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Stretch Marks

Treatments: Massage and exercise, pulsed dye laser (PDL) for redness, picosecond laser for dark color, 1540 nm laser or CO2 laser for texture.

Stretch marks are caused by rapid expansion of the skin through a growth spurt or rapid weight gain. Long term treatment with oral and topical steroids may also predispose people to stretch marks.

Twice daily massaging of the affected area with any moisturizer paired with toning exercises prevents stretch marks in most individuals. If you are pregnant, please check with your obstetrician if toning exercises are safe for you.

Although several devices have been approved for the treatment of stretch marks, not all results are fully reproducible. Redness in fair skinned individuals can reliably be reduced by a short series of pulsed dye laser treatments. Darkness in stretchmarks might respond to picosecond laser toning regardless of ethnicity. Texture may respond to non-ablative fractional 1540 nm laser treatments (formerly known as Starlux 1540) and, in fair skinned individuals, to fractional CO2 laser tightening.

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Office comfort

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What WE DID WELL

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

#12024-12-20

I found the office pleasant and staff, medical assistant, and doctor very friendly, yet very efficient, well-informed, professional, and knowledgeable. A very satisfying experience!

#22024-12-31

The openness and friendliness. The doctor was very careful to make sure I understood. Thanks. The fact that you urged me to come back for an annual exam I consider very kind and caring.

#32010-11-29 11:47:11

Dr made eye contact and listened to my concerns....

#42024-12-23

Doctor was very knowledgable.

#52025-06-25

dr and med asst. made me very comfortable instead of the traditional white coat syndrome

#62011-06-02 13:39:55

Dr. Ringpfeil's no nonsense (but compassionate) manner. Decisive and confident.

#72011-11-03 09:35:32

Friendly staff and atmosphere

#82010-11-15 14:39:37

Everyone was attentive and friendly. The music in the waiting room was beautiful.

#92025-04-30

I was given sufficient time with the doctor and her assistant to ask questions and explain my skin history.

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What can we do better?

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I do not believe there is a need to improve.

#12010-11-01 14:00:26

sometimes I feel the phone staff is not as helpful as it could be, but that is not reflected in the quality of services. Front office is very professional overall.

#22010-11-04 13:29:14

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I think that you should just mkae the vists a little bit quicker, and thats all.

#42010-10-27 08:46:34

no complains

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Just do the same good job

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How about a smile to greet a brand new patient? How about explaining that I need to go and fill out info on the computer instead of pointing over there you need to complete things. I felt like walking out by the rudeness. The medical assistant and phys asst were extremely kind, thorough and helpful. I realized that I was here to seek help for my child and received amazing medical help. Thank you.

#72011-07-11 11:52:49

Today I had to wait 45 min. to see the Doctor. I understand that sometimes other appointments run over but I took time off work to come here and I felt like I spent most of my time here waiting to see her.

#82024-11-24

My next appointment could not be scheduled for 6 weeks. I wish I could be seen sooner!

#92010-12-16 10:06:03

More upbeat music! The warm temperature and the John Mayer-esque music made me feel as if it were bedtime =)

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