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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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189 days ago by Amy Ibrahim [send email]
You will find the in the definition of 'unethical' the name American Lasers. These people will tell you anything you want to hear to get your money. They sold me a Laser hair Removal Package and assured me it would work on my light blonde hair.

I now work for Laser Creations in Simi Valley, CA. There I learned that the technology has yet to be developed that will remove blonde hair. Laser Creations would NEVER sell a service that simply will not produce results. You will find Laser Creations in the definition of 'ethical'.

Anyhow, I was ripped off and lied to repeatedly by AMERICAN LASER. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS!!!!

Amy
laser_creations@hotmail.com
188 days ago by Deedee [send email]
I went to my gynecologist for laser treatments on my bikini line - 6 sessions @ 6 weeks apart. After the FIRST treatment all the hair was gone within 2 weeks and I haven't shaved since (by the way I was a hairy beast who suffered from major ingrown hair bumps). Some new hair grew in and was also ALL successfully removed at the follow-ups (I have 2 more to go).

I think something's wrong with their technique or lasers if it's not working. I have a friend going to ALC right now. She started her treatment at the same time as me. She's had 4 sessions and no real results. She is jealous that mine is working, but she said that ALC is telling her it often takes a few sessions to see results. I say, baloney.

P.S. I'm researching lasers for brown spot removal and came across this site. I hate to see people getting screwed. Is ALC is using intense pulsed light technology? My doctor is using a regular laser. Maybe that's the problem. I''ve read that IPL technology doesn't work very well for removal. Also, FYI, my bikini line cost $540 for the six sessions.
188 days ago by Sanaenver [send email]
This really is not such a good place to go for laser treatments.
I have been going to the clinic in Plano, TX for two years now with no real results. I have really light skin and really dark hair (I am pakistani) which is supposed to work well with these kind of treatments.
The treatments have NOT worked at all even in the areas where the hair is darkest. Before coming here I used to go this other Laser Center in Chicago (I moved from there recently) and their treatments WORKED! I only went for five treatments and more than half the hair was gone from my face!
I have been going here for TWO years and have not seen a noticeable difference.
I have another appointment today and am going to discuss how we are going to proceed if the hair does not go away.
188 days ago by Sanaenver [send email]
Oh and the only reason why I started going there in the first place was because of the "coupon" for $300 off and the extra $100 that a Customer Service agent called and told me about.
I should have researched this company before signing up with them two years ago but I had such good results with the Laser company from Chicago that I figured all would be as reliable and effective.
My mistake :(
185 days ago by Allen [send email]
To all posters,

I represent American Laser Centers and we apologize for the delayed response to your request for assistance. We also appreciate your feedback.

American Laser Centers has recently changed ownership. If you have issue with your experience, we would like to ask you to please contact our newly expanded customer service department. If you’d like us to contact you instead, please provide your contact information to my email below and we will contact you at a time and day of your convenience.

We are constantly looking at ways to improve our services and your input is important to us.

If you have any additional problems or questions in the future, please contact our customer service team at (877) 252-2010.

American Laser Centers’ customer service center is happy to personally help you with your needs and will provide a swift response to your concern.

