Medical Aesthetics

04/05/07

Great experience and highly recommended

by jmathews24 at Citysearch

I have been to dermatologists to treat my rosacea and none of the creams ever worked. I found Dr. Gerstman through online research and after her treatments (a package with one cost and no hidden fees) my skin has never looked better.

The treatment was well-explained during the consultation and I believe my visits will have long-term positive effects on my skin. I will definitely continue to use the recommended products as well.

I felt a real personal connection with Dr. Gerstman ~ she always gives individualized attention, takes her time with each patient (doesn't overbook), and I trust her. I also like that she offers botox and restalyne ~ as I age, I want to do so gracefully and would be nervous to go to someone I do not know/trust for these treatments. She is wonderful, very responsive, attentive and friendly. Highly recommended!

08/05/08

Best Permanent Makeup Artist in the city!!!!

by ruthr3 at Citysearch

I am Asian and basically have no eyebrows! My friend convinced me years ago to get permanent makeup (tatooing). what a disaster!!! The shape was off and it turned this horrible blueish color over the years.

I was watching the Tyra Banks show (not something I regularly do I swear!) and she was interviewing this French makeup artist named Verika Seddik in NYC. So, I figured I would check her out. I was desperate.

Best decision I have ever made. My eyebrows look amazing now!!!!. The color and the shape are perfect. This woman is a true artist. She uses these natural pigments so they will fade over time and I will need a touch up. But this is why they look so natural now. She calls it micropigmentation. If you are in need of new eyebrows you must call this woman!!!! I plan on doing upper liner next. I am so excited.

• Pros: very professional, perfectionist
• Cons: hurt a little

07/09/08

best laser hair removal

by alexii at Citysearch

I had such a pleasant experience at this spa in regards to laser hair removal. i just finished a series of 6 with Elsa the spa's medical aesthetician. My hair is about 95% gone, no burns, fast response and Elsa made me feel so comfortable. There are so many laser hair removal factories in the city and so many horror stories. Medical aesthetics is a very private type of spa. They made me feel like I was very special.

• Pros: professional kind reasonably priced
• Cons: hurt a little

03/27/08

TRINITI Laser for total skin rejuvenation!!

by jadynl at Citysearch

I have been a loyal client of Dr. gerstman's for about 3 yrs now. i adore her. I have mostly been doing Botox and Retylane. But as time passed, I started noticing these tiny lines aroung my eyes and mouth and my cute little "freckles" were not so cute anymore.(I assume too many years in the sun!). Not bad enough that I needed a really aggressive treatment like the FRAXEL or something. But enough that i started obsessing!

So i signed up for Dr. G's Triniti program. Three lasers in three sessions and I am so happy! I did hurt a bit but it was really worth it. I was pink and blotchy after each session and my dark spots would get really dark. But with a little makeup i had no problem going to work the next day. For someone in their 30's or 40's who is starting to see signs up aging on their skin this program is the best. Yeah, Dr G!!

• Pros: innovate doctor, kind staff, reasonably priced services
• Cons: a little painful but worth it

03/25/08

Isolaz for acne and pores

by adna at Citysearch

I am a 31 yr old woman still suffering with acne. And i have tried it all; Accutane, lasers, Retin a, Proactive, antibiotics etc. My friend told me I had to go see Dr. gerstman. I was totally sceptical because I have already seen NY's so called "best". But I also had nothing to lose. She was sweet and comapssionate as she listened to my skin drama. But more importantly she treated me with a laser that actually worked!!

It is called the ISOLAZ. It sucked out my pores, calmed down my acne, and it didn't hurt! I know i will have to come back for maintenance but i am totally fine with that. The treatments aren't torture, the staff is really nice, and the teatments actually work! Dare I say i may have really found NY's "best"???

• Pros: treatment that works
• Cons: none

12/26/07

VelaShape for cellulite and love handles!!

by beautygirl1 at Citysearch

I just finished 6 sessions with the Velashape laser. It is awesome!!! So much better than the Velasmooth. Only 6 sessions once a week (instead of 16!! ) and so much more powerful. It even has this new "contour" attachment that gets the fat really hot so it actually shrinks. So, a paid a little extra and finally got rid of my love handles. I swear. God must be a woman!!!!

• Pros: terrific staff. very special doctor
• Cons: not cheap but you get what you pay for

05/25/07

Comfortable for all

by bigcity1 at Citysearch

Dr. Gerstman has created an urban sanctuary that instantly puts you at ease. While some medical spas are designed with only women in mind, Medical Aesthetics is comfortable for men as well. I highly recommend Dr. Gerstman and her staff to everyone.

05/10/07

The best experience with a great service!!!

by silverdali at Citysearch

Dr. Gerstman is expert dermatologist, plesant and nice. She really listens and doesn't push any services on you. As per her recomendation i've been getting a series of FotoFacials treatments in combination with skin products and results are amazing!

04/28/07

The friendliest spa in New York!!!

by viy46 at Citysearch

Dr. Gerstman is absolutely the best!!! She is friendly, very knowledgeable, and makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. The location is perfect and the office is beautuful. I hope to go there for years and years.

• Pros: Lovely area and gorgeous office. The best service.
• Cons: No parking

04/28/07

The best acne program ever

by ndeol at Citysearch

I LOVE Medical Aesthetics. Dr. Gerstman is an expert dermatologist who will work hard to achieve the results you want. She is compassionate and knowledgable and always takes time to work with her patients' needs. Even when I'm emailing her frantically on the weekends with questions, she takes time out to write thoughtful, clear, concise, and always useful answers and advice. Elsa is also really knowledgable and good at what she does. I had seen about 4-5 other dermatologists for acne before I came to Medical Aesthetics, and Dr. Gerstman was the first one to work aggressively enough to achieve the results I wanted. Her Acne program is focused on results and treats all causes of acne, not just one. I recommend visiting them to everyone!

• Pros: Amazing knowledgable staff, great results

04/26/07

Truly a Miracle Worker

by sbeck04 at Citysearch

I have been seeing Dr. Gerstman for acne for three years now. I went to her in desperate need to clear up my badly blemished face, back, and chest. As an African-American women, I felt like my blemishes and scarring would never go away no matter what I tried until Dr. Gerstman started me one of her great microdermabrasion/peel regimens. Within a year of treatments, medication, and topical products my face is 95% better. I can truly saw before meeting Dr. G and her warm, compassionate spirit, I was so insecure about my skin and now I am so much more confident in my skin than ever. I would recommend her spa for its sense of relaxation and tranquility, Dr. Gerstman's compassion, her expertise, and her love for her work. She truly is my miracle worker!

• Pros: Ambience, personable and compassionate staff, inexpensive, very effective treatment, great location for commuters