Aesthetics By Karen Marlise

I first met Karen Marlise 10 years ago when I was just 20 years old, still in college struggling young kid. She was really companionate and so nice to me. First I had hair removed on my legs and bikini lines, l have been happy since! I never had to shave again I can only imagine how much time and money I have saved by not buying a raiser in 10 years! Recently I met friend of mine who told me that she use Ideal image to remove her leg hair and just one year later her hair came back only finer and liter now she addressed Ideal image and they told her they cant do anything about her fine hair.It is pretty sad that my friend spent thousands of dollars and still have to shave. I told her about Karen my Beauty Doctor and she is now getting treated and so much happier! In lite of that I realized how many people use big companies and waist their time and money so now I am telling all my friends to do the research and use Karen to really achieve desirable result! I have also been using Karen to do my facials and permanent make up , My Beauty Doctor kept me looking beautiful and young for 10 years. I still model on HSN and Orland fashion show in my 30 with 18 years old because Karen keeps my face looking so young and fresh! Out of all the beauty services Karen provides one of my favorites would be shampoo and hair cuts! I have had my hair short and long black and red and she just listens to what I ask of her and delivers beautifully. I do sometime go in just for shampoo… Karen has magic hands I love the her shampoos! I am 30 now so recently Karen treated my for my spider veins and I couldn’t believe the result I got, I am so excited to have perfect looking legs again! Karen have been my Beauty Doctor one stop shop for 10 years! more

This lady runs a business out of her home and she is very rude and unprofessional. I was unable to show for an appointment due to a family emergency. She called and left me a nasty voice mail. more

""Hi,my name is Leonard Mcdonald and the way i founded out about mrs.Karen Marlise,was through the inernet.She showed pictures of guys who had scars like me from transpolants and other incidents.When i saw the pictures before and after they looked remarkable.It was breath taking,I had to have it done.the tattooing made people look as if there were never any scaring or ect. I contacted her,and set a time to meet with her.and i tell you it was all i dreamed of. Before i was wearing alot hats.but now i feel more confident about my self.and you don't even see where the scaring was.I would strongly recommend mrs Karen Marlise to professional,ect ""thanks mrs Karen,Yours truely Leonard Mcdonald more

I was recommended to Karen for laser hair removal by my long-time facial waxer. I've had 3 treatments thus far and am beyond pleased with the results! Karen is very knowledgeable and experienced and she completely put me at ease. She does a great job. more

I had my brows done a few years back by a Salon where they were offering Perm Make-Up. When I was finished, they looked good, but I didn't expect the end result in the long run. They faded out in a shorter time then I was told to a hideous ""pinkish-red"". I went back to the Salon where I had them done and was informed the person was no longer there and had taken on a full time office job. Then 1 day over a yr ago, I saw an ad for Karen. I tore out the ad and did some research and told my husband, if I were ever in the position to have my brows re-done, I would go to Karen. At that time, we were having medical issues with my husband. I held on to that Ad un until this past March when my dream finally came true. I went to see Karen, and the 1st thing she noticed was my ""pinkish-red"" brows. She told me she would have to correct the color 1st and then apply the new color. Karen knew just from talking & looking at me, the color she was going to use. I made an appt and when she was finished, she couldn't have picked a better color for my complexion & blonde hair. I went back to have upper eyeliner applied. I didn't want anything extremely heavy because of my age (I'm a sr citizen) but something more natural but still enough to make your eyes stand out. Karen hit both the brows & the liner right on target. Karen made sure I was okay thru out both procedures and following her instructions for afterwards, I had hardly no discomfort. I know I made the right choice and had complete trust and confidence in Karen. The one thing that impressed me, I wasn't hurried, and it was a one on one appt where I wasn't kept waiting. It was all about me. To sum everything up, if you are considering having any type of Perm Make-Up done, please see Karen for a consultation and don't trust a Salon like I did and getting bad results in the long run like I did. Pros: Professional Environment more

I had permanent makeup done and I am extremely pleased with the results - Karen is very professional and made sure everything was perfect - I was a bit nervous about having it done, but it was well worth it . I have received many compliments on her work and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for permanent makeup more

