Texas Institute of Dermatology Laser & Cosmetics

I was a sucker who bought a groupon for $ 159 for 20 units. When I was seen by Dr, G he told me that I needed 72 units plus he recommended fillers. He explained that I should get a full face botox treatment plus fillers to be really satisfied. The estimated cost would be close to $ 800. What an up sale! I agreed to more botox, but I spent too much. Not satisfied.
To start my treatment I chose to use the numbing agent. When the medical assistant came in to apply the numbing agent I asked if it was Lidocaine. She didn’t know. WTF? After my treatment Dr. G told another assistant to clean me up. She started wiping my face with cotton balls w/​no gloves on. She wasn’t using a standard sterile technique. I was about to say something to her when she caught herself. But by this time most of the blood had been cleaned up.
Prior to leaving they asked me to write a review on their iPad. I reluctantly wrote a 4 out of 5 star review because I wasn’t sure what repercussion would happen before I left.
The Groupon is a way to get folks in and then they spring on you that 20 units isn’t enough.

I’m surprised at the lack of record keeping since I completed 4 pages of paperwork prior to being seen. In addition, the previous one star reviews indicate that this particular clinic is poorly run. If anyone is considering a procedure through this clinic, stay away. The Botox I did receive was just for the spot between my eyebrows and did absolutely nothing. I went back to Skin Diva where they are professional and with 25 units of Botox all was resolved.

Every time I visit Tx this my place to get my face done. The dr’s and the staff are great. And they have reasonable prices. I will continue coming back. Love it here.

I would definitely not recommend this place to nobody. I’m here in this area for work purposes for the next month me and my best friend called on Saturday to make appointments for the same day because we saw some great deals on Groupon we called and asked about the Groupon Rosie was unclear about it but it was very helpful and friendly when we came in on Monday for our scheduled appointment at 3 o’clock we we’re not greeted as soon as we walked in and we were given paperwork to fill out was we filled out the paperwork I was asked in front of everybody what exactly I wanted done which I felt that that should have been done in private. Mind you on the paperwork that they made me fill out almost 4 pages of it I explained exactly what I wanted done. When cut then took me and my best friend to a room we waited an hour to be seen from the doctor when the doctor came in completely cold no customer service skills at all didn’t explain nothing to me on what I need it done I already wanted for two units he then said I needed 40 units I asked him for the price and he didn’t have that information then I had to wait another 30 minutes for her to come in and explain something to me that I did not understand at this point I was already getting frustrated and I just wanted my 20 unit so I can be gone when I said it and went in there they then came in again and explain to me that doesn’t know what she’s talking about just to go ahead and pay them up front almost 2 hours into my visit and they wanted me to pay they could have done that when we first walked in. And then we waited almost 2 hours and they wanted to pay a consultation fee which mind you I was already going to get the 20-​unit service from Groupon I’ve had the worst experience I have done Botox almost five years now and I’ve never ever experienced something like this I don’t recommend it to nobody. They’re definitely not gay friendly I’ll tell you that much.

Good thing you’re doing your research. This doctor is unprofessional and is not a patient advocate. He seems uninterested in getting to know what the patients desire. My lips were injected unevenly and he started the procedure without warning me. Not once did he ask to see a picture of what lip shape I was interested in. When I mentioned Botox, he chuckled. The nurses and the doctor were whispering outside the door and the nurse would come back in with a price. Then he would do it again and he would send her back in with new prices and options. Also, check out his «new» Juvederm box he brings into the room. The box is beat up and he prepared everything with his back toward me. Please ask to see the syringe and the expiration date. The pricing there is ridiculous and the front desk/​nurse with the accent can wipe off her fake smile and advice. The doctor is condescending and rude. Trying not to beat myself up for allowing him to control the whole process and not educating myself. Please don’t let a professional be unprofessional. Raise your standards of expectations and treatment.

Unorganized. Left me waiting for over an hour before I left. As I was waiting I read the bad reviews and decided it wasn’t worth it. Save your money and time.

