Maria Corina review for Connecticut Skin Institute

Update: The staff at Connecticut Skin Institute was incredibly diligent in reaching out to me after I left my original review. They offered clarification and made me feel heard. Because of that effort, I’ve updated my rating to 5 stars to reflect their responsiveness and commitment to making things right. That said, I still want to keep my original review here for anyone specifically researching tattoo removal, since that was my experience: This is a note for anyone considering tattoo removal here so you can make an informed decision. They charge $375 for an initial consultation, which in my case lasted less than 10 minutes, and then quoted me a very high price for treatment — without guaranteeing full removal. (update: they have since told me that when their PA returns they will charge $200 for a consultation with them, instead of Dr. Ibrahimi.) They told me that my tattoos would never fully go away, which didn’t line up with what I know from years of research, online tattoo removal communities and their own website. Full removal is possible for many candidates, and my tattoos in particular are very straightforward for removal. Another surprise was being told that Dr. Ibrahimi would only perform the first session, and that subsequent sessions would be done by a PA. For reference, I was quoted $1,600 per session for a half-sleeve and a thin leg piece, with an estimate of 10–12 sessions — that’s $16,000–$20,000 without any guarantee of full removal. To put this in perspective: the practice I ultimately chose offers a full removal package for less than half of that price, with a guarantee of complete removal, before-and-after photos to back it up, and hundreds of positive reviews. The staff at CT Skin Institute themselves were friendly and welcoming — they are a pleasure to work with, actually. They really seem to love their work environment and that goes a long way in patient care.