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    Michael A.

    CLASSIC BAIT AND SWITCH! What a shame, this is a medical office not a car dealership. See photos for the Instagram ads and clinic communications. LuxMD advertised Botox for $13 per unit, but I later learned I was injected with Leytbo, a different product that was never disclosed up front. That is a classic bait-and-switch. I even returned for a touch-up before realizing what happened. When we questioned it, the clinic confirmed Leytbo was used and refused to make it right. Because of this, I have filed a formal complaint with the Medical Board of California. Patients deserve honesty about what is being injected into their bodies. I would not recommend this clinic.

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    Tahany N.

    I visited LuxMD on August 14th after seeing their Instagram ad for Botox at $13 per unit. I paid for Botox, but without my knowledge they injected me with Letybo, a generic off-brand version that they actually advertise for only $3 per unit. Instead of being honest, they charged me the full Botox price. This was never disclosed to me at the time of treatment. I even returned on August 28th for a touch-up and was charged another $350, again under the impression I was receiving genuine Botox. Only later did I learn I had been misled. When I confronted the doctor, she admitted to using Letybo but refused to make it right. This is a blatant bait-and-switch -- advertise Botox, charge for Botox, but actually inject patients with a cheaper product. See attached photo confirming my appointments. Patients deserve honesty and transparency, not deceptive practices.

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    Dr Christine and staff are very knowledgeable and accommodating. I'm very happy w my treatments and have referred my mom also

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    I highly recommend Dr. Christine Rongey at Lūx MD for aesthetic treatments such as botox and fillers!

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    I loved my experience here Dr. Rongey and staff are amazing and very professional. I highly recommend.

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    I loved my experience here, highly recommend this place! Dr. Rongey is amazing and very knowledgeable.

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    Christine was incredibly kind, professional, and efficient, and the entire experience was seamless from start to finish.

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    4.4
    (23 reviews)
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    I kind of hate to update my review, as Donna works out of both Idaho and Livermore so it's…read moresometimes hard to get scheduled when she's in town only every other month. However, I just love Donna. I have missed her as I was going elsewhere for a bit due to schedule and another treatment I wanted to try that was offered elsewhere.. BIG mistake. The results there were terrible when my favorite nurse left and another took over adding 10 years to my face. I've literally cried each day I've woken since. It's been a couple months since that took place and was able to get in with Donna yesterday. Even though I only did some botox right before leaving on vacation, Donna made me feel so much better. We came up with a plan to correct the terribly unfortunate outcome at the "other place" and was just so freshing to have someone understand I'm pushing 60 and not trying to look like I'm 20. I just want to look "refreshed" and feel good as I age. She is transparent in what to expect with results of any procedure. Donna was able to explain what muscles are pulling my face downward from the treatment elsewhere, something the other place could not do, nor did the nurse even admit her error there. Donna really takes the time to understand what you want and need and gives you options, doesn't try to sell you on anything. Thank you so much for giving me hope again Donna.. Your entire office is always such a pleasant and welcomed experience! Look forward to my next appt!

    I trust Donna implicitly with whatever suggestions she makes for Botox, filler, etc. and her work…read moreis never not masterful. Recently I lost a lot of weight and felt like my face didn't look like me anymore and in ways that were hard to articulate. Donna is so skilled and has an artist's eye when it comes to looking at the face. She showed me where the weight loss had most affected my face, starting at the temples and down to the front of the cheek. We decided on Sculptra to build back the collagen over time. She is also the best lip injector I have ever been to (and I had tried quite a few in the area before forever becoming a Donna client). I constantly think I "need" something new that I have read about and Donna will educate me all about the procedure, Pros/cons, and generally I don't need it! Her transparency is genuine and all too rare in this industry. Can't recommend her and her front office enough. All incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and fun!

