The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center

02/12/09

Awesome

by marygal at Citysearch

I had liposuction done with vaser and smartlipo on my belly, sides and thighs. I love the results. I thought the doctor was very thorough and worked very hard to give me the best possible results. I couldn't be happier. I have even lost a significant amount of weight (12 pounds) despite being warned that I might not loose much weight at all. I felt everyone was very caring and honest. They called me numerous times to follow up with me. My husband was also very happy with the whole experience as he was the one dropping and picking me up. When my friends look at me now I am excited to tell them to go to Dr. Gupta. I highly recommend this practice. It is solid.

• Pros: professional, honest, caring
• Cons: none

05/21/09

Very highly recommended

by rosenb at Citysearch

I have been very happy with my results from scleratherapy leg vein injections for my leg veins. Another doctor tried earlier but didn't achieve nearly the same outcome. Dr. Gupta is very warm and friendly and the staff is really fun to interact with. I am going to have liposuction for my thighs done next at this office. I really love going to a doctor's office for the first time in my life...

• Pros: Very happy with results and experience
• Cons: None

03/12/09

So Happy!

by tulips14 at Citysearch

I had my eyes treated and they look fabulous. My eyelids used to make me look tired and droopy. Dr. Gupta removed skin from my upper eyelids and fat from the bags under my eyes. Now I look refreshed. People have noticed but can't put a finger on why I look like I have lost weight and look younger. Dr. Gupta is really nice and caring. She definitely enjoys her work. The staff is also really nice. I am so happy! I wish I had done this years ago...

• Pros: results, caring, all good
• Cons: none

03/04/09

Best results

by veinfree at Citysearch

Hi, I'm from New York originally and have had many doctors attempt to treat my leg veins. I have had laser treatments, injections and one doctor even suggested surgery. The response had been very poor until Dr. Gupta treated my legs. I am very impressed with the results. She was extremely thorough which I really appreciated, since it got me ready for my cousin's wedding in good time. Other doctors would treat just little areas or very few veins at a time. The laser from another doctor left me with ugly white scars and was also very painful. Dr. Gupta even got my purple looking veins around the ankles without much discomfort at all. My family was shocked to see how good my legs looked. Not only that but they also feel much lighter and healthier. I had no idea the veins can make your legs feel so tired. Dr. Gupta was right about that fact. I am so excited about all this, I wanted to share it with everyone. I am also currently getting laser hair removal on my face which is working out great. I will be treating myself to some facial rejuvenation work next. I trust her completely. Go see her!

• Pros: everything
• Cons: none

01/27/09

Best Doctor in town

by glowingskin at Citysearch

I came to see Dr. Gupta also based on all the positive comments on the internet. She definitely lives up to them. She is warm and friendly and has a great eye for making the right recommendations. She is an artist with her hands. She looks at me as if I'm a piece of art she is creating. I feel extremely comfortable in her hands and fully confident in her abilities. I had laser treatment for my brown spots and facial veins which have nicely diminished. I also had a ton of sun damage on my chest, neck and arms which now look amazing. We also did skin tightening from which I saw immediate results to my amazement. I also had some fillers. I was initially scared of the fillers but am so extremely happy I trusted Dr. Gupta's advise. It has made a world of difference and my face actually looks slimmer and younger. I am scheduled to have my outer thighs and belly fat removed next and can't wait for that. I highly highly recommend Dr. Gupta.

• Pros: talented, friendly, trustworthy, great staff
• Cons: none

01/11/09

Overpriced, rude receptionist, hard sales tactics, and scarred

by Worseoff at Citysearch

I went to see Dr. Gupta based on reviews here, and on her education. I have melasma, and had decided to go to the best Dr. I could find. Dr. Gupta looked at me across a dimly lit room and said I needed 2k worth of Cosmelan peels. If you check reviews on Cosmelan, you will find that they changed their formula 2 years ago and it is now worthless. Also I have sensitive skin and turn red very easy, acid peels weren't for me. So I paid 1500 for 3 BBL's. The first two went fine, but I tired of the hard-sell of expensive products. It was worse than the cosmetic's ladies at the mall.

