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TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid) Peel

Overview: Various concentrations of this synthetic compound achieve a superficial to medium depth peel.

Expected results: Reduction of fine and intermediate lines, skin tightening, even skin pigmentation and removal of some sun spots, removal of shallow acne scars, removal of precancerous conditions.

Preparation: The effects of a trichloroacetic acid peel and the efficiency of the peel can be potentiated by starting sunscreens and a retinoid as part of a rigorous skin care regimen several weeks prior to your peel. The night before the peel, any retinoid must be stopped and may be resumed several days after the peel when the refreshed skin is visible. The morning of the peel, there is no necessity to apply any medicinal product other than your daily sunscreen.

Post treatment instructions: The day of the peel, apply a gentle moisturizer (with sunscreen if sun-exposed area was treated) to the area several times; resume your daily skin care regimen the day after the peel with the exception of a retinoid that may be restarted after several days.

Time to desired results: 5 days (surface smoothing) to 3months (collagen production)

Contraindications: Use of isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 12 months, history of phenol peel.

Downtime: 5-7 days of mask-like exfoliation of the treated area

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What WE DID WELL

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Doctor was incredibly well spoken and informative.

#12024-12-18

The attentiveness I received by Dr. Ringpfeil. She explained everything well.

#22024-12-06

Office was comfortable, and staff was extremely friendly and informative.

#32011-01-25 12:57:52

Friendly staff and very nice office space

#42011-05-27 14:24:47

How great everyone treats you here!

#52024-05-25

the cute scrubs:-) knowledge of the dr. and staff.

#62024-08-27

Friendly faces pleasant people wonderful and comfortable atmosphere.

#72025-01-06

I loved the office space. Very friendly and the decor was very nice. I also appreciated the opportunity to do documentation on the computer.

#82024-06-13

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!

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beethoven & mahler symphonic music pumped N2 waiting area* squash magazine & velonews & roleur periodical*(my wish list JK)

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Service was fantastic. No suggestions.

#22011-11-29 13:58:45

The service is wonderful nothing needs to be changed.

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Don't change anything, it's excellent.

#42010-11-08 15:17:21

all good

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?water cooler in the waiting room?

#62024-08-31

This was my first visit and although i was uncomfortable with my problem which was addressing I was truly happy with everything else.

#72011-07-28 15:11:23

Today I had to wait 45 min. to see the Doctor. I understand that sometimes other appointments run over but I took time off work to come here and I felt like I spent most of my time here waiting to see her.

#82024-04-24

No room for improvement. You have a first-rate, exceptional staff Dr. Ringpfeil! Everyone especially Linda Heckman is so professional. Jessie makes a great first impression and is an asset to your team!

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Just continue to be as thorough and caring as my experience today. Quite like a breath of fresh air!

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