Ridha Plastic Surgery and Medspa

B. Couture Skin Medspa Review

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Practionioner: Nina Dolan, Esthetician and Laser Technician

Location: Ridha Plastic Surgery and Medspa, 72 Railroad Pl, Saratoga Springs, NY

Date of Visit: 2024/2025 – 4–5 Tattoo Laser Removal Sessions

First Impressions

Tucked just a short walk off Broadway, this luxurious plastic surgery and medspa is modern yet warm with a futuristic vibe. Parking can be tricky, but the location is perfect for a stroll before or after your appointment. The front office staff were welcoming, offering drinks and updating paperwork each visit to ensure the most current medical records were on file.

Services Received

Treatment: Laser Tattoo Removal (PicoSure Laser)

• Total Sessions: 4–5 with Nina (6–7 overall; 6–10 sessions are typical for full removal).

• Tattoo: Cherry blossom on shoulder from age 19.

• Challenge: Green and red pigments are difficult to remove; previous sessions 6 years ago left the tattoo faded but not gone.

Experience & Outcome:

• Under Nina’s care, the tattoo is almost unnoticeable. Some surrounding sun damage and freckles make the area slightly lighter, but it blends naturally.

• At baseline, it’s nearly invisible; with a tan or spray tan, it’s completely hidden.

• Treatment isn’t the most relaxing, but immediate fading is noticeable, and minor blistering occurs over the next week.

Aftercare Tips:

• Avoid direct sun for several days (longer is better).

• Avoid irritants such as hot showers, saunas, or jacuzzis.

• Swoft gauze is applied post-treatment and can be removed the same day; a thin layer of Aquaphor is optional.

Follow-Up:

• Sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart.

• The number of sessions depends on color and size of the tattoo.

Products & Retail

• Brands Carried: Revisions, SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, Plated

• Purchase Highlight: Brightening Facial Wash – gentle, citrus-scented daily cleanser with Vitamin C, White Tea, and Vitamin E. Exfoliates without stripping the skin.

Pricing & Value

• $200 per session for smaller tattoos (average business card size: $395 per session on website).

• Numbing is available, and a Zimmer Chiller is offered for comfort.

• While not fully painless, the treatment is fast and manageable, especially with a knowledgeable provider.

Highlights

• Highly educated and professional provider (Nina).

• Warm, welcoming staff and environment.

• Option for numbing and cooling for comfort.

• Networking with a colleague in the same medspa made the experience enjoyable.

Areas for Improvement

• None noted.

Final Verdict

B. Couture Score: 10/10

Would I Return? Yes – for finishing my tattoo removal sessions and for other services like relaxing facials. Be sure to follow their page!

✨ Overall: Amazing experience. Highly recommended for tattoo removal and luxury medspa/plastics care.