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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
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
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good
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poor
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Overall doctor performance

excellent
94.2%
very good
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good
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poor
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The doctor listened to you attentively

excellent
93.9%
very good
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poor
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The doctor took time to answer your questions

excellent
94.0%
very good
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good
1.27%
poor
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The doctor explained treatment options

excellent
94.3%
very good
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good
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poor
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The doctor explained treatment options

excellent
92.0%
very good
5.69%
good
2.18%
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%
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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
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good
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poor
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What WE DID WELL

(Answers:674)

The doctor was extremely attentive and I did not feel rushed at all. This is by far the best experience I have had at the dermatologist

#12024-07-10

I think the doctor is very thorough in her evaluations and explanations and the staff is extremely professional and friendly. Definitely 5 star service!

#22011-09-22 13:13:46

The doctor was very friendly and made everything relaxing.

#32025-06-06

love the new office!!!!

#42025-03-23

The office atmosphere: paintings, light fixtures.

#52025-03-01

Thought Dr. Ringpfeil was very nice and professional!

#62024-07-10

Promptness

#72011-06-06 08:59:45

Comfortable visit in a professional, reassuring, pleasant environment.

#82025-07-05

The doctor and medical assistant took time to explain all of my treatment options and to answer all of my questions completely and honestly.

#92024-08-21

IN ADDITION TO THE EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENT AND STAFF AND DOCTOR, THE MUSIC WAS ALSO EXCELLENT AND SOOTHING. sOME OFFICES HAVE AWFUL MUSIC STREAMING.

#102010-11-11 15:36:56

What can we do better?

(answers:373)

There was some wait between my initial interview with the medical assistantand my meeting the physician. This wait could have been shorter.

#12025-01-25

Just keep doing what the company is doing and yall will be fine. no problems at all i will refer anybody to this compnay

#22025-01-13

I'm speechless!! I make a living at answering this very question but I can't recommend anything you can do to provide better service. You deserve a high score in all aspects of the practice. One minor detail - I have not yet seen the aesthetician and I have limited experience with you. Maybe patients could complete a survey after they've had a couple of appointments and contact with others. Some valuable feedback may be provided. Oops....I just heard an administrator use the word "cancellation" with a patient. May I suggest other terms like "change in the schedule" or "we'll make time for you". Wouldn't want to give patients the idea that it's ok to cancel. :-) Can you recommend a vascular specialist closer to the area than in Center City?

#32011-06-02 14:18:32

I was a bit embarressed by not knowing more information regarding my parents history. I believe it would have been better handled if I were asked to please get more info and then let the dr's office know.

#42024-12-18

Have the patient internet working

#52011-09-08 11:08:45

Very satisfied. Should get an office in Cherry Hill, NJ

#62025-07-03

I'm completely satisfied, thank you.

#72010-11-09 11:24:08

You were great. No suggestions

#82025-02-11

I cannot think of a thing that would make the visit any better.

#92010-11-03 15:36:43

no recommendations necessary

#102025-06-12

Customer Rating : 4.7

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