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The Dark Side of Beauty: Selfology’s Struggle with Venus Concepts System

A Cautionary Tale of Betrayal in the Medical Spa Equipment Industry

The medical spa equipment industry is a lucrative and growing market, but it can also be rife with cutthroat competition and unethical practices. This is exemplified by the story of Selfology, a Vancouver-based medical spa, and their partnership with Venus Concepts System, a global leader in the medical aesthetics industry. What began as a promising collaboration quickly turned into a nightmare for Selfology and other operators when Venus Concepts System failed to deliver on their promises, betrayed their customers and supporters, and used their Errors and Omissions to punish others.

The story of Selfology and Venus Concepts System is not an isolated incident. According to a recent investigation by NBC News, the medical spa industry is plagued by deceptive marketing practices, unqualified providers, and potentially dangerous equipment. The investigation found that many providers make false claims about their services and products, and some use equipment that has not been approved by the FDA or has been recalled due to safety concerns. In addition, the industry lacks regulation and oversight, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent providers.

Academic studies also highlight the potential risks associated with medical spa treatments. A study published in JAMA Dermatology found that many patients who received laser hair removal treatments experienced adverse effects such as burns and scarring. Another study in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology found that some providers lack proper training and supervision, leading to suboptimal outcomes and patient dissatisfaction.

This article sheds light on the unethical practices that harm small businesses and the public in the medical spa equipment industry. We call for greater regulation and oversight to promote ethical behavior and protect consumers. We also provide recommendations for consumers to make informed choices when seeking medical spa treatments.

The medical spa equipment industry has a dark side that must be exposed, and change is necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers. By raising awareness of the issues and promoting ethical behavior, we can create a better future for the industry and those it serves.

If you care about ethical business practices, public health, and safety, read on to learn more about the dark side of the medical spa equipment industry and discover how you can help put an end to these unethical practices.

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2012
Digital Revolution.
The Impact of Technology on Society and Culture.
2012, Digital Revolution.

2012, Digital Revolution.

The Impact of Technology on Society and Culture.

The year 2012 was marked by the ongoing digital revolution, as technology continued to transform society and culture. This subtitle emphasizes the impact of technology on various aspects of life, including communication, entertainment, and education. From social media to smartphones, technology was changing the way we interacted with each other and the world around us. This subtitle acknowledges the potential of technology to create positive change while also highlighting the need for critical reflection on its impact on society and culture. The focus on the digital revolution emphasizes the rapid pace of technological change and its impact on the way we live our lives.

2013
Global Resilience.
Navigating Challenges and Building Strength in a Complex World.
2013, Global Resilience.

2013, Global Resilience.

Navigating Challenges and Building Strength in a Complex World.

 

The year 2013 was marked by a range of challenges, including political instability, economic uncertainty, and environmental concerns. This subtitle emphasizes the need for global resilience in navigating these challenges and building strength in a complex world. The concept of resilience acknowledges the ability to adapt and recover from setbacks and challenges, while also highlighting the importance of collaboration and cooperation across borders and sectors. The focus on global resilience emphasizes the interconnected nature of the world and the need for collective action to address shared challenges.

2014
Innovative Solutions
Addressing Global Challenges with Creativity and Ingenuity.
2014, Innovative Solutions.

2014, Innovative Solutions.

Addressing Global Challenges with Creativity and Ingenuity.

 

The year 2014 was marked by a growing recognition of the need for innovative solutions to address a range of global challenges, including climate change, poverty, and social inequality. This subtitle emphasizes the importance of creativity and ingenuity in finding new and effective ways to address these challenges. The focus on innovative solutions highlights the potential of technology, entrepreneurship, and social innovation to create positive change. The subtitle also acknowledges the need for collaboration and cross-sector partnerships to drive progress towards shared goals.

