26, Report:
#371971
Posted Date:
Oct 21 2008
American Laser Centers Non-responder protocol is just a scam to avoid refund There is no guarantee Cordova Tennessee
I have been going to ALC for over 2 1/2 years with no results. Actually I did have one result: it ruined my face and made the hair much worse. They told me that I had to shave the area. That's fine but the only hair that was removed from the area was the fine vellus hair that sh...
Entity
Categories: Plastic Surgeons
27, Report:
#379778
Posted Date:
Oct 09 2008
American Laser Centers Treatments don't work and they have terrible customer service Raleigh Nationwide
Two and a half years ago, I purchased a hair removal package from American Laser Centers for full leg hair removal. I was told it would take six sessions. At about the fourth session I started telling the technicians that I wasn't experiencing any hair loss what so ever. That is ...
Entity
Categories: Beauty Salons
28, Report:
#377399
Posted Date:
Sep 30 2008
American Laser Center TOTAL LIARS - TOTAL SCAM Scarsdale New York
I had a consultation with American Laser Centers in White Plains New York. The representative I spoke with verbally guaranteed hair loss from my legs. She also said that most people see complete results in just 6 treatments, but there is a 2 year guarantee for those who take longer....
Entity
Categories: Personal Services
29, Report:
#374411
Posted Date:
Sep 19 2008
American Laser Centers-Atlanta Lasers do not work, guarantee is invalid, customer service non-existant, untrained staff Atlanta Georgia
Please do your research and do not spend your money with this company. I wish I had. I am out thousands of dollars and many hours of my time for promises of permanent hair removal and have nothing to show for it but frustration. It simply does not work. Not at all, I still have...
Entity
Categories: Personal Services
30, Report:
#167498
Posted Date:
Sep 11 2008
American Laser Centers ripoff, dishonest refund policy Orlando Florida
I went to get laser hair removal here. The cost $1500.00. I felt I wanted to give it shot. A few hours later I changed my mind and asked for a refund. They told me I already signed their paperwork and they had a no refund policy so I couldn't have my money back.
I asked for someo...
Entity
Categories: Misc. Health Specialists
31, Report:
#368859
Posted Date:
Sep 02 2008
AMERICAN LASER CENTER IS A TOTAL RIPOFF !!!! FORT LAUDERDALE Florida
I signed up for American Laser Center for my daughter and myself. We have about $3,000 invested. Thats a LOT of money!!! She has been going for 2 years, and I have been going for 1 year and a half. Neither of us feels we are happy with our results, especially on our face, where ...
Entity
Categories: Misc. Health Specialists
32, Report:
#368732
Posted Date:
Sep 01 2008
American Laser Centers Poor Results and Poor Service At American Laser Centers Brentwood, Tennessee
The nice things first: I have been going to the Brentwood office for over a year and a half and have never seen the office dirty. I work in an operating room and am over sensitive about dust and clutter. The staff is friendly.
Now the not so nice things: The over $4,000.00 I spen...
Entity
Categories: Healthcare Centers
33, Report:
#339255
Posted Date:
Jun 11 2008
American Laser Centers Ineffective treatment, burning, zero customer service Farmington Hills & Grand Blanc Michigan
In 2006 I signed up for an almost full-body package at ALC after getting a coupon for a 20% discount and winning $250 off. I paid all $6,000 to Care Credit in under a year. I went for almost 2 years, a total of 11 sessions, 4 of them what are called double passes where they do eve...
Entity
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
34, Report:
#334365
Posted Date:
May 23 2008
American Laser Centers no warning of policy, no refund, horrible customer service, huge scam MIAMI BEACH Florida
I won $300 toward a laser hair removal package, and was told I had to go in the day I called to redeem it for an extra $100 off a procedure only good for that day. I went in, consulted with the clinic manager, and she signed me up for financing for $2200 for 60 months, telling me n...
Entity
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
35, Report:
#332157
Posted Date:
May 12 2008
American Laser Centers Never warned me that the treatment I was seeking should not be performed on an individual with my skin type. Dallas Texas
The treatment I was interested in was with a new machine called the Vela Shape. This new laser machine, was said to deliver more efficient results because it could reach higher infared energy than the older machine called the VelaSmooth. I was told it could tighten the skin on my u...
Entity
Categories: Healthcare Centers
36, Report:
#325652
Posted Date:
Apr 13 2008
American Laser Centers Vacaville location burned down, no refund for services not given Vacaville, California Nationwide
I had the unfortunate luck to be phoned and told that I had won $300.00 in free services from American Laser Center at the end of April of 2007. After some high pressure sales tactics this offer is only good for today I signed up for a 6 visit package at the Sacramento office. I d...
Entity
Categories: Health Spas
37, Report:
#320763
Posted Date:
Mar 25 2008
American Laser Centers victimized and permanently scarred by american laser centers New York New York
I recently became a victim at the hands of ALC. I agree that there sales tactics are manipulative, but they shouldn't offer you certain expected results especially since there is no written proof that laser is 100% permanent. Upon going under contract I asked whether there was a phy...
