Laser Cosmetic Services
Chicago LiposuctionInformation and Alerts
Alert Details
This business has 2 alerts.
Pattern of Complaints
BBB files indicate that this business has a pattern of complaints concerning:
- Consumers allege that when they showed up for an appointment the Schaumburg location/office is empty or closed.
- Consumers allege not being able to contact the business for down payments for services that are not happening.
- Consumers allege having medical issues after the procedures.
On 12/14/2023, BBB submitted a written request to the company encouraging them to address the pattern of complaints. As of 1/8/2024 the business has not responded to the BBB request to address the pattern of complaints.
Alert
In December 2023, BBB investigated Chicago Liposuction's business practices. This investigation was prompted by a pattern of complaints as consumers have allege that after making an appointment for a procedure, the location was empty and closed when they arrived. Consumers allege not being able to contact the business after making a down payment and also consumers allege having medical issues after a procedure performed by the business.
The business's Secretary of State IL report is showing they are voluntary dissolution. Google is showing the business name under Body Center is closed at Address: 1321 Tower Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
There lots of general complaints under various reviews. On 12/14/2023, 12/27/2023 and 01/02/2024, BBB requested additional information. As of 10/24/2023, BBB has not received any response from Chicago Liposuction.
Based on the information detailed above, BBB cannot state with confidence that we have a clear understanding of the business practice.
Important Information
Advertising Review
BBB promotes truth in advertising by contacting advertisers whose claims conflict with the BBB Code of Advertising. These claims may come to our attention from our internal review of advertising, consumer complaints and competitor challenges. BBB asks advertisers to prove their claims, change ads to make offers more clear to consumers, and remove misleading or deceptive statements.
On 12/14/2023, BBB contacted the business regarding their advertised products on their website. The business advertised health claims in regards to the procedures offered by the business, we ask the business to substantiate all of the claims listed as required by BBB’s Code of Advertising.
The business advertised the following product on their website:
https://www.chicagoliposuction.com/body-treatments/tummy-tuck/
Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplastia
Tummy tuck operations heal within a reasonable period.
https://www.chicagoliposuction.com/body-treatments/brazilian-butt-lift/
Brazilian Butt Lift Chicago [BBL]
BBLs are generally not considered to be overly painful.
https://www.chicagoliposuction.com/body-treatments/fat-transfer-breast-augmentation/
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
https://www.chicagoliposuction.com/liposuction/smartlipo/
SmartLipo is one of the most affordable and sought-after cosmetic procedures to quickly and safely remove fat deposits below the skin.
- Health claims and procedures need to be substantiated.
The BBB Code of Advertising States:
34. Claimed Results
Claims relating to performance, energy savings, safety, efficacy or results for a product or service should be based on recent and competent testing or other objective data.
As of 1/82024, business has not responded to BBB emails or substantiated claims.
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