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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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Last updated: 1/02/2024 11:10 AM
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)
welll...besides the freeezing sensation applied to my paipai, i loved the paintings...for sure
#12024-12-27The staff was thorough and extremely friendly, I felt welcomed and well informed.
#22011-12-01 14:56:48the Dr
#32025-07-15Dr. Heckman gave me a lot of information and listened and answered all of my questions.
#42011-11-17 15:30:47This was the fastest (in a positive way) medical appointmenet I've had since moving to this area.
#52011-01-05 08:38:17Everybody was polite and understanding. I will definetly be coming back.
#62011-05-24 14:13:45You LISTEN AND YOU HEAR
#72025-11-10Everything was very quick which I like, plus I got all the information I needed in that short amount of time.
#82012-09-04 12:31:55Everybody was friendly and helpfull.
#92025-06-27The service was excellent. I really enjoyed my vist!
#102011-04-12 14:51:28What can we do better?
(answers:373)
Shorter wait, but not much else.
#12025-02-13More chairs in the waiting room. More parking spaces.
#22010-09-15 12:08:01Offer a male of female medical assistant and ask if opposite sex assistant is okay
#32011-06-02 13:39:55less waiting time for follow up appointments
#42025-09-01it's a little thing, but when you enter an office and ask the receptionist attending to you how are you, she say fine, but does not inquire how you are, and is not engaging, I just think its rude.
#52025-10-17Medical newsletters or updates are helpful and informative. If it is advisable to have an annual mole check, for example, friendly reminders are always appreciated.
#62025-04-06You guys give excellent service
#72010-10-04 15:02:52Nothing - excellent.
#82011-01-25 12:57:52Can't everything was excellent!!!
#92011-12-06 11:22:30REDUCE WAIT TIME TO SEE DOCTOR
#102011-01-10 12:20:58