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Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

Gloss Peel

Highlights

  • Restores youthful glow
  • Skin lightening
  • Redness 2-5 days
  • Improves skin texture
  • $300 / treatment
  • Complemented with a take-home product kit

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 kit, tailored to maximize the results of your treatment

Expected results:

The results will vary, but generally patients will see smoother skin texture, and revived appearance. 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:

$200/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

excellent
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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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I thought everyone was very professional and nice.

#12023-02-05

The professionalism of the staff and doctor. Everyone was easy to talk to and my questions were answered.

#22022-10-02

everything is very thorough and comprehensive

#32011-11-02 11:42:46

The friendly people who work here are great. Probably the best thing, though, is the timeliness of service. Most physicians make me wait far past my appointment time. I appreciate on-time service immensely!

#42023-02-15

Everyone was very kind and helpful.

#52023-01-09

Loved the office decor. the soothing music. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Great experience.

#62011-12-05 10:22:59

the staff was extremely friendly, polite and worked well with my 6 year old

#72022-08-06

The waiting room was very pretty

#82023-01-10

Very little wait time, which is so appreciated! Very comfortable atmosphere. Really a wonderful appointment.

#92011-06-02 16:32:12

I liked the staff, the office, decor, music and the overall atmosphere. I felt comfortable. I will definitely recommened this practice in the future.

#102022-10-23

What can we do better?

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keep on doing excellent customer service skills

#12022-10-28

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

#22010-12-16 12:15:00

I was more than pleased with my first visit; a very warm and professional office

#32011-03-09 09:12:38

Service was extremely good.

#42011-01-27 16:47:12

Everything was great.

#52023-01-17

Can not be better!

#62011-04-05 09:29:32

Excellent, no improvement needed.

#72023-02-14

just keep giving me good news and no cancer.

#82022-10-13

I was very pleased!!

#92023-01-18

Service was excellent, keep up your service as is.

#102022-05-14

Customer Rating : 4.6

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