Marlene J. Mash MD, PC

I’ve been going to this office for years for standard dermatological treatments. They removed a large mole for me that needed mutiple stitches and it healed nicely. They have also taken off a few small ones, again with great healing results. I’m in my 30s and still have acne. I’ve gone to a lot of other doctors and used a lot of nasty creams in my day, but Mr. Mash found the perfect combo for me and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
I can’t speak to all of the cosmic treatments they do because I haven’t had them there. But, I did get microdermabrasion from the American Laser Center because I won a package. They suggested practicly the same type of treatments as Dr. Mash including adding a peel, and how many and how often I should come in for the best results.
If you start asking, they will mention the products they sell such as moisturizers, face srubs, masks, etc., but no more than a hair salon trying to sell you their stuff and for the same reason — it’s higher quality than over the counter and to make a few extra bucks. I don’t see a harm in that as where else are you going to get products recommend by a doctor who treats your face and can show you the best one for you? The couple things I’ve got I liked.
The truth is there is no magic bullet to make you look like a photoshopped airbrushed model without makeup. Google your favorite models without makeup to just give you a reality check… honestly us ladies need to do that every now and then because it’s no where else in the media. Whatever cosmic procedure you do could have risks, and it can look like you had work done, because you did! If you do decided to do something, always do your reach and see mutiple doctors. Dr. Mash’s office does it all the time so they are probably a good place to start.

100% absolutely horrible. I purchased a groupon that consisted of 40 units… I’m 33 and This was my very first time to ever get Botox. The «very experienced» nurse practitioner (Lisa) I think her name is didn’t listen to one word I said… My exact words were «if I don’t need all 40 units then I’ll be happy with not using them no refund necessary» But oh no she pumps all 40 into my face (mostly my forehead). Now I’m stuck with saggy skin on my eyelids and nonstop puffiness under my eyes. Yes, I get plenty of sleep and lead a very healthy lifestyle so there’s absolutely no reason why my eyes should look like this. Furthermore, my eyes have never looked like this until after my Botox set in. And just to be certain I went and got a second opinion and they agreed I was «WAY over botoxed» I have to use my finger to lift up my eyelids so my makeup will look half way decent. So upset so embarrassing. How about listen to your patient next time.

This is a very long overdue review but I figured better late than never! I started going to Dr Mash’s office back in 2003 or so and have used many of her services and have seen many of the nurse practitioners. Some of the services included microderms, chemical peels and lasers. First and foremost, this place is money hungry and truly do not care about their patients — only how much they can get you to spend by telling you that you need microderms on top of peels on top of lasers every 3 – 4 weeks. I was desperate, ingnorant and foolish not to do my research or seek other opinions because I wanted so badly to get rid of acne and acne scars. I didnt have severe acne and my scars weren’t terrible either but I was so vain that I thought I needed to take desperate measures to rid my face of such imperfections. Dr Mash and her staff took advantage of that and put me on some crazy, expensive program that has literally changed my face/​skin forever — and not in a good way. I would take pimples and scars over what I deal with on a daily basis which is ULTRA sensitive skin, thinning & aging skin, and loss of volume/​fat in my cheeks. They were so aggressive with my treatments advising that I need to come once a month for hard-​core peels that you would normally give someone who has very mature skin and Pixel Laser treatments on the highest setting that would make me look like a burn victim for several days that I couldn’t leave the house. I was convinced though that this was the answer to perfect, flawless skin… I put my faith in this office and trusted them… shame on me.
I have seen other renound dermatologists in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs who were beyond shocked at the treatments I received. I have read several articles and blogs where people have had similar reactions to the peels/​lasers I have had. One dermatologist at Jefferson University Hospital said that the laser I had is something older people would start having ONCE every 10 – 15 years! And I did these treatments once a month for YEARS starting at age 25. Not only was it money thrown away, but I’m left with bad skin and I’m only 35. I come from a family with amazing genes who look half their age. My mom is 61 years old and looks incredible — her skin is plump and radiant — no hollowness in her cheeks. Had I not gone through with these procedures that were presented to me in a way that I too would look a lot younger than my age, I wouldn’t have to deal with the gaunt look I have now. I don’t smoke or drink, use sunscreen on a daily basis, eat healthy, workout and get 8 hours of sleep every night. I do not live a stressful lifestyle. I actually weigh more than I ever have but am still below average as I’m 5’6 and weigh 123 lbs — but the point is, the rest of my body has a little more meat but my face looks like I weigh about 100 lbs. I shouldn’t have to go to therapy and take anti-​depressants because I have no self confidence anymore but because I listened to Dr Mash and her office staff, these are repercussions I have faced for the last few years.
DO NOT go here and DO NOT give them a cent for their awful services. You will regret it. I certainlty did and I’m left with skin that I hate looking at in the mirror. It is not worth it… the thousands of dollars I spent and countless treatments were a total waste and left a permanent scar on the outside and within.

