NuU Med Spa

This Company has the most deceptive business tactics. Pushy (creepy) sales approach. Outrageous they call themselves a ""med spa."" They don't even appear on Yahoo Yellow Pages anymore because of all the negative consumer reviews (COMPLAINTS!). However, there's plenty of information out there (including Pam Zekman's report about Nu U in May 2008). Check it out and be glad you were warned. Pros: Convenient location. Cons: Screw-U Med Spa more

I visited NuU in December of 07. I had a radiesse filler done and botox done and was very happy with the results. A nurse did both procedures and she was fantastic! I am actually going back to get this done in the next couple of months. Such an amazing difference and the Radiesse lasted close to a year. The Botox actually made my eyes appear lifted. I looked more awake. I was very happy. The BOtox did only last 3 moths and it was to the day amazingly. \r Pros: very skilled nurse more

In my opinion, Nu U is a scary company. They are licensed in Las Vegas, and seem to act more like bookies than professional medical service providers. Nu U talked me into signing up for a Care Credit account to buy their $3,600 medspa package. I purchased photofacials, laser treatments, botox and facial fillers. When I complained about the lack of results, I was told I had to ""give it a chance."" After I finished almost all of my treatments, I still noticed no results. I talked to their ""doctor in charge"" about my complaint, and he said he would help but never got back to me. I finally demanded a refund from GE Care Credit and, after sending Care Credit three letters specifically detailing Nu U's high-pressure sales tactics, misleading claims and what seemed to me to be false advertising, GE refunded my money in full (even the amount I had already paid!). Six months later Nu U turned me over to a collection agency to force me to give back my refund. The owner even threatened me with court. She accused me of using all the treatments then asking for my money back, even though my technician told me I had to finish the treatments to see the results! According to one published news report, GE Care Credit terminated their relationship with Nu U due to the number of customers who demanded refunds. Finally, to make matters worse, my board certified plastic surgeon told me he had to surgically correct problems in other patients due to the bumps in their faces from receiving the same facial filler I had got from Nu U Lincoln Park! Cons: Misleading, No Refund Policy more

At first, I loved the people at the lincoln park location. Then I realized I was being scammed. I was talked into getting $7200 worth of lipodisolve treatments and a year after my first treatment, still no results. The only thing I have to show is awful bruising that still hasn't gone away. Check out the investigation by CBS 2 news. They are also being investigated by the *** (it won't let me enter the name, but hopefully you can figure it out). If you read these reviews and still decide to go, don't pre-pay for any of your treatments as they will not refund your money. Also, do some more research on lipodisolve before you take their salespeoples words on the safety of it. In the investigation, it says that one women has to get surgery to remove the scare tissue that resulted from the lipodisolve injections. DON'T GO HERE, IT'S NOT WORTH THE RISK! Pros: Clean, nice looking med spa Cons: no refunds, deceptive practices, over-priced, non-FDA approved techniques more

Its only been 2 weeks since my Smart Lipo treatment, and I'm thrilled more than I even imagined! The pocedure itself was so simple! I took one day off of work to recover and went right back to work!\r \r I've already gone down TWO sizes!!!! And I still don't have my full results yet! \r \r I wish I could post pictures here to show everyone my wonderful results!\r \r Thank you, Nu U Med Spa!! more

This is less a spa than it is a used car dealership. As mentioned in many other reviews, their hard sell tactics are misleading and irreversible. Do not fall for their disingenuous sales pitch... as a matter of fact, it is advised that you don't even walk through the door as they will not allow you to leave until you have been shamed and coerced into purchasing a package of substandard procedures (seriously, the microdermabrasion I received earlier this year at Bliss was an infinitely better experience than NuU's). They're like the Amway of spas. Yelp really needs a 0 star option for special cases like this.\r \r Please think twice before giving this place any business... hopefully, if enough people avoid this travesty of a spa it will shut down under the weight of its own disreputable practices. Cons: Shady business practices and horrible services. more

Had a terrible experience with a laser treatment and customer service, but received a refund after three months of complaining. more

