PLEASE READ…read more At this point it has been more than 2 years since I first met with staff at Zel Skin. It took me a long time to write this because my experience receiving treatments with them was very negative, and it has taken me a long time to recover, both physically and emotionally. For anyone considering treatments with Zel Skin, and in particular, Dr. Adam Schmitt, I would strongly advise you to seek alternate consultations and treatments. Below is the outline of my experience with them. It is difficult for me to write this, but it is important for me to share in case I can prevent this experience for anyone else. In 2020 I came to Zel Skin for tattoo removal. I had a tattoo on the inside of my left forearm, unfortunately my body had a bad reaction to the red ink in the tattoo, and it was a source of ongoing discomfort that I wanted to remove. The clinic told me that they couldn't proceed with conventional laser tattoo removal, because of the risks associated with the red ink being dissolved into my bloodstream, potentially causing a worse reaction. Instead, in consultation with Dr. Brian Zelickson, I was advised to have the tattoo removed surgically in a series of procedures. The plan was to slice out a strip of skin from the middle of the tattoo (which was about 3.5 inches at its longest and 2 inches at its widest), stitch the skin back together, let the wound fully heal, and then repeat that procedure twice more until there was no more tattoo remaining. The first one of these surgeries went smoothly, and the recovery from that initial procedure gave me confidence in the clinic and Dr. Adam Schmitt. Unfortunately, that confidence was misplaced. After the initial surgery, Dr. Adam Schmitt recommended that we proceed with only one additional surgery, rather than following the initial plan. He thought he could remove the rest of the skin with tattoo ink on it with only one more procedure. This was appealing to me because it meant less surgery and faster healing. Unfortunately, this was overly ambitious and even dangerous, and Dr. Adam Schmitt struggled to stitch the skin back together after the tattoo was removed. I was sent home with a large open wound, and inadequate self-care instructions. A nurse that I know in my personal life was appalled that I was sent home in that condition and recommended home visiting wound care. When I asked what was going wrong and why the surgery hadn't proceeded as expected, Dr. Adam Schmitt told me that forearm skin is not as stretchy as other parts of the body. This seems like a fact that he should have taken into account before recommending we proceed with a second surgery removing more skin than originally planned. A couple weeks later, on the recommended timeline, I returned to Zel Skin in order for them to try to fully close the surgical wound they had left me with in the prior visit. Dr. Adam Schmitt continued to struggle to close the gap, and even resorted to removing fatty tissue in order to get the skin to close. This has left my left forearm with a noticeably different shape and size than my right forearm. Although the stitches were able to connect after this follow-up procedure, the skin was so tightly stretched that it began to cut off circulation to my hand. This necessitated reopening the wound in the same visit and restitching. The procedure took over four hours. It was clear Dr. Adam Schmitt and the secretary at ZelSkin were clearing his schedule as the procedure went on and on. When I got home, the wound continued to burst through the stitches and wouldn't stay closed. Please see the attached picture of the final healing, it shows where the stitches continued to burst, tear, and where new scar tissue was formed. It was at this point that my confidence in Zel Skin and Dr. Adam Schmitt was fully exhausted and I began to consult with a different dermatologist and medical team to help me physically recover from this experience and try to get my forearm into a presentable state for my wedding scheduled later that year. The skin was traumatized and flaring up accordingly. This timeline would not have been a concern if not for the disastrous results from Dr. Adam Schmitt's irresponsible approach to my tattoo removal. Later, in reviewing my patient records, I noticed that Zel Skin never submitted costs of the second surgery to my insurance carrier. To me this indicates that they knew that they made a serious mistake in implementing these procedures (which they would not admit to me directly), and didn't want any details leaving their clinic. The records are vague all over actually. Going into this process, I was fully aware that there would be some level of scarring after the tattoo removal was completed. However, the botched surgery, poor judgment by Dr. Adam Schmitt, and Zel Skin's efforts to minimize my concerns led to multiple painful surgeries, unnecessary levels of trauma, and excessive scarring (including the changed shape of my forearm,

Update: The Dr at Zel who provided the service called and apologized. That's very nice and I…read moreappreciate it. It doesn't change my experience at all, but hopefully no one else will share the experience that I had and that's a good thing. I'm updating to 2 starts because I am happy with the product, but I cannot sit here and pretend that I was happy to catch that bill without prior warning.

Looks like I have bells palsy after filler. 3 visits and they refuse to fix it. Says it's fine or…read moreit's my muscles. Never had this issue before. Left in tears of frustration after 3rd visit.

Would not recommend. High staff turnover. I purchased a promotion and it "expired" before I got a…read morechance to use it all. Phone support refused to do anything about it even though it was their fault for not explaining the terms and conditions.

I've been going to Dr. A for over 8 years now. He is truly an artist at what he does! He has…read moreperfected the process. He wants to always make you happy with your results, and if your not happy, he will make sure to make it right now matter what. He truly is a magician. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my cosmetic needs & wants! I love all his staff as well, they work so hard to make you comfortable and they always put a smile on your face. Thank you to everyone at Afzal Clinics!

