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Smoothbeam Laser

acne treatment with smoothbeam before and after

Overview:

This non-ablative diode laser selectively destroys sebaceous glands.

Expected results:

Destruction of sebaceous hyperplasias. While not first line treatment for acne, the Smoothbeam laser offers an effective treatment option in recalcitrant inflammatory acne.

Preparation:

None

Post treatment instructions:

Sun protection x 6 weeks

Time to desired results:

1-3 treatments about 3-4 weeks apart may be necessary to eradicate sebaceous hyperplasias, acne treatment is variable and may require between 1-5 treatments.

Contraindications:

None. Safe on all skin types.

Duration of desired effects:

Permanent. Note: sebaceous hyperplasias are genetically determined and new growths may form in other areas. The Smoothbeam laser does not prevent this genetic tendency.

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Downtime:

Redness and possible blister formation for up to 3 days.

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Get treatment plan from Dr. Ringpfeil or Dr. Abraham by tomorrow evening without visiting the office.

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Last updated: 1/02/2024 11:10 AM

PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

definitely
93.1%
probably
6.16%
maybe
0.58%
not likely
0.08%
no
0.02%

Compare our service to other similar practices

excellent
87.9%
very good
10.1%
good
1.8%
poor
0.06%
very poor
0%

Overall doctor performance

excellent
94.2%
very good
4.89%
good
0.80%
poor
0.03%
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0%

The doctor listened to you attentively

excellent
93.9%
very good
4.97%
good
1.05%
poor
0.05%
very poor
0%

The doctor took time to answer your questions

excellent
94.0%
very good
4.66%
good
1.27%
poor
0.02%
very poor
0%

The doctor explained treatment options

excellent
94.3%
very good
4.16%
good
1.25%
poor
0.14%
very poor
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The doctor explained treatment options

excellent
92.0%
very good
5.69%
good
2.18%
poor
0.11%
very poor
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Front desk performance

excellent
85.6%
very good
10.2%
good
3.66%
poor
0.31%
very poor
0.08%

Aesthetician performance

excellent
88.6%
very good
7.61%
good
3.39%
poor
0.24%
very poor
0.08%

Office comfort

excellent
90.9%
very good
6.93%
good
2.08%
poor
0.05%
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0.05%

Parking

excellent
66.4%
very good
14.4%
good
15.7%
poor
2.49%
very poor
0.9%

Friendliness of the staff during appointment

excellent
90.9%
very good
7.23%
good
1.85%
poor
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What WE DID WELL

(Answers:674)

Promptness of being seen by physician, excellent, friendly staff. Dr. really listened and offered a plan to resolve my problem.

#12011-10-17 11:50:17

I was very happy to be able to get an appointment so quickly. The doctor was very thorough.Also, now I know what do do the next time my problem reappears and know that it can be taken care of.

#22024-11-20

dr was very nice and easy to talk with

#32024-08-24

The doctor was a good listener and gave clear answers

#42024-09-14

The time the doctor spent with me.

#52025-04-23

For an embarrassing situation, medical assistant and doctor made me feel comfortable...

#62024-06-14

Physician and medical assistant were both very friendly

#72024-06-19

dR. WAS WONDERFUL vERY FOCUSED AND CARING

#82010-12-07 13:49:45

Timeliness and attention.

#92024-10-03

frendliness of entire staff doc is terrific

#102024-11-09

What can we do better?

(answers:373)

Can't think of a thing

#12024-11-21

Don't change anything, it's excellent.

#22010-11-08 15:17:21

Nothing!

#32024-09-19

Having Lip Gloss we can give others to let others know about you.

#42024-10-16

Nothing, my visit was great.

#52024-08-06

Keep doing what you're doing.

#62024-07-29

Everything was great.

#72024-08-25

I really am not sure how you could improve. The visit was actually relaxing.

#82025-02-07

it was a little warm in the waiting area

#92025-04-02

I can't think of anything else that you can do, everything was excellent.

#102025-04-04

Customer Rating : 4.7

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