Ok SO I might be a nerd but I am so new to all of these things. I am going a tad bit crazy however it is all so worth it. I just went to dinner with some of my girlfreinds who are marrid with children and man they told me how great I looked and wanted to know what i was doing. I really didn't want to admit but I feel everyone is doin it. This place has it all. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love my face and my skin. I am also losing inches by the day it is incrediable. Check out the lipo dissolve and the fat burning laser. Wow is all I can say. Pros: Nice staff, great results, beautiful place Cons: Not open on Sundays more

This place is built on scamming people. I wish I would have done more research on their reviews before giving them my money. I had no problem with the people that work there but they are simply puppets in taking advantage of the consumer. DO NOT GET TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY THEM!!! Pros: The staff is nice enough Cons: The company is completely unethical. more

By Katie M. \r I have been looking for a med spa in Chicago that offered lipodissolve because I recently moved into the city. I went in for a consultation and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. They made sure I was educated about the services that I would be getting and answered the many many quesitons that I had. Even more impressive than the service and the location, I am so happy with the results. This came in perfect time for my summer bikini. Thanks Nu U for the amazing service!!\r \r \r \r \r Pros: Great Service, Well Trained Staff, Excellent Pricing more

Since the summer is right around the corner, I was looking for a med spa in Chicago that offered laser hair removal. I have been getting bikini waxes for 4 years now and I am ready to get laser. I went in for a consultation and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. They made sure I was knowledgeabel about the services that I would be getting and answered the many quesitons that I had. So far so good!! I have gone in for about 3 treatments so far and I can already see the results. Since I have been very pleased with the services that Nu U provides, I am planning on getting my arms lasered next. Thanks Nu U for the amazing service!! Pros: Staff, Service, Technology more

Nu U in Schaumburg offers many beauty treatments and the staff is very friendly and knowledgable. The facility is very clean and comfortable as well. Pros: nice facility more

I am actually in the medical field and was extremely happy with my experience at nu u. I never felt pressured by anyone there and they actually knew what they were talking about. As for their prices, you get what you pay for, and their services are well worth it. I was quoted on lipo dissolve with the laser for my stomach. The manager told me I would need 6 treatments to be truely satisfied and she was right! We can all be impatient and want something to work in 1 treatment but I was patient and listened to her advice and it paid off big. I've lost 5 1/2 inches from my waist!\r If you ask me nu u med spa is definetly worth checking out.\r Tami Pros: professional, fun environment, great technologies more

I have to say that when I first walked in the door that it wasn?t what I anticipated. I guess that I expected a cold sterile doctors office, but quickly found the Chicago medical spa to be warm and the staff inviting. While there I received a free consultation and was treated for Laser Hair Removal that day. Many of the procedures that I have only heard or read about were being offered at a very affordable price with interest free financing. I?m not one to usually write about this sort of thing, but I feel so good about my experience that I want to tell every about it. Prior to leaving the spa, I signed up for Lipodissolve and Botox directly following my Hair Removal treatment. more

I've had three treatments of laser hair removal and it has CHANGED MY LIFE!! (Yes, I know that I sound like a drama queen... But until you experience it yourself, you have NO idea how much it effects my everyday life!!!\r In the past, I couldn't wear skirts if I didn't have time to shave that day... My showers would be an extra 10 minutes (Hey, an extra 10 minutes every day ADDS UP!!!)... I had to spend a lot of money on razors (Those suckers get expensive!!)... I had razor burn from trying to quickly shave my arm pits before I ran out the door... Of course I had those occasional (horrible) ingrown hairs...\r I can go ON AND ON about how not having to worry about these things has literally CHANGED MY LIFE... but this review is supposed to be about Nu U Med Spa...\r \r My mom has been telling me for years that I should get laser hair removal, but she warned me that it is very painful... However the hair removal laser at Nu U is PAIN FREE!!!!!!!! \r I loved everything about Nu U. It was the third medical spa I went to (I was price shopping... I'm not cheap, but I dont want to throw away money)... Of the three places I went, Nu U was my favorite... I could have gotten a slightly lower price at S*na Med Spa (about $25 discount), but in my life, I've learned that cheaper isnt always better! (See, I told you I'm not cheap!) :)\r Nu U had a much nicer environment, very (genuine) friendly staff (a bunch of cool women). Their prices were very fair (I was originally just going to get my legs done, but they gave me a very good discount to do my armpits also, and I cant turn down a good sale!!) :)\r The best part was that I was able to get my treatments done that SAME DAY!!!! (Talk about instant gratification!!).\r Needless to say, I have been very happy with everything at Nu U Med Spa and I definitely recommend it to anyone (My next 'mission' is to try the lipo dissolvre!!... I'll keep you all posted on that too!!!!)\r \r Pamper yourselves, ladies! We all deserve it!!\r more

