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Philadelphia and Mainline Center of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

IPL

Overview:

A range of non-laser light sources are used to target red and brown discoloration of the skin and to deliver heat into the skin at negligible downtime. Collagen production is minor.

Expected results:

Highly variable degrees of diminished facial, neck and chest redness, reduction of brown spots (sun spots), and firmer skin.

Preparation:

Daily use of sunscreen.

Post treatment instructions:

Daily use of sunscreen. Your normal skin care regimen can be resumed the night of the treatment.

Time to desired results:

4-8 treatments spaced 2-4 weeks apart.

Duration of desired effects:

Several months to a year.

Contraindications:

Recent tan, skin types that never burn (including Mediterranean and Asian skin), isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months, history of phenol peel.

Downtime:

Sunburn-like redness for less than 24 hours

How can we help you?

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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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the doctor was perfect- kind, open and informative

#12022-05-21

I liked how the doctor gave me the prices of procedures that we discussed. Every doctor should do that!!

#22022-09-26

Bright cheerful offices.

#32011-03-28 15:28:21

medical assistant

#42011-11-30 15:41:16

Fast, fun, very pretty office, excellent art works

#52010-12-07 10:07:04

The care, attention and kindness were remarable--thank you!

#62022-08-16

relaxing decor, classical music

#72022-07-15

Linda was very informative, very responsive to my questions. I felt very comfortable with her advice

#82011-05-26 10:18:40

I am very self conscious about my acne but everyone made me feel very comfortable!

#92022-09-30

Doctor is extremely efficient and knowledgeable, and even discussed treatment for another condition -- my oral canker sores -- which nobody had ever mentioned previously. Also, the office is really lovely with nice music, rather than pical office music.

#102022-11-23

What can we do better?

(answers:373)

i work from 7:30 to 4:30, and i am very disappointed that you have no night hours......

#12010-10-12 12:10:30

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

#22011-09-07 11:57:29

Continue with the excellent treatment

#32022-08-28

No recommendations - very satisfied/pleased with everything about the visit and the office and the Doctor and her assistants. thank you to everybody for makinng me feel so comfortable (i was verrrrrry nerous)!!

#42023-02-06

Don't change anything, it's excellent.

#52010-11-08 15:17:21

I'm completely satisfied, thank you.

#62010-11-09 11:24:08

beethoven & mahler symphonic music pumped N2 waiting area* squash magazine & velonews & roleur periodical*(my wish list JK)

#72022-09-24

Everything was very clean and I cannot think of much you could do better.

#82022-04-21

Excellent, no improvement needed.

#92022-09-21

I have nothing to add, everyone was superb, made you feel right at home and insanely knowledgable. I am beyond happy.

#102010-09-28 11:03:56

Customer Rating : 4.6

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