Absolute worst experience at this place. The only positive thing I can say is that the front desk staff and the nurses who actually perform the laser treatments are wonderful.
Unfortunately, the office manager, Cody, is rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. I have been a patient here for almost a year and am very familiar with the cancellation and no-show policy. For context, I work in medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider and understand the importance of safety protocols, patient screening, and appropriate clinical decision-making.
Earlier this year, I had a cancellation voucher that was used when the office refused to perform my laser treatment because I had previously taken antibiotics. At that point, I had already been off the medication for two weeks. As a medical provider, I am well aware of which antibiotics can cause photosensitivity and increase the risk of complications with laser treatments. The antibiotic I had taken is not known to cause photosensitivity, yet they still refused to perform the treatment and used my cancellation voucher. Looking back, I feel as though I was penalized for being honest about my medical history when I should have never been put in that position in the first place.
On the day of my most recent appointment, I rushed from work to make it on time. My surgical case ran a little late, but I still made every effort to get there. Once I arrived and removed my makeup, I noticed my face was extremely red and covered in a rash. Given the condition of my skin, I did not feel it was safe or appropriate to proceed with a laser treatment. Despite physically showing up for my appointment and being present in the office, I was still charged a cancellation fee for a treatment that was never performed.
When I spoke with Cody about the situation, he repeatedly hid behind the 48-hour cancellation policy rather than addressing the actual circumstances. There was no attempt to listen, use common sense, or show any empathy. Instead, the conversation felt dismissive and confrontational from the start. Policies exist for people who simply don't show up or cancel at the last minute for convenience--not for patients who are physically present but have a legitimate medical reason not to undergo treatment.
To make matters worse, I was also scheduled for a Brazilian treatment and had unexpectedly started my period. Upon arrival, I informed the staff that I did not want to proceed because I was actively bleeding during work ALL DAY. During my conversation with Cody, he insisted they could have still performed the treatment and claimed he knew exactly what that situation was like. As a male office manager, that comment came across as dismissive and inappropriate. Rather than listening to a patient's concerns and respecting her comfort level, he seemed more focused on defending the policy than providing reasonable customer service.
What is most frustrating is that I did everything I was supposed to do. I showed up for my appointment, I was honest about my medical history, I communicated concerns about my skin condition, and I acted responsibly by not proceeding with a treatment that could have potentially irritated an already inflamed rash. Yet somehow I was still penalized.
The front desk staff and nurses have always been kind and professional, and they are the only reason I continued coming here. However, the way this situation was handled by management was unacceptable. Cody's communication style is rude, dismissive, and lacking in basic customer service skills. Rather than working toward a reasonable solution, he seemed determined to enforce a policy without considering the actual facts of the situation. After nearly a year as a loyal customer, being treated this way is incredibly disappointing and has left me with a very negative impression of the practice. read more