I've been coming here to get my pizza tattoo removed. (Yes, I got a tattoo of a pizza slice. Check my Yelp profile headline if you need some more context.) So far I've been through a few treatments with Noushi and it's been a very smooth process. The treatments are quick and effective. I've already seen quite a reduction in my tattoo, even though it's on my wrist (lower extremity)! Noushi also makes a point to get to know you, which I really like. It doesn't feel like some stranger doctor's office, which I've definitely experienced a few times in my life. I look forward to my next appointment! read more

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Went in for a tattoo removal gave me a price and then when she was done gave me the higher price I had to help her with the work and felt wow he's still gonna charge me $200 more than what you originally said and so walked out of there after paying $500 when I was total it would be $300 so not so sure about this. She's a nice lady. She does good work, but I mean to be fair as a big burn. It took two weeks to get healed up. Cost me about $100 for all the first aid supplies and burn cream for the laser tattoo removal and it was pretty intense, Recovery. We did not go back for the second treatment. It was very difficult Recovery. read more

Great experience! Very polite and the service was quick. I was quite nervous but she explained everything in great detail and made me less anxious. I highly recommend! read more

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So happy I found this Gem! Look no further for tattoo removal and cool sculpting! I had the best experience with my tattoo removal. I won't be going anywhere else again Youshi really knows her stuff I felt so safe and comfortable. Definitely the best!! read more

I highly recommend! Went today for eyebrow TATTOO REMOVAL. After years of delaying having this procedure done because I had heard that other places charge high prices, could damage the skin, and may not even work... I finally decided I was tired of living with clown like eyebrows on my FACE... I looked on Yelp and there she was! I called and was able to speak with Noushi (the owner and laser specialist). She answered all my questions and sent me the detailed info so that I could research her company and see reviews. I was able to get an appointment right then and could even communicate via text message so the process was very easy. When I arrived for the procedure I was greeted by the warmest smile! I was so happy to hear that the price was reasonable in fact much less than it cost to have the horrible tattoo put on...and just as she said the brows would be able to be completely gone with NO scaring, and that the procedure it self would take less than 5 minutes with no complicated return visits. I will 100% be returning for Fraxil and hair removal. I am now 50 and I although I take excellent care of my face at home I also know how valuable it is to have access to someone with this expertise and technology! I cannot recommend ExeLase enough. I am thrilled with my results and so relieved to have my face back to normal, I only regret I didn't meet her years earlier! If you're considering laser look no further! read more

I've been coming to excellase now to get my tattoos removed, this has been such a great experience. Noushi is very personable, she is prompt with scheduling me in when it's convenient for me. My tattoos are fading away with each visit. I love this place! Tattoo removal at its finest. Would definitely recommend anyone interested in getting tattoo removal to come and talk with Noushi! Fair prices, wonderful experience, very happy. read more

Getting laser hair treatments here has been wonderful and just what I needed. Dr.Noushi is incredibly knowledgeable and takes her time explaining the process and what to expect. The hair is gone!!! You come here for laser hair removal!! You will not regret it!!! read more

I have had 4 treatments on my upper lip . I have seen great result.i had been threading and shaving for years since I was 11. I googled laser places, and decided I did not want to go to national chains. They are over price and you see a different technician each time . I chose ExcelLase based on reviews for a local provider of laser hair removal and I am so happy I did. read more

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***Please note that after my 2nd appointment at ExcelLase, it was requested multiple times that I write a good review. Now makes me unsure how accurate the other 5 star reviews are*** I was hesitant to leave a review because I do think the owner is very nice but after my great experience at a different facility, it makes my experience with ExcelLase appear even worse... I'm not the type of person to "shop around" for services. If a place is reasonably priced, has good reviews, and checks out - I'm in. ExcelLase was the first place I visited to have my tattoo removed. I have light skin, used only black ink, and it's only been a few years since I've had it done: a perfect combination to have this removed cleanly and easily. I went in for the consultation and all went well. The owner quoted about 7 treatments (but mentioned it could be slightly more or slightly less depending on how my tattoo reacts). Luckily, if you prepay you get a discount and 3 extra sessions in case it turns out to be more than 7. I accepted that offer and paid over $2k to have this removed. After 2-3 sessions I realized that there was very little noticeable change with my tattoo and voiced my concerns. I can't afford to pay much more than $2k to remove this and I didn't want to go through 10 sessions only to have to decide if I was either going to pay $2k more for 10 more sessions OR have a half faded tattoo on my body for the rest of my life. I was told that I already pre paid for these sessions so my only option was to move forward with them. Over the next year, I attended all 10 sessions. I didn't look forward to a single one - not because of the pain of tattoo removal - but because I often: - showed up on time and had to wait 20+ minutes to get called back - sit in the back room for 30 mins while the owner tried to talk me into other services she offered Finally all 10 sessions were completed and lo and behold, my tattoo was only half gone. I decided that because I was not seeing the results I was hoping for and I switched jobs (which made my commute into ExcelLase much harder), I would try a different company. Going in for a consultation at a place in north west Raleigh (that was housed in a professional doctor's office setting), the doctor was shocked that after 10 full sessions with ExcelLase, my tattoo was still this dark. She also told me that the previous laser scarred me in 2 places on my upper back (this new office uses a different laser that helps to repair scarring instead of causing it). And the cherry on top - my new doctor quoted me only 2 full sessions and 1 touch up session to remove my tattoo completely AND each session is only 1/3 of the cost of what ExcelLase charged me. So it seems I greatly overpaid for slightly incompetent services using a sub par laser. I would recommend trying some place else that charges less, uses a different laser, and is in a more professional environment! read more

