Aura Laser Skin Care

If you have a lot of extra time on your hands, and don't expect a dr to treat you respectfully, this might be the place for you. I tried three times to schedule a procedure at the Bothell location of Aura and never received my procedure. There is one dr available who works very limited hours that evidentally change weekly depending upon the dr whims. The first time I scheduled (two weeks out) the receptionist scheduled me for the wrong procedure on a day when the dr wasn't even there. I rescheduled (two more weeks) and was called less than a day before and told that the dr would not be available and that I needed to reschedule. I rescheduled again (one more week). I arrived 15 minutes early and then waited 45 minutes. The first thirty minutes I was told it would be any minute. After that, everyone stayed away and I was told nothing. By now it was getting late and I had no time for my procedure because of small children that I needed to meet from school. Since I couldn't find anyone, I jotted down a note telling them that I had to leave and to please call me to reschedule. Several hours later they called to tell me that the dr refused to serve me in the future because I had inconvenienced him by leaving! I am now happy that this happened because I can't imagine letting such a disrespectful, egocentric provide any service for me. more

i asked my Dr the other day about laser for my age spots on my face and he told me his wife goes to this clinic Aura Laser Skin Care. I couldn't believe it? a co- worker just told me about this place!! my Dr reassured me that he himself knows the physician at Aura Laser Skin Care and some of his colleagues go there to have treatments too!!\r \r I went in to talk to them on my Doctor's reccomendation and can say anyone who is considering any laser and or skin treatments this is where you will be taken very good care of. I can't say enough about katy who is the manager and one of the skin specialists there. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. Dr Goldman is always available to answer all my questions and confirmed that there are several physicians who come in and have a multitude of treatments at Aura Laser Skin Care. I am amazed how affordable they are compared to other places?! I thanked my family physician for reffering me to Aura Laser Skin Care i really have seen results in just one treatment which was just a few days ago.....\r Thanks guys i know now why you have such a loyal following.....add me to the List:o)\r \r \r Hannah\r Pros: if there were more STARS i would give them more! more

i HAD Juvederm injection for the first time on a referral from my sister. I couldn't believe the change right in front of my eyes. Juvederm is a filler that is used to fill in creases and deep wrinkles on the face, especially around the mouth and nose. My face had quite a few of those. I felt I looked 15 years younger right there and then. I would definitley recommend Juvederm it's much better than Restylane which i had in the past. \r \r I felt very informed and educated about all the different choices i had with Doctor Goldman. Other places made feel as if they couldn't be bothered . The Physician here did a consult with me prior to the injection. He informed me fully about what Juvederm treats like thin lips, or what they like to call nasolabial folds (Which is basically the parenthesis lines around the nose and mouth on each side of our faces) and helped me make the best decision for myself.\r \r This place is very popular and very busy. I think that says something about them\r it was a lot smoother feeling and the Doctor is very experienced. My new addiction is Jevederm. It lasts up to 9 months. I was so concerned about bruising, no big deal it goes away and well worth it. \r \r Aura is the MedSpa to trust....\r \r Pros: Very convenient, Doctor on staff, Ethical more

I really should thank all of you who wrote the reviews on this site. i went to Aura purely based on the reviews i read and i am very happy i did. I have had hyperpigmented skin since the birth of my daughter and it has been getting worse progressively. I have talked to plastic surgeons and dermatalogists about this and because of my asian background they didn't want to touch me! I always got the same response ""Oh your skin might get worse if we do any treatments?"" \r \r I was so desperate when i moved here from california i lost my tan and really noticed the dark spots on my skin even more... i thought i would give it a try one more time to fix instead of disguise my skin issue. I googled and read all the reviews, but Aura had the most genuine seeming people reviewing them. I walked in and talked to a couple of gals in the clinic and they gave me a regimen that seemed too simple to be true.?? I figured i would try it as i have done all else to help my skin with no results. I noticed the dark patches on my skin clearing up and getting lighter and lighter within a week. I thoguht i was imagining it, but my husband even noticed it. I am very active and take great care to stay fit and look good and healthy. \r \r This is the best ""Fitness"" Program i have ever put my skin on.... \r \r Thanks Aura i am grateful and loyal....:o) Pros: Knowledge of skin and skin issues and care, customer service more

