Doctor Vafa is amazing. BUT the Front-desk person over-charged me because she read the invoice number wrong. Good thing my boyfriend asked her about the breakdown. She couldn't explain it but she was so confident her number was right. Later on, Doctor Vafa confirmed the right invoice number should be lower than how much I was charged. She just doesn't care about customers. I really enjoyed Doctor Vafa's treatment, but the experience with the front desk girls was very unpleasant. read more

Updated Review: Shortly after posting the review below, the StuioMD operations manager contacted me to apologize and ask if I would come back with a consultation with another employee. I was rescheduled with Jennifer at the midtown location. Jennifer was so kind and personable, she provided a reasonable quote based on the size of the tattoo, explained how many sessions would be required for removal, and ensured that I was comfortable during the treatment. With a much improved experience, I chose to purchase a package for 6-sessions. StudioMD made great efforts to correct for a formerly negative experience, and ensure my experience with them moving forward was positive. I will continue treatment with StudioMD, and would recommend them to others. ------------------------------------------------------- Horrible experience with a consultation for laser tattoo removal. The consultation was with Nancy, she is incredibly rude and incompetent. I have a tattoo that measures 4.5 inches by 1/2 an inch - which equates to 2.25 square inches. Yet was quoted $269 per session, when the cost is advertised as $129 for the first square inch plus an additional $10 per square inch. I told Nancy the pricing was incorrect, the tattoo was not large enough to correlate to that size. So she took out a measuring tape, and measured it in cm - not inches but equated 1 cm to 1 in. She measured the length as 16 cm - recalculated and said Its actually more than $269 now. Nancy magically came up with a new area equivalent to 8 square inches. I said she was calculating a square inch wrong. She threw her phone, with the calculator app open, in my face and told me to calculate it myself then - utilizing a snotty tone. I said do not talk to me like that, and she stormed out of the room. Note that I have had the same tattoo treated by LaserAway, and was billed for a 3 square inch tattoo. Additionally, I have a PhD in physics and can assure you the tattoo is far from 8 square inches. The front-desk didn't do anything to remedy the situation - other than offer an appointment at another location. Nancy is clearly incapable of basic math, and interpersonal skills. I would advocate that you do not trust someone with her skillset to do anything to your body. Frankly, I believe that StudioMD should be embarrassed to have someone with her technical incompetency, lack of professionalism, and poor interpersonal skills on their team. read more

I bought multiple hair laser packages before covid and never used them up. last time I had a laser treatment a few months ago they told me I had a few sessions left and then today they told me it was my last one. I believe I got jipped. read more

Great place! The staff is really friendly and very professional, the facilities are very clean and comfortable. Very recommended, the prices are very reasonable and the quality of the job worth every penny and more. Now I have a trusted place for future treatments. read more

Evelyn feng is extremely rude, unhelpful and unreliable. I was her last client and clearly she was ready to go home because she had her backpack on while talking to me and immediately told me there was nothing she could do for me, yet a few weeks earlier her colleague Dr.khan told me that he would be able to provide me with treatment. she was clearly lazy and wanted to get out her office, but then why have an open slot for me if your just going to be extremely rude and unhelpful? read more

Received a hydrafacial from Rachel and she is the absolute best!! My skin looks and feels amazing. She is so kind, knowledgeable, and patient. I highly recommend booking services with her! read more

Dr Vafa is a straight shooter and an artist. He is very honest and calm in his delivery of what is possible towards the outcome that is best for your situation. The staff was also very through in every step of the experience. This is a winning combination. Very much recommend this Studio and Dr Vafa. In a city full of fillers; he is the real deal. read more

very bad service, and deception, I didn't get the real amount of Botox injection according to how much pain and the doctor didn't answer the questions that I asked her. theirs no conscious. I still in pain.? Ayda read more

I have been seeing Dr Feng for a while now, and I just say she is extremely good at what she does. She's honest and willing to help you choose treatments that will deliver to your needs. it is obvious she is highly skilled at what she does. I have gotten numerous treatments at studio MD and will continue to go back for Dr Feng, and July. July is Always so warm and helpful. read more

