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American Laser Centers Complaints - Unprofessional, dangerous, painful and no refund!

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American Laser Centers

Posted: 2007-05-16 by Anonymous [send email]
Unprofessional, dangerous, painful and no refund!
Complaint Rating:  87 % with 147 votes
After being burned by their laser on 4/13/07, I have contacted their corporate office dozens of times with no response . The procedure was so painful, I had to stop stop the treatment. It left burns on my legs.

I had paid over $2,700 for a service package, but will no longer return to their clinic. It was the most painful, unprofessional experience I've gone through. I have demanded a refund on services not rendered but cannot get anyone to address my complaint. The customer service department has transferred my case to the "appropriate department," but I am still waiting to hear from them. I have called almost every day since 4/13/07 (today is 5/16/07), and am always transferred to an unidentified voicemail box. I have left a message every time.

Beware people!
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60 days ago by Nina [send email]
I would like to share my terrible and miserable experician with ALC at the Sterling, Va. office. the manager there name Paige is one sad and unprofessional manager. She talks fast to get clients to sign their packages and never once ask what the client wants instead she roll her eyes at you most of the time and most of all its wrong to speak to client (me) by telling common sense, think for a minute, like you're stupit or something. She so disrespectful to me and the lady for me. I tried and tried to get out of my contract and the manager kept telling me this will reflect badly on my credit. She is so full of it. Never-never will I spend one more dollar to this company and I will highly recommed people in all greater VA. to go else where than to waste your money on American Laser Center. I feel sorry for the Tech. ladies there. Listen to from first hand experience, you're better of going back to wax than to even look at their direction. Never again I tell you!!!
60 days ago by Lady89 [send email]
People you might as well give your money to the homeless than to waste your time at American Laser Center and give your money to them. I went from their Maryland office to transferr to their VA. office and for each visit it just upset me more and more. I get the run around, I get no return message and the office manager in their VA. store would rather tell me how she was than to provide me the service that I'm paying so such money for. What a joke, where the hell did they find this woman. She talk down to me and her employee, she has no idea what the hell she's talking about nor trying to sell. I can only say from my personal experience go some where else and don't bother wasting your money no time with the VA. loaction. Just save your money. I'd tell everyone I know to go else where. They're just as bad as their customer service.
60 days ago by Hhsla774 [send email]
I would like to share my sad story to everyone out there. I spent well over $3, 000 dollars at the ALC in Virginia. Their customer services, the phone transferr, the non live voice mail and last but least the office personel "I don't give a shit" attitude. The one office lady kept telling me that its not her fault if I can't get my money back. Its not her problem and she when she speak to me she didn't care to look at me in the eyes. She was more interested checking her messages from her cell phone. These people don't care about you. They charge your account and take you money and give you unwanted service that you didn't really need. I just can't say it enough, they take your money and treat you like shit. You have no rights and no where to get positive response back. Just the bull shit round and bad customer service. Owner you should be a shame of your shel for taking my money and allowing your office people, treat your client like trash. You people make me sick.
59 days ago by John [send email]
Any class action lawsuit in the phila, P.A. area, for american laser, if so PLEASE CALL me back at 267-226-6139 john
59 days ago by Allen [send email]
Hello,

I represent American Laser Centers and we apologize that you have received a delayed response upon contacting our customer service team.

As we recently expanded our customer service team, we are fully committed to answering your request for assistance in a timely manner.

This is how our process works right now:
When you call our customer service hotline at (877) 252-2010, you are directed to an automated voicemail. At the voicemail, please leave your full name, spelling of your last name, phone number, services received, and account number (if available).

Once we have this information the customer service department will gather background information about your service history from your clinic manager and our data systems. We need this information to be informed about your needs when we talk to you and to make any necessary action on our end happen as quickly as possible.

With the exception of the weekends, this information gathering process will take approximately 48 hours until you receive a personal phone call back from our customer service team.

Please understand this process expedites our ability to resolve each issue. We appreciate any and all feedback and hope this helps clarify any concerns about the automated voicemail.

