Physician Dr Lauren Chavez, MD in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Name: Lauren Chavez, MD
Last name: Chavez
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2003
Years experience: 20
Primary Specialty: Physician
Business: ClearWaves Medical Laser Group
Address: 1120 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE
Phone: +1 505-888-3733
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
Zip Code: 87112
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Jupiter Medical Center
  • Laser &amp
  • Surgery Center of the Palm Beaches
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1994

GPS coordinates on map: 35.0912411,-106.5145622

Primary location: 
Location name: Albuquerque
State: NM
Country: US
Map point: 35.0804,-106.6269989

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/109159596546515343448

Lauren Chavez, MD

Treatments: 
  • Blue Peel
  • CoolMini
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermapen
  • Fractional Laser
  • i-Lipo
  • IPL
  • Isolaz
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Microneedling
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Tattoo Removal

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 858
Answer count: 110
Review count: 3
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Sep 27, 2017
Profile modified: Feb 13, 2020
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Physician
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 6, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Albuquerque, NM, US. GPS coordinates: 35.0804,-106.6269989

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Tattoo Removal (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tattoo Removal (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tattoo Removal (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tattoo Removal (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tattoo Removal (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tattoo Removal (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tattoo Removal (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tattoo Removal (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tattoo Removal (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tattoo Removal (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tattoo Removal (Nov 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tattoo Removal (Oct 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tattoo Removal (Oct 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tattoo Removal (Oct 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Tattoo Removal Prices

  • $600 – Nov 4, 2017 – Albuquerque, NM
  • $600 – Nov 4, 2017 – Albuquerque, NM
  • $600 – Nov 4, 2017 – Albuquerque, NM

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Clearwaves Medical Laser Group – Albuquerque, https://www.clearwaves.com/
Address
1120 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US, 87112 (GPS coordinates: 35.091252,-106.5145683)
Phone
+15058883733
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Created / Modified
Sep 27, 2017 / Mar 3, 2023

