decided not to return. On the flip side, after only 5 sessions here I am soooo freaking surprised and happy that I CAN WEAR A BIKINI AND NOTHING SHOWS! It must be a more powerful or newer laser they use. But hell yeah. Come here. Call them. They are the sweetest ever and I wish I could gather every Italian woman in NYC to let them know there is hope! You don't have to shave and get razor bumps on your bikini area forever.

    Emily E.

    Update #3: I had my final removal session and really happy with the results. The bottom photo is about 3 months after my final session. The technician thought I could go another three sessions to get it fully removed and tried to sell me a very expensive package. It is a $60 tattoo so it would be silly to spend $300+ to remove it. If I could get another Groupon deal on it I would consider it! Overall a really nice experience. BTW THEY CHARGE YOU FOR LATE CANCELLATIONS OF APPOINTMENTS, I HAD NO IDEA AND PAID $60 IN CANCEL FEES. **** Update #2: The first tattoo technician I had no longer works here, not sure what happened but I really liked her. I took a star off because the second and third times I've gone, the removal has been much more painful than the first. Update: I've attached my before and after photos after two of my three sessions. Really can't believe how much it's faded! **** My review is for my experience with tattoo removal. I was a bit skeptical of going through Groupon for a removal over a dermatologist for a considerable amount more money, but went with it anyway and am really happy I did. I called to make an appt and let them know of the Groupon. My appointment was at 4 pm on a Sunday and I showed up around 3:45 to do any paperwork. I was out of there by 4:15pm including the consultation. The technician was professional, friendly, and very obviously knew what she was doing. The place was very clean and everyone else was friendly as well. She addressed any questions or concerns I had, and instructed me on proper after care and let me know everything that I should expect. The process was not nearly as painful as I was expecting and she can give any breaks if needed. I really felt like I was in good hands. Just after a few days, I've had minimal issues with after care - no blisters or bleeding. I can't wait to see how it looks at the end of my sessions and will likely end up getting another package to finish the removal. 100% recommend!

    Josefina M.

    OMG !!! Step up I love you guys!!! I wanna post before and after pics but I'm a little camera shy. PSA - ** IF YOU ARE THINKING OF FINDING A SKINCARE SPA THIS IS THE PLACE**!!! I wish I can give them 10 stars. It goes above and beyond the actual results that I got after a few sessions. The office is super clean, modern, and chic! (Did I spell that right?) They even gave me a complimentary cryotherapy since I stuck with the program. I was super sore from the gym and they ask why I was hobbling around and I told them. They laughed and said we have something for that as well!! I felt like a pro athlete lol it was something out of the future. I love my results but I will miss you guys so much. If I ever need anything I will def come back and also send you guys clients! Thank you so much you you've earned a client for life!

    The cryotherapy was amazing!!!!
    Benjamin F.

    Step up is by far the best spa in town. Based on all the other reviews I decided to set up a consultation for acne and some hair removal. When you arrive you are greeted by the amazing Kelly who is warm and courteous. Kelly asked me many questions to grasp my issue. She is extremely knowledgeable and explained what needed to be done. She was also very up front about price. I appreciated this because most places will try and up sell you all types of packages. After 2 sessions i didn't see much of a difference so I called and she assured me to stick with the program. Sessions 3-5 were game changers!!!! I want to thank step up and their amazing staff for making my experience memorable. I will def recommenes

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    Got cool sculpting down, clean, professional, comfortable. Already booked my next. Recommend this place to everyone!!

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    Ask the Community - Step Up Skin Laser

    Do you use the ND:YAG laser?

    Yes on tattoo removal,not on hair removal.

    Do you do vaginal and anus bleaching? What is the minimum age to get this procedure done?

    Hi there! We do intimate area bleaching. Age 17 and older

    What type of lasers do you use? What type of lasers do you use for African American Skin?

    We use diode laser and is for all skin types

    Do you do skin bleaching?

    Yes

    What laser do you use? Do you use Soprano/ Inova? Which one of those?

    Yes!

    How much do people usually tip for their services?

    Hi! We have a suggested tip amount on the tip box , but you can tip whatever you like.

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    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.

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    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!

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    DISAPPEARING inc - We removed the calf tattoo on the left and are now removing another tattoo for this client.

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    4.6(14 reviews)
    0.5 miChelsea, Midtown West

    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.

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