A New Image Weight Loss Clinic

02/09/09

Their fake Botox is DEADLY!!!! This is no more than a black market for professional services.

by Momof4intn

How is this even legal? My friend had "Botox" done. It wasnt Botox at all. It is something they order from a Mexican pharmacy. Which has no regulations at all. Even you can order it. I dont even believe they had a one day training class. My friends eyes and forehead were temporarily paralyzed for months. Everything went back to normal except one of her eyes. Which looks like it droops down.

DO NOT EVER EVER put yourself at risk here. Think about what htey are putting in your face. Coming from Mexico with no regulations. Geessshhhh!!!!!!!! It is sad that people will do this for a dollar.

• Pros: There arent any!
• Cons: You take the risk of walking away looking like Droopy.

12/27/08

Weight Loss Drama

by Lkn4aprince

I too know 1st hand that this establishment is not honest & does things that are not legit.I would not EVER recommend them.The owner is very rude & from previous comments from other clients it sounds like she is still as crazy as ever.Word of mouth is the best reference you can recieve from anyone.And this business does not have a very reputable reputation.

06/28/08

They have given me hope

by Yunimori

I've been overweight my entire life, even with healthy diet and excercize from the time I was small, I've never been able to lose. I had about given up hope of ever feeling good about myself, and being able to maintain a healthy weight. But then my cousin began going to A New Image in Roan Mountain, and her results were AMAZING. She went from a size 22 to a size 8 in just over a year, and besides losing the weight, she became much healthier and happier.

My mum and I decided to try it out, thinking that even if we didn't lose very much, a little was better than nothing. This is our 4th week on the program of Phentermine and Lipovite/B-12 shots, and BOTH of us are feeling much better already. At last week's weigh-in, I had had lost 18 lbs. and my mum had lost 16 lbs. since we started. That is a very good feeling.

'm definitely recommending this place to my friends that are like me, and have been unable to lose weight through 'normal' means.

The staff are very friendly and competent, they do everything in their power to help you with both your weight loss and your self-image. Some of them may become actual friends ( I have a standing girl's-night-out date with one of the P.A.'s for when I've reached my goal weight and she's had her baby), and they are always willing to listen to your concerns and questions. The clinic itself is very careful to protect your privacy. The weigh-in scale is in the open, but the P.A. seeing you is always careful to shield both you and your weight from public view, even going so far as to hold open the sides of their labcoats for the shyer patients, so NO ONE can see.

Since the clinic in Roan Mountain is located behind and under the Post Office, parking can be an issue on some evenings, and sometimes finding a place to stand/sit in the waiting room can be a chore on Thursdays. The first exam is also a bit pricey, for someone on a low income, but after that it is fine.

• Pros: Friendly and professional staff, privacy is a main feature, willingness to listen, emotional support
• Cons: Parking sometimes, pricey at first, crowded on Thursdays (when you see the Dr.).

02/09/08

TRY IT FOR YOURSELF

by ONEon1

I'm sorry, but after reading bogus botox it made me laugh. Anyone who knows how an office that operates under a physician and the physician's license is so carefully watched by Board of Medicine and DEA, would know better than to make a comment like that. I have heard good things about this office from co-workers. The only reason I am even on this sight was to see what other people thought. Again, drama or other medical spa's are feelin' pressure to perform, and chose to manipulate public perseption inorder to boost their sales. Please if you want to know how an office or establishment performs, then you will have to try it for yourself. I intend to do so this coming friday. If you feel like something isn't legit, then ask for proof. They can show you what they use and present training info. USE COMMON SENSE.

01/07/08

Generic Botox

by coleenrn

I recently called New Image after seeing their ad for Botox and the "dermal filler" they had advertised as well. When I asked if I would be receiving the actual brand "Botox" (which is trade marked by the company Allergan Pharmaceuticals) I was told no it would not be "Botox" but that it was just like Botox. After further questioning, the representative informed me that New Image purchases their "injectables" from a pharmacy in Mexico. Furthermore, I was also informed that the staff member which performs the treatments has basically gone to a one day training class and does not hold a medical or nursing degree or any other board related certification. In my opinion as a registered nurse, this can't be safe and I would encourage potential clients to be weary of operations such as this one.

12/19/07

Very relaxing experience

by luvinlife00

I recently had a hair Appointment @ A New Image with My regular stylist who moved from Another Salon & Explained my self Confidence problems to her & She Suggested I speak to a counselor there at the Clinic. The lady I talked to was Very Professional, She assured me that she could help me with My Weight Issues. My First Appointment the Lady Explained the entire program to me,She was very encouraging& I also Had an Exam by A Physician Assistant .After Just 4 Months I'm within 10 lbs of my goal weight & recently Purchased the Glo Minerals products after I had A Free Makeover. I am very Satisfied with the Staff & Service I have recieved. I recommend these sevices for anyone who needs a little "Boost" in their self Confidence,

• Pros: Professional staff,great products
• Cons: Parking on some Evenings is rough

12/19/07

totally worth it!

by outnaboutjc

I went to new image weight loss clinic before reading "momofthreetn" review, thank god, and was thrilled with my success. They are a weight loss clinic, and that is what I needed. After three months on the program, I lost 27lbs, and decided to improve on my appearance in other ways. They do offer some med spa services there, and the ones that I had received were wonderful. First we started with a microdermabrasion series. This left my skin feeling smooth, and improved my skin tone and mild wrinkling. A few months later, I decided to have a Dermal Filler (can't remember the name) injected into my smile lines. I was unbelieveable how it worked, and I am still pleased with it two months later. I would highly recommend this place to anyone family or friends.

• Pros: cost effective and works
• Cons: little hard to schedule appointments

10/21/07

Unprofessional,dirty,safety issues

by momofthreetn

I would not recommend this so-called med spa to ANYONE! The staff seemed lazy, unprofessional, and inexperienced. I received a free microdermabrasion which left my face scratched and bruised. Upon complaining, two days later the owner finally excepted my telephone call and was rude and unapologetic. The facility is mainly a weight loss clinic and all staff members are trained to do skin treatments including microderms, laser based treatments as well as Botox injection(scarey!) No one performing these treatments are licensed healthcare professionals or aestheticians. When I asked the owner what their qualifications were, I was told "that is none of your business". This proves that just because someone advertises that they are a medical-spa facility, that's simply not always the case and one should avoid getting pulled in by the word "FREE" before checking credentials. Remember, you get what you pay for! This place is a joke!