09/01/07

Happy with 3 PhotoFacial treatments so far

by innersunset

I have really sensitive skin (rosacea, sun sensitive), so I was worried, but they did a great job. I wasn't that red afterward. My brown spots and freckles are either totally gone or very light now, so I'm going back for the recommended additional 2 more. It's pricey ($435 for recommended microdermabrasion and 1 PhotoFacial session), but worth it if you want your age spots gone. The space is small, but the results are worth it. Rebecca's very knowledgable about skin.

• Pros: treatments work! late office hours
• Cons: tiny office

04/09/07

Broken Capillaries? Epi Center has THE BEST Photofacial service of ANY Medspa!

by thesan1

I had broken capillaries along the sides of my nose. I tried cover-up make-up of all sorts (Lancome, MAC, etc.) nothing seemed to work. A friend suggested I try a Photofacial at Epi Center Med Spa at the 450 Sutter building. For those in the know, the Photofacial procedure was actually developed by Dr. Bitter who is a partner at Epi Center Med Spa. I was in and out within an hour and, within about 2 - 2 1/2 weeks, my broken capillaries were completely GONE! I am VERY happy with the treatment I received and intend on returning for other treatments such as Botox for my frown lines and furrowed brow.

• Pros: Easy Parking, Great Staff, Comfortable Atmosphere

01/31/07

I wasted a lot of money at EpiCenter

by gmsf

Epi Center Medspa is probably fine for facials, but I don't recommend them for any attempt at permanent hair removal. I have dark hair/ light complexion, the type that's supposed to work optimally for laser hair removal (actually, they use LightSheer IPL). After six treatments spaced out over a year and over $1700, it did little better than waxing would have. Within 6-7 months after the last treatment, virtually all the hair returned. On the intake session, they explain that they're going to do "hair removal" and that it will permanently remove about 15% of the hair permanently each time, which isn't true... I've since read the FDA says IPL is only "hair reduction" and not guaranteed as permanent. In my case it was money down the drain. I'm not saying it doesn't work on some people, and it may be that some systems work better than others (I've since had some done on an Aurora laser, and it seemed to work better with less pain) but what EPI Center promised versus what was delivered was a joke. Moreover, there was no guarantee or program of providing additional treatments until you're satisfied, something that is offered by many of the laser chains.

Just because a place looks slick, don't believe for a second that it will deliver on its promises.

• Pros: Clean, nice offices
• Cons: The service they provided was a waste of money