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What’s the overall-cheapest removal method for a green/brown tattoo covering up a green/black tattoo?
It IS Confusing!
Nov 27, 2017
Unfortunately, you’re going to get docs answering according to which laser THEY use – but, it’s not always the best/cheapest. Pico lasers are NOT going to be cheaper, overall. They cost twice as much, on average, as great Q-switched lasers that can get you similar results with similar number of treatments. I would suggest you find a place with GREAT reviews with their OWN before and after photos (not “company” photos.) Find a tattoo that looks similar to yours (similar colors, similar skin…
Coolsculpting results after 4 week mark?
ABSOLUTELY! 🙂
Nov 17, 2017
You should see MORE improvement AFTER the 4 wk mark, compared with BEFORE! So, it’s GREAT that you’re responding so well – more good results should follow!  🙂
Is it advisable to use an ice pack belt after CoolSculpting to enhance results? And if so, how long a
I Wouldn’t Use the Ice Pack Belt
Nov 17, 2017
Why? 1. It, almost certainly, won’t work (if there were any indication this worked, everyone would do it, see results, and we’d see medical studies about it!)2. It could damage your skin, especially considering sensation can be compromised (it might be a little numb,) in the treatment area, following the Coolsculpting.I hope that helps 🙂
Which laser is best to remove a tattoo in dark skin (African american)?
I’d go with a Q-Switched Yag Laser
Nov 16, 2017
It’s MUCH safer than the wavelengths generally used in Pico Lasers, which tend to cause lightening of the skin (which, can be permanent.) The Pico lasers also cost twice as much, in spite of them, largely, not living up to their claim of removing tattoos in “half the treatments.” Look at before and after photos (from the physician’s office, themselves, with the number of treatments needed, and, you’ll see what I mean.) That will also help you find a good provider 🙂  Good luck! I hope that …
I’m 350lbs and I was wondering if Coolscupting would help me lose my belly fat?
Belly Fat
Nov 15, 2017
Bottom Line: It won’t help enough to make a big difference, or, be worth the money. It’s a good procedure, but, it’s really for “fine touches”, and, doesn’t work very well if people have significant excess fat. Sorry, but, save your money (especially if it’s, mostly, for your brother’s wedding in a few months.) Your brother and family love you just the way you are 🙂 
Lost 75lbs now 182, 5”3. Stomach not getting any smaller. Had 3 c-sections. Would I be a candidate f
It depends on how much the loose skin bothers you…
Nov 14, 2017
If you don’t care about the loose skin, and, you just want a bit less “bulk”, the Coolsculpting could be a good treatment, for you! If the loose skin “drives you crazy”, then, go to a plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck! 😉  Hope that helps!
How many sessions it will take me to remove tattoo and how much will it cost me?
Different Opinion
Nov 14, 2017
I disagree that you “need” to get this tattoo treated with a Pico laser. Pico lasers cost twice as much, and have more risks than a Q-switched YAG, for a tattoo like yours. I would estimate 8-10 treatments. Cost will vary, but, I’d estimate $290/treatment, “ball park”. Hope that helps 🙂
I have small scars from laser tattoo removal. There aren’t many but I really hate them and want to re
Ablative Laser Treatment
Nov 14, 2017
You can likely get these flattened by a provider who does ablative laser treatments (like CO2 or Erbium.) You will still have a scar, of course, but, it should be flat. Depending on why they believe your skin raised (that’s not a normal response), they may inject you with a steroid, as well. Hope that helps 🙂
Did Zeltiq not work properly or did the nurses forgot to turn applicators on for cooling to occur?
Clarification
Nov 14, 2017
When you say, “there was no cooling effect or freezing” – If you mean that you didn’t have the sensation of a cooling effect, that can be perfectly normal (we see it, often.) However, if you mean that, after the nurse removed the applicator, you felt your skin, with your hand, and it was not cold, that’s different! Also, if you saw the machine “count down” your time in the machine, then, it WAS cooling – it only starts to count down when the cooling is turned on (assuming it’s an au…
Laser removal of a cosmetic tattoo has turned blue, what do I do?
There’s HOPE!
Nov 13, 2017
I’m so sorry that happened to you. I know it is very distressing. We have used, very successfully, a great Q-switched YAG laser (you don’t “need” a pico) to remove this. However, no matter what laser is used, I would strongly suggest a TEST SPOT, to see how the ink responds. It COULD get darker, before it gets lighter, and, a test spot should tell you that! Healing time should be minimal, and, you should not see any scarring 🙂
Can I get CoolSculpting if I have metal fusions in my back?
YES!
Nov 13, 2017
There is no contraindication or risk from having the metal implant. I hope you get the result yo are looking for – it’s a good treatment 🙂
About how much and how many sessions would remove this tattoo?
Honest Answer
Nov 13, 2017
It will take a lot of treatments (likely 9 or more,) and, likely, well over a year to remove it. You don’t need a pico laser (which costs twice as much), but, you do need a good q-switched laser with three true wavelengths (1064/532 and either 755 or 694,) to appropriately treat the blacks, reds, and greens. The price will vary, of course, but, in our office, it is $290/treatment.) I hope that helps 🙂
I got a tattoo 1 day ago and I hate it! How long do I have to wait before I can get it removed? (Phot
That should be easy to remove
Nov 12, 2017
You don’t need a Picosecond laser (which costs twice as much) – just a good Q-switched YAG will do a great job! Wait until it heals (usually ~2 wks), and, then goodbye, tattoo! (maybe 4ish treatments?)
Is it possible to have this tattoo removed?
Yes
Nov 12, 2017
Is it all black ink? That tends to be removed most easily and with fewest risks. A good q-switched laser can do a great job at that (without “ghost” images or raised scars, like some have suggested.) Picosecond lasers cost twice as much, and can cause significant hypopigmention (white areas on your skin.) Hope that helps, and saves you some money 😉
I had tattoo removal 2 1/2 weeks ago and my finger is still swollen and red, is this normal?
Swelling
Nov 12, 2017
Did the ink go all the way around your finger? That can cause excessive swelling, and, can even cut off circulation and be dangerous. If you have loss of sensation or extreme pain, you should be seen by an MD immediately. If it’s “just” swelling, use RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), and, it should start getting better 🙂 Hope that helps!

Last updated on 11/24/2023