As a woman with unwanted hair on her face...I needed to find a Permanent Hair Removal specialist who could help me. I needed someone that was EDUCATED & EXPERIENCED...(because I have already been scarred by someone else....ripped of by someone who said laser would work.).... I wanted to find someone that I was comfortable with and didnt make me feel more embarrassed about my situation. I needed someone to be HONEST & explain to me how much time & expense I could expect to be hair free. I wanted this service to be fast & as pain free as possible I needed to find someone who could do early evening appointments..etc. etc. etc. and OF COURSE....I wanted it to be AFFORDABLE!!!!! Guess what? I found KAREN!!! If you are looking for the same service go see Karen. Pros: professional & affordable Cons: only has 2 arms!! more

I have been a client of Karen's for five years now. I have had electrology, laser hair removal, facials, acne treatments, make-up applied, and my hair colored by Karen. Not only does Karen offer numerous services but she has the most experience of anyone I know. She has more training and has been in the business longer than most people, which is why I will ONLY go to her. I would recommend Karen for anyone who is seeking the services she provides. Pros: Everything! Cons: Nothing! more

My experience was most unusual.Karen doesn't have any office staff and tries to manage everything by herself, she works 7 days a week and the feeling is a rushed uncomfortable atmosphere where she makes you feel like she is hurried to get to the next booking because she overbooks herself so she says. I got electrolysis the treatment went ok and she seemed to do a good job but the whole time she talked about her problems and how people were writing bad reviews and everyone needed to tip her at the end of the treatment, I felt I knew all her problems and out of quilt tipped her ten dollars. I drove 90 minutes home thinking well maybe she was just having a bad day so I brushed it off. I called for an appointment a week later afetr growing my hair out for 4 days I was uncomfortable and needed to see her again even though my first experince was strange,I am willing to give everyone a second chance, I even asked my boyfriend to come along to get some hair removed so we made a day of it since we had to drive 90 minutes each way. I had gotten a call from Karen earlier that day to confirm she would see me at 4 pm. We arrived an hour early and waited around until 4pm she wasn't in her office and while I was waiting another one of her appointments showed up and ended up leaving because Karen never showed up or answered her phone .at 4 : 30 after 10 calls and no response , we headed back to try to beat traffic.I was so distraught and uncomfortable about the situation that I was in here we are stuck in traffic half way home when Karen calls up at 5:25pm and acts like she had some errands to do that were more important at that time and she would make it up to us. We hung up on her and thought that is crazy. It was so unproffessional and totally wrong to do to us and I was bringing her a new client! wow not a good way to treat your clients. I will never go back to Karen and I suggest you seek someone less negative to treat you and Karen you should not be operating a business in such a manner you gab about people not treating you right and complaining well what comes around goes around and I was shocked at the irresponsibility you showed me. I have never been treated like that. The next day I called to make an appointment with someone else for the same service and it only took them ten minutes to do the same work she took over an hour to do and mind you she charges by the minute so on top of it all. I was exploited by this woman, because I had no idea how long it was suppossed to take because she was the first person I had seen. I learned alot a big juicy ad online does not mean a proffessional stands behind it. I learned the hard way ,be careful! Pros: she talks good but doesn't back it up Cons: not responsible doesn't keep her appointment and has too mu more

I have been going to Karen for several years taking advantage of several of the services she provides. Karen has always made sure I was happy with the results on each visit. She really cares about her clients and wants to make them happy - which I liked!!! She really knows what she is doing and tells you what to expect. She has been right on target each time. I have recommended Karen to several friends and everyone who has gone to her has been very happy with the results. She's a great woman and I am very happy I found her. Pros: Professional, discreet and good at what she does Cons: She doesn't do housecalls more

She did my permanent eyeliner (upper and lower lids) last night and I am thrilled with my results!!! She really listened to me and how I wanted the eyeliner to look (very natural). Karen was very concerned with making sure I was comfortable throughout the procedure, which took about 2 hours. She is a perfectionist -- the exact personality type you want in someone who is putting something fairly permanent on your face -- so she really takes the time with you to make sure it is the 'best' as humanly possible!!! Compared to the first time I had my eyeliner applied (by someone else in Tampa 2 years ago) -- this time was much better - better results, minimal pain, and actually cost less (always a plus). I highly recommend her to all of my friends, family and colleagues. By the way -- I have scheduled my appointment with Karen to have my lips done in 2 weeks -- very happy!!! Thanks, Karen, for an amazing job well done! ~~~~Dana W. Pros: Professional, Perfectionist, Amazing Results Cons: None -- Karen is amazing!!! more