Took my daughter here for a «rash» that my general pedi could not properly diagnose. She’s 4 months so they got her in ASAP. I thought doctor G was thorough and really took the time asking pertinent questions about her history and the family history to figure out what exactly it was. My poor baby had severe eczema that was excoriating and bleeding. OTC steroids and creams were not working… so he gave us 3 different creams and within 1 day she was a 360 difference! Gosh I hate when people guess with kids and I’m glad he was able to take care of her instead of leaving her to get worse like every other derm in San Antonio who didn’t call me back!
Thank You Doctor G and all the staff !

After starting out so badly (the office wasn’t open at our appointment time and we were called back when we were halfway back to home), it turned out pretty good.
It was my husbands visit and he says this is a most thorough dermatologist. I’ll be honest, the main focus of this place was cosmetic, Botox and the like.
My husband needed really excellent dermatological skills, not beautifying.
So Dr. G came through for him. We left happy. I can see where some people might be put off by Dr. G, because he is very efficient and to the point. My husband appreciated this approach because he too is medical and could talk the lingo.

I went here for an acne consult. I am pregnant so I wanted to see what could be done if anything. After waiting an hour past my appointment time I decided to look at the reviews on here and I almost walked out! Then to my surprise these reviews were so accurate! I was literally in the room with Dr. G for 3 – 5 minutes. He didn’t even look at my skin! Just saw on the extensive questionnaire that I was concerned with my face. Asked me if I ate fast food, fried food or dairy. He recommended a system sold in their office like proactiv which was $ 150. And then prescribed a medication. After 3 days my prescription still hadn’t been called in and I had to call the office multiple times to get it to come through. The «consultation» alone was expensive. Will NOT be going back! And I suggest that no one else goes here either!
In addition to the response below: No, I did not even see a medical assistant prior to seeing the dr. And I checked with the pharmacy many times and they worked with me and had not received the prescription.

Dr. Ghohestani was terrible! I used a groupon for Botox and the first thing he said when he came in the room was that 20 units was not enough, needed at least 40 – 60 for just my forehead. What?! I am only 35 and have received botox 4 times before with great results. He then walked over and told me to make an angry face and just started stabbing me with the needle. No warning, no numbing. I was then bleeding and he said a nurse would come in to clean me up and walked out. The nurse never came. No after care instructions. TERRIBLE!

After the Docto Ghohestanir applied laser, he prescribed something but he never explained what it was for, after calling their office almost every day it took them over three weeks to send the prescription to the pharmacy and on top of that during my visit he was very rude to one of his staff members in front of me. He never gave me instructions of how I should take care of the treated area. I give him a –0.
Disappointed patient.

If I could give this place a zero star I would.
Horrible! Do not reccommend!!!

AVOID THIS PLACE! I actually created a Unilocal account so JUST I could leave a review… I SHOULD’VE looked here before buying the groupon… I purchased a 20 units of Botox, the same amount I’ve ALWAYS gotten and had beautiful results… the girl at the counter was meek and quiet… then I had to fill out 4 pages of info… then the «Doctor» tries to tell me I need 34 units… I told him I only want the 20 units, THREE TIMES I had to tell him…“well, you don’t understand and I’m the professional” except you aren’t being very professional «plus, it’s different from when you’re in your 20s to when you’re in your 30s» are you saying I’m «old»? Are you trying to give me a complex (like that Gold’s Gym trainer when I was 29?)…I told him «unless your Botox is weaker?» He said «it’s all the same, this is the best» (hold on? The same? Or the best?) he then proceeds to draw up the Botox, clearly disgruntled, he asks me my profession (probably bc I didn’t fall for his gimmick) he starts the injections and says «oh, I hope I’m hurting you too bad» hmmmm… I’m bleeding out of ALL FIVE sticks, I’ve only had bleeding ONE other time… and the girl was in training, not «28 years of dermatology experience and one of the top in the nation» (or was it world?) he hands me the USED ALCOHOL SWAB says «here, hold pressure, stay there» and walks out of the room, he tells one of the girls «be sure and don’t let her…(something I can’t hear and he continues)»…I remove the saturated alcohol swab and I’m still bleeding, a girl comes to the doorway, looks confused and is meek, I ask her for gauze, she steps back and says down the hall «oh, do we have any gauze?» The dr walks up and says something… she walks in and says «ok, I’m just gonna put some…» «No, I need a gauze, now» «oh, yeah…» (As she is removing gloves from the cabinet) I have to TELL HER WHERE THEY ARE and she says «oh, this??» Seriously??? She then pulls out some gel, the dr walks up and says into the room «I’m gonna put some arnica gel for bruising» I’ve never had bruising from Botox before… guess what happens next??? The front desk girl walks in and says «I need you to just sign this» «what is it?» «Oh, just consent form» HUH? You’re giving me the «INFORMED» CONSENT AFTER my procedure? It lists IMPORTANT medical conditions that disqualify you from receiving Botox… guess the «dr» doesn’t look at that form (or any of them since I’d filled out on my form I’d had Botox before and then he asked me in the room) …I shouldn’t have signed it… I should’ve gone back and revoked it… and I now am having pain in my left eye and my vision is blurry… like I said AVOID THIS PLACE… I don’t have ANY IDEA how he has good reviews… I was originally going to ask him to look at a few other issues but since all he is interested in is money, and then so rude…

