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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 156 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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316 days ago by Ana [send email]
Hey guys I just wanted to let you guys know what I did when I had an issue getting back my refund! I didnt get any services done and they REFUSED to give me back a refund. They said they basically couldn't give me back a penny. So I disputed the claim with my credit card company. The dispute went back and forth for about 3 months and eventually they tried to keep a 10% fee which apparently is their "policy" for refunds. Even though they NEVER gave me that option. So for those of you who paid with credit cards try that... I basically wrote a long letter explaining how they scam people and how i was afraid of going through with the treatment bc of what people have suffered from. But I ended up getting every single penny back from those scammers!!
315 days ago by Chris [send email]
I "won" a $400 drawing!! Yeah me!! Right? No! When I went in to do a consultation and they told me their prices I was somewhat persuaded but they kept giving me these "deals." They could either charge me a lot and let me use my $400 prize money or give some great "deal" and wouldn't let me use my prize money. When I shopped around their prices either way were about the same as the market. I didn't win anything but a waste of my time during the "consultation." Shady. Scammers.
315 days ago by Sisspoon [send email]
I had a conversation with an ALC rep on the phone, went in for a CONSULTATION, didn't sign any paperwork, but ended up getting a $5500 LOC notice and a $2000 bill from Care Credit this week. I am all for class action if this company can't get its act together. AGAIN - I have not received any treatments or signed any paperwork but they felt at liberty to take my info and open a LOC and charge the ALC fees without my sign off. UNACCEPTABLE!!! not to mention illegal! I also think Care Credit has a big legal issue on the horizon in dealing with this company (ALC).
313 days ago by Josephine Jung [send email]
I totally agree, this company American Laser Center is fradulant. I was burnt few months back.
I asked for their insuarance, they said they did not need to provide it unless I sued them. I called their
main company, they only have license in Chicago?? They even told me they did not need a license to operate laser in NY!!! Their altitude is "Oh well, sorry you got burnt. Come back to finish your treatment." I have never seen a company has so many compliants in every state. Beware!!!
312 days ago by M. L. M. [send email]
I paid $1800 for photo facial laser removal (50% discount-so they said) for roseacia and age spots. It did not reduce the redness or any of the brown spots after 6 laser and 6 micrcroderm abrasion treatments, but the rubbing increased the size of my pours. One red spot increased threefold into an irregular shaped spot and I'm scared to death it's skin cancer now. They actually wanted me to sign up for 6 more treatments and assured me the redness would go away. They did say that I would be amazed at my skin within the first 3 treatment, and many other promises.

I got the break because I paid full for my hands and underarms ($1400). Black underarms are spotty hands are still hairy-no difference whatsoever. My mom would kill me if she knew I did this.
311 days ago by Gerri Paulon [send email]
I did have hair removal on my upper lip and chin and it was successful. So now I am doing the skin tightening, foto-facial treatment, and microdermabrasion and do not see any results whatsoever. I have about 4 treatments to go, but I doubt if anything will change. Please include me on the class action suit if is still in process. Thanks.
305 days ago by Liz [send email]
This company is the biggest joke I payed for my face to get done and before I got finished with I bought another package and was told by the manager that if I did not want it in 30day and no services were done on that package I could get a refund and have called and called and disputed the charges for the last 6 months and no help yet and it dont work I have had it done time and time again and no results if anyone can help please e-mail me @ lizweir@bellsouth.net
305 days ago by Ashley [send email]
I can't even begin to explain how furious I am w/ ALC. I have a friend who works for them and she referred me. My friend is so embarassed of this whole situation and says she will never refer someone to her own company because of things "like this". I was interested in laser hair removal and recieved a fax of quotes. They asked me to come in for a consult and was told I could even being my treatment afterwards. I went in 2 days later for a consult with the manager. I have been going to the dermatologist for the last 10years... so when I learned about microderms/fotofacials during the consult, of course I was intrigued. The lady knew I was iffy about it because of the prices. She was a great seller, let me tell ya! I fell for the sale pitch and signed a "contract" for laser hair removal on 3 different areas along with the fotofacial. I signed SO many papers. After the consult, I recieved my first laser hair treatment in 2 of the areas. Later I got home and realized how non realistic it was for me to do the fotofacial b/c of finances. I notified the center the NEXT day and never heard back. My friend left a note for the mgr to call but i never heard from her. I called 4 days later and the mgr told me "deal with it on Wed" when I came in. Of course, a new mgr was there then and she was the one who told me since I had began my laser tx, I was unable to be refunded for the fotofacial (which I hadnt even BEGAN!). I only began the laser hair removal. I was FURIOUS. I got home and realized I never even recieved a copy of the financial agreement. The lady who did my consult stated she "forgot to mention it b/c there were so many things to cover" RIIGHT!! how do forget to mention the most important thing? It was SO decieving. I called corporate this evening but havent heard back and after reading other reviews, I have a feeling I wont be refunded and i could kick myself for not researching reviews b/c I am shocked how many others this has happened too. It is all about $ to them, from the second you walk in the door. If an employee doesnt recommend their company to their friends, what does that say about ALC? I am wanting help in this manor, PLEASE email me at gurlie2301@aol.com if you have any advice.. they take advantage of people and are very decieving.. I have never in my life seen a business take advantage of people in the way they have. I have only recieved my 1st laser treatment and after reading the reviews, i am scared it wont work for me and then i will be even more furiuos!!
302 days ago by Marjorie [send email]
This company is horrible. They're completely unprofessional and their procedures give NO RESULTS! Luckily I only spent $1,500 but I've been receiving treatments for a year and a half with no hair loss. They're so grimy... they're constantly calling and trying to sell packages and when I tell them that I'm not interested because they produce no results, they claim that it's because they're using the "wrong machine"... what the hell! I wish I had never involved myself with them... that was money down the drain. I would love to find a way to get my money back. Although they told me that complete hair loss is not promised, they led me to believe that I would experience noticeable results but a year and a half later, I haven't.
296 days ago by Linda San [send email]
I'm wondering if someone could give me a general idea of their cost, ie, bikini line laser hair removal, how much per treatment. I received a call today stating I won some contest for $300.00 worth of free treatments and because I am responding right away I'm receiving an addt'l $100.00. Basically $400.00 worth of free treatments is this enough for several bikini laser treatments?

