Jacob Rispler, MD

We went to the Covina office and had a good experience. I let the consultant know my budget and they were able to create a of action with the laser treatments I wanted. Dr. Rispler was at te office that day. And he was very, kind, informative and caring. The office staff was also polite & very nice. Im not sure why the bad reviews below here. Yes, the office furniture is a bit outdated, but to me that doesnt matter at all, because the cost for new upgraded stuff ends up coming out of the customers pockets! It is clean and thats what matters. The laser for my sons acne has worked miracles.

The bad reviews you are reading is true. I experienced it today when I went to their office in Beverly Hills. The office is furnished with used furniture. The staff is gloomy and unfriendly. The nurse who came in to get information was dry and in a hurry. Then the Doctors assistant walked in to sell us. He only was able to quote prices of $ 3500 per laser treatment and said that on an average it takes 5 to 6 treatment and it really does not tighten skin. His statement was quite contrary to their radio advertisement on radio 640AM which clearly say «laser treatment that works». The assistant was so unprofessional and so rude that left us with only one alternative to get up and leave. He would not even explain any of the procedures and told us to go look at the internet. upon our inquiry he said, «What do you want from me, this is a free consultation»,

I am rating and reviewing my free consultation with Dr. Rispler. I have NOT had any treatments as of yet. I felt that the staff was courteous and friendly. The doctor was very personable, he took time to explain in depth the technologies available that he works with. He seemed very knowledgable and experienced.
The prices he quoted were what I had expected, having researched pricing online for various types of treatments. I would recommend the free consultation.

Just received THE MOST OBNOXIOUS solicitation ever!!! I answered the phone and a woman was SHOUTING and going on and on. I couldn’t understand what she was saying and it was a little staticky I thought it was someone screaming at their husband and had called the wrong number back. I realized it was a recording and waited a moment to see what it was for. Before it ended, it cut off and hung-​up on me. Then, they called back to finish the recording 2 more times! THREE calls total. Highly unnecessary. (The recording stated Dr. Rispler at 1−800−606−6000. I just called and confirmed that this is one of their 3 offices)

DONTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT DO IT PEOPLE!!!
I went to this place back in 2012 because of a radio commercial I had heard. I was young and impatient, so when I went I was by myself and the sales guy came in and I thought I was going to speak with the doctor but NEVER DID I EVER DID!!! I did do the laser treatment for my acne scars and the doctor never treated me it was always a nice lady! I paid 6,000 RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY for only 3 treatments! I felt like they didn’t do anything on me and it took me longer to get to the place then actually getting treated for every appointment I went to! PLEASE DONT GO HERE BE PATIENT AND KEEP RESEARCHING FOR A BETTER PLACE

I feel the need to warn potential victims about this man. It’s been years since I saw him and I will never forget the experience. He was by far the rudest person I’ve ever met. It was a surreal experience. Simply unbelievable. He seems to have outright contempt for his patients. He only cares about making a buck. Do yourself a favor and stay away.

I’ve never written a review before, but Dr. Rispler is truly unbelievable. I’m a father of 3 girls, and he literally changed the lives of my 2 oldest daughters. I feel indebted to him more than anyone else outside our family. My daughters had acne so bad that it hurt me every minute of the day to think they had to walk around high school with their faces covered in sores. My wife and I were assertive and tried every over-​the-​counter medication possible, and then, went to 4 different dermatologist for help… and ended up with prescriptions that did nothing… I mean nothing. Out of despiration, my wife heard a radio ad and took my oldest daughter to Dr. Rispler without telling me. I’m an attorney, and when I found out I was livid, thinking some Dr. was taking advantage of our heartache by making false claims and charging us a lot of money (my wife pre-​paid for 8 laser treatments). I told my wife to take photos and keep notes of the progress, or lack thereof, because I would be using this evidence in my lawsuit against him for false advertising. Well, Dr. Rispler’s treatments worked like miracle beams taking away the sores, redness, and inflammation. Within a couple of months, her life… our lives changed. She went from walking around campus with her head down, hidden behind her hair, to a vivacious confident girl with bangs. She excelled from that moment on. Of course, we sent my 2^nd daughter to Dr. Rispler and he did it again. Outside of love, this was the best gift we could have given our daughters. Thank you so much Dr. Rispler.

