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Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

Laser(Alexandrite and ND:Yag)

Overview: Long pulsed lasers are used for the permanent reduction of unwanted body hair and are safe for all skin types. A series of treatments is needed to achieve the degree of reduction a person feels comfortable with.

Expected results: Permanent reduction of unwanted body hair (except eyebrows). Residual hair will be finer and lighter.

Preparations: Hair must not be plucked or waxed for 4 weeks prior to treatment. Hair should be shaved or clipped to the skin level on the evening before the treatment. Bleaching is permitted.

Post treatment instructions: Strict sun avoidance for 6 weeks.

Time to desired results: After three treatments, 50% reduction of the hair is visible; 90-95% reduction of hair is often achieved in 6 treatments.

Duration of desired effects: Permanent. Note: Even after 6 treatments, there may be residual hair in the treated area because some hair follicles are dormant for months or years. Periodic maintenance treatment can be added when these hair follicles are producing hair again. During the course of the laser treatment, the residual hair typically becomes finer and lighter in color.

Contraindications: White or red hair. Recent tan in fair skinned individuals, none in darker skin types. If an endocrinologic abnormality is detected, laser treatment and concomitant treatment by the endocrinologist will provide best results.

Downtime: Depending on the hair density, downtime can vary from several hours to 3 days.

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SKIN

# of surveys: 4008
Last updated: 3/15/2023 9:53 PM

PATIENT RATINGS

Would you recommend us?

definitely
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probably
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not likely
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Compare our service to other similar practices

excellent
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very good
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Overall doctor performance

excellent
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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

excellent
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The doctor explained treatment options

excellent
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Front desk performance

excellent
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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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from the minute I walked the reception was wonderful and I saw my doctor very quickly... very little waiting.

#12022-03-23

The doctor was very nice!

#22022-04-01

made me feel very comfortable

#32022-09-29

THE MUSIC! WOW. IT REALLY WAS AMAZING. PLEASE DO A BEST OF CD.

#42023-03-09

Professionalism

#52022-09-20

everyone was very pleasant and made me feel comfortable about my situation as well as gave me the hope for relief I was hoping for.

#62022-07-08

No waiting!

#72012-09-06 10:30:16

Doctor's thoroughness and bedside manner (and great blue eyes).

#82022-05-27

efficiency, carefulness, thoroughness very much in evidence.

#92022-05-05

very professional

#102010-11-30 07:53:54

What can we do better?

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you can not top anything. this is the best run office and staff that I have ever been in.

#12011-05-26 11:49:32

everything was fine

#22011-02-24 15:01:34

The service was excellent as is.

#32023-03-04

that you can call the insured company ehen there's a problem

#42022-09-09

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.

#52011-05-19 10:14:50

I thought that consideration could have been made re: pricing of skin tag removal since I only had one tag removed.

#62022-08-22

All my concerns were addressed, I was pleased.

#72011-03-11 11:53:21

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.

#82022-08-14

my visit was great

#92022-10-29

Not a lot to improve on service is already top notch.

#102010-09-30 11:25:20

Customer Rating : 4.6

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