Patient FAQs

Questions about your treatment, answered honestly.

Straight answers on cost, sessions, downtime, and what to expect from every aesthetic treatment at Sanctuary, all performed by Dr. Ron Suzuki in Pennington, NJ.

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Getting Started

Pricing, booking, and consultations

What it costs, who treats you, and how to get started.

See Lasers For All pricing

How much do laser treatments cost?

Through our Lasers For All program, select laser treatments are a flat $1,000 per session. That includes laser hair removal, skin resurfacing, skin tightening, cellulite, acne, tattoo removal, scar treatment, pigmentation, melasma, vein removal, RF resurfacing, and hair restoration. Injectables, laser lipo, and facial fat transfer aren’t included. Your consultation confirms which price applies to you.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. The $1,000 session price is the full cost, with no facility fees, physician fees, or upgrade charges added on. Complex combination treatments can vary, and we confirm your price before you book anything.

Do I need a consultation first?

Yes. The consultation is $150, and if you go ahead with treatment, the full $150 comes off your treatment price. It’s where Dr. Suzuki confirms you’re a good candidate and gives you an honest plan.

Who performs the treatments?

Dr. Ron Suzuki, a board certified physician, performs every treatment personally. You won’t be handed off to a technician.

How do I book?

Book online through our scheduling page or call (609) 275-5700.

Where are you located?

We’re at 215 N Main Street in Pennington, NJ 08534, about ten minutes from Princeton via Route 206 and five minutes from Hopewell. Parking is available onsite.

Soprano Ice

Laser hair removal

Comfort, sessions, prep, and cost for laser hair removal in Pennington.

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How much is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal qualifies for our Lasers For All price of $1,000 per session. Your consultation confirms your plan and price before you book.

Does laser hair removal hurt?

We use Soprano Ice, which heats the follicle gradually and cools the skin on contact. That’s why it’s known for being virtually painless compared with older lasers.

How many sessions will I need?

A typical course is six to eight sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart. The spacing catches hairs in their active growth phase, when the laser works best.

Is laser hair removal permanent?

It’s long lasting hair reduction. The laser disables the follicle’s ability to produce hair, and completing the full course of sessions gives you the best result.

How do I prepare for laser hair removal?

Shave the area the day before. Avoid waxing, plucking, and electrolysis for four weeks beforehand, since the follicle needs to be there for the laser to work. Skip sun exposure and self tanner for two weeks.

Is it safe for darker skin tones?

Yes. Soprano Ice is suitable across a wide range of skin tones, including tanned and darker skin.

What happens after a session?

Mild redness and warmth for a few hours is normal. Treated hair sheds over the next one to three weeks.

Alma Hybrid

CO2 laser skin resurfacing

How Alma Hybrid works, what recovery looks like, and when you’ll see results.

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What is a CO2 laser treatment?

A CO2 laser resurfaces the top layer of skin to treat lines, sun damage, scars, and texture. Alma Hybrid pairs a fractional CO2 laser with a 1570nm wavelength in the same pass, so it resurfaces the surface and remodels deeper collagen at the same time.

How long is the downtime after CO2 laser?

It depends on the protocol. SoftLift has virtually no downtime. Pixel Peel means two to three days of mild pinkness. Full HyGrid Resurfacing involves five to seven days of peeling.

Does CO2 laser hurt?

Numbing cream goes on for thirty minutes before CO2 protocols, and the 1570nm pass uses a cooled tip. Most patients describe it as warmth with occasional snaps in more sensitive areas.

How long after CO2 laser will I see results?

Brighter skin shows up within about two weeks, once the treated layer sheds. Collagen keeps remodeling for ninety days, and final results are photographed at week twelve.

How many sessions will I need?

HyGrid Resurfacing typically takes one to two sessions. SoftLift is a series of three to five, and Pixel Peel is two to three.

Who should wait before having CO2 laser?

It’s worth waiting if you have an active breakout or skin infection, a recent tan, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have used isotretinoin in the last six months, or can’t avoid the sun for four to six weeks afterward.

Injectables

Botox and fillers

How long results last, how fast they show, and which Juvederm fillers we offer.

Learn about Botox and fillers

How long does Botox last?

Botox results generally last three to four months.

How long does Botox take to work?

Results develop over three to seven days after your appointment.

What does Botox treat?

Botox softens lines caused by muscle movement, like forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, and crow’s feet.

Which fillers do you offer?

We use Juvederm: Voluma for cheek volume, Volbella for lips, Vollure for nasolabial folds, and Skinvive for smoother, more hydrated cheek skin.

When do filler results show?

Filler results are visible right away and settle over about two weeks.

