Sculptra - Patients ask, Dr. Ringpfeil answers
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Collagen is deposited around a backbone of polylactic acid that is injected in areas of volume loss and remains for a minimum of 2 years. This treatment is not for someone who desires immediate results.
Volume correction on the lower and mid face, elimination of intermediate and deep lines.
Avoidance of aspirin and ibuprofen for 10 days. Topical anesthetic is applied in the office prior to the procedure.
Avoidance of aspirin or ibuprofen for 3 days.
2-4 injections are usually necessary to achieve desired results spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
2 years or longer.
Allergy to polylactic acid (extremely rare)
1-2 days of swelling, up to 7 days for bruising (may be covered easily).
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Last updated: 1/02/2024 11:10 AM
Everyone was so nice! I've never been to a doctor's office where everyone is so pleasant and the service is so quick! I didn't wait at all! You guys are great!
#12011-10-05 11:53:28cheerfulness of entire staff
#22026-02-23The doctor was very nice!
#32025-02-28The service was excellent. I really enjoyed my vist!
#42011-04-12 14:51:28Explanation by both DR. and assistant Thanks!
#52025-06-08I enjoyed being seen in a timely fashion...Left my last dermatologist because of hours long wait times. Thank you for valuing my time.
#62025-06-22Didn't have to wait long to see to get into the room, or for the doctor to come in. The doctor & medical assistant took the time to explain the medications, when I should take them, how much I should use and what they would do to my skin.
#72025-08-19The concern and empathy of the doctor and all the office staff regarding my daughter. Thank you so much!
#82026-02-21Everything was great!
#92026-01-04Dr. Ringpfeil was very friendly & took time to answer all my questions. Very attentive & knowledgable!
#102026-01-09Improve the movement of the mouse on its pad.
#12026-02-22Keep doing what you are doing now..make sure no one slips, then I will make sure I write about it.
#22025-11-25website access to new patients more visable on site
#32026-02-06There was some wait between my initial interview with the medical assistantand my meeting the physician. This wait could have been shorter.
#42025-10-25The experience was very pleasant, and relaxed. I would not recommend changing anything!
#52025-12-23More appointment availability either early or later (before or after the normal 9-5 workday)
#62010-08-23 16:22:28Everything to date that your office has performed has been done professionally and expeditiously. It's a pleasure to deal with all the staff.
#72025-05-19While I totally understand the late policy, unfortunately my daughter and I drove 1.5 hrs to the facility and given the weather and errorous directions, we ended up being 7 mins late. I immediately called the office while on route to explain that we were lost and sought correct directions. The receptionist was very curt, short and condesending. Upon our arrival, there was no warm greeting and very limited eye contact. Again,as a heath care provider myself, I appreciate the need to follow a schedule, however, our appointments were in direct succession and I do not think it would have had a significant impact on the work schedule, given our special circumstance.
#82011-03-24 10:10:11The only (minor) thing that I was disappointed in was that when I booked the appt. via phone, I was told that in addition to my cosmetic questions and consult, the Dr. would also be able to do my full body check. It turned out that there was not enough time to do both.
#92011-07-27 15:04:39A little warmer temperature.
#102010-09-09 16:03:32
What is the cost if sculptra?
Sculptra is an excellent product for facial volumization. However, in our practice, we have now replaced it with fillers that provide equal results and afford less downtime (bruising) and faster correction.