When I first came to the center for laser surgery to have a tattoo removed I was very nervous about both the pain and the embarrassment of the procedure. It turns out I had absolutely no need to worry! I told my nurse practitioner about my reservations and she has been taking great care of me. I am given numbing injection prior to the treatment which make it basically pain free. I have had 7 treatments now and I have not experienced any of the negative side effects I have heard of people experiencing after going to one of the chain "med spas". There is no scaring and we are making great progress on completely removing my tattoo. Also, everyone in the office is extremely present and they have a way of putting you at ease. No one asks any embarrassing questions which I greatly appreciate. read more

I've been going to this facility for a very long time - first seeing Dr. Adrian (who was absolutely amazing and a wonderful man) and since by Judy, one of the nurses. I also get facials there. Everyone I deal with is wonderful. Judy has done fabulous things for my face - no one believes my age. And she never lets me go too far, which I really appreciate. The facials are fabulous, and no one is trying to talk me into products which is the usual outcome of getting a facial. I always have to ask for recommendations. It's true, the location is not especially convenient although they do have parking. It's expensive and they don't take insurance. On the other hand, at 58, I'm grateful to look as good as I do - and it's due to their work. read more

I can't rave enough about this place! I have been coming here for my anti-aging fix for 10 years and I honestly look 10-15 years younger than I really am. The prices for dermal fillers and botox are unbeatable. Appointments are easy to make. I can usually go in and have my beauty fix the same week I call to schedule appt. Staff is friendly and Jessica and Melanie are wonderful nurses who are highly skilled in these procedures and have a great eye for beauty. I have been to other clinics when I see a special running, but they're just not as good as these guys. Thanks!!!! read more

The Center for Laser Surgery's new N.P. Melanie Erb is a five-star professional, and I recommend her without reservation. The only reason I haven't written a review for her sooner is that I was worried it might become more difficult to get onto her schedule ;-). Still, she is so fabulous that everyone deserves to know about this DC area gem! I've followed Melanie throughout her career from Hela Spa to RPS and now to Center for Laser Surgery. She's even developed a following among my friends. She is, quite simply, the best. Last year, in preparation for my October wedding, Melanie worked with me to come up with a skin and beauty plan, and boy did it pay off! My skin was radiant, giving my 34-year-old self a youthful and well rested appearance despite the stress of planning a large formal wedding. From Botox to Laser Genesis to fillers, fat/cellulite reduction, microdermabrasion, and peels, Melanie has performed a variety of services for me and provided excellent care. She has an eye for what will work and look good while keeping in mind your features and skin type. My care with Melanie has been considerably more affordable than other high end providers, and her evening and weekend schedule is very accommodating for the working woman. Aside from services paid for, she gives me great free skin care advice and recommendations. Also important: Melanie is honest about what suffering may be involved with certain services such as the bruising, swelling, scanning and pain that can come with advanced skin care and achieving great long term results. It is absolutely imperative to be honest and communicative with your practitioner. It is your responsibility as a patient to be clear on the potential side effects before you do fillers three days before a special dinner or event! Some of these issues just come with the benefit, and Melanie worked me into her schedule so that I could deal with the worst of the side effects outside of work hours. Her flexibility and willingness to try new things and goal of helping you look and feel your best make her the best in the business. Melanie, thanks so much for the years of great service! I look forward to many more together at the Center for Laser Surgery with you! read more

I went to the Center for Laser Surgery to have a small tattoo removed from my ring finger. After 11 treatments, my tattoo looks the same as it did when I first began my treatments, except for 2 small lighter spots on each corner of the tattoo. The rest of the tattoo stayed the same. It actually looks worse now than when I started the treatments. On the 12th visit, I was told there was nothing else they could do for me with the machine that they had. It would have been nice to know this information before I spent over $1,300.00 dollars. I was shocked and very disappointed. I was going to chalk it up to experience, but the more I thought about it, I decided to write a letter to Dr. Adrian. I wrote my letter in February and he has yet to respond. Again, I was disappointed. I thought clearly, with all the great reviews about customer service, I would have received a courtesy responds from Dr. Adrian. Do not have your tattoos removed here, or you will be disappointed as well. read more

Ran 10 minutes late and was almost there, because metro is terrible. I emailed 45 minutes ahead (bc I couldn't call bc on metro) and said that metro was running slower than usual. I even said I was willing. to wait if necessary. And they canceled my appt when I was less than 10 minutes away. Ridiculous. read more