Thank you,

Allen
customerservice@alcpartner.com
www.americanlaser.com
58 days ago by Danielle [send email]
To Allen at ALC,
I have called and left messages to no avail. I have not received a call back and have only spoken to some Bitch of a woman named Gail in Michigan.
Again, another unhappy customer (sucker) who will never see their money again.
58 days ago by Trust Me I Know [send email]
THIS WHOLE COMPANY IS A SCAM!!! EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT ENTERS INTO ANY CONTEST ANYWHERE IS OFFERED $300! THEY LET YOU WASTE YOUR GAS TO RIDE TO THESE CLINICS FOR A FREE CONSULTATION ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT A PACKAGE COST ANYWHERE BETWEEN $1500-$10, 000. SO IF ANY OF YOU WANT TO SAVE YOUR GAS(AND WE ALL KNOW HOW HIGH IT IS) DO NOT GO ANYWHERE NEAR AMERICAN LASER CENTERS!!! ALSO THEY HAVE A CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUT THEY SIT THERE AND WATCH THE PHONE RING...THEY DON'T PICK UP SO YOU WILL ALWAYS GET THE VOICEMAIL!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND SET UP THE CONSULTATION DO NOT GO AND WATN ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT IT!!!
58 days ago by Trust Me I Know [send email]
oh yeah this Allen person don't believe anything he says, if you signed the contract they will do everything in their power not to give you your money back. They want to feed you these lies that they are under new managment and the internet is never updated so issues that have been solved are still on the internet..BULL! Yeah they changed ownership but he is a money hungry motherfucker as well. Every manager you will talk to is a bitch and the only thing that they are worried about is how deep they can get into your pockets. I can almost guarentee that this company won't be around very much longer...and i hope its over for them very soon.
57 days ago by Emcxx23 [send email]
This is to all representative of American Laser Center. Your bull shit customer 1800 -- number is nothing but a waste if time and a cheap image displays for the public. Nothing more nothing but a bull shit cheap hot. Yes a lot of American Laser Center are privaite own ect. But the concept and the "rule of package selling" is all the same. I'm was one of the MD & VA. RN- employee. I've been in the inside I've worked with their managers, estheticains and its all the same. High turn over, every other week, month ect. Client care and the well being of their health is the lease of anyone's concern. ITs the package sellthat matter, even the 7 year old that they'll take in knowing the health ricks involved. So the bottom line is once they have your money, its you who ended up making hours of phone calls, emails and if you're lucky you might see one message or a cold letter in the mail, telling you "at the time you you sign this, you agree to this their for by legal agreement the company have the right to not grant you your refund at this time. But if you wish to give your package money to a friend or family member, please feel free to forward our number and we be more than happy to speak to them and give them "outstanding services. Now if they treat their client like this and you image how they treat their employees? FYI their mangers who sign you up for packages and recommeding "this treatment" and "you need this done" are all non cerified medical, non skin care and non medical treatment back. The FDA & state should shut them all down. People's live and health are a risk hear. Don't by into to it doesn't hurt, you''ll get the best result from us and our our the two years guarantee but shit...yeah come back they'll pitch another sell and more money from you. Yes its all bull shit and a well train front for the public. Sue their ass off and shut them all down!!!
57 days ago by Bitme [send email]
Hey people, I know that its not easy to fork out a lot of money to a company that is nation wide. Sign all the paper work and yes you will be burn. Not just your treatment area but your mind in all the drama and all the lies. This company only protection is the papers you sign. But If you all would just put a little extra more time and call the BBB, FDA, your area/state board and get them to just hear you, read your email ect... Than by the power of the people they will be gone - foreverrrrrr! I have read all the response that sound a bit for the company or all 100% for the company. How can you live with your self and look at yourself in the mirror. How would you like it if it was your love ones that was rob of their money, burn 2nd, 3rd, 4th degree burn? Now let use not forget the poor people that are just hard working service provider that have to come in daily and have to deal with all their "our way or the high way" if you value your job. We all can go on and on but until one action is taken against them, than another and another... well the world may not be perfect but the world would for sure have one less ass hole, blood sucking money whore and slave driving machine of a company to its grave. So make a little more time to do so and you'll get your result. As for ALC your customer service Fuck you and your mother too.
56 days ago by Pkp [send email]
I had a phone call saying I'd won third prize in a contest I'd entered online & the following email. I am so glad I told them I wasn't interested.
Good Afternoon Pat
My name is Paulette from American Laser Centers. You entered into our online contest and you were chosen as one of our winners! You have won a $350 coupon that you may use towards any of our laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation or cellulite reduction packages. To redeem this prize, I will need to schedule you for a free consultation. You will meet with our clinic manager who will explain to you the services we provide, answer all your questions and discuss with you how you would like to apply your coupon. To set this up, please provide the following information:
We do not sell or give your personal information; it is confidential.