Bought a groupon and was very nervous, but that quickly subsided when working with this office. They were friendly and also had an online form to fill out so that when you get there, you are all set and seen quickly.
I saw the nurse practitioner (dr mashes daughter) and she was wonderful, professional, and quick. I highly recommend this office.

My one and only encounter with Dr. Mash was for botox and was not pleased. I’ve gotten the same product (20 units of botox) from other doctors with MUCH better results. Not to mention, Dr. Mash’s bedside manner is unfriendly and borderline rude.

Just came back from having Botox around my eyes. This was the first time I went to Dr. Mash. I had a Groupon for the visit. Previous to this, I always went to a plastic surgeon to get Botox done. My other doctor always did a great job — no marks from the needle, no bruising, etc. BUT, with Dr. Mash, I now have (next day) numerous bruises around my eyes and red marks/​puffiness from the needle! I am trying to cover it all up with makeup, which looks terrible. The lighting in her office is bad along with her being very old and shaky hands — it all made me nervous sitting there in the chair.
Needless to say, I will never go back to Dr. Mash’s office again & now know why they have Groupons for her office — she is not good.

Please do not go to this office I beg any human being who doesn’t want to be overcharged for an office visit. I went to see Dr. Marlene Mash because I had been experiencing skin problems and hair loss. I thought that going here I would get some answers or any type of help I can get and that’s not what I got. First of all I didn’t even get to see Dr. Marlene Mash I got to see a physicians assistant so you can imagine my surprise when I was billed 165.00 just for a 15 minute office visit where I got nothing done and didn’t even get to see the doctor that I made the appointment to see. I want to know why is the office visit so overpriced when I got nothing done and only seen a physicians assistant who didn’t help me not one bit. My advice is to save your money and find a dermatologist who is actually going to take the time to see you and help with your condition. Even if I would have seen Dr. Marlene I would have mind paying for 165.00 because that’s who I was coming to see not a physicians assistant. I feel like I was ripped off by paying all this money for nothing. Please save your money and go somewhere else because this is the worst office I have ever been to money wise. The staff was nice and all but I’m not paying all this money to meet a nice staff I’m paying because I want to find some relief for my condition which I did not get. There goes 165.00 down the drain.

Hmmm… what I got was fine and exactly what I paid for. The front office ladies were super nice!
But when I got in the back office, someone came in and tried to hard sell me on some things because I had checked off a box saying I had some concerns — I wasnt even entirely off put by that because I DO have these concerns and may have been up-​sellable. But I must have said something to that person because she suddenly lost interest in me, or her attention wandered. In addition, she spoke to me like I was 12 and couldn’t understand some simple concepts. The whole thing was weird at best.
I have been searching for an office I can trust, where people will know me and take their time with me. This was definitely not it.

Pretty good. Gave me advice for acne and suggested prescriptions. Very nice specialists too. Recommended!

the living social special was good. I got a facial with Jamie and it was good.

I’ve been to the estitician here. The effect on skin is only so-​so. The price is really expensive. $ 85 for ½ hour treatment. I think $ 165 for the whole hour. None of the several peels I had did anything amazing to my skin for the price. Make sure you specify you want the estitician. They have office clerks doing peels as well. They say they’ve been trained specifically for the peels. Sometimes the clerk gives you a peel, and other times when you’re in the office you see her filing and/​or working the front desk. It’s not a confidence builder.