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Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

Electrolysis

Overview: An electrical beam is sent to a vulnerable area in each hair follicle which destroys the follicle permanently. This technique can be used in white, red or dark hair and may be the only permanent option when the first two colors prevail. In dark haired areas with the occasional white hair, electrolysis is often chosen to complete the clean look after laser hair reduction.

Expected results: Permanent removal of hair in all skin and hair colors.

Pretreatment: Hair must not be plucked or waxed for 4 weeks prior to treatment. Hair may be clipped close to the skin level until the evening before the treatment. Bleaching of hair is permitted.

Post treatment instructions: None

Time to desired results: Immediate. Depending on the density of hair, many treatments may be necessary to achieve satisfactory results as each follicle must be treated separately.

Duration of desired effects: Permanent. Periodic maintenance treatment can be added as needed when previously dormant hair follicles are producing hair again.

Contraindications: None

Downtime: None

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# 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%
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Overall doctor performance

excellent
94.2%
very good
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good
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poor
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The doctor listened to you attentively

excellent
93.9%
very good
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good
1.05%
poor
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The doctor took time to answer your questions

excellent
94.0%
very good
4.66%
good
1.27%
poor
0.02%
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The doctor explained treatment options

excellent
94.3%
very good
4.16%
good
1.25%
poor
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very poor
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The doctor explained treatment options

excellent
92.0%
very good
5.69%
good
2.18%
poor
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Front desk performance

excellent
85.6%
very good
10.2%
good
3.66%
poor
0.31%
very poor
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Aesthetician performance

excellent
88.6%
very good
7.61%
good
3.39%
poor
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very poor
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Office comfort

excellent
90.9%
very good
6.93%
good
2.08%
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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
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good
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poor
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What WE DID WELL

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New options! Every dermatologist I've gone to says and does the same things. I'm happy to be trying something new since those other methods didn't work.

#12011-05-19 10:14:50

aNDREA AND DR RINGFEIL WERE ABS0LUTELY TERRIFIC AND VERY FRIENDLY

#22024-06-21

The office decor and the people are very nice

#32024-06-18

very comfortable, pleasant office setting

#42024-05-23

Both the doctor and medical assistant were very knowledgable.

#52010-11-09 10:53:55

Doctor made eye contact while talking - this is truly the sign of a caring person. Thank you.

#62024-09-04

I have al;ways liked the Doctor and the satff

#72010-11-17 15:23:04

Office was lovely and roomy....the giveaways are a nice touch.

#82024-11-13

Friendly, curteous service from all I was in contact with.

#92025-04-16

Quickness of service, friendliness of staff

#102024-11-26

What can we do better?

(answers:373)

receptionist should not be so quick to refuse insurance before fully understanding the the type of insurance and how it functions

#12011-09-14 09:34:31

I think that you should just mkae the vists a little bit quicker, and thats all.

#22010-10-27 08:46:34

Appointments on Fridays

#32010-09-27 09:26:48

relocate to our area (just kidding)

#42024-11-18

No changes recommended at this time.

#52024-07-13

No complaints - overall best experience at any dermatologist.

#62011-09-27 12:59:17

Everything was great! The only thing I would say is when I called to make an appointment for sun spot treatment to let me know that I should limit my sun exposure and wear sunblock.

#72011-05-05 13:30:08

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

#82024-12-19

Can't think of anything staff were very helpful

#92024-07-22

excellent service

#102025-04-14

Customer Rating : 4.7

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