Asta Center For Cosmetic & Laser Skin Care

Feb 2024

Went in during the summer for a laser pigment consultation. Suggested I come back during the winter to better protect my skin. Came back during the winter and scheduled my pigment correction. I was lucky and only needed one treatment. It has been 1 year and I am happy with the results. I can faintly see where the laser removed the pigment, but that is only when I am 6inces from the mirror washing my face.

Mar 2022

Went through 2 laser removal sessions this far. Excited to see my end result. The doctor is sweet and very thorough with explaining the procedure and what to expect as well as pricing. I was a bit skeptical when first entering in this office but I am definitely pleased with her work. They offer numbing cream one hour before laser treatment.

Aug 2018

I have been a patient @ Asta for 3 years and have been completely satisfied with the results. I previously used a laser clinic in El Cerrito with much less success, and for more money too. This review is only concerning my experience in removing age (brown) spots. When you get past 50 y.o., the sun becomes your skin's enemy. Skin laser pretty effective at removing age spots. FYI: The price at the time of this review has increased. I purchased a 3-session package for $850.00. Sure beats the $350/session individual price. Each session takes the spots away for about 6-9 months. I use SPF 58 sunscreen and the age spots still eventually return. Darn! Each session lasts about 15-20 minutes. Prior to the procedure you will apply a skin numbing cream. The procedure can be rather discomforting without it.....kinda like getting a little more aggressive than slight electrical shocks. The numbing cream does help. The laser procedure uses also a stream of icy-cold air at the laser burn site so it also helps in reducing the discomfort. Dark scabs appear within 24 hours, then they fall away after a week. I won't kid you, you'll look like you were in a fight (and you were the l***** 1-3 days after the procedure. When the scabs do fall away, your skin is magically free of those imperfections. WooHoo! The clinic office is on the 2nd floor in a creepy building. I won't kid you. The office looks worn and dated too...something like a dentist's office from the 80's. The staff's communication methods might be a bit unprofessional and informal. Get over it. Only results matter. The Doctor is warm, has good beside manners, and is very experienced. I can't remember her name. She's very good at what she does. That's all that matters, doesn't it? I have recommended Asta to a co-worker, and they were also pleased with their results. Probably 90% of the patients in here are Asian. She is too, as is her staff. I am fine with all of that since I am used to having to connect and communicate with other businesses in Oakland Chinatown.