I have been seeing Melanie for almost 3 years now. She is absolutely amazing and will not disappoint you. I highly recommend Melanie to any and everyone! read more

Melanie is a blessing! She removed my tattoo (shamrock tramp stamp with a side of central Pennsylvania flair) from my lower back. I am extremely happy with my results. I cannot even explain to you how much more confident I am now without it. People say it hurts like crazy but Melanie numbs you before the treatment. You feel a bit of heat and some pressure. Afterwards it does tend to be a bit sore, but Melanie said if I got worried to email her right away. She is very prompt with e-mail. Melanie also has been injecting my lips for years and keeping them presentable as well as NATURAL looking. The office staff is great as well. Always so friendly and they make you feel like you're just visiting to say hey! read more

After my bad experience with Dr. Sean Gunning, I tried this place. They market well. I paid 875 for glabella (frown lines between eyebrows), forehead, and crow's feet. A nurse administered the Botox, but I figured she couldn't do worse than Dr. Gunning. Only the forehead was affected. There was no effect on the glabella, which I told them was the real reason I was there. When I called them and told them that there was no effect, they said that they would do it over if I paid them the full price for the treatment again--$325 for the glabella alone. read more

Botox? Perhaps a good place. Looking for a diagnosis for your skin issue? Keep looking. Short version: Dr. Shaw (incorrectly) diagnosed our 5-yr old daughter with hand, foot and mouth disease. It took 11 days for both tests to come back (first came back on day 8). Both were negative, meaning "nothing has grown", as Dr. Shaw put it. Her diagnosis was actually incorrect. What I cannot forget, or forgive, is that 1. it took 11 days to get a simple lab test results (this is a 5-yr old child whose butt and crotch were full of open wounds and blisters), and 2. her lab results were incorrect, just like her diagnosis. Incorrect diagnosis AND lab results that showed nothing. Correct diagnosis was done by the pediatrician, who immediately expressed suspicion about Dr. Shaw's diagnosis, and said she believed it was staph infection, and had a confirmation from the lab in less than 48 hrs. Staph infection can be very serious. It can actually be deadly. Long version: First oddity, beside the "no appointment necessary for botox injections" signs, was a receptionist who took us to an exam room, then asked what the problem was while we were still in the hallway, and once we entered the exam room wanted to see the child's affected area without even closing the door behind her. A receptionist. Second oddity was a very friendly but overly chatty nurse who offered her opinion of what she thought Dr. Shaw would diagnose, and what the treatment would entail. A nurse. What would a nurse give a diagnosis is beyond me. She spent 30 min with us, chatting, before Dr. Shaw arrived. Her personality is great. Her expertise is another story. It is obvious that she specializes in botox injections, and she's probably good at it, but actual dermatology, that's something else. She diagnosed my daughter with hand, foot and mouth disease, even though there were no signs of that disease in those 3 areas. Possible, but not probable. She took a sample of the blister discharge to send to a lab. 8 days later, EIGHT, she called and left a message with results of one test and said it was negative, and advised that we continue using the cream the pediatrician had given us before we even went to Dr. Shaw. At that point we already knew the correct diagnosis - staph infection - but decided to keep it ourselves until she gave us the result of the the other test. She called on day 11 with those results, saying it was negative, too, meaning all is good. According to her, HER diagnosis of HFM disease was correct. Luckily for our daughter, my wife didn't buy Dr. Shaw's diagnosis, so between the visit to Dr. Shaw and her bad test results 11 days later, we saw a pediatrician, who in less than 48 hrs had a results from the lab: staph infection. It is one thing to have an incorrect diagnosis, but two results from a lab that came back that didn't diagnose staph, well, there are a thousand questions here, first of which is, why did it take 11 days for results? What kind of clinic takes 11 days to do a simple test?! And second, how come that lab results didn't show anything? When my wife asked her that over the phone she said she hadn't done the whole 'bacterial culture' test. But how do you then make a correct diagnosis? When my wife started asking questions, Dr. Shaw became quiet and not really sure what to say. So, no, I will not be going back, even for botox injections should I decide in need one. And I will rather take my kids to a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine than I'll take them to Dr. Shaw's clinic. read more

I came here this week to pick up products for my daughter, a long time patient since Dr. Adrian. However, recently I attempted to stop in twice. The first time the doors were locked, I thought maybe they were at lunch. I came back an hour later and heard somebody screaming. At that point I said forget it and turned around. I tried calling later to speak with a manager, but was told they're never in and can be reached by the email on their website. When I asked for their name, I was hung up on. I've never yelped before but this was enough for me to reach out. We've been coming here for over ten years and won't be coming back. read more