Today was my 3rd laser hair hair removal treatment for my bikini line & my 4th treatment on my jawline & I must say that I am a believer! Being an African American woman with course hair, shaving just does not work! Since going to ExcelLase, my skin has noticeably improved! I've been dealing with hyperpigmentation since I began shaving as a teen & I am truly happy that I've found a way to remove hair and stop the ingrown hairs from happening. My confidence has improved & I'm looking forward to zapping more areas in the future! read more

Noushi did an amazing job on my laser hair removal - cannot recommend her enough The treatments are truly life changing and she is quick to respond when you txt her with questions She makes an uncomfortable process very light and cheerful! read more

I have been getting laser hair removal at ExcelLase since February. My experience so far has been great! Noushi is really knowledgeable about various skin types and what types of lasers work best. She is always really flexible when it comes to scheduling and rescheduling appointments. Best of all, she offers really great packages and prices that really can't be beat. It's worth every bit spent. I've been really satisfied with the results so far and can't wait to complete my sessions. read more

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They will ignore you if you tried to get a appointment unless you live near by and wave money in her face especially if you are Caucasian. the prices are unknown, and you must "book a appointment to find out and very far out ." I would not trust them, I know someone who wanted tattoo laser removeral and got ignored but they suggested scar removal instead of lasering the scar with the tattoo laser... Until, they went to someone that was kind to do it all in one, there scar is gone and the tattoo is going too, They will do anything for more money on your own insecurity's and lack of knowledge. Run! Any place is better than this one. read more

Don't waste your money here! I've never been treated more unprofessionally by a business. I tried to reschedule my appointment, didn't hear back from her and she charged me for a no show. When I arrived for my next appointment she scolded me for 10 minutes like I was a child. Prices are double what they should be, location is dirty and unorganized. Owner told me that I was not welcome there any longer because of our miscommunication about her not texting me back. I would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

ExcelLase is the perfect place for all of your personal procedures, Noushi Is the most amazing, she has been working with me on my laser hair removal and has worked around my schedule better than any big company would!! She is priced so fairly, no hidden fees and has such a warm and inviting environment. Noushi is so knowledgeable and is able to answer any and all of my questions, she was very clear explaining all the risks and procedures. I'm currently receiving treatment for both my underarms and full Brazilian and I'm amazed with the results I've had! Noushi goes above and beyond to make sure you have the best experience and results I wouldn't go see anyone else! read more

Noushi is by far the sweetest person I have ever had the privilege of meeting. We are embarking on a journey together to remove my tattoo. Noushi is kind, patient, and so informative when it comes to the laser hitting your skin. I was so nervous and didn't know what to expect, but within the first few minutes I felt comfortable and ready. It's nearly a painless process. I actually look forward to getting to spend my time with Noushi. We catch up on life and work. She feels like family to me and that means the world to me! read more

I came very close to buying a laser hair removal package at a national chain. They pulled a bait and switch that made me decide to do some online review reading before signing. I am so glad I did because I found Noushi by searching best laser hair removal in Raleigh on yelp. She has a fabulous laser and knows how to use it! I have now completed my third of a five treatment package for underarm and bikini. I am definitely happy with my results so far. What to expect: it's more of an uncomfortable feeling than an actual "pain". I think it would hurt if she didn't have cold air blowing while the laser is doing its thing. After the session, the treated area looks kind of rough, but normals out after a couple of days. Within two weeks, a "shedding" process starts where all of the hairs with exploded follicles start pushing there way out. Depending on the location, you may not even notice this happening. For a fee weeks, you are hair free and loving it. Then, the next cycle of active hair growing starts and it's time to get those treated. It shouldn't take more than 5 sessions to get them all. The hairs that grow after the first session are different. The next set of hairs comes in more fine, which is awesome. I am going to get an old tattoo removed by Noushi as well. Will post an update! read more