Not a good experience. First, the front desk tried to overcharge me on consultation claiming that they just «adjusted» their prices this morning. When I did see the Doctor, he came in shook my hand, asked if I was healthy and measured the tattoo that I wanted removed. He asked if a picture had been taken, I told him no. He left the room after 2 minutes and never returned. The young lady from the desk came in & quoted me a price, when I told her I was uncomfortable with the price, she showed me the door. I was charged $ 150 to shake the man’s hand, there was never consultation, did not discuss procedure, never asked if I had questions. I’m embarrassed to say that I was scammed out of my money.
Look at the number of 1 star reviews & go elsewhere.

Dr G was excellent for helping me with a minor dermatitis so I decided to try IPL to get rid of some brown, sun spots on my face. He assured me that a few treatments of IPL would get rid of them. All total…10 treatments…$ 3000…still brown spots! No improvement. Every few treatments he would say, «2−3 more» and spots would disappear. I feel lied to, stupid and completely taken advantage of. Additionally, his prices are sky high. Will never return.

This «Dr.G» is a clown. I went in for skin redness and chin hormonal brake out. 1^st he said is if I wore make up I said yes a tinted moisturizer he said well stop. He said for me to stop wearing make up, skin care product and to only let water touch my face. I said I can not because I’m a trainer for a retail
Company. I must wear a lil makeup. He said he did not understand why women wore makeup. He offered laser therapy to rid redness then he said after my treatments continue only using water on my face. I was like «Hello, clown! You ask women to wear no makeup but you do Cosmetic surgery and then sale make up to cover up the bruise as the person heals?» What a joke! Never go here!

I learned a lot about proper treatment for my acne and acne marks/​scars. I received consultation on anti-​inflammatory medication, topical creams, and whether or not I should consider using Accutane. When it comes to premium cosmetic care, you get what you pay for.

I can’t believe there are so many low reviews. I had adult acne & the doctor was extremely nice, knowledgable and actually helped me FINALLY solve my adult acne problem. I’m really pleased with my visit and will definitely be going back!

total rip off, I called for a price estimate to have a mole removed. The receptionist said it starts at $ 150 for a visit, well that is just to see you. The Dr wanted another $ 150 to remove the small mole and if not then I would lose the $ 150 I paid just for him to look at it which took 30 seconds. I was already there so I paid it and he removed the mole which also took about 30 seconds. The staff is clueless and the Dr just wants the money. Total rip off and I will never go back! Avoid this Dr!

I was pleased with the laser treatments I received from Dr Ghohestani. The results were good and I had no adverse reactions. However, I was not pleased with the rest of the staff. They were all pleasant, but very disorganized. No one seemed to know what was going on. I went for 5 treatments and was typically taken into an exam room promptly, but waited anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour before the Dr came in to give the laser treatment. While waiting, various staff (whose office functions were not clear) would come in and out of the exam room to prep the laser, prep me for treatment, ask me to fill out forms, etc. They often did not seem to know why I was there. One person, who introduced herself as the «nurse» only asked me if I was interested in buying another treatment package. I once got a voicemail message from a staff member saying that they had my labwork papers ready and just needed to know which lab to send them to, I called them and had to leave a message for the «medical assistant» explaining that I was not aware that I needed any labwork and asked that they call me back to explain. I never received a return call.
These issues did not instill confidence in this practice. Don’t think I will return unless office management improves.