Dr. Jacob Rispler's Laser & Dermatology Institute - L.d.i of Covina

I have been to other so called dermatology offices and let the truth be told that I never saw a dermatologist, not even a doctor in sight. I was catered to by aestheticians and all sorts of other types trying to sell me dermabrasion services and other beauty services like that. I didn't want that stuff...I wanted laser. I didn't feel like a person there. At the Laser & Dermatology Institute of California, I felt like a patient of a prestigious medical practice. They have a lot of patients, but it never felt crowded. I see bad reviews and I'm kinda glad that they never became a patient or that the Laser & Dermatology Institute have strict guidelines or criterias or whatever you want to call it to accept patients or decide to kick them out. Honestly, I think you would have to be an outrageous person to get kicked out of a medical office and then complain about it on review sites when you're not even a patient. It makes me feel comfortable that they are not just trying to grab your money because they could surely cheapen their price and take everybody in. I personally would not have liked that. more

True story! I started off using an eyelash serum not mentioning any names, but the serum started changing the color of my iris, and then my skin! I didn't know what to do, so I opted for laser. no joke, I am so glad this happened, because I ended up getting the laser for my skin as well because I had such good experience with the laser getting my skin back to normal after using the eyelash serum. Now I look better than ever, and threw away the eyelash serum. Hard lesson learned, but turned out to be a success. Thank you to the Doctor! Pros: Lasers Work more

I went for a "FREE" consultation and almost went running out the door, I have a few freckles from sun damage I mean only 3 or 4 and the 90210 doctor gave me an estimate of 8,000 thousand dollars I couldn't believe my hears I went to others spas where doctors do the ipl procedures and It was something like 200 dlls a session I need about three so do the math. If you want to do an Ipl laser treatment you have to look around and do your homework good luck. Pros: none Cons: really expensive unprofessional more

I just wanna say that LDI is GREAT. They are very friendly and very professional. I think that they do some really good work with the lasers and treating people with acne and acne scars. I will tell everybody I know how good they are. They did a really good job for me and for my sister. Pros: Friendly People, Good Doctor Cons: Nothing more

After searching on the internet for many grueling days...sob...sob. I couldn't make a decision on what to do or where to go, but I wanted to get lasers done on my face really bad...ahhhh my face was horrible. The reviews for this place was like so mixed up all over the place on so many different reveiw sites like this. I first heard their ad on the radio and then I saw their ad on the billboard and then I searched on the Internet and found their ads here too. Okay is this like way overkill or what? It must cost a lot to advertise all over the place. So I said yes, they must be making a lot of money. I asked myself okay who has been treating people the longest, is the Doctor actually there, and why are they making a lot of money. Then I saw some of the comments they wrote about some of these bad reviews and I read some weirdo remarks from like weird people and I couldn't believe what I was seeing...a bunch of haterz. Beware people others are trying to get you and force you to go see them by writing bad reviews. WOW! I don't know what to say. I just went to LDI to see for myself. I saw the guy there that everybody has been writing about and I don't know why, but my palms began to sweat. I guess because I believed all that c**p other people were saying. Let me tell you that he is exactly opposite then what people are saying. I think you have to be nice and respectful and people will act the same. I don't like people that think they are always right or have a chip on their shoulder. Especially one guy who wrote on here that he knows better because he is Doctor. Buhahaa. Just my take on that. But really no problems and he was very professional. I almost like s**t a brick when he told me how much it would cost to clear up my acne and acne scars. I knew that a girlfriend told me that it would cost a lot. So I decided to pony up and go for it. When I look back it was literally the best decision I have ever ever made. I invested in myself and I feel great and I think I look great. heeheehee *blush. My advice for all of you reading this review is don't believe what anybody says. My momma always said if you have nothing good to say about people...then don't say it all. Pros: Lasers Worked and Service Great Cons: Expensive more

I received treatment for acne scars here and they were great. I had 4 treatments for my acne scars. My pores shrank and my acne scars are gone. They did a great job. Thanks. Pros: Laser are wonderful Cons: expensive more

I went to LDI seeking a solution to my stretch marks. I heard about them through the radio like everyone else in LA since they practically advertise on every radio station in town. During high school, I had gone through a growth spurge in which I grew so quickly not only in height but also in width....LOL. I ended up with stretch marks on my butt and the side of my thighs. The consultation was handled by a tall good looking middle age man who had just had IPL treatment on his face. As I was talking to him, I showed him my problem areas. He said since my skin was of olive tone and I was young, my skin would handle the procedure quite well. He said it should be pretty easy to get rid of the stretch marks. I was sold. Damn, what a bad decision!~ $4000 down the drain plus topical creams ($60/each). Because of my inexperience with this type of places, I never thought of asking whether the procedure was going to be done by the Dr or not. Each visit, the Dr would come in to the procedure room, examine me for 1 min and then gave instructions to the nurse in charge on which level of laser to use on me. Yes, the procedure was virtually painless so it was easy to handle but the entire procedure was done by the nurse and not the doctor himself. I hate the fact that alot of laser places are now handled by nurses instead of the doctors themselves. After completing 10 treatments, my skin was overall smoother but the lines were still there. I pointed this fact to the nurse and she said they will go away in time as long as I continue using their prescription creams. Let me remind you that these bottles are quite expensive and they only last for about 3 to 4 weeks. For the next 6 months I kept buying their creams and applied it religiously. Still the stretch marks didn't go away. Well, it has been 3 years since my last laser treatment and yes you guessed it, it is still there. They are right on my butt and nothing has changed. Don't waste your money or your time in this place. Pros: Painless procedure, parking is easy, close to work Cons: expensive, treatments performed by nurses not the Dr, and no results more

My 18 year old daughter has acne. This horrible place got her to sign a credit application for $13,000 to give her laser. Sleezy man talked her into it. She got her treatments. Her skin was about 50% better upon completion. All acne came back 100% and she starts college in debt. These procedures are expensive and they use sales people to pressure you into filling out a credit application. Unethical service preying on teenagers and really doesnt work. Pros: Location Near my house Cons: Expensive Didnt Work Sleezy more

First of all, before I even met with the Doctor, I heard him yelling at his employee for about 5 minutes straight! And believe me, he was not nice about it AT ALL! Also, I met with a consultant and talked for a few minutes only for her to leave and be scolded by the doctor very loudly about what she said. He then came in the room with the colsultant and was talking very loudly to me as if I wasn't there (in third person) about how his facility was the best and others would be shut down because they didn't compare. It was shocking and rude. I felt so disrespected by the doctor by how he was acting. Very unbelievable to say the least. He was VERY condescending. Pros: Nice nurses Cons: Horrible Doctor!! more

All I have to say is: Thank Goodness for Laser Dermatology Institute of California! I HAD adult acne, and even makeup wouldn't cover it up. I never wanted to go out and meet my friends from middle school or highschool. Now, I can proudly show my face on facebook! I can honestly say, I have PERFECT SKIN! From the bottom of my heart thank you Dr. Rispler! more

Hi...I just wanted to say that I had a great experience with the Laser & Dermatology office and with Doctor Rispler. Ever since I went there my confidence went up and now I am a lot more active. I had bad acne and I am very athletic. All those products weren't helping I guess because I sweat alot. Anyhow, they are friendly, helpful, and really know what they are doing. Pros: Friendly Staff, Great Doctor, Great Results more