Who thought laser hair removal could be so entertaining? I went to see Nooshi (not sure if I have the spelling of her name right) a few months ago to get laser hair removal in a few areas where I really think God should not have put body hair in the first place. I have had it done once before, and remember it being a white knuckle painful and uncomfortably awkward experience. But this time Nooshi set me right at ease, had me cracking up when she called totally au natural pubic hair the "Osama bin Laden look". Nooshi understands her laser machine like a true scientist - in fact she is a highly educated engineer who used to design computer chips. She is also a body hair removal evangelist/entrepreneur, and great at what she does. The whole thing procedure went quickly and I was too entertained by the conversation to feel awkward. I will definitely be back for my follow up. read more

Just had my second session yesterday. Noushi was great at scheduling around my vacation. She even texted me a reminder of my appointment. I was hair free for 2 blissful weeks after my first session, before the next cycle of hair started growing in. It's amazing how fast shaving fell out of my routine, and I was not sorry to see it go. I also decided to get my navel done, and Noushi did it on the spot. She really knows how to work the laser and I was pain free when I walked out. read more

This is something I wanted to do for a long time: hair removal. But I am always very skeptical on where to have it done. I have to say that Noushi is incredible! She is very knowledgeable, she is very good at explaining clearly the process, costs and after care. I highly recommend her! read more

All I can say is that this was by far the best decision I have made in my life. At first I was incredibly nervous to have my hair zapped off by laser beams...but merely meeting and speaking with Noushi put me at ease. She is hilarious, warm, comforting, and just awesome. She clearly knows what she is talking about and is very informative about the technique- I walked out feeling like a laser connoisseur! It does hurt. A lot. Granted almost every time I went, Noushi would be mad at me for getting "too tan" which made it more difficult for the laser to track the hair follicle (see, she taught me well). So the added pain is my own fault, I shouldn't have gone in the middle of the summer...but even in the midst of the pain, as I'm squeezing the office teddy bear as hard as I can, Noushi is cracking jokes the entire time to distract me. She's awesome. It is so so so worth a little bit of pain for a lifetime of no hair. The pain isn't like waxing where you have a burning sensation that lingers. Rather, once the lasers are off, the pain is gone. So you can easily muster a few minutes (yes, she is that efficient) of pain. Do yourself a favor and go when you're pale because it hardly hurts at all. I got a Brazilian which could be very awkward, but Noushi made sure I felt comfortable the entire time. Of course she also had me laughing so hard that all of my nerves went away and before I knew it it was over. I highly, highly recommend her. Not only is she a comedian, but she is also a very intelligent, educated woman who is an expert. She is so sweet and personable and frequently texts me after sessions to check up on me and make sure I'm doing okay after. Scheduling appointments is also very easy, she is always willing to accommodate. I have completed all of my sessions and I'm happy to say that I love the results. I can't fathom life before laser... read more

I have never met anyone as passionate about their job as Noushi is. Unwanted hair is her mortal enemy and she will battle it for you gleefully. Excel Lase cannot be beat on customer service, price or results. I know there are a lot of other options out there, but the 1 on 1 attention you get from Noushi is absolutely priceless. She never wastes my time in a waiting room, and her location is very convenient to downtown; you can get in, get out and get on with your day. I have been thoroughly satisfied start to finish and would absolutely recommend her to anyone interested in Laser Hair Removal. read more

I went to Excel Lase today and had a great experience. I came for a consultation and ended up getting an underarm and then bikini line laser treatment. Noushi was very good at explaining exactly what the procedure would be like, and she made sure to make me comfortable during the experience. It wasn't as painful as I had imagined, and was over very fast. I'd definitely recommend Excel Lase for a fast, friendly hair removal treatment! read more

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I agree with all that has been written here. Noushi is smart, funny, and very competent. She's also very accommodating. I think all her phone numbers are connected so no matter what she is doing, you can reach her. Even on short notice, which I do all the time, she will try her best to squeeze you in, and almost always finds a way. If you've never tried laser hair removal, this is the place to do it! read more