Please respond.

Sincerely, Linda.
293 days ago by Summer Mitchell [send email]
I was notified that I had won a $500 gift certificate to American Laser Center at 1250 N Germantown Parkway Cordova, TN 38016. I entered a drawing at the Peabody Rooftop party in Memphis, TN. I was notified later that I had won, and that I could come in for a free consultation. I called and scheduled my appointment to see what it was all about. I went to the appointment and a woman sat down to discuss what services they provided. She said that she needed me to fill out an application with Care Credit to see what I could get approved for, so that we can see what I could afford. A few moments later the woman came back and said that I was approved. She sold me all these services, and before I knew it, I was out the door. The woman was very high pressure, and I thought that I could just say yes, I was interested, but then call and cancel when I felt more comfortable. I was brought into a private room with a VERY PUSHY saleswoman and I didn't feel comfortable. As soon as I left, I called them back from my car and said that I decided to cancel, I did not have the money to pay for any of these services. The woman advised that I couldn't cancel. After I hung up with her, I called Care Credit to cancel my account. I thought that surely I had some type of provision where I had a certain amount of time to cancel, and I was calling them not even 10 minutes after I walked out. When Care Credit advised that my account was closed, I assumed that everything was taken care of. UNTIL, last week I started receiving collection calls from Care Credit. I have repeatedly called American Laser Center in Cordova demanding copies of my paperwork that I signed there, and no one will fax them to me or call me back.

It is not reasonable to charge someone almost $4,000 for services that I have NOT had, nor WANT to have done. I have already filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and contacted a local news station with my story.
289 days ago by Annoynmous [send email]
I was also burnt on my upper lip in New York a few weeks before my wedding by a new employee who I later learned was let go two weeks after my incident. The staff was uncaring and unmoved by the fact that I had a rather large white bubble on my upper lip. I was never refunded my money nor shown an ounce of concern from these people.
285 days ago by Refuse To Say [send email]
as a ex employee..think about this..although we had to use antidisinfectant on the laser heads after treatment...is it really CLEAN???i mean you have a laser that 7 out of 10 treatments are laser peoples groin/crotch area then the same laser head is being used on the next client who is getting there lip or legs done...GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As far as i know, i was the only tech that would make sure there were 2 laser heads to avoid that grossness...as a medical student, i can tell you...viruse(herpes,warts,etc) can live for hours even days depending on what it is and no cleaning will remove that...
281 days ago by Jane Doe [send email]
I went there the other week, and I signed up for the Credit Care card, but told them I wanted to think over having the treatment. It all seemed pretty sketchy to me, that all they did was tell me the price of the package without explaining the procedure to me or anything (I too went in for a consultation just cause I won a 300$ gift certificate).

My question is... is this going to ruin my credit to sign up for this card?