I have been going to Laser Touch Aesthetics for many years now. Of all of the laser techs I've tried in NYC, they are by far the cleanest with the newest lasers and best technicians. Getting laser treatment is an intimate relationship... I get my haircut by the same stylist, and here too I go to the same technician. Many years ago I worked with Sahar at the Midtown location. When Sahar moved away, I worked with Martha for many years. When Martha switched to the Soho location, so did I! Martha moved on to a new career and now I work with Komal, who is just incredible. This company hires the best technicians. I always feel comfortable, safe, and well taken care of when I come in for my touch ups. I highly recommend working with Komal--she is fantastic! read more

I came here to get a mole removed that was on the crease of my nostril that I have been putting off for years. I was afraid of scaring and what it would look like after, especially since it was on my face. Prior to this visit I went to two other dermatologists; one who told me I would probably hate the way it looked after it healed and would always have to put makeup on it, and the other who said I would need stitches. I found LaserTouch while google searching and decided to give it a try after reading about Dr. Vafa's radiosurgery. I thought the office was beautiful, the staff was friendly, and Dr. Vafa's consultation made me feel at ease since he was very laid back about the procedure. I decided to go through with it that same day and the whole thing from start to finish took no more than three minutes. I had to keep it covered with a Band-Aid for the first 7 days and closely followed the instructions that were given to me. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and although the spot is a little bit lighter than the rest of my skin, I'm hoping in a couple of more days/ weeks the pigment in my skin will match the surrounding skin. I'm just glad that there is no indentation and the area is smooth. Overall, I would recommend Dr. Vafa's radiosurgery and wish I had done it sooner. Hopefully this helps anyone else who may be hesitant to remove a mole on their face because they are nervous of the results. read more

Needed just some minor botox for my forehead lines and to improve my furrow. I had Maris and she was absolutely perfect in giving me just the appropriate amount to keep it natural but still making a difference. She was super professional, explained everything about the whole thing and care, put my mind at ease and knew where to enhance my needs! It was my first time and I'm easily going back to her again and sending everyone I know to her!! Thank you so much! read more

I went in and saw Kara, who is wonderful for removal of cherry angioma on my chest. It was one zap treatment and dozens of these unattractive red spots are gone. Very efficient! I went back for some hair removal on shoulder and neckline with Kara and that is resolving quickly. Good pricing and very friendly service read more

This place is amazing! I came here a couple days ago for a hydra facial. The office is super nice, clean, and professional and the waiting area has some nice couches. Komal, the laser specialist, is the absolute best. She came out and greeted me before taking me into the room (which was lovely and had relaxing music) and explained the whole process. She was so kind and professional and went above and beyond for even a new client like myself. She's very knowledgeable and friendly and just made the whole experience great. Wonderful place. read more

Great experience with Dr Feng. She listened to my concerns and suggested a treatment that let me know we were on the same wavelength. She is experienced, has a great touch and is a pleasure to spend time with. I look forward to working with her to achieve my cosmetic goals. read more

I went for Botox and Sculptura --they look great. But I was left with large vivid bruises on both sides of my jaw that took two weeks to completely disappear. Not ok, right? read more

I booked 6 sessions to remove tattoos from my hands. I was sure to play close attention to every session. They use laser machines and adjust the strength at their discretion. The waiver is very detailed and protects them from any complaint. I completed 5 out of 6 sessions and I am very disappointed. I noticed the more I went the lower the strength of the laser and less pain and swelling. I am very disappointed. A huge waste of time and money. The picture is after 5 sessions. read more

StudioMD - Laser Hair Removal Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to numerous laser places, but this is by far the best. Kamal is an absolute treasure who I am always excited to see. She's thorough, charismatic, and makes a painful session enjoyable. Everyone here is a delight. Can't state enough how great of place this is. Been coming here for a year now and will continue to until I'm as smooth as a baby's bottom. read more

scheduled a signature hydra facial(35mins), she performed the facial in about 10 mins total and barely touched anything further than my t-zone. Completely botched job. read more

Dr. Vafa is an absolute artist when is comes to the face . He is truly amazing! I've gotten so many compliments about how I look . I have got Sculptra done by him that made my face look .. stunning . His work speaks for itself . I go to to him for my Botox and Sculptra . He is a genius when it comes to making you look your best . Also the front desk staff is so sweet and accommodating ! ladies and Gents go see Dr.Vafa..! read more

Dr Vafa is my go-to-guy for 11 years now! Can't recommend him highly enough. Nothing but perfection every time (Botox, Coolsculpting, Sculptura) - I won't go anywhere else. read more