2014.09.16
Contact with Venus Concepts Systems
2014.09.16 [VCS] First Contact with Venus Concepts Systems

2014.09.16 [VCS] First Contact with Venus Concepts Systems

2015
Sustainable Development.
A Global Agenda for People, Planet, and Prosperity.
2015, Sustainable Development.

2015, Sustainable Development.

A Global Agenda for People, Planet, and Prosperity.

The year 2015 was marked by the adoption of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global agenda for creating a more sustainable and equitable world. This subtitle emphasizes the importance of sustainable development in promoting well-being and prosperity for all, while also protecting the planet. The focus on sustainable development highlights the need for an integrated approach that balances economic, social, and environmental considerations. The subtitle acknowledges the complexity of sustainable development and the need for global cooperation and partnership to achieve the SDGs.

2016
Political Upheaval.
Navigating Uncertainty in a Changing World.
2016, Political Upheaval.

2016, Political Upheaval.

Navigating Uncertainty in a Changing World.

 

The year 2016 was marked by a series of political upheavals around the world, including the Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump as US President. This subtitle emphasizes the uncertainty and volatility of the political landscape and the need for resilience and adaptability in navigating these changes. The focus on political upheaval acknowledges the potential for significant changes in policies, institutions, and alliances that could have far-reaching implications. The subtitle also highlights the importance of engaging in dialogue and collaboration across different perspectives and interests to find common ground and shared solutions.

2017
Global Shifts.
Navigating a New Era of Change and Transformation.
2017, Global Shifts.

2017, Global Shifts.

Navigating a New Era of Change and Transformation.

 

The year 2017 was marked by a series of global shifts, including changes in political power, economic influence, and technological innovation. This subtitle emphasizes the need for adaptability and foresight in navigating a new era of change and transformation. The focus on global shifts acknowledges the interconnected nature of the world and the potential for significant changes in power dynamics, economic systems, and social norms. The subtitle also highlights the importance of creativity and innovation in responding to these changes, as well as the need for collaboration and cooperation across borders and sectors.

2018
Transitional Year.
Navigating Change and Opportunity in 2018.
2018, Transitional Year.

2018, Transitional Year.

Navigating Change and Opportunity in 2018.

 

The year 2018 was marked by significant transitions in various areas, including politics, economics, and technology. This subtitle highlights the need to navigate these changes and seize the opportunities they present. From the rise of new political movements to the adoption of new technologies, 2018 was a year of shifting landscapes that required adaptation and resilience. The subtitle emphasizes the need for individuals and organizations to remain nimble and responsive to change in order to succeed in this transitional year.

2018
2018 A Special Case
2018 Special Case
2018 A Special Case

2018 Special Case

May 3, 2018
Growing our Spa Department
Deepening the Research for our Selfology Spa Flow
selfology spa - signature flow, the best in Vancouver

2018.03.00 Deepening the Research for our Selfology Spa Flow

Growing our Spa Department


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Year 2018
Summer 2018
The Trials on People and The Promises by Sales People
The Original "Venus" Promises
What the Sales Says to their "aesthetic partner"
2018.06.19 What the Sales Says to their "aesthetic partner"

2018.06.19 What the Sales Says to their "aesthetic partner"

 
From: Meghan W.

Dear Venus Concept Partner,

We are thrilled to be your new aesthetic partner and to help get you started with your system. In order to start promoting your Venus Concept system right away, we have set you up on our My Account online portal where you will find the Download Center to access marketing material, and our online store. You will receive an invite within the next 5 minutes to activate your account.

How to Begin Your Venus Concept Experience 

Marketing Support:

Our Download Center provides access to Marketing Resources right at your fingertips to get you started with promoting your new Venus Concept system right away. 

Year 2019
Innovative Solutions.
How Technology and Collaboration are Driving Progress in 2019.
2019, Innovative Solutions.

2019, Innovative Solutions.

How Technology and Collaboration are Driving

Progress in 2019.

 

In 2019, we saw innovative solutions being developed and implemented in various fields, including healthcare, transportation, and education. These solutions were made possible by the rapid advancements in technology and the increased focus on collaboration and partnerships between industries and sectors. This subtitle highlights the role of technology and collaboration in driving progress in 2019 and beyond.

