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Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

Pulsed Dye Laser

Overview:

Pulsed dye lasers have been used for many years for vascular birthmarks, angiomas, and enlarged capillaries (telangiectasias), and present an extremely effective, safe, non-scarring treatment. The newest pulsed dye lasers are equipped to prevent bruising, thereby minimizing downtime for most cosmetic treatments. Some birthmarks, however, are still treated with bruising settings.

Expected results:

Removal of unsightly vascular structures and redness.

Pretreatment:

Sunscreen, sun avoidance. In addition, for the treatment of facial blood vessels in rosacea, avoidance of alcohol for 2 weeks prior and 4 weeks after the procedure is recommended.

Post treatment instructions:

Sun avoidance for 3 months. Vigorous use of sunscreens. Avoidance of alcohol for 4 weeks with treatment of facial blood vessels in rosacea. The night following the treatment avoid sleeping face down to minimize swelling.

Time to desired results:

Flat angiomas typically respond to a single treatment. Thick angiomas require more than 1 treatment. Facial veins including those in rosacea as well as leg veins require 2-4 treatments. Birthmarks (strawberry hemangiomas, Port Wine Stains) require many treatments. Treatments can be rendered 4-6 weeks apart.

Duration of desired effects:

Most angiomas will be corrected permanently. In few instances, the body will form new vessels after 5-10 years. Such conditions include rosacea, genetically determined spider veins and blood vessels in certain connective tissue disorders. Port Wine Stains may stay away for life if treated in infancy. Those treated in adulthood may require periodic maintenance treatments.

Contraindications:

History of bleeding or clotting disorder, diabetes, certain auto-immune conditions.

Downtime:

Redness for 1-2 days, swelling for up to seven days, possible bruising for up to fourteen days (treatment of angiomas, birthmarks, and larger facial blood vessels), bruising for up to three months (leg veins).

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Overall doctor performance

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The doctor listened to you attentively

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The doctor took time to answer your questions

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The doctor explained treatment options

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Front desk performance

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Aesthetician performance

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Office comfort

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Parking

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Friendliness of the staff during appointment

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What WE DID WELL

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I was given sufficient time with the doctor and her assistant to ask questions and explain my skin history.

#12025-01-01

I go away feeling like my concerns have been heard and taken seriously. I liked the music too. Good choices!

#22024-06-24

service

#32025-01-10

Doctor was very knowledgable.

#42024-05-22

The doctor didn't rush

#52024-09-11

efficiency, carefulness, thoroughness very much in evidence.

#62024-05-23

Friendly, well educated

#72024-07-15

The Dr treated me as a Person, not a commodity. She talked to me so I could understand what needed to be done and what possible courses of actions needed to be taken. I enjoyed the fact that the Dr. took time to listen to me & took action considering my desires as well.

#82024-06-25

I have been extremly impressed with this practice.

#92011-04-13 12:25:11

The professionalism of the staff and doctor. Everyone was easy to talk to and my questions were answered.

#102024-06-20

What can we do better?

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I was served perfectly

#12011-02-14 08:46:29

You guys did great. This was a great experience for me

#22010-09-22 12:31:41

I had problems with my insurance. Since you took my insurance information over the phone it might have been nice to know that before I came in so I could have fixed it.

#32011-05-19 10:14:50

Please send out paperwork in advance for pediatric patients

#42024-11-22

Too Early

#52025-02-03

May be by considering the comfort of the patients by allowing a grace period of atleast10-15mins and also by functioning on weekends too

#62025-03-20

Good the way it is.

#72024-12-16

Service was fantastic. No suggestions.

#82011-11-29 13:58:45

The restroom could be cleaner.

#92011-01-19 08:56:51

I would like to get in with the doctor. I also would like more than one option presented to me. Also, it would be nice to be offered more natural alternatives, or integrative treatments.

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