Hey all, just perusing the Net on the job (stop we all do it) and some of the reviews caught my eye. Thought I'd give my two cents, so here we go... First off i just have to say I REALLY like this place, I've been coming for months for lazer treatment (hmmm I'm not telling where). The people are really polite, its clean, and i like the fact that the esthetician respects my modesty. Secondly, some of these other reviews look a little bogus. I'm talking about the bad ones. Take it with a grain of salt ladies. My dad is a VERY famous restauranteur , and you'd be surprised how many bad reviews are COMPETITORS (yes they give themselves away read between the lines) . Or they might be friends bashing the place because one had a bad experience (it happens). Anyway, Its a great place, I have a couple of girlfriends that get things done there as well. As with any place, gathering data is a great idea, and making an informed descion is key! Its back to work for me, Ciao and don't forget to pamper yourselves ladies!\r \r Pros: clean, friendly, professional\r \r Cons: Parking can be pain but.... its Lincoln Park (Duh)\r Pros: clean, friendly, professional Cons: parkin can be a pain...its Lincoln park (Duh) more

Nu U Medspa is listed as a participant in the Pretty City ""Pretty in Pink"" promotion in which they will be offering $31 spa treatments in order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. According to the website: ""You MUST mention that you are booking a ""Pretty in Pink""\r treatment when booking appointments. No coupon necessary. No restrictions apply."" \r \r I just wanted to alert Citysearch readers that this is a serious ""bait and switch"" offer. The company uses the $31 offer to get customers in the door and then aggressively attempts to up-sell them packages in the range of $2000. I mentioned that I was booking a ""Pretty in Pink"" appointment at the time of my call. When I arrived for my consultation, I was told that I could not pay $31 for just one service and that I would have to purchase a package in order to get the $31 price on the first service. They have every right to try and up-sell, but to tell me that they will not honor the $31 offer is unacceptable. Needless to say, I left the facility without any treatments and I will not be back.\r \r Pros: location near the brown line Cons: bait and switch sales tactics more

Ok I really have to say I never take the time out to do these reviews and all that but when I am passionate about something and really like it or dislike i I have to tell anyone who will listen. I am the type of person that expects excellent customer service and a nice appearance in staff and the place. Well enough about me cause I could go on all day this place has met every expectation and then some. I love the decor very neat and posh and the people that work there are well groomed and sooo nice. Now the actual service I have to look my best for my job and I am at the age I notice a couple of things I dislike. So my botox was done by a sweet nurse and I love my results. I also workout all the time and I still have a muffin top! So I am doing the lipo dissolve treatments I have already lost 6 pounds and 2 inches I look great in my jeans and feel so good when I do my public speaking! Really if you want to be treated well and look good check out Nu U Med Spa in Lincoln Park more

I've seen a lot of ads in the Red Eye about NU U MED SPA so I decided to check it out because of the 50% discount they were offering on lipo dissolve.\r \r (I had looked into liposuction for my stomach in the past but am not a fan of elective surgery).\r \r My experience was GREAT. I was greeted right away and offerred something to drink, and everyone was very friendly.\r \r The woman I spoke with answered all my questions about lipo dissolve... she DID warn me that I may experience some swelling.\r \r I was a little nervous about getting the treatment (this was my first time doing something like this), but the nurse was great and helped me to feel very comfortable. The entire process took only about 20 minutes.\r \r Afterwards, the nurse gave me an ice pack to take home in case I had any swelling. I experienced some puffiness (similar to when I have PMS) and a little soreness, but nothing serious.\r \r I'm looking forward to my next treatment!!!! Pros: An alternate to surgery!!! more