06/04/09

Great Experience with IPL!!!

by AmyP

I had decided to get IPL done for my sun spots and uneven skin tone. At only 27, it is very bothersome to have such splotchy skin, and although I avoid the sun like the plague (now) and have gotten chemical peels from other facilities, the spots are still there. I called Dr.Escobedo's office and they got me in the very same day, which could very well explain my long wait once I got there, so I can't complain too much. The doctor came in and assessed my "damage" and went over a plan of care. His staff then prepped me for the IPL by applying lidocaine and then later a gel. I was extremely scared that this would be painful, as I have had smoothbeam laser treatment done for my acne about 2 years ago and that felt like a rubber band popping in to my face as hard as it could. I was surprised to find that there was NO PAIN AT ALL. The doctor explained what he was doing the entire time, and was very gentle. After the fact, I was afraid that my face would look horrible and I wouldn't be able to go in public, wrong again. My face is a little brown today, nothing makeup can't fix, and I look fine so far. He was less aggressive on the first treatment to make sure my fair skin would not have any issues and that is something I really appreciated, a doctor who actually takes his time and does things right the first time. Honestly, I have gone to other cosmetic dermatologists in Austin, but this experience was so good, I don't have to continue my search. Thank you for the great experience, and for making me look like a million bucks, but for a lot less :)

Oh and by the way, I bought this amazing mineral SPF from his office that you brush on like powder, it is sweat proof, UVA/B/C resistant and it smells awesome, everyone should buy it :)

• Pros: Friendly Staff, Gentle, Took their time
• Cons: Long wait

02/28/09

Great services

by EvitaP

I had the Vaser treatment with Dr and I am very happy with my results. The main advice I would give is to shop around for prices and see if he can compete. Although I got the treatment for 3500 for 3 areas, but this is because I won something at their Night of Beauty that I wasn't a canidate for. I would definetly go back here to have another treatment. Since then I have had thermage done of the face and I can really see a difference. I love the results from both of my services. The staff is nice, especially the receptionist there named Iris. She was really helpful with getting my paperwork together and answering all of my questions, and if it hadn't been for her I probably would have opted out.

• Pros: Effective treatments
• Cons: High cost

02/05/09

Unethical doctor, beware

by Allie1602

I had Thermage of the tummy done w/ Dr. Escobedo & paid $1695. I asked @ the consult if one treatment would be enough or if I need two. He told me I would definitely see results w/ one. During the treatment the machine kept buzzing, I asked & he said the ?tip? needed to be replaced, but that it was fine. I come to find out from another Dr. that you are not getting the full benefit if the tip is old & needs replacing. I never saw any results from the treatment, but Dr. Escobedo kept telling me soon I would. After six months I spoke w/ him and he offered me a free skin treatment worth roughly $100 dollars. Two days before the appointment his office called and said they needed to reschedule & would call me, they never did. When I finally called them back they said the ?machine? to do the treatment wasn?t in yet, but they would call me. It?s been over a year I have never heard back from them and I feel ripped off. $1695 is a lot of money to spend & a Dr. using old equipment that needs replacing on clients seems very shameful @ the very least. I feel like he is a con artist who stole my money.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Used old equipment needing replacement