Thank you,

Allen
customerservice@alcpartner.com
www.americanlaser.com
185 days ago by Gpaulon [send email]
Is there any movement toward a class action suit against this company. If so, what do I have to do to be part of it. This company is the worst!
185 days ago by Jennifer Lee [send email]
Employees of American Laser Centers who are not paid for overtime as well as clients who have been burned or ripped off, contact the link at the end of this email. They have filed a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! Help is on the way for us all. Here is the address: alcclassaction.blogspot.com
180 days ago by L [send email]
I actually worked at ALC and your all correct. Oh my gosh they treat their employees so terribly...its all about bringing in money or your OUT! Instead of spending time educating my manager to bring in more sales the Regional named Jen Iser comes in one day and introduces the manager to a young girl as "your replacement" and says by the way...your fired. Ya, thats right they actually did that and then they turn around and tell the employees to have a positive attitude. Also they hire you and tell you that you will earn a certain dollar amount and then you get your paycheck only to see they dont pay you the amount promised you. UNBELIEVABLE. I just cant believe what a TERRIBLE company they run. They get you in by some stupid raffle, which EVERYONE gets called on only to bump up the prices to give you that GREAT DEAL. STAY FAR AWAY...FAR FAR AWAY.
176 days ago by Gail Davis [send email]
How do I join the class action law suit? I am in! What a scam and what an unethical business. I can't believe ALC have not been shut down. I called ALC about the laser hair removal because I had this done with very good success about 5 years ago at my dermatologist. I had a spot on my chin that I thought could use a few treatments. Before my appointment I was taken into a room and was sold on the FotoFacial treatments - of course they charged my credit card before I received any treatments. The next morning I call ALC and told them I had changed my mind and did not want these other services. I was immediately told they had a non-refund policy and that I had signed a contract. I explained to her I was not asking for a refund for the one treatment I received and that I wanted to cancel. I was told NO and I then called my credit card company and filed a dispute. That was November and it is now March and ALC is fighting this refund. I was charged $4900.00 WOW! What a racket. Charge people and provide NO services. What kind of deal is this. I am filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and I am going to contact the Attorney General's office again. Will hire my own attorney if I have to because this is just WRONG!
175 days ago by Pamela [send email]
I also didn't get my money back... for over a year. I had to hire somebody to get it back!!! Finally they refunded it 15 months later. After being hounded daily, having called several different locations, and general harassment. I think it was luck.
174 days ago by Clinic Manager [send email]
For all of you that have had a problem with ALC, I suggest calling the headquarters. They completely believe in customer satisfaction. Have over 240 centers nationwide. They will do their best in making you feel comfortable, even a refund if desired. Customers should feel completely safe in choosing American Laser Centers. How do I know all of this? Ive worked for them for over a year now and Ive seen this company stand by their word in customer satisfaction. Seeing is believing!
174 days ago by Tilley [send email]
How do I get involved in the CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT? My wife has been getting treatments for over 2 years and has had little to no results. I was planning to try and ask for a REFUND but it appears to be unsuccesful. Let me know. Thanks!

Tilleyh
170 days ago by Unsatisfied Customer - Chicago [send email]
In the fall I had bought a package of 10 microderm sessions. That's over $1,000 that I had spent!

I wish I would have known better! American Laser Centers appears to be such an upscale company with very prestegious locations, marketing campaigns and variety of services. Too bad perception is NOT reality. Honestly, the customer service at Marshalls (just a random example) is a thousand times better than at any of their facilities and ESPECIALLY at their corporate.

I have had six appointments with them so far. The first two were ok. The technician was very young and asked me the same questions the second time around. Which means they don't keep charts on their clients. Its a freaking medical spa for crying out loud! And they don't keep charts on their clients!!!!

Anyways, the second two appointments were a complete waste of my time as the microderm machine was broken. They told me this when I got there, wasting half of my day that I had taken off of work!!! The fifth appointment was marvelous, I must say...but just when I thought my "bad luck" (what I thought at the time was bad luck as opposed to their lack of giving a snoot about their clients) the sixth appointment got cancelled because it was at 9am and after 15 minutes of waiting for the key holder to let who overslept I stormed out after I found out my technician who I had my last "marvelous" appointment with had been tranferred to a different location. Once again, nobody called.

So three actual sessions later, no results, lots of wasted time and frustration and on top of it all three months of lost treatment time. Enough is enough!

I am in the beauty industry, and on a daily basis I get asked for product and treatment recommendations. I will openly admit that I have completely trashed their reputation to all my friends, co-workers, all clients and even random strangers. When someone asks my opinion regarding where to get microderm or products for this or that desired result, I beging by telling them where NOT to go (which is obviously American Laser Centers) and what products NOT to buy- followed by a recommendation of a place I know they will be satisfied with as well as a product I feel confident in. After all, they consider me an expert so I tell them my expert opinion.

What the heck, freedom of speach, right? One of the very fundamentals of beliefs this country was founded on, right? So I speak! And now blog. This is only the beginning.

Unless ALC management does not get their head out of their ass very soon, from blogs such as this one - I see this company filing bankruptcy in the next few years. Especially in this current economy where staying beautiful and young is a luxury, not a necessity.

After all, the word of mouth is the most powerful way of marketing, correct? It will be too late when this realization of this slaps them over the face!

