I’m a person more apt to take the time for a praising review than negative—but I feel almost duty-bound to relay my bad experience at Boulder Plastic Surgery.
I guess it was covid boredom but I got it in my head to do something cosmetic and in my consultation with Dr. Kuisle about possibly signing up for “Plasma Pen” I was NOT informed of how my skin would be “burned” which I only learned in the chair as they started to work on me. I should have bolted right then! I was given a handout but it was all about after-care. I knew about scabbing but there were no clues to the ordeal I had in store for me regarding the very painful procedure and distressing recovery. I chose rashly, but I find it unconscionable that the patient is not fully informed about this procedure and what all it entails.
So then the whole area (mustache area, and down and around to chin) is covered in scabs for a week or more and it was terribly painful and uncomfortable. Of course had it worked, MAYBE it would be worth it but after a lengthy time to heal and even the months later they said it would improve, there was still no improvement, nor could my friends see a difference so it wasn’t just my perception. When I tried to voice my concerns, Dr. Kuisle cut me off every time, arrogantly disallowing honest feedback. I asked for compensation and was told I would have to come in for “after” photos and then when I put it off a few months due to covid, they decided to not let me get an after-photo, presumably because they knew I was unhappy and that it would prove my point with evidence. I am quite sure the area doesn’t look better, I fear it looks a bit worse, and even my skin tone in that oval area looks darker now which is an ongoing stressor.
I think the other doctors there are probably fine, but I would caution everyone to avoid this particular fast-buck, awful procedure without providing proper information beforehand.
Another doctor there, Dr. Maxhimer is the one to see and he doesn’t do Plasm Pen…smart doctor!