As an African-American my options for laser hair removal are restricted and I learned this the hard way. Before coming to SCMS, I went through two different sets of laser hair removal at Pure Med Spa in Torrance and Kalologie on Robertson Blvd in Los Angeles. Not only was I burned at both spas, but I paid more than a thousand dollars for one area and saw no results! I was convinced that laser hair removal was not for me, which led me to try electrolysis. While the results are permanent, so are the scars that came with the process. With electrolysis, I didn't have the time or money to come in once a week (at $100) for months and months to be zapped. And to top it all off, the pain was absolutely insane and It was taking forever to complete a small area...I imagine it would take years to do full body. So I decided to give laser one more try. This time, I researched the most effective lasers for my skin type instead of Googling spas that had positive reviews. I learned that the Candela GentleYAG was the best option for me, and that SCMS had the laser.
During my consultation, I found that the staff members at SCMS were pleasant, knowledgeable and honest. I was told upfront that the LA office didn't have the proper laser to treat my skin type. I agreed to complete my treatments at the Newport Beach office and received a discount for the inconvenience.
Five months later I've completed a few treatments and I couldn't be happier! The GentleYAG laser hurts a whole lot less than the other laser I've experienced which is amazing because its extremely effective. I saw drastic results after my first treatment without burns or unbearable pain. I actually drifted off to sleep during my first treatment. The receptionists at the front desk at the Newport Beach office are always warm and friendly and my nurse Courtney is so sweet and patient. She tries to make you as comfortable as possible. I've requested her for all of my treatments.
I would definitely recommend SCMS to anyone seeking laser hair removal. The icing on the cake is that the prices are unbeatable. What you'll pay to treat one area at another spa, you'll pay the same thing to treat your whole body at SCMS. I now only shave every few weeks, and its usually really think arbitrary patches. I've extremely pleased with my results and I still have more sessions to go.
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