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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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PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

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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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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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nope. i've been to a lot of dermas and i never felt so positive, hopeful. thank you!!!

#12022-10-03

Nice staff and doctor

#22023-01-28

How great everyone treats you here!

#32023-01-30

Dr. Ringpfeil was great. She answered all concerns and questions extremely professionally.

#42022-07-25

Appearance of office, professionalism and efficiency of staff and doctor.

#52012-10-03 12:03:35

I especially liked the friendliness of the staff and doctor. Also, this office is beautiful. I've never seen a doctor's office that compares with this one.

#62022-11-26

Everybody was friendly and helpfull.

#72022-07-08

That was the most thorough appointment I have had in a very long time. I was given numerous options that were tailored for my skin needs.

#82011-12-06 10:16:06

Everyone was so nice! I've never been to a doctor's office where everyone is so pleasant and the service is so quick! I didn't wait at all! You guys are great!

#92011-10-05 11:53:28

i liked the registration process. It was very efficient.

#102022-11-21

What can we do better?

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THANK YOU!

#12022-05-13

Keep doing what you are doing now..make sure no one slips, then I will make sure I write about it.

#22022-09-02

Everything was good

#32011-03-08 15:22:54

Just keep doing what the company is doing and yall will be fine. no problems at all i will refer anybody to this compnay

#42022-05-31

Tea? Just kidding! Everything was great.

#52010-10-26 10:16:13

The lock on the door of the unisex bathroom is a little challenging in that you don't know whether it is locked or not. This was a little unnerving.

#62010-10-28 10:21:25

Always laugh at my jokes.

#72022-07-18

So glad I came. Always liked Dr. Kern and Ann Watson. He'd be so pleased with your entire professional setup

#82022-09-29

Everything was delightfully pleasant and comforting.

#92011-03-28 09:42:42

Have some toys or children books in the waiting room

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Customer Rating : 4.6

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