Is there downtime after Botox or fillers?

Mild redness, swelling, or small bruises at the injection sites are common and usually fade within a few days.

How should I prepare?

Where it’s medically appropriate, avoid blood thinning medications and supplements, alcohol, and hard exercise for twenty four hours before your appointment.

ClearLift

Laser tattoo removal

Cost, sessions, and recovery for tattoo removal in Pennington.

Learn about tattoo removal

How much does laser tattoo removal cost?

Tattoo removal qualifies for our Lasers For All price of $1,000 per session. Dr. Suzuki gives you an honest estimate of how many sessions you’ll need at your consultation.

How does laser tattoo removal work?

The laser delivers rapid pulses that break the ink into fragments small enough for your body to clear naturally over the following weeks. Settings are chosen for your ink color, depth, and skin type.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the ink’s density, color, depth, layering, and age. Sessions are usually spaced six to eight weeks apart, and the tattoo fades a little more after each one.

What is recovery like?

Mild redness, swelling, and tenderness at the treated area are common for a few days.

Can you fade a tattoo for a cover up?

Yes. Fading a tattoo before a cover up is one of the reasons people come to us, along with full removal of unwanted or cosmetic tattoos.

How should I prepare?

Avoid sun exposure and self tanner on the area for two weeks before your session.

BeautiFill

Laser liposuction and fat transfer

Who it’s for, which areas we treat, and what recovery looks like.

Learn about laser lipo

How is laser lipo different from traditional liposuction?

Laser liposuction uses laser energy to gently liquefy fat before it’s removed, which can support skin tightening and a less invasive recovery. BeautiFill also preserves fat so it can be used for natural fat transfer.

What areas can be treated?

Common areas include the abdomen, flanks, waist, thighs, arms, chin, neck, and stubborn pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise.

How much downtime should I expect?

Most patients return to light activities within several days. Swelling and bruising can last one to two weeks, depending on the area treated.

Am I a candidate for laser lipo?

It’s best for healthy adults near their goal weight who want to contour stubborn areas, not for major weight loss. Your consultation confirms candidacy.

Can the removed fat be reused?

Yes. BeautiFill preserves healthy fat cells that can be transferred to restore natural volume in areas like the face or buttocks.

How much does laser lipo cost?

Pricing depends on the number of areas, the complexity, and whether fat transfer is included. Laser lipo isn’t part of the $1,000 Lasers For All program, so you’ll get a personal quote at your consultation.

Alma TED

Hair restoration

Needle free treatment for thinning hair, and what to expect.

Learn about hair restoration

How does Alma TED work without needles?

Alma TED uses acoustic sound waves and air pressure to drive a hair care formula through the scalp, with no needles or injections.

Who is hair restoration for?

Men and women with thinning hair, reduced density, excess shedding, early pattern hair loss, or postpartum thinning.

How many sessions will I need?

A typical course is three sessions spaced about four weeks apart.

When will I see results?

Changes in shedding and density are generally seen over the three to six months after treatment.

Is there downtime?

No. There’s no recovery period, and you can get back to normal activity the same day.

How much does hair restoration cost?

Hair restoration qualifies for our Lasers For All price of $1,000 per session.

Sanctuary SMA

Primary care patients

Appointments, insurance, records, and refills for our family medicine patients.

Learn about primary care

How do I make an appointment?

The easiest way is through our patient portal. You can also call (609) 275-5700. If you can’t reach us by phone, email thesanctuary@suzukimed.net and we’ll call you back as soon as we can. For a medical emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

What insurance plans do you accept?

We accept Aetna, AmeriHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, and most insurance plans. We don’t accept any form of Medicaid.

Do you offer onsite bloodwork?

Yes. Our staff can draw blood and run a variety of tests right here in the office, so you don’t need a separate trip to a lab.

Do you offer telemedicine visits?

Yes. Dr. Ron Suzuki and Jenna Gonzales both offer virtual visits. Book through the patient portal or by calling our office.

How do I refill a prescription?

For your safety, check in with your provider before refilling a medication so we can make sure it’s still the right treatment. Book an appointment through the patient portal.

How can I access my medical records?

Log in to the patient portal to see your records, prescriptions, and latest bloodwork. If you need help setting up your account, call our office.

How do I cancel or reschedule?

Call or email our office with as much notice as possible, so we can offer the time to another patient.

Still have a question?

Book a consultation and ask Dr. Suzuki directly. The $150 consultation fee is credited in full toward your treatment.

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ADDRESS

215 N Main St, Pennington,
NJ 08534

CONTACT

(609) 275-5700

OPENING HOURS

Monday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
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