Used the center for Laser hair removal. RN performs the procedure and is very honest about who is a good candidate. They provide you with anesthetic cream prior to the procedure which is key. Results were very good after 6 treatments (underarm) Price is within the same range as other centers I contacted. Indoor parking lot about $5. Open on Saturdays which is helpful, but RN we used only worked one Saturday/month. Run relatively on time. read more

I am a 31 year old female, and I went to the center for laser surgery for the first time to inquire about getting Botox (for the first time ever) and potentially some laser facial treatments. I made the mistake of going online and reading the horror stories about Botox administration gone wrong, so when I arrived I was nervous. I was picked up in the waiting room by Melanie, the NP and led into the exam room. Not that this REALLY matters, but Melanie is beautiful in a 'natural' looking way. The only reason I mention this is because I was terrified that whomever did my injections would look like a plastic barbie. However Melanie does her work, she does it well! Anyway, she spent the first 20 minutes...literally, 20 full minutes...just talking to me about all my concerns about Botox and laser facials. She is very smart and has been doing this for a long time so you know she is someone who is intelligent and confident in her knowledge. By the time we finished talking, I was ready to move forward with the Botox. I told her that it was very important to me that it look as natural as possible. I didn't want it overdone at all. She did a few injections in my forehead, and it was over! I barely felt any of the injections. I'm going back on Saturday for my first IPL laser treatment on my full face due to sun damage. I can't wait to see the results. Bottom line: I highly recommend this place if you're a first time Botox person or really just need someone to answer your questions and make you feel comfortable with whatever you choose to do. I also highly recommend Melanie! read more

I started receiving treatments here for tattoo removal in January 2011. I had four treatments that were not satisfactory to me so I stopped having them. So, in January 2013 I decided to try it again since I was familiar with the office. I found out they got rid of their old staff along with the doctor who previously provided my treatment, which is the best thing they did for their practice. My new provider is Melanie. She is fantastic! I couldn't be happier with the results. Since she was so outstanding with my laser tattoo removal I had her provide my first botox treatment. Again, incredible! As long as Melanie is at this location I will continue to have her treat me. I cannot say good enough things about her. read more

Took my teenage daughter for a consult on laser hair removal on her neck. Consult was quick and we were both left with the impression that we would be in good hands with the RN and that my daughter was a good candidate given the type of hair and location. Sure enough it was painless and successful and she feels great about the result. Definately plan to follow up with additional treatments as necessary. Price very reasonable. read more

The doctor was very informative, repeatedly asked if I had anymore questions, very clean facility, very friendly staff, and yes I would recommend this cosmetic center. read more

I've gone to the Center for Laser Surgery for a variety of cosmetic procedures and have been more than happy with all of the services. The microdermabrasion facial, done by Irina, is extremely moisturizing and leaves your face with a wonderful glow. Every appointment has been totally on time with almost no waiting. The office is very clean and the staff is very helpful. read more

I recently went to Melanie for first time juvederm lip injections. She was very knowledgeable, kind, and made the process super easy and painless! My results are very natural. The clinic had a special offer going on, too, so I got my filler for a wonderful price. The front desk staff are also super helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this clinic! read more

I have been a patient of Melanie's for a couple of years. I've always been pleased with the service I receive and the results. I'd recommend her to any of my friends. read more

