Goodbye to my former self and a WARNING to those contemplating what I once considered a small…read morecosmetic procedure ....I just wanted to take a moment and share my story to spare someone from going through what I've gone through; the life long complications and the realization that I will be permanently disfigured both aesthetically and functionally. The face in the mirror will NEVER be the same as it was prior to January 30th nor will my soul. On January 30th: Celebrating my 40th Birthday I decided to get filler in my nasolabial folds (wrinkles between the lips and nose). Feb 1st: Incredible pain and white blanching/bluish tint. Told it was normal. Bruising. Feb 2nd: Realized what I was experiencing was skin necrosis and the tissue on the left side of my nose was dead and the cartilage was collapsing in on itself. This was from my own "gut instinct" that it wasn't bruising as I was told; the black skin was not going to "grow back". A laser treatment or IPL was not going to reshape my nose, as I was told. For the next several weeks I was shuffled to a "private" waiting room as to not let other potential clients see the damage that was done to my face. My self esteem, at an all time low, was further shattered by being hidden from plain view because the "med spa" didn't want their bottom line to be hurt. After that "follow up", where I was yet again told everything was fine and put "Aquaphore" on it; I made the decision that it was time to seek proper treatment from a competent medical professional. What followed was many months of not being able to leave my house unless it was to get my wet to dry bandages changed. The possibility of infection and further cartilage damage was my sentence to spend the next four months within the four walls of my home. In May I underwent my first reconstruction surgery. Skin and cartilage was taken from my ear to reconstruct the interior of my nose. This helped me be able to breath again (50%) from my left nostril. It was the first of many surgeries and procedures that will occupy the better part of my life. To hear the words, from a well respected facial reconstruction surgeon, that I will be permanently disfigured- was a tough pill to swallow. Yes, I made the ultimate decision to under go the procedure. However, I was never warned of the risks. I had absolutely no idea what to look for. Had I been properly informed of ALL the risks; even if they are considered rare, perhaps I would had made a more INFORMED decision. I was never given a waiver to review or sign. I never was verbally told of the dangers. I'm letting you know the risks and dangers of what some consider a small "cosmetic" procedure. If you are going to go that route; please consider going to a board certified surgeon. Someone that is familiar with the product they are injecting in your body. And if there is a complication, they are knowledgeable to be able to help you before the damage becomes permanent. The sad part, the "med spa" that did this, never once offered to pay ANY of my medical bills. Never heard from them again after the last follow up in mid February. I guess they thought I would go away and they were above the law. But doctors take a Hippocratic Oath to uphold specific ethical standards. This was not the case at Aestedispa in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Shame on you Dr. Christy Cone. I hope you don't do this to another client and hide behind your fake smile.

AestheticSpa and Dr. Cone are my go to for helping me to to keep up with the gravity of age. Dr…read more Cone has always been the most caring, skilled and truly talented cosmetic dermatologist that I have met. No matter what my concerns have been, she has treated me with compassion, professionalism and also with a genuine down to earth personal experience. I can't say enough good things about my experience at AesthetiSpa. I have referred a number of women there since my experience has been so outstanding. Love Dr. Cone and Kelly, they both take their clients and their skill seriously. Janice G

First, I do want to say that the staff here is great - very kind and helpful. Though, when it comes…read moreto the people in power - something is wrong... I went to Koniver Aesthetics for AviClear laser treatments. I had been suffering from acne for over a decade and I was told this would "cure it", or I would get my money back. I was also informed that it would take up to a year to see the results. After a year my skin was still terrible. At this time I was told by Koniver Aesthetics that it could NOW possibly take a year and a half. Obviously this was upsetting, but I waited. Around 18 months after the procedures my skin seemed to be worse than ever. I was livid. I reached out to their team and I was simply told there was nothing that could be done. I wanted to get on social media and write bad reviews for the establishment everywhere I could possibly find. Though, I was so depressed I didn't even have the motivation to do that. So why am I speaking out now? Well, I was wrong when I initially thought my skin was worse than ever. I spent thousands of dollars and waited 2 years to see results. My skin never improved, in fact I am pretty sure in the last couple of weeks I have reached the pinnacle of disgust with the state of my skin. I am crying as I write this and I thought maybe after spending $3000 + at this business, there might be something they would be willing to do. Also, I happened to have an interview for a position at Koniver Wellness last month and I was told that the owner was a kind person. I thought that maybe that was a sign and reaching out can't hurt. All I can ask is if there might be SOMETHING they would want to do to remedy the situation. I sent them basically the same message as I have written above and they actually did respond asking if I wanted to come in .... almost a month ago. I said I would like to. I have not heard back since. My diet has not changed. My health is good. I get every acne product that aestheticians suggests and facials from other facilities all the time. I do EVERYTHING I can to take care of my skin. This successful business took over $3000 dollars from me and now has stopped responding to me.... Below is what I look like now. I would like my money back.