As an employee of ALC I would be embarassed to work for such a crappy company!!!!

The lack in the business sense of the management of the ALC facilities (especially at corporate!) them ignoring consumer complaints and their "no refund" b.s .of a policy GUARANTEES that I will not be spending a single dollar there again...and neither will my friends and anybody else I can provide with the knowledge of my HORRIBLE experience, so that I may prevent others from getting as frustrated as I have.

Not only do they not deliver the results they promise, their products are crap and bad quality (with lots of cancer causing parabens, might I add!), I find all members I have encountered at (what is now the 3rd facility) very unknowledgable and incompetent, but their services are waaaaayyyy overpriced!

They just want your money and don't give a *&^% about booking your appointment, your treatment progress, nor anything else but the comission on the sale!!!!

Ladies, do me a favor and DO NOT let them talk you into spending money there. Just look above. These testimonials speak for themselves. If you want a service done, go to a privately owned company or a small mom and pop store where they actually appreciate their clients.

And one more thing, make sure that your technician is certified. You can ask to see their certification, especially with chemical peels, laser treatments and even micro! Be careful!

How great is it that consumers do not have to worry about defamation?!
170 days ago by Unsatisfied Customer - Chicago [send email]
Dear Clinic manager (Post from 3/14)

I do not know what company you had been working for, but it sure does not sound like the one all of us on this blog (and this is only one blog! check BBB and others!) fell victim too.

I realize how the company is run and its various protocols are not up to you, however I would be ashamed to be affiliated with it. The company has a horrible reputation, at least in Chicago.
169 days ago by Heather [send email]
ALC is awful. I have been receiving laser hair removal treatments on my full face, breasts, navel, extended brazilian and full legs to the tune of $7k and have NOTHING to show for (as far as removal/reduction goes) but I do have BURNS from my ankles to my hips. They wanted to blame this on the color of my skin. However, they knew I am naturally tan. This place is an awful establishment and needs to be stopped. Please help or tell me how I can help!

Feel free to contact me at lasercomplaints@hotmail.com. I set that up just for this situation.

Heather- Indy
169 days ago by Allen [send email]
To Unsatisfied Customer - Chicago and other recent posters,

I wanted to follow up in regards to my previous post.

As discussed, American Laser Centers has recently changed ownership and has expanded its customer service department. Our customer service team would really like to hear your feedback.

Please contact them at (877) 252-2010.

We apologize for any negative experiences you have had at American Laser Centers.

Thank you,

Allen
customerservice@alcpartner.com
www.americanlaser.com
166 days ago by Shanon Y [send email]
Like a lot of people who got into this mess in the first place I also got a call saying that I won a $300 gift certificate at this raffle I entered and if I go in for a free consultation in the next two days I will get another $100 off. I'm so glad I googled their reviews online and stumbled upon this website otherwise I would probably make the same mistake as most of you. I just want to thank you all for sharing your stories and I wish you luck in the lawsuit!
166 days ago by Anonymous [send email]
Wasted my money. Unprofessional. Will not recommend. No results. Not sure the girls knew what they were doing. Wasted my time. Big promises to get your money, and no results to show for it.
163 days ago by Gail Davis [send email]
I've been told their is someone organizing a class action law suit. Contact all of us. ALC owes all of us much more than just the money we've paid. This has been exhausting, frustrating, stressful and expensive. Lets get going!
163 days ago by Grace Lopez [send email]
My treatments are not for laser hair removal but for amerismooth treatments. Bought 20 treatments for 2210.00, received 15 treatment but has seen no results. On the 10 treatment I should have had pictures taken to view results, no such pictures were taken. My plans are to use the extra 5 treatment for maintenance. But have not received no results just softer cellulite. I have no desier to continue treatment I just want my money back or at least for remaining treatments. I called on 3/25/08 talk to lisa manager of am laser in stockton ca. She state that there is no refund on treatment and I had already received a major discount, there is nothing she can do but talk to her dist manager and there she is almost certain there is nothing they can do for me. Also stated that I should have used cream excersized and diet. Well I do excersized 3 times a week and try to watch what i eat, but no one told me I had to use the cream that cost 25.00 a bottle. Please help me. Advise me and yes I am willing to join your group on the law suite agaist american laser center.
Grace Lopez in California

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