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    SEV Laser

    3.4
    (17 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    Available by appointment
    Certified professionals

    I've been a loyal client of SEV for quite some time and have always had great experiences, which is…read morewhy this recent visit stood out to me. I've even referred my sisters and friends here because of the positive results I've had in the past. During my last session, the appointment started about 8-9 minutes late (which I completely understand happens). However, the treatment itself felt much shorter than my previous sessions and didn't feel as thorough. Unfortunately, the results reflected that -- I experienced ingrown hairs and had to shave the treated area three times within just 7 days, which has never happened after my past treatments. I did try reaching out to share this feedback but didn't receive a response. I still like SEV and hope future sessions return to the quality I previously experienced, and regret that they no longer value customers feedback as they first opened in Walnut Creek location.

    Not sure why this location has bad reviews. I recently started my laser hair journey and it's been…read morea smooth sailing experience every time I come in. I'm greeted by the kind receptionists, barely have a wait prior to my appointment, and the times I come in are super quick. The nurses here are attentive to your personal needs and always ask to make sure you're feeling comfortable. I appreciate the customer service here because for years, I put off laser hair removal and I'm glad I started. I purchased a groupon package and I think it's worth it! I see a lot of progress in my hair growth and to me, it's painless. Check out SEV to try out your first time! They also have seasonal deals from time to time. I was able to receive a free small area in observance of the holidays. Their promotions, you can't beat them. The rooms are always clean and I love the aesthetic of the lounge area. I'm obsessed with adding SEV appointments to my self care :)

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    4.5
    (230 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$$
    20 years in business
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    Anu really listens to what you want. She is excellent. I've never experienced any bad side…read moreeffects. I highly recommend this Medspa.

    I had a terrible LHR experience with Anu. I have extensive prior LHR experience due to PCOS (30+…read moresessions) and returned for treatment after hair regrowth following pregnancy. During my 2nd session, Anu increased the laser settings and made 2-3 passes over my face and neck, resulting in significant burns--the first laser burns I have ever experienced. When I raised concerns, she denied increasing the settings, claimed the marks were not burns, and attempted to lie despite my clear recollection. At subsequent appts, she never inquired about the burns, my skin condition, or treatment progress. She lowered the settings and continued making 2-3 passes each session. Since the burns, I have developed persistent hyperpigmentation and dark patches on my face that have lasted over 8 months. Even after my final session, I developed new dark spots on my upper lip after 3 passes. When I raised these concerns, Anu dismissed them as being due to my Indian skin rather than acknowledging that her technique was the cause, considering I've never had this happen before. Her treatment style also felt rushed and careless. The laser frequently fired on my ears, and during one session she unexpectedly treated my forehead without discussion, claiming she saw a hair, then stating it was actually a wrinkle from furrowing my brows. My final session was the most upsetting. After asking if she could reduce the cryogen cooling spray, she instead turned it off completely and performed the entire treatment without cooling. She claimed this would improve effectiveness and stated I should appreciate her effort. As a NP myself, this seemed questionable, so I researched it afterward. Cryogen cooling is a standard safety feature used to reduce the risk of burns and does not interfere with treatment efficacy. Operating the laser without it offers no clinical benefit and requires lower settings to avoid injury. Intentionally turning it off is negligence and malpractice. Settings must have been consistently low to allow 2-3 passes without burns, which explains my poor hair reduction when compared with previous providers. When I expressed my concerns, Anu defended her decision to turn off cryogen by citing personal experience and stating she'd done the same for others. She measured success by seeing surface hair singe during treatment rather than long-term hair reduction, which is the actual goal of LHR. Throughout our conversations, she was defensive, dismissive, and unwilling to take responsibility for the burns, pigmentation changes, or her deviation from standard protocols. Another issue was repeated misinformation. On multiple occasions, she told me that shaving causes hair to grow back thicker, stating this came from "old Indian beliefs." This is a well-known myth that has been repeatedly disproven. Given that LHR patients are routinely instructed to shave before treatment for optimal results, it is inappropriate to tell patients this myth and cause unnecessary anxiety. She also advised that finer hairs don't need to be shaved. This directly contradicts standard LHR guidance, which recommends shaving all treated hairs so the laser energy targets the follicle rather than surface hair. Taken together with the burns, pigmentation issues, repeated passes, and use of the laser without cryogen cooling, these comments reinforced my impression that Anu relies on personal beliefs and anecdotal experience rather than established, evidence-based protocols. This is particularly troubling because LHR already has well-established standards for both safety and effectiveness. Other notable issues: awful handling of appt rescheduling, lack of patient privacy (doors left open and being able to hear full convos) and staff being dishonest when asking to have a credit card on file by falsely blaming the system. Overall, I found Anu to be arrogant, careless, unprofessional, dismissive and overly reliant on her own judgment rather than established best practices. She provided a refund, but I can't get back my time or clear skin. I strongly recommend against seeing her.