Girlfriend went here to continue a course of laser hair removal that was started elsewhere. She…read moresaid that the technician who worked with her was amazing and there was no pain or discomfort, unlike her previous experiences! They were ready for us when we got there and everything was satisfactory from my perspective as well. She will be continuing her treatments here. J.Ja

I visited Opal Aesthetics for a facial. I selected the Opal Signature Facial with Aidan. The…read moreinterior is very beautiful and calming. The treatment rooms are cozy and soothing. Aidan was very knowledgeable and did a great job assessing what my skin needed and listening to my concerns. The facial was amazing. It included a double cleanse, enzyme mask, steam and extractions plus dermaplane treatment. Neck, shoulder, arm and hand massages were provided while and treatments were working. We finished with moisturizing treatments. My skin is tighter and glowing. I'm so pleased. I highly recommend Opal Aesthetics and Aidan. I will be back again soon.

What a wonderful experience! Thank you Kori for taking the time to really get to know me and…read moreunderstand my needs! The time spent created trust! I really appreciate that. My results are natural and I couldn't be happier! I look forward to my next visit! Thank you!

Literally the best spa services of my life - over any 5 star hotel spa. It's clear Alinette takes a…read morelot of pride in her services. I did the bacial and facial combo, and I'm completely zenned out and my skin is glowing. She is so sweet, attentive, and works a level of magic I've never experienced. I definitely will be back, and will recommend to anyone in Hanahan!!

Bait and switch. I read the badge reviews and called them to have more information on what's…read morecovered. Turns out, if you buy a Groupon for three treatments, in reality you only get one visit with three different modalities. If you buy six treatments, you get two visits. They explained that Groupon works as "try before you buy it". In other words, bait and switch.

Total scam. They don't answer their phones. Save your time and money. I walls have gotten the law…read moreinvolved if I didn't get a refund. Front?

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Crantford. He did an amazing job with my deep plane facelift…read more I had a good feeling from my first consultation with him. He was very pleasant, patient and very informative regarding the process and what he felt I needed. Leading up to my surgery I needed to get a medical approval and a few of the medical staff had procedures done by him and they both gave him great reviews. And one indicated his scarring is minimal and that I can attest to as well. His office is very nice, along with his staff. They are attentive and pleasant.

I had rhinoplasty back in October with Dr. Costa -- although, for the most part, I'm pleased with…read morethe results and the procedure itself was very easy and painless, if I had to do it all over again I would probably seek a different practice (or at least shop around more). There were 2 things in my experience that caused me frustration: 1) The front-office seemed very disorganized. They scheduled and rescheduled nearly every appointment multiple times and at the last minute. For my actual surgery date, they rescheduled the date and time without notifying me. I only found out because I reached out thinking it was mistake when they sent me an appointment confirmation email. Luckily, my work is flexible and I was able to make it work but I could see that becoming a bigger issue for someone who doesn't have flexibility. 2) While Dr. Costa was highly experienced and polite enough, if I'm being honest, I felt like just another number. For my 2 follow-up appointments, I waited an hour just to have a quick 5-minute check-in that were both pretty pointless. I was expecting him to really look and feel my post-op nose and discuss how it was recovering. Instead, he quickly popped in and asked if I had any questions or concerns (without even really looking at my nose). When I did ask a question, he was dismissive and defensive as if he assumed that I was expressing dissatisfaction even though I assured him it was strictly curiosity. I wish I had found a doctor who was more attentive and personable. Dr. Costa has a lot of great reviews so maybe my experience was a bit of a fluke. My only advice to anyone seeking a plastic surgeon is to shop around to find a doctor/practice that you feel good about -- trust your gut and speak up.

I had such an amazing first experience here. I booked a second appointment the next week. I wasn't…read moresure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised at the service and the results. After just one service you could see a visible difference, my husband even noticed the difference. For reference the first visit felt like a deep massage to me. Second visit was less sensitive and a lot more relaxing. I would recommend this to everyone.

Everyone is so nice, knowledgeable and professional! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a…read moredoctor and staff that truly care

From the spouse perspective. I have had the pleasure of the companship of my wife for 32 years, in…read morethose years I have always felt something missing. When I told her she looked beautiful you can see she didn't believe it. I know how she was bullied by kids and family about looks, but for me I really can't say how she feels inside. After she talked to Dr. Rodwell he explained what he could do, she was excited so she opted for some cosmetic surgery on her face. Dr. Rodwell was polite, professional, confident and answered all of our questions. The treatment by his staff Brooke and Lisa were both professional and pleasant they made her feel like family. In ending I can see this was a life changing experience for her you can see she is confident and happy with herself. You can see it when she looks in the mirror and finally believes me when I say she looks beautiful. Thank you Dr. Rodwell and Brooke and Lisa for the care she received.