My friend referred me to this clinic and I apprehensively decided to take her advice and give it a try. I have been jaded by many medical spas in the past where they have high pressure sales tactics, poor customer service, and most of all a dangerous staff that is uneducated. My first experience with Aura was over the phone. Katy the esthetician answered all of my questions and gave me prices to a few of the treatments I was interested in. The next day I came in for my complimentary consultation and was pleased to find the staff attentive, professional, and well educated. My consult was over my acne which I have been plagued with since my early teens. Katy gave me some really good advice for at home skin care. At the time I was skeptical because before this I had tried everything from accutane to all types of expensive treatments and products. After a few weeks on my new skin care products I started to notice my skin healing and after a few months my skin has cleared up dramatically. My skin has never looked better! They have my trust as a client. I feel 100% confident and safe with their skin care recommendations and treatments they have to offer. Never once have I felt pressured to buy! I have tried a few peels and have been very happy with the results. I love the laser hair removal treatments that is effective, painless and affordable. Their botox is my new best friend. Bye bye unwanted facial lines, scars, hair, and acne. Thank you to the staff at Aura Laser Skin Care. Pros: Great prices, knowledgably staff, and great customer service more

I am very pleased with my laser hyperpigmentation as i am told is called! I have some dark spots around my mouth and on my cheeks. I went into Aura and talked with the Dr. and staff there. very professional and nice. I felt safe and well taken care of. The price for my treatment is much less than any other place i talked to. I think this place is amzazing! I met with the physician first and one of the medical staff did my treamtent for my face. I saw good results right away and i am bringing my mom in who is visiting from Arizona this week to have a consultation about all the sun damage from the arizona sun and heat. We'll see what they suggest. I will review again.... So far Soo good! Pros: Very good prices nice staff and a great Dr who is always there more

I am pleased to find a medical spa with a comfortable, hygienic, professional setting. I am a Nurse and have worked in many fields and offices, I will say that these guys have it figured out. No pressure, UNBEATABLE PRICES, M.D. Well known in the community for his standard of care who oversees all treatments. I won't go anywhere else! Pros: Professional, Attention to detail, Prices are unmatched! more

I purposely did not buy a 6 treatment hair removal pkg right up front. I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to hurt and that it would work! Besides, some of us don't have $1250 (or more) to throw down without batting an eye! Single treatment price for upper+lower legs =$250 each time. 1st & 2nd sessions went fine, tolerable with minor results. BTW - I'm light skin w/dark hair. The hair on my lower legs did grow in thinner/more sparse, but on my upper legs, esp. inner thigh, I saw no diff. Went for my 3rd session yesterday & was shocked when I was asked for $350 instead of $250! When I balked, she said ""Oh yeah, we raised our $$. If you had bought a pkg, you would've been locked in at the lower rate."" Excuz me?! That's more than just ""raising your prices!"" That's a 40% increase!! FORTY PERCENT!! How many of us receive 40% raises, or 40% cost of living adjustments?! Good cust. service would've been to offer an opportunity to buy the rest of my pkg at the original price. In addition to the raised prices, they switched estheticians on me without notice! I?ve nothing against the woman who did the treatment (lower legs only, btw - couldn't afford $350 on such short notice!). We had a nice conversation and she seemed quite competent. A heads-up call would've been nice though. They could?ve called to say ""Your appt was scheduled with Katy but she's no longer avail. during that time. We scheduled you with Chelsea instead. Is this ok, or would you prefer to resched?"" That's called Customer Service, folks! COMMON COURTESY!! If I had a Dr. appt & my Dr. had a sched change, the office would?ve called to let me know and offer an alternative, or to reschedule. Laser Hair removal is a MEDICAL PROCEDURE - why is it okay to switch practitioners on the patient without notification?? I'm not unhappy with the treatments, but I'm DEFINITELY unhappy with the business practices at Aura. With that steep of a $$ increase I will definitely be researching other options! Pros: Friendly Staff, Drs. on-site, Full Service Cons: No loyalty to existing clients; busy clinic means you might not get the Esthetician you were scheduled for more

I checked out 9 medspas including Aura Laser Skin Care. I was pleased to walk into this medspa in the Mill Creek area which by the way is not so close to where I live, but highly recommended by a co worker who goes there regularly. She was right. The staff is not high pressure sales people. They are very professional and discrete. No promises of unrealistic results at outrageous prices. Really! I was not pressured into to buying anything but rather decided to consult with their M.D. After a much informative consultation that addressed all I needed to know to make and informed decision, I was ecstatic to learn that Aura's prices are unmatched. That was a no brainer. I signed up for my treatments at Aura Laser Skin Care and now have three of my good friends going for treatments there. So in short beware of ""Clueless Cuties..lol? Who quote prices which are listed somewhere other than on the menu right there and then. Pros: Cutting Edge Technology, Superior Service at Affordable prices more