I was looking online for reviews of laser tattoo removal but didn't really find many so I'm taking the time to write this for anyone who is in search. I called this place and received a quote from Christine. I mentioned there was an "introductory special" for $200 off any one treatment and she said that was already included in my quote. Make sure you get a quote FIRST and then mention the $200 off, that way you can be sure it really factors into the price. For two tattoos on either side of my neck that consisted of just black ink lettering, the price was $225. That must of meant that normally it would have been $425 for the initial treatment. They gave me a "deal" since I told them I wanted both of them done at the same time. I called back the next day with more questions regarding the quote and another lady answered who didn't seem to know too much and said she would have Christine call me back...which she never did. I later decided that there were not many options near my home so I decided to go in. I wanted to be sure to take care of the areas after the treatment so I asked Amanda who was doing the procedure what I needed to know. I figured with a procedure that included lasers on your skin they'd have a sheet or something to take with me just to help me while I was at home but they didn't. I guess I thought since it was a form of surgery, they would have after care procedures like they hand you when you have surgery on your thumb or whatever. She said after the procedure there would be scabbing and the skin would be slightly raised so I needed to put ointment and bandages on it for the next 3 to 5 days...and that was it. I mentioned there was something I read on the internet about R20 and if she knew anything about it. She explained to me what she thought of it and then offered to do it. I told her no because it seemed like some new procedure and I wasn't too sure about it for my first time, so I passed. Once we began, immediately It did not feel like getting the tattoo at all, in fact it hurts more but then again I only had ice on it. I was glad she had brought ice since I turned down the numbing cream. After she was done on one side, she showed me how it looked and it just looked like I had red bumps around the letters. She pointed out the area she first started on and then the area she had just finished, stating that at the beginning it turns white but then it starts to fade back to the color of the ink. Then she mentioned the R20 procedure and offered to go over a small area to show me there was no real difference in going over it twice. I told her no but she continued insisting and finally mentioned "it was for science" in a joking way so I figured I could take the pain again and let her. I left not feeling too assured I had received my money's worth but I figured since it was fresh, the next couple of days there would be scabbing and it would appear as if there was work done on it. Well on the third day, the tattoo looked the same as on the first day and there was no scabbing what so ever and on some areas it wasn't even red or raised at all. It almost seemed as if she had skipped some areas. The areas literally looked like someone had scratched me or as if I had been attacked by mosquitoes. I didn't even have the tattoo professionally done so the ink was mostly at the surface. I called and asked her about my results and she said, "well there really won't be any scabbing per say." It seemed as though she didn't do much the first time just to stretch out the treatments longer. I'm no expert in tattoo removal but I just didn't feel comfortable with my experience there. I cancelled my next treatment and decided to go somewhere else. Make sure you are 100 percent satisfied with the location and the price. read more

I went to the Center for Laser Surgery from when Dr. Adrian was alive up to a few months ago. I noticed that all of the aestheticians/nurse practitioners who were there around three years ago or earlier were gone. I've also noticed that they don't charge by syringes any longer, they go by "area's." The past two times I've gone there for Dysport/Perlane/Juvederm etc., I felt like I had been ripped off. After the last $2K+ stint, I know I was ripped off. read more

I found this place very deceptive. First of all, there are two doctors listed on the door and on the website. Unfortunately, one of them (Dr. Adrian with all the extensive credentials and the practice founder - whom some of friends had visited and liked before) passed away awhile ago. When I called to make the appointment (assuming he was still there), they put me on the schedule for a nurse. I made it clear that I wanted an MD doing my procedures and asked to be seen by the other doctor there. Somehow I ended up getting talked into seeing the nurse - they explained how she was personally trained by Dr Adrian. I ended up cancelling the appointment after hanging up and thinking about it. I mean, I just felt like it should be made clear that this is more of a spa type environment than a medical practice. There are too many other dermatologists in this city that do good work to go see a nurse. read more

I was looking for a new Dermatologist and came across Dr. Maren Shaw on ZocDoc. Her office is not the most conveniently located for me, so I originally planned on seeing her for just one urgent visit, and then finding another doctor closer to me. But I was SO pleased with my first visit that I will be staying with Dr. Shaw despite the transit inconvenience. She is warm and friendly and really gets to know her patients. She gave thorough, detailed answers to all of my million and one questions, something most doctor's don't do. But perhaps what was most pleasantly surprising was the fact she herself promptly returns patients' calls (instead of a nurse or assistant) to answer any questions directly, which is something I've not yet experienced with a Specialist. She knew I was eager to start my Accutane treatment after submitting my lab work (on a Friday), and I got a call from her first thing the next Monday morning-- the most attentive and personalized care a patient could ask for. read more

I was not happy with my daughter's laser for her sideburn hair on her face at all and I do not recommend this place to anyone. We were told it would take 4-6 sessions for her sideburn hair to be removed, but a after many more sessions and paying over $2000.00 dollars to just remove her sideburn hair, she not only grew more hair than before, but she also started having more hair on her chin as well. Her chin hair looked like a small beard after a while! When I asked her what had happened she said every time she goes there, they shave her whole face including under her chin. I tired to negotiate with them and even we paid them a few more visits after that, hoping her hair would go away but we did not get any result. It was very frustrating. They were not even willing to reimburse us for part of the money we had paid them. Finally we went to Dr. Yousefi in Virginia and we paid $1000 dollars and my daughter was able to finally remove her sideburn, chin, and underarm hair with that 1000.00. We also got a free facial on top of that! This office is only after making more money. Now my daughter is happy and confident after 2 years of embarrassement and unhappy time she went through! read more