Hair Raising News: American Laser Centers Bankrupt!

The American Laser Centers have filed for bankruptcy which could mean that all those laser treatment “packages” may turn into a worthless “bag,” reports Reuters. Confused, people who went into the ALC never even saw a physician and didn’t know it was not a medical practice. By skirting the law, such businesses could deceive consumers into believing a doctor was on the premises and would evaluate their condition, or at least would be summoned if harm comes during treatments by non-physicians. According to Carolyn Jacob, M.D., member of the ASDS, laser hair removal is a medical surgical procedure that is more than just “zapping” unwanted hairs. It is a medical procedure that reduces the amount of hair growth through a series of treatments, usually given every six to eight weeks, and should be performed by a qualified physician under direct, on-site supervision of a physician. Dr. Rosio, with offices in El Dorado Hills and Auburn, wants to reach out to people who have lost time and money in laser treatment packages that they can no longer redeem. When a patient with an unredeemable laser treatment package from the American Laser Center buys a package with AnewSkin Dermatology, they will receive a physician dermatologist diagnostic evaluation complimentary ($90 value) and a complimentary treatment (up to $100 value). You can find more information on Dr. Rosio’s experience and skills with laser treatments on AnewSkin Dermatology’s blog.