I had trouble with acne scarring on my forehead since a teenager. My wife checked out Aura Laser Skin Care and started laser hair removal there. She had great results after just one treatment and previously at another clinic she had no luck with the treatments she recieved at all. I was told it was the lack of experience and numerous technician ""Rookies"" using the lasers.\r Aura has a very good medical aesthetician and physician on staff. I consulted with the Dr. and started a procedure known as fotofacial on my acne scars. I had results immediately. The redness and scarring almost dissapeared within days!! I am very happy and wish i had done this sooner.\r Pros: Unbeatable prices! more

I am 28 (m) i have been considering having laser hair remvoal on my chest and back for some time now. A friend has seen the esthetician at Aura and ranted and raved about his results. i decided to check it out. I was very impressed with the prices and tried a single session on my back. I noticed results right away and have decided to purchase the full package for hair removal. i am also using skin care she recommended for my acne scars and have had great outcome. I am very happy with the results and the esthetician is very good at what she does.\r I would definitely recommend the medspa and her. Pros: Value, Service, Parking more

I am of Asian background with what i was told are pregnancy marks on my upper cheeks. I have suffered with this all my twenties and finally decided to find out about lasers and how they might help with the dark patches on my cheeks and face. I investigated a lot of laser and derm clinics. The derm clinics were ridiculously over priced and not to mention one doc who suggested i need a nose job?? \r I looked at many Laser centers and just felt they were not qualified, what with these young 20 somethings who have beautiful skin to begin with. No clue about skin issues and hormones and women in their 30's and above. I had a complimentary consult with the Internist physician at Aura laser skin care, he told me that he and his wife are both having treatments by the medical aesthetician he oversees all treatments at the clinic.aThe Medical Aesthetician has been in the biz for over 19 years and he feels very confident with her skills and knowledge. I found the clinic very professional and they beat all others as far as prices. The equipment is all FDA approved and brand new. It is immaculate, friendly and professional. I have had two treatments and a massage by the therapist there...ahhh BLISS!!\r \r I felt very pampered and would reccomend the whole place as a one stop beauty and skin care and top stylists for hair as well. That's my next mission to see one of their stylists for my hair?!\r MaeLynn Pros: Ambience, hygiene, knowledgable more

I have been to many salons and by far, Aura is the best. I started with Briann for color and cut. I was so comfortable and received the most professional advice and service. Briann took great care to advise me and then followed that advice with what I can say was the best service I have ever received. \r I then had a consult with Katy to come up with a treatment plan for my skin. She is so professional and so well versed in all aspects of skin care. Katy gave me hope without all the hype you will find in so many other establishments. I can't wait to return! \r The environment at Aura is so pleasant and calming. How fortunate I am to live close by but if I had to travel to visit this salon, I definitely would not hestitate. Pros: Professional & caring; excellent advice; pleasant environment more

I was searching and trying to find info on laser hair removal and needed to have some Botox injections. I interviewed many MedicalSpas and Dermatologists. I even went to a Physician owned and opreated clinic. All of them were extremely inflated in price. Each and every one tried to sell me some ridiculous package for over a 1000 dollars in hair removal or skin rejuvenation as they called it?. Went to Aura Laser Skin Care and immediately felt i was in the right place. The Medical esthetician was very ""Real"" Not one of those little 20 something year olds with not a single blemish , who have no idea about wrinkles and hair which grows suddenly it seems after age 38 in all the wrong places??:o) She was not full of fillers and plastic surgery, but looked very good and and was honest about what minimal procedures would enhance my looks and help me look and feel better. I also felt the Dr. is very knowledgable and helpful. I had my Botox injection and it was very quick, not much discomfort. Prices are the greatest! I couldn't believe it? The old saying you get what you pay for doesn't apply here! They have a real philosophy you have to hear it to believe it!....\r I will be a long time patient and client of the Salon and Med Spa!\r Soozi Pros: Clean Sanitary Service more

I consider myself a seasoned skin care user. I went to Aura Laser Skin Care to find out about laser hair removal and found the staff to be some of the most professional and welcoming i have met. I was given honest concise advice about skin care and an education on lasers..Wow what i didn't know and how inefficient some systems are?!No pressure to sell at all. They have top stylists who love to make you look and feel beautiful. I loved my hair cut and colour i saw 2 stylists there, Andie and Kristina both were great!!\r I am having my laser treatments done at the Med/Spa and have become a regular there now!!\r Jen Pros: The prices are unmatched! They truly set themselves apart with Value/hygiene and the highest standard of work! more