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Body hair removal for men
In recent years we notice more men are interested in permanently removing their body hair. The most common body area for men are the back, chest, and abdomen.
Body hair removal for women
Women, on the other hand, usually treat the breast area, areola, and the naval line.
Bikini hair removal
The skin in the bikini area is extremely sensitive.Traditional methods of hair removal are painful and can cause nicks and ingrown hair.
Laser hair removal, on the other hand, is very effective in removing hair in the biki, pubic, and thighs area. After 4-6 treatments over 90% of the hair is permanently removed. In some cases, maintenance treatments are needed once every 6 months to 3 years.
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What WE DID WELL
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I called 6 different Dermatology offices (including 2 I had been to previously), and none were willing to fit me is as you were. Thank you for your compassion!
#12025-11-12Dr. Ringpfeil is extremely knowledgeable about her field. She also put me at ease immediatley and made me feel quite at home. I will definatley return once a year for her to check me. Her assistant and the receptionists were most helpful and very nice and more than happy to comply with their patients' wishes. Should anyone be searching for a dermatologist, I highly recommend Dr. Ringpfeil.
#22025-12-23The prfessionalism of the staff and the attentiveness of the physician. Also the timliness of the staff.
#32011-01-26 08:55:26The ambiance, staff and physician
#42025-06-27Beautiful Office and Wonderful Staff!
#52025-12-11My visit was very professional. I walked in and was assisted with emmediately. I am very happy with the service that was given to me today. I will gladly return.
#62025-11-21So much better then other doctors offices, very very friendly, Love it.
#72011-04-05 09:29:32Friendly staff and doctore
#82025-10-02I like that everything was fully explained to me than before from previous doctors.
#92025-07-19I have been extremly impressed with this practice.
#102011-04-13 12:25:11What can we do better?
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Ask patient if they have any pain before asking them to waiting three weeks for appointment
#12025-08-29everything was wonderful
#22010-08-25 12:47:35Hard to say, this was a short visit and the service and treatment, as far as I can tell, were excellent
#32025-06-12Keeping me from dying of skin cancer would be good (I will behave and do the checks and annual exam to help out!!!)
#42010-11-29 11:47:11No complaints - overall best experience at any dermatologist.
#52011-09-27 12:59:17I was very happy with the care I received.
#62010-09-14 10:44:00How about a smile to greet a brand new patient? How about explaining that I need to go and fill out info on the computer instead of pointing over there you need to complete things. I felt like walking out by the rudeness. The medical assistant and phys asst were extremely kind, thorough and helpful. I realized that I was here to seek help for my child and received amazing medical help. Thank you.
#72011-07-11 11:52:49receptionist should not be so quick to refuse insurance before fully understanding the the type of insurance and how it functions
#82011-09-14 09:34:31my visit was great
#92025-05-20All aspects of care were remarkable--much better than I've encountered elsewhere.
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Hi Dr. Ringpfeil!
My question is about the bikini area electrolysis. What are the prices for a 30 and 60 minutes treatment? How much time is needed (an average) to remove hair on the whole bikini zone (I mean just the first round of removing hair)? Thank you very much!
Electrolysis is an ideal technique for patches of gray or white hair on the face or the occasional stray gray hair. In my opinion, it is unsuitable to use on large areas, because every hair follicle has to be treated singly. The bikini area is therefore not an area that lends itself to electrolysis. It would take innumerable number of sessions to remove all hair from the bikini area. In order to avoid this kind of frustration, we do not offer electrolysis in this area.
Do you offer gift certificate packages such as 6 treatments for laser hair removal? Wanting to give it as a Christmas present. Thank you.
Our fees for laser hair removal are low and therefore we do not offer treatment packages.
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I have Type 1 Diabetes & use an insulin pump which must be replaced & relocated about every 2.5 days. I am a 66 yo male & would like to remove unwanted hair from my upper arms, abdomen, buttocks & thighs. Can this be achieved safely & at reasonable cost by your method? Thank you.
Laser hair reduction is safe when you control your diabetes with insulin. Pricing in our office is extremely competitive.