So I called to schedule an appointment with Dr. Schell at Ageless, a medical spa near my home in Fremont. I had a small raised nodule on my temple and wanted a certified dermatoligist to look at it... More

So I called to schedule an appointment with Dr. Schell at Ageless, a medical spa near my home in Fremont. I had a small raised nodule on my temple and wanted a certified dermatoligist to look at it for diagnosis and possible removal. I was thinking a dermatoligist with an emphasis in cosmetic surgery would be a good idea since the nodule was on my face. If removal was necessary, appearance would be a consideration. I was told by the person who answered the phone that Dr. Schell does not take a patient until the patient has seen ANOTHER dermatologist for a diagnosis. When I pointed out that the web site indicated Dr. Schell is a board certified dermatologist who appeared competent to make a diagnosis, I was told "thats not the way we do it here". So I called 3 other dermatology offices to schedule an apointment, each of which explained that it would be a month and a half until a Dr. could see me. So lets say I wait a month and a half to see a dermatologist. I'm thinking, all this time, if it is actually skin cancer, its growing all this time. (While every dermatology site you read says "SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE WARNING SIGNS"). But, not being a dermatologist, I don't know what this nodule actually IS. But, hey, I'm worried. And now it looks like I'll have to wait for a month and a half ! So I'm thinking, maybe I'm missing something here. Is Ageless a Spa or a MEdical facility. Or is it a Spa that only takes cosmetic cases. I don't know what it is. So the bottom line is, I still don't know what this little nodule is on my face and I don't know what Ageless is up to either. Spa or Clinic.? Clinic or Spa. Its confusing. But then, what do I know ?
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Ageless is totally comfy and has some truly talented estheticians. They use very high-quality products, including IS Clinical, which I used to be only able to find in LA (my skin is like silk... More

Ageless is totally comfy and has some truly talented estheticians. They use very high-quality products, including IS Clinical, which I used to be only able to find in LA (my skin is like silk after one of these facials, and my skin is easily irritated and prone to exczema). Also, their product prices are very good as well - they sell the MD version of Prevage for $50 LESS than the department store half-strength version. Let me know how it goes!
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Ageless in Fremont is fantastic and the staff is very professional and passionate about their business. Dr. Schell, Sheila and Jana are great at their specialties. If you are considering a Medi Spa... More

Ageless in Fremont is fantastic and the staff is very professional and passionate about their business. Dr. Schell, Sheila and Jana are great at their specialties. If you are considering a Medi Spa treatment, go here first.
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