At the third BBL she used a stronger filter, and turned up the settings very high (why?) I now look like I sprayed fake tanner all over my face, turn brick red when I try to use any of the $500.00 worth of products I bought, and have some scars on my chin (where there was no melasma) from burns. Of course the office denied it was burns. Also spots that had gone away came right back, as well as looking like dirt was splattered on my face. I also have painful flushing. The cure suggested for this by one of her estheticians? Cosmelan, loaded with acid.

I have had more IPL's than I can count, by a nurse, and have never had a burn or any problems. I am going back to my nurse to try her new BBL, at least I can trust her and she knows what she is doing. Dr. Gupta did not.

• Pros: Allie and Tracy were very nice, as was Dr. Gupta
• Cons: Dr. Gupta was less qualified than a nurse I usually see, Ashly is very rude. HIGH Price

Response from this business

86490– January 27, 2009 at 08:59:20 PST

I am so very sorry that you feel the treatment I provided did not meet your expectations. The BBL procedure works very nicely on melasma and we have had great results with it. However, since melasma can be a recurring problem, we have historically found that cosmelan works well at keeping the pigment at bay. Even though the formulation has changed to our disappointment, we are still able to obtain good results with it. As I discuss with all of my patients, everyone reacts differently to the procedure and there can be side effects. Burning, tingling, redness, flakiness as well as hyperpigmentation are all possible side effects of these treatments. I was not aware that one of my patients was so dissatisfied with the treatment that I provided and wish we could have discussed it immediately. I would like to talk to you regarding this matter and discuss ways that I can make this situation right. Please call my office. Thank you for the feedback.

11/23/08

Very happy

by bramble11 at Citysearch

I felt very comfortable at Dr. Gupta's office. She made recommendations that made sense for me. I love what she has done for me. My friends are giving me tons of compliments. Even strangers are telling me I have great skin, a compliment I am receiving for the first time in my life, She definitely knows what she is doing and I have full confidence in her. She is the only doctor I will trust for my skin. Price was actually less than another place I visited. I feel extremely well taken care of and the staff is just delightful. I am also having veins treated on my legs and they are responding beautifully. I will be a lifelong patient. Her enthusiasm indicates how much she loves what she does.

• Pros: Results, Great doctor, ambience, everything
• Cons: none

10/18/08

We love her

by genealogist1 at Citysearch

My son had multiple laser resurfacing treatments by this doctor, and he just loves her. Due to his condition, he required multiple treatments, which, in the end, have yielded spectacular results. We are all amazed by her work.

She always waves and smiles at me when I bring him in for a visit. She is very beautiful and has a wonderful personality. I would recommend her to anyone.

08/29/08

Extremely satisfied

by rhgonz at Citysearch

I had a really good experience too. My friend referred me and went with me for my first consultation. Everyone took the time to really know my situation and what I was looking for. It's not just about price and equipment but also skill and compassion which helps the doctor treat you better. Ultimately you get what you pay for and I have to say it has been really worth it. I get a lot of compliments as does my friend. I had gone to another doctor before for the fraxel laser treatment. He charged half of what I paid here but after his treatment (which was done by a nurse), I was hardly even pink or swollen. The procedure had taken all but five minutes. After Dr. Gupta's treatment (performed by her personally and which took more like 30 minutes), I could tell how much more thorough the treatment was and indeed, I got much better results. It's not worth settling for mediocrity or cheap prices. I also got fillers which I love. In the longrun, I am way ahead! and so Happy!! No need for any shopping around...Highly recommend going to this office!

• Pros: everything
• Cons: none

08/21/08

Couldn't be happier

by impressed2 at Citysearch

With the results I have experienced thus far with my acne scars and facial trauma scar after receiving treatment from Dr. Gupta and her staff, cost is moot. I honestly didn't think it was possible for me to have such results, based on the severity of my condition. No complaints here. Dr. Gupta is very sweet and professional, as are her staff. When you go to see her, you need to ask her, "What do you think would be the most effective treatment for my condition?" If it doesn't fit your budget, ask about an alternative.

• Pros: Very skillful and knowledgeable doctor who's very warm and caring
• Cons: None