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    4.3
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    I don't do much reviews but Ariba Med Spa deserves it so here it is…read more I have been a loyal client of Ariba Med Spa for years, and they never fail to exceed my expectations! Nurse Kalee and the front desk staff are incredibly welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable, making me feel comfortable every time. Over the years, 8 years to be exact I've had Botox, hydrafacials and microneedling. All of my experience has been fantastic. The providers take the time to explain each procedure, answer all my questions, and ensure I feel completely at ease. My results have always been amazing. What keeps me coming back is their attention to detail and commitment to client satisfaction. They use top-of-the-line products and technology, and I love that they tailor treatments to my individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Also with my complicated work schedule, they always finds a way to work around it so I am very thankful. If you're looking for a high-quality med spa with skilled professionals. I highly recommend Ariba Med Spa. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my skincare and aesthetic needs.

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    Robert F Gray, MD, FACS

    Robert F Gray, MD, FACS

    3.7
    (99 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    I've been coming here for a few years now, and I've always had a great experience. Both Feh and Dr…read more Gray are amazing, and I've been very happy with my results. I've gotten Botox here, and Feh was very thorough in explaining the procedure. I really appreciated that she didn't oversell me or push unnecessary treatments-she kept it honest and focused on what would work best for me. Dr. Gray has also been great. I would trust either of them to do my Botox without hesitation.

    I am writing this review in behalf of my Mother In Law Aida Cortes , she requested me to write this…read morereview for her, because she is not happy of the outcome of the procedure that Dr Gray did on her both eye bags Few months ago she did a filler under her both eyes to remove the eye bags , Dr Gray charged her $2800 filler to remove both of these bags , a month later - she did not like the results because there were still bags under her eyes , and she was not happy of how they looked I contacted Dr Gray's office to let them know that Mom is not happy of the post procedure, Dr Gray's office had us see him to fix the problem , but when we went in , he wanted to charged Mom to fix the problem , so Mom declined , all Dr Gray did was wiping something under her eyes , Mom was upset and still upset , everyday she talks about this, everytime she look at her bags , she feels bad Her point is , why is it that when she did her initial consultation, the Doctor said that in order to remove the bags , she had to pay $2800 which she did , but the result was not what she expected , the bags were still shown , and they don't look good Dr Gray also stated that she took picture from my Mom's phone for before or after which my Mom doesn't have them on her phone I am actually hesitant of writing this review , and maybe I could resolve this problem without writing here but after the last visit , I don't think there will be a solution but for another charges from Gray's office My Mom who is 80 is year old is in distress everytime she look at the mirror she said , this makes her depressed and everyday she talks about this I agree on her point , that when the Doctor initially did the procedure assuring that for $2800 , Mom's bag will disappear , but the result was not as expected because bags were still shown - it's not about the money , but when a patient asked him " I want my eyebags out " , then telling the patient that $2800 eye bags will disappear , and this did not happen , I will not be happy too The worst thing is I referred this Doctor to my Mom , and now I am being bombarded by my Mom's complain I don't know what happen in between but Mom is not happy with the service

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    Come visit our experienced aestheticians for Advanced facial treatments
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