Having spent $$$ and time previously on unsuccessful electrolysis in Pennsylvania, I was hesitant to invest into more ""hair removal."" Desparate, however, I set up a free consultation with Karen figuring I had nothing to lose. I was pleasantly surprised with Karen's warm personality, knowledge, and reassurance. She definitely knows what she's doing! I just completed my final laser hair removal treatment and couldn't be happier with the results! Karen manages her business the right way, an honest 'small business' that would do anything for the client. Pros: Available and Flexible more

I will not return for any service from Karen because she is very unprofessional. Cons: unprofessional more

Karen is the most knowledgeable in her field. Karen is competent and has the best credentials. I have had laser hair removal, permament makeup and electrology done and have been so pleased. Karen's prices are good also. Pros: Best in the business more

I never had any kind of cosmetic procedures done before I went to Karen so I was real nervous. She was highly recommended to me by another professional. Karen did a fabulous job on my eyebrows. She is very compassionate and caring and does excellent Aesthetics. Karen is definitely a master at everything she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a quality procedure done. Pros: Skills are excellent and very ethical more

I had permanent eyebrows done in 2004 in South Florida. I needed to have them redone (too soon in my opinion) and since we moved to the west coast of FL, I didn't know where to go. I went online to do research of aesthetics in the Tampa area and I kept seeing rave reviews about Karen Marlise so I decided to try her. I was not disappointed. Her work is superb and 100 times better than what I had done in South Florida AND was very reasonable. I would not hesitate to go back to Karen for any future work and I would definitely not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She's a true professional and takes great pride in her work. Pros: Truly a professional more

As a transgenderd girl i cannot say enough about Karen and her staff. I have never felt so welcome in a business before i met her, Lindsy and Maxine. I have had Laser and Electrolosys at her business and I am totally impressed with the results. My legs and undearms are so silky smooth now and I don't have to worry about shaving. I have been looking for a Hair Removal business for some time and when I met Karen I knew this is the place to go! Karen's credentials are marvelous! She is a Master at what she does. Go to her website at, tampabaylaserhairremoval, and take a look at her long list of credentials and schooling. Not only does she practice her trade she is a qualified instructor of Electrolosys, Permanent Makeup just to mention a few classes she offers. As a T-girl I am taking advantage of her makeup classes so that I can be all the woman I can be. If you do nothing else you need to call for a Free No Obligation Consultation and see all that you too can be! She even offers discounts to new clients that really makes her services even more affordable. I think I'll call right now for my own next appointment. Why don't you? You'll be glad you did! Pros: Makes you feel like family and truly cared for! Cons: Recently moved to 13100 Park Blvd Ste 100 Seminole more

I never had permanent makeup done, and I was a little scared at first; but from the moment I walked into Karen's home, I felt like I had known her for years and could trust her. She is extremely experienced and has the credentials to prove it. I have gone back many times, for makeup, electrolysis, facials, etc. She is incredibly skilled, especially with the permanent makeup. Not only that, she treats you like a member of her own family. She is also very flexible in her scheduling and will work with YOUR scheduling needs, even if it is early morning or late evening! If you are considering having any type of permanent makeup, hair removal, or anything really, Karen Marlise is the woman to contact. Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed. Pros: Extremely professional, but makes you feel like a member of her own family. VERY experienced! Cons: No cons about Karen Marlise; she does it all and she does it with perfect prestige! more

I have been to many different beauty people thru my life but, Karen has them beat hands down. She listens to exactly what you are asking for and informs you in everyway to pros and cons of what you are requesting. It was refreshing.. Pros: Everything more

It had been 8 years since I had had permanent makeup done back in Denver, and was now searching for a professional here in central Florida who could give me the redo I needed. After going to two different ?artists? I was left with a nightmare. My lips were so botched that I truly felt I would never find anyone who would even consider tackling the corrective work necessary. I spent several days back on the internet, and finally found Karen Marlise and what a find!! She took my botched lips, and with her expertise and artistic capabilities, turned my lips into a thing of beauty. Not only did she accomplish the impossible job that many artists would have turned down, she took this job on as a challenge and gave me even better results than what I had received in Denver. Karen is a perfectionist and will go as far as necessary to give you the results you are looking for. Thanks Karen, I am so thrilled AND grateful to have found you!! Pros: Karen is moving to a new, larger location and offering even more services. more