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Philadelphia and Mainline Center of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

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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Last updated: 6/27/2023 11:10 AM

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
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What WE DID WELL

(Answers:674)

I thought the waiting room was very nice and all the employees were very kind and took their time during the appointment. Our last dernatologist that we visited for the first time made us wait an hour and a halve for a five minute appoitment.....so we were pretty happy this time!

#12023-04-07

The prfessionalism of the staff and the attentiveness of the physician. Also the timliness of the staff.

#22011-01-26 08:55:26

I didn't have to wait at all to be shown to the back. The physician anticipated all of my questions and was very nice.

#32022-10-09

quickness of the whole process design and comfort of the offices

#42023-09-08

dr was very nice and easy to talk with

#52023-08-17

I like the doctor and how careful and thorough she is.

#62023-04-26

THE DOCTOR WAS GREAT. REALLY EXPLAINED THINGS WELL AND LISTENED TO MY CONCERNS.

#72023-01-09

Professionallism

#82023-06-06

This was the fastest (in a positive way) medical appointmenet I've had since moving to this area.

#92011-01-05 08:38:17

The freindliness of the staff!

#102011-06-01 13:35:16

What can we do better?

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When making the initial appointment and then calling to try to get it moved up (our of fear that I had a melanoma), I didn't think that one of the booking person(s) was particularly helpful or reassuring.

#12023-04-18

Everything was great.

#22023-02-11

Don't change anything

#32023-05-13

You often have a long wait time in the room for the doctor. When she does come in it is not for a very long time.

#42010-08-23 17:00:56

everything was beyond my expectations . No doctor has ever given me such a complete exam

#52010-10-07 10:02:42

more relaxing music

#62023-09-02

more than adequate service!

#72023-09-13

I thought that consideration could have been made re: pricing of skin tag removal since I only had one tag removed.

#82023-01-12

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.

#92010-10-04 12:14:56

Service was excellent, keep up your service as is.

#102023-03-09

Customer Rating : 4.6

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