Full name:
Phone number(s):
Alternate number:
Complete address:
Closest clinic: Please click on this link to determine the most convenient clinic: http://www.americanlaser.com/dsp_map.cfm

Time and day desired:
Choice #1-
Choice #2-

The consult is free and it is only 20-30 minutes long. We are open from 9:00am-7:00pm Monday- Friday and I can fit you in as soon as later on today or tomorrow. Reply back with the best time and date and then stand by for confirmation.

Congratulations and I look forward to hearing from you!
56 days ago by Kristen [send email]
It is both good, but sad to know that I am not the only one who has been deceived by this awful company. I went to the Dallas location and signed a small contract after being told I could cancel at any time. Not only does my contract state that I can cancel with a 10% fee, but the clinic director has told me for months that I will be getting a refun. BUT still, for the past 6 months corporate ALC has refused my refund through care credit. I have creditors calling me everyday to collect on this money I do not owe. And just like your experiences, I have left message after message with a returned call every now and then by some unfriendly customer service rep who doesn't even know what my contract states. they say they will get back to me, but i won't hold my breath. I am going to start the proceedings of a small claims lawsuit against them next week. i also have strong connections to local media outlets (both print and tv) that I am considering. anyone else in the dallas area out there that wants to join me???
56 days ago by Bitme [send email]
This is to Paulette:
If thats really your name. If you have the balls to leave your number (not your bull shit 1800 ect... and email..) and stand behind your email offer from ALC than by all means leave us all call your real main office number (the office where they fire and all the owner sit and count their money at) so that we all can visit you and see your real face and operating managers and the owners too, so that we all can come by and talk. Can spit out the real main office number and the owner's number than fuck you.

