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Titan and other Infra Light Source Devices

Overview:

An infrared red light source drives heat into the deep dermis where the destruction of tissue generates new collagen.

Expected results:

Variable degree of tightening of the skin on the face, neck and body.

Preparation:

Topical anesthesia.

Post treatment instructions:

None

Time to desired results:

Skin tightening becomes noticeable after 3-6 months. Good results may be achieved with one treatment. On average, 2-3 treatments give desired results.

Contraindications:

None. Infrared light is considered safe on all skin types.

Duration of desired effects:

Several years (exact duration is unknown at this time)

Downtime:

Mild redness for less than 24 hours

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Titan - Patients ask, Dr. Ringpfeil answers

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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

(Answers:674)

The cleanliness of the office, friendliness of the staff...I am very satisfied with my visit!

#12011-10-28 10:22:57

The office ambiance is exceptional! Since I am a musician, I really enjoyed the soothing, classical music playing softly in the background. The fresh flowers also add a nice touch. I was extremely impressed by the cleanliness of the facilities and the professional and thorough treatment I received by Dr. Ringpfeil. The technological efficiency of the office was also very impressive!

#22024-01-28

Friendly, clean, and helpful.

#32010-11-29 14:01:40

Doctor was very direct and specific on probable course of treatment and potential effectiveness.

#42024-04-04

The medical assistant was very friendly and sat with me through the registration process to ensure my computer worked properly. The clinican was very patient and provided excellent care.

#52011-05-25 13:14:40

Friendliness of the receptionist and Dr. Ringpfeil's expertise

#62024-02-24

The unhurried time spent by everyone

#72010-11-30 10:51:14

THE STAFF AND THE PAINTINGS - lINDA WAS A GOOD LISTENER AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHINF IN DETAIL - SHE DID MOT RUSH ME - I LIKE THAT - ERIN WAS PLEASANT AND VERY PROFESSIONAL . I WAS A GOOD VISIT- THNKA YOU

#82011-04-01 14:05:41

Overall I just appreciated the fact that my variety of issues were addressed, but of course there are always those questions that pop up after the fact. I appreciated the Dr & assistant's attentiveness. I also appreciated that the Dr was very conscience of what meds were pregnancy safe & not.

#92023-05-21

The dr was very thorough and explained everything to me. She was also knowledgable about pricing.

#102023-06-22

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What can we do better?

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Just do the same good job

#12023-06-08

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

#22023-09-23

Keep up the great work!

#32011-03-03 11:57:42

no suggestions

#42023-11-22

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

#52023-10-08

Coffee, Tea? only kidding. Hope I gave the reader a smile today.

#62011-02-21 10:56:55

I would like you to offer evening and/or Saturday hours for both dermatology and esthetician appointments.

#72010-11-04 16:32:44

this computer system doesnt show the full anser in some cases. and some required tabs shouldnt be required, like cell phone and work phone.

#82024-02-01

Cookies and Milk! Seriously, I love coming in and being seen promptly. More importantly, I like the fact that the doctor was not distracted and there was not a single interruption.

#92024-01-14

Everything was great.

#102023-08-04

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Titan and other Infra Light Source Devices

Overview:

Expected results:

Preparation:

Post treatment instructions:

Time to desired results:

Contraindications:

Duration of desired effects:

Downtime:

How can we help you?

Related Procedures

Titan - Patients ask, Dr. Ringpfeil answers

Leave a Comment or a Question

PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

Compare our service to other similar practices

Overall doctor performance

The doctor listened to you attentively

The doctor took time to answer your questions

The doctor explained treatment options

The doctor explained treatment options

Front desk performance

Aesthetician performance

Office comfort

Parking

Friendliness of the staff during appointment

What WE DID WELL

(Answers:674)

What can we do better?

(answers:373)