How to shop for a cosmetic laser procedure on Long Island.
Looking for a non-surgical nip or tuck without a bite out of your wallet? Looking for a laser skin center that is not a ripoff? Report the bad guys and be sure to check reviews!
Cosmetic laser enhancement procedures are typically not covered by insurance, which means you'll be paying out of pocket and may be inclined to shop around for the best price.
But if you're looking for a bargain, look elsewhere. This is one type of procedure where you shouldn't make decisions exclusively by price.
"The laser you pay the least for may ultimately cost you the most," says Board Certified Dr. Stephen Probst, a Director at Perfect Body Laser in Bay Shore, NY.
Errors, complications, and contraindications in cosmetic laser services can be dangerous and cause irreversible damage to our most visible features. "If you have a problem, it could be a problem that no money can fix," Probst said. People considering a cosmetic procedure should choose a facility based on reputation, experience, and specialty, he said. But finding the right provider can be challenging.
Americans spend nearly $17 billion annually on voluntary cosmetic procedures.
Surgeons charged an average of $7,448 for a face-lift, $5,992 for a tummy tuck, and $5,125 for nose shaping. And that doesn't include fees charged by the facility and other providers, such as an anesthesiologist. Cosmetic laser services can also vary greatly in price. Perfect Body Laser pricing is very economical and is relative to the unnecessary need for surgical suites, anesthesiologists or a plastic surgeon.
It's a business that can attract some unsavory characters, since providers do not need to go through insurance companies to get paid. That can leave clients vulnerable to under-qualified, unskilled providers like rogue nurses or laymen, said Dr. Probst. "The consumer has to be vigilant — we've all heard the horror stories," Probst said.
For example, in a recent NY Post Article, tells the horrifying story of a Long Island mom who went to a rogue laser center for a routine treatment to remove sunspots — and she ended up with dozens of blistering burns all over her abdomen, legs and torso, she claims in a lawsuit. A location known for cheap, Groupon-like pricing had initially lured her to do business there.
Her lawsuit alleges that the treatment was “performed negligently, carelessly, recklessly, and in such a manner” that “resulted in severe and extensive burning to the skin.”
In another example, in 2015, a Philadelphia musical artist known as "Black Madam" was convicted of third-degree murder after the illegal silicone butt injections she advertised online killed a Londoner. And a few years ago, a Miami woman who had posed as a doctor was sentenced to 10 years in prison for injecting cement, Fix-a-Flat tire repair sealant, and other hazardous materials into patients seeking buttocks enhancements.
Sometimes consumers take a cavalier approach to getting aesthetic laser services, wrongly thinking that because it is an elective laser procedure it's lower risk, but it's important to thoroughly vet any laser facility before getting cosmetic treatments done, Probst said.
"Every time a person picks up a laser it is a real procedure and there could be real risks," he said.
Here are some tips for finding the right provider:
- Educate yourself. Laser and Aesthetic services fall under a big umbrella that includes various cosmetic procedures, such as non-surgical laser face-lifts and body contouring, as well as laser fat removal, skin tightening, and tattoo removal for mistake tattoos and even for cancer survivors. Narrow your search to facilities that specialize in cosmetic lasers and who have experience performing the procedure(s) you want.
- Ask for a recommendation. Online reviews may not be an accurate reflection of the facilities’ work. If you don't have a friend or colleague who can recommend someone, consult another doctor you trust, such as your gynecologist, primary care doctor, or dermatologist. Many of Perfect Body Lasers Clientele have been referred by Board Certified Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons alike. Not only that, but a good percentage of Perfect Body's Clientele are Doctors! Perfect Body Laser has an impeccable record of reviews, safety, efficacy and holds the most (Global and National) awards out of any other laser center in New York, or nation-wide.

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