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Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

Skin Brightening Peel

Highlights

  • Most effective treatment for Melasma
  • Skin lightening
  • Treats hyperpigmentation effectively
  • Improves skin texture
  • $850 / treatment
  • To maintain results - patient must adhere to post treatment instructions

Overview: The Gloss peel is a superficial chemical peel designed to refresh stressed skin with a unique synthesis of cell turn-over enhancers and Vitamin A. The Gloss peel will help to restore your youthful glow with minimal effort by using pain-free TCA. The Gloss peel is applied during an office visit, and there is no pain and little-to-no irritation during the application.

The peel is complemented with a take-home product, Melanage 2 cream, a combination of tretinoin and hydroquinone, tailored to maximize the results of your treatment.

Expected results: The results will vary, but generally patients will see smoother skin texture, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, and brown spots. Your skin will restore a polished, more youthful appearance. Each treatment can be performed no sooner than 6 months, no more than two treatments per year is recommended.

Preparations: One week before the treatment, we ask you to refrain from electrolysis, waxing, sunless tanning, spray tanning, or UV free tanning, depilatory creams, laser hair removal treatments, cosmetic facials, Botox, Retin-A, Renova, Differin, Tazorac, Avage, retinols, alpha hydroxyl acids, beta hydroxyl acids, benzoyl peroxide, or any other exfoliating products that may be drying or irritating.

Post treatment instructions: It is imperative that you use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and avoid direct sunlight for at least 1 week. Best results will be obtained with regular daily use of such sunscreen. No strenuous exercise for the next 24-48 hours after the peel. Wait until the peeling is complete before having any other facial procedures including facials, microdermabrasion, laser treatments, laser hair removal, Botox, or injectable fillers.

Downtime: Possible peeling and redness could occur for up to 2-5 days.

Price: $300/treatment

Contraindications: Patients with active cold sores or warts, skin with open wounds, sunburn, excessively sensitive skin, dermatitis or inflammatory rosacea, history of herpes simplex, pregnant or breast feeding (lactating) women, patients currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation, patients who have been on Accutane within the past year

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PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

definitely
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probably
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Compare our service to other similar practices

excellent
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Overall doctor performance

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The doctor listened to you attentively

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The doctor took time to answer your questions

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The doctor explained treatment options

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The doctor explained treatment options

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Front desk performance

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Aesthetician performance

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Office comfort

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Parking

excellent
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Friendliness of the staff during appointment

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What WE DID WELL

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The aesthetician was great, very straight forward and running on time!

#12011-05-05 13:30:08

Nice & freindly staff, very pleasant.

#22011-01-17 15:00:26

computerized medical record

#32024-02-22

Everyone was very nice!

#42023-12-15

Doctor Ringpfeil was very friendly, interested and seemed to take a personal interest in me and my husband.

#52023-06-11

The way Dr.Ringpfeil and the medical assistant has communicated

#62024-01-22

I liked that the doctor was well informed about the proper medicines to help me with my acne, and also was well informed about my medical condition, and was able to prescribe medication to help both!

#72023-07-27

I like the dermatologist's bed side manner and I get the impression she keeps up with the latest treatment options.

#82023-11-01

I love the decor of the office.

#92010-11-08 15:17:21

I was particularly impressed with the doctor and her exam...more thorough than I had previously experienced elsewhere.

#102024-02-21

What can we do better?

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wouldnt change nothing

#12023-07-30

I have nothing to add, everyone was superb, made you feel right at home and insanely knowledgable. I am beyond happy.

#22010-09-28 11:03:56

Send the paperwork to my home address in advance of appointment. Provide better reading material in the reception area.

#32023-07-08

Good the way it is.

#42023-09-28

I wish there is a more flexible schedule for the morning visit.

#52010-12-16 12:15:00

Everything was delightfully pleasant and comforting.

#62011-03-28 09:42:42

Everything was great.

#72023-06-10

The restroom could be cleaner.

#82011-01-19 08:56:51

It was a perfect experioence, I wouldn't change a thing!

#92023-12-16

Too Early

#102023-08-23

Customer Rating : 4.6

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