MeSO Medspa Buena Park

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

“Amazing service! Became a member thanks to Torri who helped me see what treatments would work best. The nurses are incredible and talk you through everything, and really focus on what you need. I did microneedling twice and it has made such a difference.”

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

“Had great experience with the service and explanations. Came with friends and we will be back! Updated review: I brought my mom here for her toning laser treatment series and Nurse Jen has been just the absolute best! She communicates well, is patient to explain the procedure and after care and puts the client first. We are very happy repeat customers and lucky to have such a caring nurse helping my mom. She's always in good hands with Jen! Thank you MeSO Buena Park.”

1 out of 5 stars★★★★★

“I visited this medical spa during its grand-opening promotion to try microneedling for the first time. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing and ultimately required me to seek medical care elsewhere. Despite approximately 35 minutes of numbing, the procedure was extremely painful (considerably more so than a full-face laser treatment I had undergone previously at a separate medical dermatology clinic). Immediately after the treatment, I experienced significant burning, redness, and bruising. Staff in the recovery area noticed my reaction and recommended red-light therapy afterward. Once the initial inflammation and purging subsided, my skin appeared to improve temporarily. However, within the following month, I began developing nodular acne, something I had never experienced before, along with persistent marks and worsening hyperpigmentation. The treatment consent I was given disclosed risks such as temporary redness, mild bruising, dryness, flaking, pigmentation changes, and infection, but it did not list nodular acne among the potential side effects presented to me. The acne became significant enough that I sought treatment from a licensed medical doctor, who prescribed clindamycin to address the nodular breakouts. Because the skin concerns persisted, I was subsequently evaluated by a licensed dermatologist, who advised me that I had procedural skin damage associated with the treatment and recommended laser treatment to address the remaining damage and pigmentation. I also contacted the spa afterward to express my concerns. The receptionist recommended that I return for a follow-up with Joyce Kim, the same esthetician who had performed my microneedling treatment. Given the severity of my experience and the skin problems that followed, I did not feel comfortable returning to the same provider for corrective care. During my subsequent medical care, I also became concerned about the professional qualifications required to perform microneedling. I had not been shown, nor had I independently verified, the credentials or scope of practice of the person who performed my treatment at the time as estheticians cannot perform any service that punctures, cuts, or destroys the live layers of the skin in the state of California. I understand that every person's skin can respond differently to cosmetic procedures, and I cannot speak for anyone else's experience. However, based on the level of pain and bruising I experienced, the development of nodular acne requiring prescription treatment, the persistent hyperpigmentation and skin damage, and my lack of confidence in returning to the same provider for follow-up care, I would not undergo microneedling at this medical spa again.”