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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).

How can we help you?

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# of surveys: 4008
Last updated: 3/15/2023 9:53 PM

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)

The Dr. wanted to start with the simpliest treatment before jumping into medicated treatment.

#12022-07-07

Dr. Ringpfeil has a great bedside manner and is very patient. Loved the art work!

#22011-04-11 16:33:05

dR. WAS WONDERFUL vERY FOCUSED AND CARING

#32010-12-07 13:49:45

the whole experience

#42022-07-18

Friendly staff and doctore

#52022-09-18

The information the doctor knew about all the medicines

#62011-01-24 14:33:36

knowledge and friendly

#72022-06-24

Yes, straight answers

#82022-10-05

the doctor was very nice and all the staff was very nice and answered all my questions i had.

#92022-06-20

filling out the patient form on the computer is excellent and much better than the paper forms usually used for doctors; extremely efficient interaction with the staff and doctor; gorgeous waiting room!

#102011-12-14 08:52:39

What can we do better?

(answers:373)

There is a problem with availability of parking during busy week days.

#12022-09-11

any information on services provided for enhancing skin apperance

#22023-01-01

Everything was great!

#32022-12-30

Nothing, my visit was great.

#42022-04-24

This was a great experience and I would not change anything

#52023-03-09

The 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.

#62011-07-27 15:04:39

any information on services provided for enhancing skin apperance

#72022-08-25

I have an unusual challenge getting to and from the office. Your practice is doing a great job; I will deal with the transportation issues.

#82011-03-21 10:03:43

Just keep up the good work!

#92022-07-31

Just keep doing what the company is doing and yall will be fine. no problems at all i will refer anybody to this compnay

#102022-10-11

Customer Rating : 4.6

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