Bad service. I got in and came out in 2 mins. I understand that they couldn't remove my mole bc of the place it was in. However, I asked for another service which they didn't have but they did suggest an alternative and at the same time proceeded to tell me I need it not only on my face but also on my neck. I didn't even go there to get anything done to my neck so that was pretty disappointing. Way to make people feel insure. read more

they overcharged me. when I told the front desk this and that the doctor gave me two vials instead of three which is what I was quoted the week prior they told me they didn't know because the doctor didn't write it down and then refused to ask the doctor. they were rude. not to mention the doctor was 30 min late for appointment and did not have clean paper on the chair. read more

The practitioner didn't ask any questions and didn't explain anything. The check out process was awkward

I've been going here for about 2 years and majority of the time I've been booking with Martha for laser hair removal underarms and Brazilian. I always have just a phenomenal experience. She is so friendly and accommodating. Even when I miss an appointment she adjusts the treatment to make up for my missed time. She's quick and knows what she's doing. I highly recommend coming here for Laser treatments and booking with Martha! read more

Six laser removal sessions for tattoo #1, six sessions for tattoo #2. Both still have *highly pigmented* GREEN ink. These are OLD tattoos (decades old) which, from what I've read and been told by three different cosmetic physicians, should be easier to remove. All of the other colors (red, yellow, orange) are progressing relatively well, but the green remains prominent. I suspect that either, 1). their machines simply cannot remove green ink or 2). the setting on the laser machine is being intentionally set suboptimal to stretch out the laser sessions (i.e. more money). When Dr. Vafa worked on my tattoos (the first two sessions), I saw immediate and significant results. He no longer does tattoo removal. I have had VERY little improvement since the technicians started doing my laser sessions. Then this! During my very first laser session with Dr. Vafa, he explained that the *older* the tattoo, the easier to remove because the ink, due to age, is easier to break down with laser. *My tattoos are over two decades old* I shared this information with the technician during my recent session and asked why such old tattoos are showing near zero improvement over the past four treatments. The technician stated that the older the tattoo, the HARDER it is to remove because the ink has settled into the skin. Incredible! Same facility, polar opposite explanations. What am I to make of this?! I also notice that there is zero pain, zero swelling and zero redness after each treatment. No peeling. No scabbing. No soreness. When Dr. Vafa was doing my laser treatments, I had a bit of swelling and tenderness after each session, and POSITIVE RESULTS. Once the technicians took over I experienced none of these things and also saw no further progress! My take on this: Dr. Vafa was using an effective laser setting. The technicians are using an ineffective laser setting. At this rate, whistling at my tattoos would be just as effective! read more

I've had issues with chronic teeth clenching/grinding for a while and finally discovered that Botox can be used to treat this when injected in the masseter muscle. Dr. Vafa was very professional and informative about what results I should expect and how soon I should start to notice a difference. The procedure was painless and quick! I look forward to my follow up in a month and the results of a more symmetrical jawline and no more painful clenching. read more

I came in to Lasertouch to chase my girl Komal. She is the absolute best in laser hair removal, I've been seeing her ever since I started my laser hair removal journey and I wouldn't change her for anyone else. Looking forward to my next touch up. read more

I have never been here without at least a 25 minute wait. I'm so glad my package is done so I never have to go back. For my last appointment, after 30 minutes they told me I needed to wait another 15 minutes because they just turned the laser on. I had to leave because I didn't have enough time to wait 45 minutes total. A lot of people standing around doing nothing + looking for tips. Do not go here. read more

I learned about LaserTouch through my technician Komal. It's such a nice, clean, modern space tucked away in soho. The ladies at the front were friendly and Komal always does such an amazing job. I've been.m going to her for over 2 years for laser hair removal and my face has definitely done a 360 since I started. She's fast, efficient, attentive and knowledgeable. She makes the process feel seamless and as painless as possible. Next up will be a peel, and Komal is stuck with me forever! I would definitely recommend her if you're in NYC and need to be serviced. read more

Komal Tahir is amazing! She makes you feel so comfortable and welcome and is incredible with a laser. I came in for one treatment (toe fungus from a pedicure gone wrong), I was completely cured, so I came back a month later for scar treatment! Cannot recommend her enough!! Have already booked my next appointment for laser hair removal! read more

I used to come here just for Viktoriya because she was truly incredible. I was very worried when she left (to pursue a nursing program) as I'd been seeing Vik for years and she really was wonderful and took great care. Let's be honest, a lot of laser places have the lasers you're looking for but what differentiates each place are the technicians that work there. I decided to give it a try and go with a new laser technician and was referred to Komal. She is wonderful, thorough, no BS. I've seen her a few times now and she is absolutely the reason I am still a client here. Would definitely recommend. read more