Yesteryear 2020
Unprecedented Disruption.
Navigating a Turbulent Year.
The Yesteryear 2020

2020, Unprecedented Disruption.

Navigating a Turbulent Year.

 

The year 2020 was marked by unprecedented disruption in all aspects of life, from the COVID-19 pandemic to social unrest and economic turmoil. This subtitle emphasizes the turbulent nature of the year and the need to navigate through it. The pandemic caused massive changes in how we work, learn, and socialize, while the protests and political events highlighted the ongoing struggles for social justice and equality. This subtitle acknowledges the challenges of the year while emphasizing the resilience and adaptability required to overcome them.

2020
2020
The Original Agent Danica (Sales and Head Office Agents) who took relatively good care with a lot of benefit of the doubts from Selfology Superfamily as it is year 2020 after all.

2020.00.00 [VCS] The Original Agent Danica (Sales and Head Office Agents) who took relatively good care with a lot of benefit of the doubts from Selfology Superfamily as it is year 2020 after all.

2020
2020
2020- Agent Seems Slow and We Suspected of Changing Agent

2020

2021
Renewed Hope.
Rebuilding and Renewal in a Post-Pandemic World.
2021, Renewed Hope.

2021, Renewed Hope.

Rebuilding and Renewal in a Post-Pandemic World.

 

The year 2021 brought a sense of renewed hope as vaccines became widely available, and the world began to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. This subtitle emphasizes the need for rebuilding and renewal in a post-pandemic world. It acknowledges the challenges that still remain, including economic recovery and addressing the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, while also highlighting the opportunities for positive change. The focus on renewal and rebuilding emphasizes the need to create a better, more equitable future and work towards a sustainable, resilient world.

2021.11.08
2021.11.08 [EQUIP] VCS—New Agent Intro 
2021.11.08 [EQUIP] VCS—New Agent Intro 
2021.11.17
VCS Proposal Confirmed
2021.11.17 [EQUIP] VCS Proposal Confirmed
2022
Accelerating Change.
Harnessing Innovation for a Sustainable Future.
2022, Accelerating Change.

2022, Accelerating Change.

Harnessing Innovation for a Sustainable Future.

 

The year 2022 is expected to be marked by accelerated change, driven by rapid technological advancements and an increasing focus on sustainability. This subtitle emphasizes the need to harness innovation to create a more sustainable future. It acknowledges the urgent need to address global challenges such as climate change and inequality while also highlighting the opportunities for positive change. The focus on accelerating change highlights the need for agility and adaptability to keep pace with the rapidly changing world.

2022.05.04
May 4th, 2022
Our Complete Payment History Shows Our Steady Payment as Promised and As Adjusted during 2020 with the First Agent
2022.05.04
May 4th, 2022
2022.05.04 [VCS] STATMENTS & PAYMENT HISTORY 

2022.05.04 [VCS] STATMENTS & PAYMENT HISTORY 

Our Payment History Steady and as Promised

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2022.03.23
CEO Dom Replies to LinkedIn
2022.03.23 [VCS] 4 CEO Dom Replies to LinkedIn

2022.03.23 [VCS] 4 CEO Dom Replies to LinkedIn

 

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March 29, 2022
Selfology Reminder Email to CEO with Forward
2022.03.29 [VCS] Selfology Reminder Email to CEO with Forwards
2022.04.28
Unclear and Uncommunicated Charge via PAD
2022.04.28 [VCS] Unclear and Uncommunicated Charge via PAD
May 6th, 2022
Summary Reply to Venus Concept Inc
2022.05.06 [VCS] Summary Reply to Venus Concept Inc
2023
Transformative Innovation.
Shaping the Future of Work and Society.
2023, Transformative Innovation..

2023, Transformative Innovation..

Shaping the Future of Work and Society.