THANKS.
281 days ago by Pragati Parikh [send email]
I have been getting underarms hair removal treatments for two and half years (over 19 sessions) and I have very minimum results. The center where I was getting the treatment agreed that I have no results and recommended that I should get my money back. The paperwork was started a month a go, but still have no resolution. I keep calling the corporate office and leaving messages, but have not heard back from them. I also keep calling the center where I was getting the treatment and they tell me that they can't do anything. I just have to wait. Now I am being told that they have to reprocess my request for refund without any explaintion as to why. And they want me to come in again to take pictures.

All I keep getting is voice messages and people saying that I can't help you.

Do not ever use American Laser for any of their services.
280 days ago by Tammy Sullivan [send email]
Okay, sign me up as well. I wanted to do the Amerismooth treatments and they got me in for $2500.00. After 3 treatments I could no longer continue because it was so painful and left huge bruises on my thighs. I called the manager at the Tempe, Arizona clinic and asked for a refund. I told her that I could not continue on with the treatments and that there were not any other services I wanted done. She absolutely refused and told me I would have to spend it on buying their skin products instead. I haven't talked to them or gone their since. I have a huge credit sitting there because of course they charged out the whole $2500 to my CareCredit card (GE) which I am now having trouble paying because I lost my job. So if anyone is in Arizona let me know.. and wants to join. Thanks!
278 days ago by Oregon & Washington Reside [send email]
Is there anyone here from Oregon or Washington? PLEASE respond, very important.
278 days ago by Lauri [send email]
Ok, I am an employee of the alc. And I have a lot to say.
NO not everyone that burns someone is fired.
It depends on who you are in the clinic.
Maybe you are some pathetic kiss ass that makes alot of money for the clinic but you are a little aggressive, and think you know what you are doing and the client gets burned. I have seen it happen to different clients and the girl was NOT fired.
Not all employees are created equal. Some, like me, do care and are very careful, have an education that is worth something and have common sense.
If you have signed the contract, you must have wanted the hair removal or whatever it was that you signed up for. If you are not happy with the treatment, by all means, speak up! Tell us your issues. Let us know how you are dissatisfied.
I know for me, I want to make my clients happy.
Sadly, no the lasers do not work on grey, red or blonde hair UNLESS the hair has a dark root.
277 days ago by Anonymous [send email]
I went through a horrible time trying to get a refund 2 years ago and am glad to see maybe there will be action to close the place down! At least I'd love to see a news station expose them...20/20 or 60 minutes would be great. Good luck on the class action suit. I did, eventually, get my $1300. back only because I went to a dermatologist in the same hospital and she wrote a letter confirming that with my history of skin cancer (I'm also blond) that I would be a very poor candidate (I had not started treatment and STILL had to fight like heck to get a refund!! ) Also, to get the ALC employees attention, I made sure the doctor they shared an office with (a legitimate doctor in the hospital) knew what was going on. As he walked by her room, I stopped him and asked if he knew about their scams and explained what was going on. He agreed with me that it was not ethical, and he said it right in front of the ALC manager. I'm sure that helped get the attention of the home office but I still had to get a dermatologist report to make it official. People should not have to go to that trouble when they have not started treatment!!! That is SO unethical. I called many other laser treatment offices in my area and they all said they give refunds even if the treatment is started!! Please go after these people and good luck!! Oh, and for those of you defending ALC, yes people might listen to you and go to them anyway.. but those people have been warned by us victims, so if they get burned (money or skin) they can't say they havent been warned.
276 days ago by Jennifer Shaffer [send email]
I would LOVE to join a lawsuit after 9 treatments that did not work and 37 months of nonsense. I went out of my way to complete treatment in one location. That office accomplished nothing during this year plus. Then I was PROMISED a refund if I went 3 more times. Did that at a new office. These visits definitely HURT more but still no resutls. Months of unanswered calls, finally got an e-mail to send pictures. They said mine were too fuzzy. More months, finally got an appt to have one of THEIR offices take and submit the pictures. Because I was following rules and not tanning, the pictures were not clear enough (probably glare from white legs). Please remember: already promised a refund. Now Eva says I have to go to another center - hours away - to try to complete treatment because some people take awhile to respond. However, the regional manager will not return calls to set up an appointment. Mind you, I don't want an appt and as busy as they are I don't think treating a non-responder is in their best interest. If I call for Eva, I get customer service, not Eva. If I call for Kevin Peiruch, I get Eva's voicemail. I have sent letters to their President and to Care Credit, never received one response. I am so disgusted. Disgusted to myself for getting sucked into something this horrible and sickened that there are so many of us paying for the mistake of believing ALC. I should already have my money back if the non-responder is as rare as they would say. Instead they want to stretch it out more to wear me out. Well, they are right... I am tired of them. However, I am not going to go away. I will hire an attorney for myself or join a national claim.... that would be bad for them because I would think we could get lots of press during the months leading up to the big event.

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