I always have a wonderful experience when I visit LaserTouch Aesthetics in Soho. The process they use has never caused me any pain or reactions and I have sensitive skin. Every specialist is great. I started laser with Martha and I'm now doing touch ups with Komal. Komal is energetic, welcoming and thorough. She is informative and the appointment flies by. The girls at the front desk and helpful and patient. I highly recommend!! read more

My experience with LaserTouch so far has been amazing! The location is right in Soho, the office is very nice and clean! But the whole experience can't be that great without Komal - my technician. She always shows me her positive energy! She's truly amazing and I can't recommend enough! read more

Do not go here*** Not only are their machines old and dated but theyre thieves. You can tell just by walking into the room that the machines are very old, clunkly, grey and loud. I went for a groupon for laser hair removal and decided to also get tattoo removal at full price. I wasted over $400 and that tattoo is still there 100% as if I never did anything. I went for a consultation at a another place (skintology on 57th) and they said they never should have agreed to do my tattoo because the color of the ink will not come out. I basically whiped my ass with $400+ including all the tips I left after each of the 10 visits over the past year and a half read more

StudioMD - 6 sessions of tattoo removal. Total waste of $400+. DO NOT GO HERE - Laser Hair Removal Near Me - New York, New York

Long overdue review of this company. I have been going here for the past 3 years - I was pulled in originally because of the promise that after 6 treatments, I would receive maintenance appointments for the 2 years thereafter. I spent over $5,000 here and visited on 16 occasions. These are the factual reasons why you should not go there: 1. I am very dark skinned/Sri Lankan and was put on the machine for fair-skinned Caucasians 90% of my appointments - this resulted in no results or extreme burning and scarring many times. Only one the last appointment did I learn that they should have put me on the machine for Dark Skinned People 2. Every good technician gets fired - Jennifer, Sonia, Becky 3. The managers are extremely rude and unprofessional. Mike and Erica lack customer service skills 4. After going here for so many years and treatments, I still have the same amount of hair on my body. Several of the technicians confided in me that when they treat areas of fine hair, it becomes thick. That was my experience on my arms. So now I have the same, or more, hair and scars all over my legs. I should have saved all that money and gone for electrolysis. Yelp - you better not filter this out - it's legit. read more

I've been coming here for several months now for my monthly laser hair removal sessions and I highly recommend! I have been going to Komal and she makes the process feel super quick and painless because she keeps you entertained. She's also super knowledgeable of laser hair removal in general. The office is clean and in an amazing location! read more

Kamal is horrible she doesn't know what she doing she is a liar and try to hustle you she messed up my skin and now i have to fix it she is terrible she not a nurse its like getting a facial from a complete idiot read more

I have been to many laser hair removal treatment centers in Manhattan and although the facilities at Laser Touch in Soho were nice and clean, my laser treatment was completely ineffective and a waste of money. I bought 1 treatment off Lifebooker for $79, and although it was discounted, I don't think the quality of the treatment should have to suffer. The aesthetician who worked with me, Jennifer, was very sweet and made sure that I was comfortable while trying to keep me informed about what was going on during the treatment. This was nice and the laser treatment was the least painful that I've experienced over the 9 months that I've been doing laser hair removal. Well, I now realize that no pain really does mean no gain. Typically, it takes 2-3 weeks for the hair to fall out after a laser treatment. Mine did not. This was my 5th treatment (1st and LAST with Laser Touch SoHo) so I know what to expect, and I understand now that Jennifer did not use a high enough laser setting. I don't understand why she would use such a low setting knowing my skin type and treatment history, but basically I wasted $79 + a very generous tip on a very ineffective treatment that was truly disappointing. I figure (based off of other negative yelp reviews) that it's not even worth complaining to LaserTouch as they will most likely tell me that they cannot guarantee 100% permanent hair removal or some other cop out excuse. It's fine, I've learned my lesson, and I now go elsewhere for my laser hair removal needs. read more

The staff here is snobby and does not treat everyone the same. We found them to be extremely cold and indifferent towards us, which was upsetting given that they're providing such intimate and expensive health and beauty services (laser hair removal, etc.). We won't continue spending money here since we aren't valued as customers and our experiences have left little to be desired. read more