They staff is great...They care about you. I made an appointment for June 2026…read more It has been a few years since I last saw them in their Fridley office. I would never go to someone else for services. I am a person of color and they understand and masters at what they do. Can't wait to see you guys again.

Today, I saw Gina to get a little lip filler (my first time ever so I purchased 1 syringe of…read moreRestalyne). Gina was so sweet, reassuring, and did an absolutely amazing job. I'm excited to see the end result once the swelling subsides, but even now, I can tell she knows what she is doing! I will 100% be returning to her once this melts away. This photo is just a few hours after the procedure, so the swelling is definitely still present!

I had the collagen threads done in my forehead for a little brow lift…read more It's only day 2 (normal full result is about 8 weeks) and I can already see a difference!! My eye lids look smoother and my brows are ever so slightly lifted. Super natural looking but a huge improvement! Gina is amazing!! Super gentle and caring!! I will for sure see her again for a little Botox touch up In the future!!

I've been going to Tareen Dermatology for years--back when it was a small, personal practice. Dr…read more Tareen and her team were warm, friendly, and made you feel like more than just a patient. Over time, that personal touch has completely disappeared. Now, it feels like a large, impersonal machine. I see a different provider each visit, and no one stands out. Everyone says the same things and goes through the same motions--like robots. The care feels rushed and disconnected. My recent visit with Dr. Lee was the final straw. She seemed annoyed by my questions and didn't acknowledge my history, even though it's in their system. I left feeling dismissed and frustrated. I've stayed because my records are here, but I won't be back. Bottom line: If you want quick, anonymous care and don't mind seeing someone new every time, this place might work. But if you're looking for personal, consistent care--look elsewhere.

I've been here two or three times now for some cosmetic skin removals on the face as well as…read moremelanoma screening. Every time is been a good experience.

This place is amazing! My mom started coming to Minneapolis anti-aging & skin clinic almost twenty…read moreyears ago, but you would never know she was 20 years older because her skin hasn't aged at all in that time. Her amazing results and perfect skin prompted me to start coming in for regular treatments. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. With their expertise, great products, and quality care, my skin is looking more radiant than ever and my acne has completely cleared. The staff genuinely care about your results, overall experience, and you as a person. I can't say enough good things about mpls anti-aging and skin clinic. Give them a try-you will be happy you did! :)

First time ever getting B12 shots- and I feel so much better. Sleep better and have more energy…read more Plus they were able to fit the appointments in over my lunch time-YEAH

I had such a great experience! Dr. Camp was wonderful and educated me on the process and also…read moremisconceptions. His recommendation for my breast augmentation was spot on so that they would look natural for a person my size. The surgery and recovery experience were positive as well. Everyone that I encountered was professional and warm. I just had my 3 week post-op incision check and couldn't be happier with my results. Dr. Camp is amazing and I would highly recommend him. Joel was his assistant and she was the sweetest, making me feel welcome and comfortable. If you're spending hours researching surgeons like I did, look no further!

Don't anyone ask me what's new, unless you want to hear about boobs for a half an hour. When you…read morelose100# in my case, definitely over 50# it's most likely you'll end up here. I discovered a lot on this semaglutide adventure. I lost a lot of weight really fast, and in odd ways. Like one day I looked in a full length mirror and OMG my chest had totally flattened like pancakes. My intuition told me to come here for a consult. Being there actually reminded me how I had let myself go. But modern plastic surgery will fix that. I only needed a breast lift (no implants). When it comes to this specialty, you don't want to go on the cheap. I lost the fat but the skin on the sides would need to be surgically removed as well. It costs extra. This is where people want to nickel and dime this. Don't just don't. Be all in whatever it takes. Today is the second day. I was able to not have the drains after a day. I'm looking in the mirror and said I see it and don't believe it. Dr. Camp is a true artist. Having this done has truly motivated me to lose the rest of the weight. It's a strong possibility I'll come in for the rest of the goodies he does too. Mostly he works out of Edina so check the website. I think he likes the drastic befores and afters. I know I liked being a worst case scenario to centerfold material.

I went in for hair removal on my chinny chin chin! I have some of those "inheirited" Chinese wisdom…read morehairs...augh I know. I am not a waxing fan so I opt for laser and IT WORKS! You must go several times BUT years later you only go for maintenance one or two sessions - I'll gladly pay $100/year to be hairfree! I also want to mention that you can be in and out of an appointment way faster than a waxing salon. It is in a small, quiet, discreet office building and you likely won't run into anyone you know. I had been in California until last year but I made an appointment with Craig in the Brooklyn Center location. I was happy with their professional manner and their top of the line equipment. THANK YOU CRAIG AND DAN!!!

I scheduled an appt for 11:30AM and a few days prior to my appt they sent me an email saying that…read moreit had to be rescheduled at noon. I ended up keeping the appointment still even though it was 1/2 hour later. Once I got to the location at 11:50AM the doors are locked and no one is there. I call the office number that the technician says we don't open at noon but I'll be there in 10 minutes. Plus on their website it says they are open at 10AM. I would think that for someone who is paying a couple hundred dollars for their service they would be more professional. Very disappointed that they are not punctual, on time, or ready for their clients at the set appt time.