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Sculptra

Collagen is deposited around a backbone of polylactic acid that is injected in areas of volume loss and remains for a minimum of 2 years. This treatment is not for someone who desires immediate results.

Expected Results:

Volume correction on the lower and mid face, elimination of intermediate and deep lines.

Preparations:

Avoidance of aspirin and ibuprofen for 10 days. Topical anesthetic is applied in the office prior to the procedure.

Post treatment instructions:

Avoidance of aspirin or ibuprofen for 3 days.

Time to desired results:

2-4 injections are usually necessary to achieve desired results spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

Duration of desired effects:

2 years or longer.

Contraindications:

Allergy to polylactic acid (extremely rare)

Downtime:

1-2 days of swelling, up to 7 days for bruising (may be covered easily).

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Sculptra - Patients ask, Dr. Ringpfeil answers

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2 Responses to “Sculptra”

Susan Weiss says:

January 9, 2014 at 8:14 am

What is the cost if sculptra?

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- Franziska Ringpfeil MD. says:
  
  January 9, 2014 at 7:24 pm
  
  Sculptra is an excellent product for facial volumization. However, in our practice, we have now replaced it with fillers that provide equal results and afford less downtime (bruising) and faster correction.
  
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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%
very poor: 0%

Overall doctor performance

excellent: 94.2%
very good: 4.89%
good: 0.80%
poor: 0.03%
very poor: 0%

The doctor listened to you attentively

excellent: 93.9%
very good: 4.97%
good: 1.05%
poor: 0.05%
very poor: 0%

The doctor took time to answer your questions

excellent: 94.0%
very good: 4.66%
good: 1.27%
poor: 0.02%
very poor: 0%

The doctor explained treatment options

excellent: 94.3%
very good: 4.16%
good: 1.25%
poor: 0.14%
very poor: 0.02%

The doctor explained treatment options

excellent: 92.0%
very good: 5.69%
good: 2.18%
poor: 0.11%
very poor: 0.0%

Front desk performance

excellent: 85.6%
very good: 10.2%
good: 3.66%
poor: 0.31%
very poor: 0.08%

Aesthetician performance

excellent: 88.6%
very good: 7.61%
good: 3.39%
poor: 0.24%
very poor: 0.08%

Office comfort

excellent: 90.9%
very good: 6.93%
good: 2.08%
poor: 0.05%
very poor: 0.05%

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: 7.23%
good: 1.85%
poor: 0.05%
very poor: 0%

What WE DID WELL

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I liked the paintings that are in the rooms.

#12011-06-02 11:25:09

You people are superb. The doctor and the assistant understand what they are doing. The doctor really talks like a professional - she knows it for sure.

#22026-03-06

The waiting time for the appointment and in the office was very quick!!!

#32025-12-21

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#42025-08-29

All of my questions were answered.

#52025-12-27

VERY NICE EXPERIENCE

#62026-03-05

I was particularly impressed with the doctor and her exam...more thorough than I had previously experienced elsewhere.

#72025-06-02

doctor very friendly and professional

#82025-06-11

The concern and empathy of the doctor and all the office staff regarding my daughter. Thank you so much!

#92026-01-22

Just friendliness.

#102011-01-05 14:23:47

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What can we do better?

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keep up what your doing

#12010-09-23 14:03:13

Tea? Just kidding! Everything was great.

#22010-10-26 10:16:13

please change the paintings in the reception area....

#32011-02-02 11:01:42

keep on on trying to do your best

#42026-03-30

Everything is just great!

#52026-04-17

THANK YOU!

#62026-03-08

More convenient office hours for those who work during the day. Perhaps one evening?

#72011-03-16 11:16:24

beethoven & mahler symphonic music pumped N2 waiting area* squash magazine & velonews & roleur periodical*(my wish list JK)

#82026-04-06

While I totally understand the late policy, unfortunately my daughter and I drove 1.5 hrs to the facility and given the weather and errorous directions, we ended up being 7 mins late. I immediately called the office while on route to explain that we were lost and sought correct directions. The receptionist was very curt, short and condesending. Upon our arrival, there was no warm greeting and very limited eye contact. Again,as a heath care provider myself, I appreciate the need to follow a schedule, however, our appointments were in direct succession and I do not think it would have had a significant impact on the work schedule, given our special circumstance.

#92011-03-24 10:10:11

Provide some written information for questions asked. I can't remember everything said.

#102025-05-02

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