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Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

Glycolic Acid Peel

Overview:

Poly glycolic acids are derived from fruit acids and deliver a superficial peel. They effectively exfoliate and hydrate the skin.

Expected Results:

Diminished acne activity, rejuvenation, even skin pigmentation and skin tone, reduction of very fine lines and very superficial scars.

Time to desired results:

Smooth texture of the skin is noted the day after your first peel but full effects are most obvious after a series of 3-6 peels, spaced 3-4 weeks apart.

Lasting results:

Severalmonths.

Downtime:

Mild redness for several hours (you should be able to return to work immediately)

Preparation:

The effects of glycolic acid peels and the efficiency of the peel can be potentiated by starting glycolic acid products and retinoids as part of a rigorous skin care regimen for at least 2 weeks prior to your first chemical peel. The night before, however, any retinoid must be stopped and may be resumed the night after the peel. The morning of the peel, there is no necessity to apply any medicinal product other than your daily sunscreen.

Post treatment instructions:

The day of the peel, apply a gentle moisturizer (with sunscreen if sun-exposed area was treated) to the treated area several times; resume your daily skin care regimen the day after the peel.

Contraindications:

History of phenol peels, isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past six months.

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PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

definitely
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Compare our service to other similar practices

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Overall doctor performance

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The doctor listened to you attentively

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The doctor took time to answer your questions

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The doctor explained treatment options

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The doctor explained treatment options

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Front desk performance

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Aesthetician performance

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Office comfort

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Parking

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Friendliness of the staff during appointment

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What WE DID WELL

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Honesty.

#12011-01-05 16:01:31

The doctor's thoroughness and professionalism and bedside manner. Also the offioce music was very pleasant.

#22025-08-25

everything

#32025-10-11

I normally am turned off by palatial offices, but the office is so aesthetically beautiful, the fittings and art work so exquisite, that I am filled with admiration.

#42025-03-14

Friendliness of everyone.

#52025-04-17

politeness

#62025-08-05

all people very nice.

#72025-12-14

everyone was very pleasant and made me feel comfortable about my situation as well as gave me the hope for relief I was hoping for.

#82025-07-31

Did not have to wait at all. Other places I would wait 4 hours or more.

#92010-11-10 08:57:14

Talking with the Physician

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What can we do better?

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Everything was excellent.

#12025-10-02

Keep me informed of specials on products that might be good for my skin.

#22011-01-05 16:01:31

I cant think of anything

#32025-04-08

move closer to home

#42010-11-08 09:51:29

your office was just as described to me, most impressive!

#52011-09-07 11:57:29

move closer to home

#62010-11-08 09:51:29

REDUCE WAIT TIME TO SEE DOCTOR

#72011-01-10 12:20:58

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.

#82025-03-14

Everthing was excellent

#92010-10-27 13:58:55

frankly, everything was excellent

#102011-08-01 16:26:25

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