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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
# of surveys: 4187
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)
Friendliness and professionalism
#12025-07-26The full explanation of my possible condition and the best line of treatment.
#22010-12-16 12:26:48I liked the friendlyness and professionalism of the staff and the MD. I was very impressed with the thorough examination I received and the way the MD explained what she found on that exam.
#32025-06-09the doctor was very nice and all the staff was very nice and answered all my questions i had.
#42025-05-15The waiting room had interesting products and information. The staff were professional, kind and had a nice process.
#52010-11-10 12:28:11The doctor made me feel very comfortable when I was asking questions.
#62024-11-30Everything was great!
#72025-07-30The physician and the art!
#82025-10-18start to finish it was a perfect experience, i found the reception area very heplful and understanding,
#92025-08-15I thought everyone was very professional and nice.
#102025-03-10What can we do better?
(answers:373)
There was some wait between my initial interview with the medical assistantand my meeting the physician. This wait could have been shorter.
#12025-11-10I wish the aesthetician was available earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon to accomodate working women.
#22024-12-16I am new here, so I don't have any suggestions at this time
#32025-03-29don't think you could!!
#42025-05-03So glad I came. Always liked Dr. Kern and Ann Watson. He'd be so pleased with your entire professional setup
#52024-12-09everything was fine
#62011-02-24 15:01:34More appointment availability either early or later (before or after the normal 9-5 workday)
#72010-08-23 16:22:28Continue with the excellent treatment
#82025-07-15Get some better parking spaces
#92025-05-03No 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)!!
#102025-09-12