Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC, PLLC

I bought 3 sessions of BBL from Groupon. It has been a month since my last session and my sun spots actually look worse…
Friendly staff (well, most of them), clean office and nice deal. But, first of all, you will never see doctors if you are there with groupon or other deals. The girl who treated my skin was too assertive in my opinion. She went with very weak setting so nothing happened after the first session other than the fact that 2 moles were gone, which I never minded…
So on my second visit I asked her to go more aggressive, but she was still hesitant because I didn’t buy hydroquinon pads that she was trying to sell the last time. 8% hydroquinon — this is pretty strong. If I was cool with hydroquinon, I probably wouldn’t try BBL in the first place. But then again, she told me she would not go with stronger setting unless I use pads. So I bought it. Also, I did chemical peel as she recommended. At this point, I didn’t care, I was just desperate to see the result…
Well, hydroquinon gave me breakout (I kept using though). And pads got brownish after 3 weeks although I kept it in a dark, cool place as directed. I searched on the web why the discoloration — most resources said that ‘the product is probably old.’ (!!!) So I stopped using…
Right before the third session, my sun spots were darker and nothing had faded even with 3 weeks of hydroquinon. I complained, so she went pretty aggressive this time. My skin was red and I could see the traces of panel! I was glad but probably it should have been like this on the last 2 sessions.
Now a month has passed since the last one… My spots were worse! I am so upset that she didn’t use the right setting and talked me out every time, and sold me crappy pads. They took a pic of my face before the first and after the third session to show me the difference at the end, but never tried to show them to me, I guess she also saw it didn’t work.
One more thing — on the last visit, they didn’t have enough staff, so a girl from the office did my numb cream. She didn’t know what to do, didn’t even know where the hair band was. They also told me to wash my face with HAND SOAP after I told them I was wearing sunscreen. So I didn’t wash it, and I applied cream myself. (She was very apologetic, but I don’t blame her at all. It is clearly not her fault.)
In addition; I overheard the conversation between some rich lady (typical UES woman) and the doctor on the other side (groupon people go to the right and others to left) and she was complaining because of not seeing the desired result. I think she had similar treatments for age spots, but expensive version. I think this place is just not good…

I went to see Dr. McCall for a simple acne consultation, and was extremely dissatisfied with her knowledge as a doctor. She was completely ready to prescribe me loads of medications, one of which was $ 500, and another oral medication where one of the possible side effects was coma. (Which, I know they have to say that, but this is just simple acne here!). When I brought up any sort of natural remedies, including diet, she laughed it off as silly which is VERY worrisome to hear from someone in the medical profession. Diet is perhaps the most important thing for your health, and to hear a doctor go straight to recommend chemicals and medications rather than even considering any sort of natural remedy or ask any diet related questions, is a red flag for me. I will continue searching for a dermatologist who is more educated, and has a better grasp on the close connection between food and health.

DO NOT GO THERE, ITS USELESS… I bought a Grupon for a BBL photofacial and one chimical peel, I did some research before and I even had a BBL before so I had big expectations, now I was really disappointed, the girl that did my treatment spend more time trying to sell me some expensive creams than doing the treatment, after the BBL I can’t see any difference, my face is even worse, I can see my dark spots more accentuated, and about the chimical peeling I don’t think she even do it because it’s already 4 days and nothing happened, I didn’t feel discomfort, I had no redness, my skin is not even dry, nothing happened there, she put some cream on my face for 4 minutes, and she make me believe that’s the chimical peeling, she wasn’t even a doctor, probably some assistant that was available at the moment. im really piss of because the Grupon was 178 $ plus I leave her a big tip … she told me that the real price for my procedure is around 600 $… I took days off from work cause I was expecting something to happen.

I read all the reviews, and was very excited to purchase a groupon for three laser treatments here. I rarely write a bad review, but I am pretty upset with the results and the bedside manor of my one and only visit. I felt rushed on the table, they sent in a doctor who was not one of the two owners. She was nice enough but I felt she didn’t look over my skin or my history and dove right in. Noone explained post care or even bothered to say goodbye or followup after the procedure.
Once I started to see negative results on my precious face I was pretty upset and cancelled my last two treatments and was refunded money from groupon for my terrible experience. I’m very upset with this experience and nothing can reverse it.
Be wary of this place and the procedures, its your body and they don’t seem to care greatly.

I purchased a Groupon for 3 BBL treatments to take care of some freckles and sun damage. My last treatment was the most aggressive and I’ve noticed a big difference. The office is very comfortable and professional, not at all pretentious, which is refreshing.
The nurses are friendly, patient, and helpful. I saw Dr. McCall for one of my BBL treatments and also had a dermatologic visit with her. Her bedside manner is exceptional, and her professionalism and demeanor are among the best I’ve experienced. She put me on a retinol treatment and prescribed a few other items and since starting there in August, my skin has never looked better. Highly recommend–

I’ve been seeing Dr. Charisse McCall at PS&D or NYC for various dermatology issues, & she is outstanding. I’ve had several BBL treatments & glycolic acid peels, & the results have been incredible. I’ve experienced a noticeable change in my skin to the point that people have made comments of «your skin looks great, what are you using?» — this is a first for me! Dr. McCall’s knowledge & attention to detail, in addition to her impeccable bedside manner, keep me coming back. The staff is friendly & accommodating, & the reception area & exam rooms feel new & clean.

I get my facials from Athena and my skin has improved 1000 fold ever since!
Thank you guys for everything you do.

I am a patient of this practice for over a year. I made an appointment for 5:00PM and am now waiting 45 minutes and haven’t been seen or really acknowledged. If you want your time wasted and to be disrespected, come here.

I just joined Unilocal to post a different review and thought about the best money I have spent in my 7 years in New York City. I was referred to Dr. Levine by a friend who said that he was a «conservative» plastic surgeon with a top academic background. I think we’re all scared of not looking naturally fresh. Dr. Levine understood my desire for a surgical jawline tightening and removal from fat underneath my eyes (the little fat made me look tired /​baggy). Two things: The results were everything I hoped for and still FOUR years later I am incredibly pleased and seeing long term results and perfectly taut jawline (I have a great jawline but skin was getting lax… now it continues to be a best feature). Everything he told me to expect about the procedures and recovery turned out to be correct and the outcome was as he said. Dr. Levine does not «sell» you, he educates you while speaking to you as an equal. That’s the second thing… he «talks» shop with you about everything currently being discovered about old and new products and procedures. I love to be informed. Any future surgeries (although I don’t need any now or near term) I will go to him. He provides quality care and follow-​up. A great example of a GOOD type of ego.