Let me start of with Horrible. I came in for acne scar removal not acne treatment like the other good posts. First off the office administrator does not let you talk when calling in to ask a few questions.
I called to confirm my own appointment the day before my consultation for acne scars. The office representative said to me I call all my appointments a day before to confirm I responded to her well you have not called me yet that’s why I am calling she responds I did call you I called you today in fact there must be a problem with your voice mail I responded to her no, I have all my calls in and your not on my call log. So the first few minutes was her arguing with my about a phone call. Well I told her lets start with the number you have for me and she had all numbers correct except for the last one, so I responded to her you do not have my correct information thats why you did not call me. I gave her some advice being in the service industry for over 20 years, I told her to take her time when speaking with potential customers and to have more attention to detail for she has made a data entry error on her behalf, she apologized and we moved forward, keep in mind this is the day before my appointment.
The day of my appointment I was seen right away and this man in a lab coat welcomes me and we shake hands, asks me if I had treatment before I said yes 10 years ago, his response things are better now.
I started telling him I am here to find out what treatment will you perform for my acne scars, also what type of laser will be used then last how much down time, I never mentioned what it will cost me. He starts off with price and how many treatments he thinks I will need shooting off prices like a person who works for an auction. I then had a moment to talk and as I told him cost is not my concern here what is my concern is what treatment will be given to me how long the down time is and what kind of laser will be used, he again went around in a circle and said «oh uhhh» we use the best lasers possible and «Oh Uhhh» if there is a new one out there Uhhh we buy it and use it here uhhh, OK I respond again what type of laser treatment will be used on my face finally after circling around he says Oh uhhh there are 40 different lasers out there and Uhhh we only use the best one… Oh man this guy is horrible so I kept on him for a clear response they took my time now I am taking his and asked him again so what laser will you use, do you even know the answer yes or no I told him, he responds Uh ohh NO, thats up to the doctor to decide finally a straight answer. Next I asked him how much down time about 2 days he responds I ask him how are you basing that answer if you dont know the laser the doctor will be using, he responds Uh ohh no clear answer that typical he responds. So after thinking to myself I tell him from what I get out of this consultation is your price, each treatment is 2,500 dollars and your telling me I need about 4 treatments yet you dont know the laser involved or down time and your telling me its up to the doctor to decide yet where did you come up with 4 treatments his response is Uh uh well uh I stopped him right there.
I told him simply 10k dollars is a drop in the bucket for me I came here for a clear and educated and professional consultation that would answer my simple 3 questions yet I leave here knowing that I will take my money and face to some one who will have the answers to my simple questions.
A true professional assistant will be able to tell me from the start that they cant answer those questions or get someone that can. He quickly said umm lets walk outside and give you a brochure on what we do. I told him no thanks I already know enough that this is not the place nor do I recommend it to anyone.
What they do here is charge you 2,500 dollars per treatment and use whatever laser the feel you need, now If I am going to pay for this I want to be assured that You are using the newest lasers out, why pay this price if you dont know what your getting yourself into when you can find a better treatment for less
My advice to you all is this look for a smaller independent office or doctor that builds relationships from the start and has a genuine concern for treatment and will educate you with what process you will under go and show you what he or she has been able to accomplish with people who have similar problems with your skin. I have found a great location and personal doctor here in Alameda, Ca if you would like information on her email me at
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I have been going to Dr. Rispler at LDI since 2006. I loved my results so I just came back for a refresher treatment and was amazed at the new technology and how far it’s come. I got rid of tiny fine lines around my eyes… my skin is tighter and smoother especially my jawline and neck. I am thrilled with the results. The staff is kind and helpful. Check it out… you don’t have to have surgery or fillers to look your best. Dr. Rispler is always on the cutting edge of what’s happening in skin rejuvenation. He always takes time to explain the procedure and it’s benefits. Love the staff at the Covina location… I will keep coming back.

I was at his office years back and watched his nurse tell him off. They told me I had to use some shit on my hair that was so greasy it wouldn’t rinse out until I washed my hair several times and it was $ 20 a bottle. I ended up polishing my shoes with that shit. He had his own «pharmacist» selling it! If you’re worried about wrinkles carry an umbrella, fuck with what people think, it works and it’s cheap! Buy a cute one in Chinatown.

Came to Covina for my second treatment and again despite the negative reviews I really am happy with the service and staff! Can’t wait for the end results will show before and afters soon!

I am so glad i came to Dr. Rispler for my acne scars! I was discouraged after my first treatment because I didn’t see improvement. Dr. Risplers staff explained it takes time and multiple treatments. I am here to do my 4^th treatment today… My friends are seeing the improvement which makes me so happy! Can’t wait to see when it’s all done!!!

Came in for my maintenance treatment, Dr. Rispler has improves my acne breakouts so much. I started coming about a year ago and since starting treatments I haven’t had any more breakouts, my scars are barely noticeable, this has been the first summer in a long time that I felt I didn’t have to hide behind makeup to enjoy myself by the pool or at the beach. I feel better about my skin.

RIP OFF!
Took my teenage son here, for Acne scars, its like buying a used car!, the Guy in the lab coat walks in (yes we all thought it was the doctor) quoted us a price of 6, thousand dollars!!! For acne scares had the «Hard Pitch» in front of my kid no less!
It such a scam the doctor was rude, and GOD forbid you need any more of «there products» you cant get ANYTHING without that 150. dollar 5 min. doctor appt., and another pitch for MORE treatments!!!
STAY AWAY!