Noushi is the best thing to happen to my life since I met my husband 5 years ago. Sessions with her are a joy because she is part genius scientist and part stand up comedian. She has literally changed my life and given me time back each day now that I don't have to rid myself of hair that shouldn't be there in the first place. I won't say it's painless, but she distracts me so well that I don't really pay attention to the little stings. I would highly recommend her to anyone. At least try her out once...what do you have to lose besides your unwanted hair? read more

Noushi is the best! She made me feel so relaxed as this was my first time starting my tattoo removal process. I highly recommend her if you are thinking of having this procedure done. read more

From the moment I met Noushi I was extremely comfortable, maybe because she has an engineering degree, but definitely because she's passionate about what she does and explains things in a technical but logical way. Initially I started with an underarms package because I wanted to look good for my wedding and after seeing such a drastic reduction in the hair I've since completed 2 more areas and am working on another one. The pricing is good for the quality, I definitely fell for some of the cheap laser hair groupons in Raleigh a couple of years ago and they just don't have as effective lasers so don't waste your money with those. Schedule a consultation, and I can guarantee you'll be satisfied! read more

I had a great experience with Noushi today as well as a wonderful first experience with her previously. She truly is a special lady. She has made me feel so comfortable during treatment. She even went well above and beyond my expectations. I really just wanted to show my appreciation. I will continue with laser hair removal treatments and look forward to exploring her other services. read more

I found out about Excellase from my cousin who kept raving about her amazing laser hair removal experince with Noushi. I went to see Noushi for laser tattoo removal and my first visit was AMAZING!!! Noushi makes you feel very comfortable and takes the time to answer all your questions and is very knowledgeble about the lasers and how they work and what you should expect. Overall my experience was incredible and I just love Noushi! I am recommending her to everyone! read more

Fabulous- anyone who wants hair removal should come here (I can't speak to the other treatments)! She is excellent at her job and a pleasure to be around. She really wants to get you results and is reasonably priced. I go a brazillian and under arm hair removal- LOVE THE RESULTS!!! I wish I had gone to her earlier. I don't know why anyone who wears tank tops wouldn't get their underarms done. Schedule your appointment when you don't have something else waiting- sometimes they run long or you might be waiting a little bit to start. read more

As others have stated here, Noushi is the best and has made the process of removing my tattoo completely stress-free. She's super smart, funny, and helpful, and I highly recommend going to her if you, too, have some ink you want off your body. read more

Noushi is a sweetheart. She does an excellent job and make you feel comfortable during the entire process. I highly recommend her.

I've been going to Noushi at ExcelLase for about 2 years now. She is kind, funny, great at what she does and has the lowest prices in town! My results are great and I recommend her to all of my friends. I have friends who have been to American Laser Centers and had to deal with treatment after treatment with poor results and scarring. Go to ExcelLase! Noushi not only does a great job, but she gives great advice! She is like my therapist!! read more

I can see why this place has gotten good reviews over time. I'm willing to bet that every person that left her a good review, only required a one-time treatment for whatever service they needed. Upon my first visit the owner made me feel comfortable and raved about how much better I would feel after my treatment, leading me to purchase a 5 session package. My fault for buying more than I wanted. Nevertheless, I was still excited about coming back and being seen for more sessions. It wasn't until after I had already paid a decent amount of money for my future services that my customer experience took a turn for the worst. A few days before my next appointment I got a text from the owner asking if we could reschedule my appointment in order to accommodate her personal schedule, she said it was her son's birthday or something of the sort. No biggie, not exactly professional in my opinion, but I agreed and didn't make anything of it when I saw her again for the appointment. A few days before my third appointment, something came up in my personal schedule which led me to ask the owner if we could reschedule. I was told that it was inconvenient for her to have to do that since she's already allocated the time for me and has had to turn away other potential customers in order to keep our appointment. Slightly annoying since she'd done the same to me with my last appointment, but I tried to not let it bother me and adhered to my original appointment time. A few days before my 4th appointment with the owner, guess who sent me a text asking to reschedule; she said it was her anniversary or something. This really made me mad since she'd given me such a hard time when I tried to reschedule with her in the past. Nevertheless, I agreed and just bit my tongue since I'm not the confrontational type. I arrived for my new appointment time on time and still had 3 other people in front of me that needed to be seen. In case it hasn't been made obvious, she clearly has a terrible system for scheduling appointments as she works off of her iPhone calendar, rather than an actual CRM system. I waited to be seen and upon entering the room she told me that she ran out of numbing spray earlier in the week and hadn't had time to restock. For the procedure that I was having done, numbing spray is a necessity. She giggled slightly for her mistake and proceeded nonetheless putting me in a very uncomfortable and painful position. At this point I've already decided that I would follow through with my 5 and final appointment with her but would NEVER go back to see her again for anything. Well, in case you didn't see it coming, I again receive a text a few days before my last appointment asking to reschedule. Who knows what the reason was this time, but it wasn't a big deal for me to move the appointment around so I agreed again to accommodate her schedule. The day of my last appointment, I received a text from the owner telling me she is running late because she is waiting in line to vote. Again, terribly unprofessional, and not my problem that she waited until the last day to vote. By now I'd had enough and decided to forfeit my losses for that last appointment because I was beyond frustrated with her unprofessionalism, which ended up totaling about $350. At the end of the day, if you care about customer service I would warn you to stay away from this business. But mostly, if you care about getting good services, I would also stay away from here, because despite everything she did that was unprofessional, I'm also not satisfied with the results after 4 appointments with her. read more