 

The year 2023 is expected to be marked by transformative innovation that will shape the future of work and society. This subtitle emphasizes the role of innovation in creating positive change and driving progress in various fields. From artificial intelligence to renewable energy, the world is undergoing a technological revolution that is changing the way we live and work. This subtitle acknowledges the potential of innovation to transform society while also highlighting the need for responsible and ethical innovation that benefits everyone. The focus on transformative innovation highlights the potential for positive change while also acknowledging the challenges and risks that come with rapid technological advancement.

Selfology Wellness
Granville & 41St
selfology® Wellness Spa @41STGRANVILLE

Related Selfology Roadmaps

2014 → 2021
The Learning Curves
®selfology自我生態®
The Learning Curves

2014 → 2021

The Learning Curves

2017
June 23, 2017
2017 Private Spa of the Year, Luxury Travel Guide
®selfology自我生態®
Private Spa of the Year 2017, Luxury Travel Guide of UK
2018
May 1, 2018
Luxury Spa of the Year 2018, Luxury Travel Guide The Americas Edition
®selfology自我生態®
Luxury Spa of the Year 2018, Luxury Travel Guide The Americas Edition
 

The Luxury Travel Guide Awards recognise and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the affluent travel and tourism industry by presenting Luxury Hotel Awards, Luxury Awards, and well-known Global Luxury Travel Awards, and Luxury Hotel Awards.  Our team of experts have scoured the globe and travelled extensively in order to identify everything from the very best hotels, airlines and tour operators through to highlighting the most reputable transfer service companies.

2014 to 2020
Selfology Hair
Hair Department 2014 to 2020
®selfology生態®
The Hair Department ended in March 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Selfology Hair Department remains closed since the onset of the Pandemic.   

The Hair Department closure has allowed the Superfamily to bring our focus back to our core passion, in the Spa and the Medical Spa department.

Since 2007
Selfology Spa
Award Winning Selfology Spa Flow
®selfology生態®
Selfology Spa

The Award Winning Selfology Spa Flow

Since 2014
Medical Aesthetics
Medical Aesthetics with Spa Care
®selfology生態®
Selfology Medical Aesthetics Spa (SMAS)
2021 Onwards
Anew Selfology Chapter
Anew is Making the Way 重新正在開闢道路
Anew Selfology Chapter: The Third Seven Years from 2021 onward.

Anew is Making the Way.

2020 - 2022
Creature Tales
The swirling and the creatures.
®selfology自我生態®
Riding the waves together. Holding hands and remembering.

The Complete Selfology Roadmap

The First Seven Years from 2007 to 2014
2007 Autumn
The origin began from experiments with passion from a basement.
The origin of selfology

All great endeavours begin from the ground up, day by day.   

The Second Seven Years from 2014 to 2021
Wood River 木河
By InElement.ca
®selfology生態®
The Making of Wood River on May 22, 2014

The Making Of
The Wood River
May 22, 2014

July 1, 2014
A Leap of Faith
®selfology生態®
A Leap of Faith from The Basement to Granville & 16th

A leap of faith from the basement to the corner at Granville & 16th in Vancouver, our Second Seven Years is a journey filled with profound insights from the many miraculous people, and happenings along the way. 

All of the experiences together humble your mind and make you ask "deeper" questions.   

A number of unique world evolutionary happenings are also witnessed from the year 2014 to 2021.

We have every intention, in the near future, to share insightful information (at selfology.co and our moon site, named, "ology.land") , so we can continue to grow our collective awareness of important subject matters that affect all folks.   

Please stay tuned by signing up for updates and executive summaries, or to get involved to shape future policies.   