The BIG SCAM HERE IS, hurry sign our contracts/papers and we will burn you. Once you sign those papers and what ever you do DO NOT MAKE THAT VERY IMPOARTANT FIRST VISIT TREATMENT, by contract papers, your money is theirs, so is all the burning and scarring.
Again its the company trade mark. The truth is there's no contest, there's no such thing as $300, $500 $1, 200 winner. Its just a way to get you to call them and once they have your info. They'll be calling day and night. As for as the money you think you won, it was ready set into ALC "special" package for "sucker winners. Example, the price set package A with coupon and compare to package B with out coupon, winner's money gift prize, it WILL BE THE SAME!!! Just don't call them, don't let them fast talk you and what ever you do, do not make that first visittreatment. Other wise that first visit, would be over for the comsumer's money.
FUCK YOU ALC people. Fuck you family and all those you care about. NBC Dateline do a story on these ass hole, expose them wide open for the scam that they are.
56 days ago by Angela [send email]
Im starting work at ALC on tuesday...im scared.
55 days ago by Becky [send email]
The people there are unsympathetic and rude. They say it is going to work really fast and painlessly. They lie. I have never felt so much pain! And the girls who are doing it just roll their eyes and sigh whenever I show signs of pain. I have been burnt on 2 separate occasions. I have scars. Today it gave me blisters. I have had horrible results. It has been 10 treatments or so and I still have a lot of hair. The 2 year warranty isn't what they claimed.
Every time I go in they come up with another BS reason why it is somehow my fault that it isn't working and that it hurts so much. I have done everything they told me to do exactly how they told me to do it from the beginning. I allergic to the 'post-laser body lotion and today they told me to use it anyway because that (me stopping using it) is why it hasn't been working well. These people are crooks.
54 days ago by T Smith [send email]
ALC is a joke. Would caution anyone using this service. Once they get the money they are always overbooked and can not get your appointments set up to fit your schedule. I had some skin tightening and after 5 treatments has never improved the area I was having treated. All that was left is bumps on my forehead that have never gone away. They only appear professional yet the techs just there to get a paycheck. No training in how to handle a laser. DO NOT GET PULLED INTO THE SCAM ITS A JOKE AND ONLY TAKES YOUR MONEY !!!
54 days ago by Bitme [send email]
TO the person working at ALC on "Tuesday". you shouldn't be scard. Why should you be scared. ALC may have legal contract protecting client's law suits. But as an employee it does not protect them from EEOC law, State and Federal rights.
Those people are in the wrong and they think they got a game going on. They will be surprise at the end. Very! Don't be scared of nothing and mostly its ALC thats fuck up. They will pay one way or another. Let them hire their sorry ass, loud mouth two face, terlet seat wipe ass, used car sales person, to run their piece of shit place. But in the end, clients knows.
Contract can't protect them, just stand your ground, play the fake game and when they lease exspected hey look ...
Don't be scared, just let ALC have their terlet shit material people cause thats all the best that they can get.
Trashy people eat trash, shit people love shit!
54 days ago by Piss Off [send email]
Hey people what ever you do DO NOT- DO NOT visit or do business with the Sterling VA. and Rockvile MD. ALC ever. They the office people has no concept of business or professional tone to clients. I sign up with them and had two visit from both location and the last straw was that big mouth, eyes rolling bitch at the front desk in Sterling. She talks to me like i'm retired. She kept giving excuses its either some else, some body else or its not my doing. Even the girl working with can't stand being in the same room her. I can tell!
I wanted to speak to her upper manager and again like all of you, I was given the bull shit 1-800 number and the run around. When I called that big mouth again two days later, she play dumb on me like she didn't even remember and ever spoken to me. Is it me or could it be possible that if upper manager hear client complaints that they get written up or something???
Just DON'T DO IT, DON'T PISS YOUR MONEY TO THEM. ONE THEY GAVE YOUR MONEY, GOOD LUCK CANCELING YOUR CONTRACT AND GET YOUR MONEY BACK.
53 days ago by Piss Off [send email]
Just where in hell in they fine these rejects? I am a member of the Chambers and head of the YMCA in VA. I 've been around people and handle business for a very long time. But when I'd won a drawing for $300 from ALC I thought it was a great thing. Now it turns out to be nothing but a headach and left me with so such anger with ALC.
My appts. keep being move, changed and even when I was on time for the appt. the office manager told me that its not her fault and that the Tech was running late and maybe I should reschedule. How do you like that. Later I was told by a friend who was there earlier that, it was not at all the Tech running late it was the manager that double book everyone that day and fail to call us clients ahead to notified us. The next day I called to reschedule and was given a whopper of personal information about the manager not feeling well, her high blood pressure is going up and no one seem to understand her professional back ground.
I'm sorry do cleint need to hear all this shit just to make an appt.? Who hired this reject? At the end of all the well inform info. about her personal self, she started to bad mouth the Tech and how she's new and even though she has alot of experience the manager don't like her attitude, she manage to get along fine with others. She kept going go and go... finally at the end of my 20 to 25 mins. phone BS, the manager told me they are not open on this day and this date and she booked here and there. HAAAAAAAAA
I told the county personel about this office nut job and I told will be tell everyone not ever to go any where near ALC, mostly the Sterling VA. office. This have been an on going drama for a month. That nut job won't let me speak to her manager/owner. She won't let me speak to the Tech. I can't get my money back. WHAT THE HELL! We need to have channel 4 news to do a hiden story and exposed this scam. As for that nut job manager she needs to go work with cows, maybe they'll understand herand can put up with her drama. JUST STAY AWAY FROM STERLING VA. OFFICE. Its a looney bin and a drug dealer hang out.
53 days ago by Rachel Stickley [send email]
I got burnt really badly and am now left with scarring after getting Velashape. I have spent a lot of money on trying to get rid of the scarring. I am really depressed after wasting $4500.00 and getting scarred. The people who work at American Laser do not know what they are doing. I have had new people each time I go in and they are all just "trying it out". They are not even permanent employees.

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