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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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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

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Friendliness of the staff during appointment

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What WE DID WELL

(Answers:674)

Dr. Ringpfeil is great. I'm glad that Dr. Haab recommended her.

#12024-06-05

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.

#22024-06-05

very professional

#32010-11-30 07:53:54

The office is really nice. The lobby is really nice and the doctor knows what she is doing..

#42024-06-16

The office decor and the people are very nice

#52025-03-19

Everyone was very professional, helpful and friendly. I loved entering my medical info on line and receiving all future info via email. Great way to save the environment!

#62010-12-16 10:06:03

Dr made eye contact and listened to my concerns....

#72025-05-01

The friendliness of the staff, their attitude, their orange uniform..yessssss.

#82024-05-29

Everything

#92025-05-08

Office atmosphere was wonderful, which made the experience that much better. It was nice to see Dr. Ringfeil in a not so hectic setting (like Jefferson Dermatology!)

#102025-03-27

What can we do better?

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No room for improvement

#12024-05-21

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

#22025-01-24

Well basically there is no need because your doing a very good job.

#32010-10-04 16:54:13

Service was fantastic. No suggestions.

#42011-11-29 13:58:45

The restroom could be cleaner.

#52011-01-19 08:56:51

May be by considering the comfort of the patients by allowing a grace period of atleast10-15mins and also by functioning on weekends too

#62024-07-02

The entire visit was just perfect so I had no suggestions at this time.

#72010-10-05 12:14:11

All my concerns were addressed, I was pleased.

#82011-03-11 11:53:21

Have some toys or children books in the waiting room

#92024-12-17

REDUCE WAIT TIME TO SEE DOCTOR

#102011-01-10 12:20:58

Customer Rating : 4.7

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