I researched the top Fraxel Treatment Centers in the Raleigh/Durham/Cary area. My decision was based on Yelp & Google Reviews, reading customer testimonials and social media. I then made appointments for consultations and spent the next few weeks going to the different facilities for consultations. One of my consultations was with Noushi at ExcelLase. I have to say that I was extremely impressed with her knowledge and specifically the level of detail and the time she took to explain EVERYTHING to me. Noushi educated me on Fraxel, explained every step of the procedure, told me what to expect after the procedure, possible after affects, what I would need to do for my post treatment care and what results I should expect with the understanding there are no guarantees. She isn't pushy about trying to sell and never tried to upsell treatments I didn't need. Although ExcelLase's pricing is extremely competitive, she explained that there are consumables with Fraxel and that you really do get what you pay for (just a warning if you are thinking about some big facility that moves hundreds through a week). I highly recommend you discuss this at your ExcelLase consultation. I have to admit I was nervous the day of the treatment, but Noushi made me feel comfortable and secure immediately. I'm glad I chose to go to ExcelLase for my Fraxel procedure. I waited until after I saw the results before I posted this review and I couldn't be happier! Do your research and THANK YOU ExcelLase !!! read more

Noushi is not only extremely professional but also very well skilled! 10/10 would recommend for any laser treatments you may need!

Never on time for appts, laser doesn't work. I left a review before with positive remarks thinking the laser worked (because Noushi begged me to do it, I had never left a review online before in my life), WELL IT DIDN'T. Yes it stunted the growth for about 2-3 months but all the hair is back and I am out about $1800. Go to someone else. I have had to wait over an hour to get my appt before and this wasn't only one time.I wish I wouldn't have done piece by piece instead of doing multiple areas at one time, I would have not it was a crock. I had my face, arms, and bikini line done and I can only see about an inch of area on my bikini line where the hair isn't growing back, that is it. Please believe me this is a real review. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. I wish I would have listened to the bad reviews. Sincerly, Trying to save you some money read more

I have been with Noushie for 4 tattoo removal sessions now. Noushie embodies a spirit of enthusiasm, professionalism, thoroughness, and competence. She has been trained world-wide and attended numerous seminars educating her on different assortments of lasers. She works with the best equipment and has very reasonable prices. Noushie goes above and beyond with her work and ensures I leave satisfied every single session. I went in for a tattoo removal due to military standards, now before going in I have heard horror stories , but after leaving , all I want to do is invest more time and money into the services Noushie provides. She not only does tattoo removal but cool sculpting, fraxel, and various services. I feel more educated thus being with her and I feel confident in her skills and ability. She has my highest recommendations and I feel I can even call her a good friend. If you are looking for someone who is honest , someone who you can trust , and someone with great prices, excel Lase is the place to go. read more

Great work, great prices, wonderful doctor. Noushi went out of her way to make me feel comfortable on my first visit. I'm getting a package deal for tattoo removal and it's seriously the best price I've ever been quoted for it (and I've looked around a lot). She quotes you a price for full removal and if you pay for the package beforehand and the tattoo isn't removed by the time you use the sessions you paid for, she will continue treating you for free for a year afterward! If the tattoo is completely gone before using all the sessions, she will refund you the difference. Seriously a great deal. I fully recommend Noushi and ExceLLase as the best place around to do this sort of thing. read more

Noushi is a kind person that takes much pride in her work. I have had some difficulty getting in contact with Noushi to schedule appointments, and I imagine this is because she does not have a receptionist. Also, I had hoped that laser hair removal would permanently get rid of all unwanted facial hair. It has definitely reduced the amount, but the laser is not always effective on blonde hair and it may take more than 6 visits for some people, like me, to get the results desired. read more