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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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doctor very friendly and professional
#12025-09-26Your neatness. The orange uniforms give a cheery, clean appearance to the practice.
#22025-01-18All was extraordinary, compared to most doctor's offices. However, the doctor's explanation of the condition was particularly outstanding.
#32011-09-28 14:40:16Very little wait time, which is so appreciated! Very comfortable atmosphere. Really a wonderful appointment.
#42011-06-02 16:32:12Your neatness. The orange uniforms give a cheery, clean appearance to the practice.
#52025-04-08I like the knowledge and confident in Dr Ringpfeil.
#62010-12-16 12:15:00Friendliness of everyone.
#72025-09-24Linda was very thorough and took time with me rather than rush me like she couldn't wait to get to the next patient. I've had that experience before so I appreciated that.
#82011-06-02 14:59:00EXCELLENT SERVICE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVISE & ASSISTANCE. VERY CLEAN, NICE & CONFIRTABLE OFFICE SETTING. VERY KNOWLEDGEBLE DOCTOR. THANK YOU AGAIN. I WILL RECOMMEND YOU GUYS TO OTHERS. EXCELLENT JOB!!!
#92025-02-17everyone was great
#102025-07-25What can we do better?
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Complain to the insurance industry that they cove too little, complain to the product manufactures that they truely charge too much for the products. I feel that the industry in general is very slow to treat because of insurance allowances. Patients have busy work schedules and pay for monthly coverage that covers too little. In one hour or less could do what multiple appointments do to remove or treat small skin defects require many visits. Should provide payment better incentives.
#12010-11-10 12:28:11I 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.
#22025-02-12tell the Dr. to stop snowboarding and come back to skiing..;-)
#32011-12-07 10:55:46My next appointment could not be scheduled for 6 weeks. I wish I could be seen sooner!
#42010-12-16 10:06:03keep doing what you did.
#52011-03-11 14:14:27I wasn't aware that you can register online as a new patient. Can you guys make new patience aware
#62011-07-12 14:35:20I have no suggestions. I am very pleased with ever aspect of my care
#72010-10-18 16:25:51less waiting time in the room
#82025-01-18I'm completely satisfied, thank you.
#92010-11-09 11:24:08Keep doing the same thing.
#102025-11-28
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.