Entity
Categories: Clinics
38, Report:
#214654
Posted Date:
Mar 24 2008
American Laser Centers ripoff Central Park West New York
DANGEROUS SCAM and RIPOFF!!!
I won a free laser consultation for skin rejuvenation - May 2004-looked up the company and it appears on their website that they are medical offices- with directors that are mds-went there- had consult- wasn't sure I wanted this but was pressured- gave ...
Entity
Categories: Clinics
39, Report:
#172680
Posted Date:
Mar 24 2008
American Laser Centers ripoff dishonest fradulent refund Scottsdale Arizona
I RECIEVED AN EMAIL FROM AMERICAN LASER CENTERS AND A PHONE CALL TELLING ME I HAD FILLED OUT A CONTEST FORM AND WON A $300 DOLLAR GIFT CERTIFICATE TOWARDS SERVICES. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION. SO I DID WITH A LITTLE COAXING FROM MY HUSBAND WHO SAID I NEED...
Entity
Categories: Health Spas
40, Report:
#251419
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2008
American Laser Centers fraudulent manipulative dishonest billing ruining my credit and life Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
I went to the Pittsburgh branch in November 2006, for a free consultation. Dawn Stellabotte, the clinic manager, manipulated and tricked me into signing paperwork. She rushed me through the procedure and said we could go over the paper work later. She said I was signing privacy and ...
Entity
Categories: Health Spas
41, Report:
#262435
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2008
American Laser Centers Hurt me, and now avoiding a refund. Very, very unprofessional. ripoff Carmel Indiana
I felt as though I had been shocked by the machine. My hand opened involuntarily and my jaw shook. The technician commented that I was on a machine that could not be adjusted. My armpit hurt for just over a week. I was told that this wasn't normal and that I would be contacted ab...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
42, Report:
#160306
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers ripoff Hoffman Estates Illinois
American laser center located in Hoffman Estates is refusing to issue a credit for $1342.92 even though NO services were provided to me.
Cristina
Itasca, IllinoisU.S.A.
Entity
Categories: Misc. Health Specialists
43, Report:
#181712
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers Ripoff company will not give refund even though no services were provided!! Dallas Texas
I won a $300 coupon for ALC that I entered on the internet and went this past Saturday for a consultation in Dallas, Texas. I was really excited because I have always wanted to get rid of some facial hair so I decided to go for it.
I applied for a Credit account and went through...
Entity
Categories: Misc. Health Specialists
44, Report:
#247973
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers Ripoff Harmful dangerous excrutiatingly painful and unprofessional service Edina Minnesota
I had laser hair removal treatment on 4/6/07 at American Laser Centers. The pain was absolutely excruciating, and I had to stop the treatment. I developed burns on my legs which later turned into scabs and scars. I called their corporate office that night and the following week a...
Entity
Categories: Personal Services
45, Report:
#220033
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers ripoff DID NOT HONOR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ATLANTA Georgia
This is a scam!!!! I wasted $1299 on a laser hair removal treatment package. The manager that sold me the package promised results after the first treatment and I'd be completely hair free after 6. I have had 13 treatments so far and have not lost a single hair. They keep promising ...
Entity
Categories: Health Spas
46, Report:
#271525
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers Rip off Stolen money bamboozled lied to disregard for people Mequon Wisconsin
This is my story:
I got tired of shaving everyday and decided to look for a PERMANENT solution. I finally found out about American Laser Hair Removal and decided to go for a free consultation. I talked a girl (Sarah) my age and with a similar problem, HAIR! She showed me her f...
Entity
Categories: Misc. Health Specialists
47, Report:
#271061
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers Charging more fees after they were payed in full Vancouver Washington
American Laser Centers promiss free touch ups for 2 years but they will still charge you 35 dollars for a missed appointment. You think you are done paying after the thousand dollars but look out for the missed appointment late fees.
Not to mention the majority of the staff are r...
Entity
Categories: Clinics
48, Report:
#268536
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers Manipulative and Dishonest Company! Chattanooga Tennessee
I entered a contest to win a free laser hair removal, not that I cared that much about it that much, just to see if I could win a contest! I was surprised to get a call about a week later telling me that I won a $300 certificate and I was to set up a free consultation appointment. ...
Entity
Categories: Clinics
49, Report:
#252204
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers ripoff dangerous medical procedures false efficacy claims unethical credit practices Rockville Maryland
I became a client of American Laser Centers after visiting their booth at a wedding trade show. I was contacted after the show because I won $300 off laser hair removal. My complaints against the organization are numerous, so Ill bullet point the highlights. By the way, my complaint...
Entity
Categories: Misc. Health Specialists
50, Report:
#293820
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2008
American Laser Centers American Laser Centers is DANGEROUS and UNETHICAL! Phoenix Arizona
I bought a package of hair removal and cellulite treatments at American Laser Centers over a year ago. I had buyer's remorse the first day when I waited over an hour for my appointment and the clinic was chaos. However, I continued the treatments after the manager agreed to provide ...
Entity
Categories: Bait-and-Switch