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Sculptra

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.

Expected Results:

Volume correction on the lower and mid face, elimination of intermediate and deep lines.

Preparations:

Avoidance of aspirin and ibuprofen for 10 days. Topical anesthetic is applied in the office prior to the procedure.

Post treatment instructions:

Avoidance of aspirin or ibuprofen for 3 days.

Time to desired results:

2-4 injections are usually necessary to achieve desired results spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

Duration of desired effects:

2 years or longer.

Contraindications:

Allergy to polylactic acid (extremely rare)

Downtime:

1-2 days of swelling, up to 7 days for bruising (may be covered easily).

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Sculptra - Patients ask, Dr. Ringpfeil answers

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2 Responses to “Sculptra”

Susan Weiss says:

January 9, 2014 at 8:14 am

What is the cost if sculptra?
- Franziska Ringpfeil MD. says:
  
  January 9, 2014 at 7:24 pm
  
  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.

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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: 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%
very poor: 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: 0.02%

The doctor explained treatment options

excellent: 92.0%
very good: 5.69%
good: 2.18%
poor: 0.11%
very poor: 0.0%

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%
very poor: 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: 0.05%
very poor: 0%

What WE DID WELL

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I particularly appreciated the medical assistant's general demeanor, affability and professionalism.

#12026-05-08

Doctor was incredibly well spoken and informative.

#22025-09-07

The service was excellent. I really enjoyed my vist!

#32011-04-12 14:51:28

I especially liked the friendliness of the staff and doctor. Also, this office is beautiful. I've never seen a doctor's office that compares with this one.

#42025-08-20

Friendly treatment from all personal

#52026-05-31

welll...besides the freeezing sensation applied to my paipai, i loved the paintings...for sure

#62025-11-28

the doctor was very clear about treatment options, answered all questions thoroughly and was easy to relate to...no doctor/patient distancing.

#72026-06-21

Beautiful reception/waiting areas

#82011-05-27 15:59:15

the doctors accent

#92025-10-18

i would like to think more about that

#102025-12-21

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What can we do better?

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Maybe directions as "across from the Lexus place." Have the assistant say there may be a name recall test later, as she introduces herself.

#12010-12-07 10:07:04

keep on on trying to do your best

#22025-08-04

Cookies and Milk! Seriously, I love coming in and being seen promptly. More importantly, I like the fact that the doctor was not distracted and there was not a single interruption.

#32025-12-23

I was feeling a bit thirsty the whole stay in the office, maybe making some water available during waiting time would make the stay more comfortable.

#42026-03-23

I have a suggestion: I noticed that two of the lovely rugs pose hazards to patients using walkers or who may have other mobility issues. The large rug placed at an angle and the narrow rug placed in front of the reception desk leave no room for these individuals to safely manuveur around the reception area and are likely to contribute to fall risks. I would suggest leaving these areas clear.

#52010-10-04 12:14:56

You were great. No suggestions

#62026-04-02

Improve the movement of the mouse on its pad.

#72026-04-18

You were great. No suggestions

#82026-03-18

I can't think how anything could have been better.

#92025-08-26

clear directions to facility

#102025-07-30

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