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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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The doctor explained treatment options

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Aesthetician performance

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Office comfort

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Parking

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What WE DID WELL

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#12011-11-30 15:41:16

dR. WAS WONDERFUL vERY FOCUSED AND CARING

#22010-12-07 13:49:45

You people are superb. The doctor and the assistant understand what they are doing. The doctor really talks like a professional - she knows it for sure.

#32026-03-12

I liked that Dr. Ringpfoil was very through and caring.

#42025-05-06

Latte!

#52011-06-02 09:33:27

Everyone was very professional, helpful and friendly. I loved entering my medical info on line and receiving all future info via email. Great way to save the environment!

#62010-12-16 10:06:03

Everything was great. See you in 1 year. The office was super clean and nice.

#72025-06-29

Bravo!! I am very impressed with the doctor, staff, facility, everything right down to the current magazines available in the reception room(that I didn't even get to read!). I can highly recommend you with trust and confidence.

#82011-06-02 14:18:32

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

#92011-04-11 16:33:05

The professionalism was awesome.

#102012-07-03 15:04:31

What can we do better?

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When making a first appointment ask who ther person would like to see. Doctor vs Aesthetician

#12025-07-26

don't think you could!!

#22026-01-23

I was impressed with every step of making the appointment to seeing the physician.

#32010-12-16 12:26:48

can't think of anything

#42011-12-12 10:13:47

Have an accessible examining table!!!

#52011-08-31 14:28:17

Everything was wonderful

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I think you have done a great job.

#72011-02-21 16:01:23

uhmm.. you're office was too nice. It made me jealous.

#82025-09-01

move closer to home

#92010-11-08 09:51:29

It was a very good visit! Thank You!

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