The Mapping Begins
The Selfology Roadmappings
®selfology生態®
The Selfology Roadmaps

The Selfology Road Maps 

2014 → 2021
The Learning Curves
®selfology自我生態®
The Learning Curves

2014 → 2021

The Learning Curves

2017
June 23, 2017
2017 Private Spa of the Year, Luxury Travel Guide
®selfology自我生態®
Private Spa of the Year 2017, Luxury Travel Guide of UK
2018
May 1, 2018
Luxury Spa of the Year 2018, Luxury Travel Guide The Americas Edition
®selfology自我生態®
Luxury Spa of the Year 2018, Luxury Travel Guide The Americas Edition
 

The Luxury Travel Guide Awards recognise and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the affluent travel and tourism industry by presenting Luxury Hotel Awards, Luxury Awards, and well-known Global Luxury Travel Awards, and Luxury Hotel Awards.  Our team of experts have scoured the globe and travelled extensively in order to identify everything from the very best hotels, airlines and tour operators through to highlighting the most reputable transfer service companies.

2014 to 2020
Selfology Hair
Hair Department 2014 to 2020
®selfology生態®
The Hair Department ended in March 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Selfology Hair Department remains closed since the onset of the Pandemic.   

The Hair Department closure has allowed the Superfamily to bring our focus back to our core passion, in the Spa and the Medical Spa department.

Since 2007
Selfology Spa
Award Winning Selfology Spa Flow
®selfology生態®
Selfology Spa

The Award Winning Selfology Spa Flow

Since 2014
Medical Aesthetics
Medical Aesthetics with Spa Care
®selfology生態®
Selfology Medical Aesthetics Spa (SMAS)
2021 Onwards
Anew Selfology Chapter
Anew is Making the Way 重新正在開闢道路
Anew Selfology Chapter: The Third Seven Years from 2021 onward.

Anew is Making the Way.

2020 - 2022
Creature Tales
The swirling and the creatures.
®selfology自我生態®
Riding the waves together. Holding hands and remembering.
2022
Leap of Faith
When the heart is followed fully.
A Year of Ruth like faith.
2023
Selfology Wellness
Granville & 41St
selfology® Wellness Spa @41STGRANVILLE

The Dark Side of Beauty: Selfology’s Struggle with Venus Concepts System

A Cautionary Tale of Betrayal in the Medical Spa Equipment Industry

The medical spa equipment industry can be challenging and cutthroat. This is exemplified by the story of Selfology and their partnership with Venus Concepts System. What began as a promising collaboration quickly turned into a nightmare for Selfology and other operators. Venus Concepts System failed to keep their promises, betrayed their customers and supporters, and used their Errors and Omissions to punish others.

This article exposes the unethical practices of Venus Concepts System and the wider medical spa equipment industry. Through Selfology’s experience, we reveal the questionable practices and characters behind these companies that harm small businesses and the public. We examine the damage caused by these practices and discuss ways to promote ethical behavior in the industry, including involving our government in better using our tax dollars to govern this industry.

If you care about ethical business practices and public health and safety, don’t miss this eye-opening article. Read on to learn the truth about the medical spa equipment industry and discover how you can help put an end to these unethical practices.

MORE INSIGHTS

Space J at Selfology Granville & 41st Vancouver

You are a flower of wonder and delight
You fill my senses with your heavenly scent
You remind me of the source of all light
The one who created you with love and intent

You flourish in gardens and in meadows
You bring happiness to all who behold you
You symbolize harmony and serenity
You inspire me to seek wisdom and beauty

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Names at Selfology

You are a flower of wonder and delight
You fill my senses with your heavenly scent
You remind me of the source of all light
The one who created you with love and intent

You flourish in gardens and in meadows
You bring happiness to all who behold you
You symbolize harmony and serenity
You inspire me to seek wisdom and beauty

Read more >

A Superfamily Prayer: Selfology and Ology Land Unite

Discovering the Science of the Soul and Exploring the World of Knowledge: Explore the profound realms of selfology and ology through this enlightening prayer poem. Delve into the quest for self-discovery and the pursuit of universal knowledge. Join us in celebrating the wisdom, love, and unity of these guiding forces that empower and inspire us on our journey of life. [2023.09.09 1200 | A Superfamily Prayer Poem]

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