THIS GUY IS THE WORST! Seriously save your time and money and don’t even consider making an appointment with any of his office locations. Don’t fall for any of his adds on the radio or any magazines he might be on. He is a hustler and only cares about ripping people off. Both my brother and I went to get treated for acne scars, when we both had our consultation (at the same time) and we didn’t even meet the doctor, we met his business partner (Which I’m stupid for not even taking that as a red flag!) We both literally assumed he was the doctor at first, because usually when you go to a professional doctors office for a consultation (that you pay a $ 125 for each person), you are going to speak to a DOCTOR. That day we both were conned into buying only 9 laser sessions for $ 8,000, and then some. I look back and regret even agreeing to paying that much to remove a few minor scars on my cheeks.
So a few weeks go buy and I’m seeing no difference what’s so ever on my face (except I had a chicken pox scar that got deeper) and I told my nurse what my concerns were, my nurse then responded that it would take a year or longer to see any difference. UHHH EXCUSE ME! A YEAR??? I did not know that! And this is why you need to meet an actual doctor to tell him what is bothering you, and what he can do to help!
Both my brother and I honest to God have never left his office happy or relieved, instead we leave annoyed and stressed out that we aren’t getting any results. Now I finished all my sessions and I’m still paying off the 8,000 we owe. Also a few days ago I called in to get a refill of a prescription face wash, and the lady on the phone said that I would need to make an appointment with the doctor for a «consultation» so he can «take a look at my face» and that I would have to pay another $ 125. Excuse my French, but WTF!!! Are you kidding me? I paid more than $ 8,000 and only saw the doctor once for barely 5 minutes! Is that what you call costumer service? I’m sorry, I don’t care who you are, any person that owns any kind of business should know basic etiquette. He was so rude and dry, when talking and he never even looked at my eyes when speaking (shouting) to me. This whole business is fake and so are the people that work there! They are all condescending and just plain rude on the phone and in person. I can’t believe this piece of s$!t has gotten away with ripping off so many people! Please people beware and avoid this «doctor» that has his nurses do all the work (improperly if I might add). I usually would never do this to a business, but I’m so frustrated and I certainly don’t want anyone else to waste their money on this fake business because you will never get what you want from this place.

NEVER EVER GO THERE! I lost $ 10,000!!! Against ACNE and it didn’t work out at all!!! As others also have written in here, that guy cares just about the money! If you have concerns, questions that you want to speak about or look at it, go elsewhere! That doctor doesn’t care about your problem in the slightest, he doesn’t want to get to know why you are there, he doesn’t want to help You! What he wants is your money! He in general does not answer you any Question! He is just there for a few seconds, looks barely at you, writes something down, looks weird around and leaves the room! He charges you horrendous for every single appointment, medication or whatever you need! And if it doesn’t help you/​work out, he gets angry and lets the nurses tell you that you need to be patient and wait for years till it shows a difference! Of cooooouuuurse!!! And you will look RED, SICK in your face and you will have skin irritations for days when not weeks!
Not to mention, you pay an insanity just for the parking to go there! Finally for having a doctor with NO GUARANTEE to success whatsoever! A doctor who steels all of your money and let’s the nurses do the bad work is what will expect you! The biggest RIP-​OFF ever! STAY FAR AWAY!!!

I saw this guy well over 10 years years ago when I used to have acne. It looks like he is still ripping people off because, like everyone else says, he’s the worst! He just keeps selling you on product and could care less about any results. He never did anything for me other than empty my pockets. When I finally was fed up with his services and incompetence, I let him know about it, and he had the gall to tell me to leave. Don’t waste your time on this scam artist.

A waste of my money. He only cares about money. His nurse addressed me and he addressed the nurse. He never listened to my concerns or addressed my issues.

Does not deserve a rating. DO NOT VISIT HIS PRACTICE. I too was scammed just like everybody else. I even called all the dj’s I’ve heard on the various radio stations and told them how disgusted I was with them for promoting this practice.
Buyer beware!

Plz do not come here! Spent $ 6,000 to improve acne scars. Commercial says no down time, there is a few days of down time unless u wanna walk around with your face scabbing. Dr is rude, I tried to ask him a few questions regarding the lasers after spending $ 6K and he told me to ask the nurse my question and she will ask him. I was like r u serious? I couldn’t even get 1 min of his time to ask him a question… All he does us sell u over priced creams n meds that «Are only sold by his office». Major scam! I’m surprised they haven’t shut down this scam yet! Every Dr visit ended up spending $ 150 minimum for his «Meds and creams»