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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).
Selected Patient Questions and Answers
# of surveys: 4187
Last updated: 1/02/2024 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
- 0%
What WE DID WELL
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the staff is terrific....
#12026-01-19Parking
#22025-07-27I was given sufficient time with the doctor and her assistant to ask questions and explain my skin history.
#32025-10-05The doctor was very personable, she explained each procedure in detail and answered all my questions. Dr. Ringpfeil has a very pleasant and reasurring mannaer, here staff is very efficent and welcoming.
#42025-08-09Everyone was cordial and very attentive. Will definitely come back.
#52025-10-14Just enjoyed everyone here at the practice. Medical excellece based on intelligence rather than ego (did I really say that)!
#62012-10-25 11:48:39Dr. Ringfiel, of course.
#72026-01-06The atmosphere of the office was warm and friendly. The staff was professional and kind.
#82026-01-09The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. The doctor herself is a pro, I was very impressed and will definitely recommend her to others, especially of my race. Its very hard to find a good dermatologist and I believe she is wonderful and really knows what she's doing. I am glad that I came here, thank you.
#92011-11-10 12:40:32the stafff and doctor were extremely friendly
#102025-03-11What can we do better?
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More upbeat music! The warm temperature and the John Mayer-esque music made me feel as if it were bedtime =)
#12011-09-16 11:42:32I actually appreciated and was so very happy with all aspects of my visit.
#22026-01-06Everything was great
#32010-11-04 12:31:22I was more than pleased with my first visit; a very warm and professional office
#42011-03-09 09:12:38give me choices of what type of medicines that i can take
#52025-06-01I had problems with my insurance. Since you took my insurance information over the phone it might have been nice to know that before I came in so I could have fixed it.
#62011-05-19 10:14:50JUST THE WAY YOU SERVE ME NOW...........WITH GREAT RESPECT AND i REALLY APPRECIATE IT.
#72010-11-11 10:41:38I have zero complaints--top notch service from booking of appointment to treatment to checkout.
#82011-07-26 14:19:25It would be helpful to have some later evening hours, but the early morning hours work for me too!
#92025-08-06Very satisfied. Should get an office in Cherry Hill, NJ
#102025-11-24
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.