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Hair Removal Pricing - Price List
| P | Legs | Body | Arms (both) | Head/Face |
| r | Thighs - $230 | Chest - $250 | Hands - $90 | Cheeks - $90 |
| i | Lower Legs - $200 | Areola (Nipples) - $65 | Underarms - $90 | Chin & Upper Lip - $90 |
| c | Legs & Thighs - $330 | Abdomen - $170 | Full Arms - $200 | Ears - $60 |
| i | Feet & Toes - $100 | Upper Back - $200 | Forearm - $120 | Neck - $90 |
| n | Lower Back - $150 | Shoulders - $170 | ||
| g | Bikini Lines - $120 | |||
| Brazilian Bikini - $220 | ||||
| Buttocks - $200 |
What makes us your best option for hair removal?
We offer you the fastest, safest and most cost-effective hair removal.
1. Better Results in Fewer Treatments
At Ringpfeil dermatology, we believe that every patient is unique and deserves a tailored treatment plan. We offer a variety of lasers to treat different skin types so that we can ensure you're getting the most effective treatment possible for your individual needs.
Plus, with a dermatologist on staff and our experienced team, we can use the most aggressive setting for faster results without any increased risk to you.
So come see us today for all your laser treatment needs!
2. Lowest Overall Cost
- Our price per treatment is very competitive in Philadelphia, Mainline, and the Delaware Valley.
- As a medical office, we do not accept tips, which saves you an additional 10%-20% on the cost of treatment.
- We deliver your desired results in fewer treatments - saving you time and money.
- You get our low price without the need to be locked into multiple treatment packages. You might not need all the treatments, so this could save you even more money.
3. Safety and Experience
- A Dermatologist is always on-site to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
- Our staff has treated over 10,000 patients since 1996 and we only employ experienced professionals who have undergone extensive training.
- This way, you can be confident that you're in good hands when you visit us for treatment.
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We use Candela Gentle-Lase Alexandrite laser for light skin (skin type I, II, III) and Candela ND:Yag for laser hair removal for African Americans, Indians, and other dark skin types (skin type IV, V)
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Related treatments
Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology offers the safest, most cost-effective laser hair removal services in the Philadelphia area. Dr. Franziska Ringpfeil, a board-certified and internationally renowned dermatologist, leads the team at Ringpfeil Dermatology in seeking out safer, more effective laser techniques to better serve their clientele. Over the years, Ringpfeil has helped clients become hair-free by employing the latest in laser techniques and equipment.
Laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States. It offers a safe and effective way to permanently remove unwanted hair, with each treatment destroying an average of 20-25% of hair follicles. This translates to a 90% reduction in hair growth after just three sessions. Clients also report a noticeable reduction in the thickness and density of hair growth after undergoing a single procedure. Laser hair removal is the most cost-effective method of permanent hair removal available, making it a great choice for those looking for long-term results.
Better Results with Fewer Treatments
What sets Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology apart is their continued commitment to providing the best service for their clients. In order to deliver top professional results, they use two different state-of-the-art lasers: the Candela Gentle-Lase Alexandrite Laser for light skin and the Candela ND: Yag for African American, Indian, and other dark-skinned clients. This allows Dr. Ringpfeil to provide laser hair removal to a wide range of clients in Philadelphia.
The Most Cost-Effective Choice for Hair Removal
Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology is committed to safety, quality, and client satisfaction. They use top-of-the-line laser equipment and have a well-trained team to deliver professional hair removal results with fewer treatments. Furthermore, Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology offers the lowest prices among medical spas in Philadelphia, the Main Line, and Delaware. Clients are not locked into multiple-treatment packages because hair removal experts understand that not everyone needs multiple treatments.
Laser Hair Removal Made Easy
At Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology, we have helped over 10,000 clients enjoy a hair-free experience through laser hair removal. If you are considering this treatment, it is important to note that you should avoid waxing or plucking the hair in the treatment area for 4-6 weeks prior to your appointment. Additionally, post-treatment care includes avoiding direct sunlight on the treated area for 6 weeks. By following these simple guidelines, you can ensure that you get the most out of your laser hair removal treatment.
Best Hair Removal in Philly
At Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology, our highly trained dermatologists are always on-site to ensure patient safety and satisfaction with every procedure. Our well-trained team assists clients from the initial appointment to the recovery period. If you are looking for the best laser hair removal center in Philadelphia, look no further than Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology. Book an appointment today to speak with Dr. Ringpfeil and her team about how you can finally get silky smooth, hair-free skin.
Risks Associated With Laser Hair Removal
When performed by a certified specialist, laser hair removal is safe. However, side effects may include temporary discomfort, skin irritation, redness, or swelling. If you experience any of these side effects, please contact your specialist.
Expected results
People with light skin and dark hair typically lose 40%-50% of their hair after each treatment. However, over 90% of the hair is usually eliminated within 4-6 treatments. People with darker skin and dark hair generally require additional treatments.
Using the Nd: YAG laser, 6-8 treatments are typically needed to remove 90% of the hair when the skin is darker and the hair is dark.
Facial hair, compared to hair on other parts of the body, is usually finer and easier to treat. For light skin types, 2-4 treatments using an Alexandrite or diode laser are often sufficient. For darker skin types, 4-6 treatments using an Nd:YAG laser are usually sufficient.
Maintenance treatments, which may be needed every 6 months to 3 years, help keep some of our hair follicles in a dormant state. In this state, the laser cannot damage the follicle as it does not contain pigment.
Treatments: Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG laser, diode laser, IPL, Electrolysis.
It's no secret that many of us suffer from unwanted hair growth on our face, neck, and body. This can be due to heredity, hormones, or certain medications. No matter the cause, unwanted hair can be frustrating and embarrassing.
Who can benefit from Permanent Hair Removal?
There are times when hair growth is unwanted, such as on a woman's upper lip or chin. Other times, it may be desired, such as on the head or arms. If you're considering reducing the amount of hair on your body permanently, there are a few options available to you, both temporary and permanent.
Temporary Hair Removal
Temporary methods of hair removal work by either depilating (removing the hair above the skin's surface) or epilating (removing the entire hair). Depilation typically refers to methods like shaving and creams that chemically dissolve the hair. Epilation, on the other hand, usually refers to methods like tweezing and waxing. These methods can remove unwanted hair for a period of a few weeks.
Permanent Hair Removal - Laser
Laser hair removal is the most effective method of permanent hair reduction. It works well on dark hair in people of all skin types, with each treatment destroying 20-25% of hair follicles permanently.
On average, this leads to a 50-70% reduction after three treatments and an 80-90% reduction after six treatments. The hair then becomes progressively finer and lighter with each treatment. Some hair follicles, however, can remain dormant and produce hair at a later stage.
For near-complete hair removal, periodic maintenance treatments may be necessary.
Pre and Post-Permanent Hair Removal Instructions
If you are planning to undergo permanent laser hair reduction, you must avoid plucking or waxing your hair for four weeks prior to treatment.
Once the treatment is done, you should also avoid long periods of direct sunlight exposure for six weeks.
I’m a very hairy female. My body has hair bumps all over the place. Is there anything i can do about this?
Hair bumps (pseudofolliculitis) are caused by coarse, terminal hair. This type of hair is typically found in the beard area of men and in the genital area of both genders. In some women, excessive hair growth can lead to terminal hair on other body parts.
Pseudofolliculitis can occur spontaneously but more frequently it is associated with shaving.
If a hormonal abnormality leads to excessive hair growth in a woman, medical treatment should be started at time of any hair removal method.
The best method for permanent hair removal of large areas is laser hair reduction. It may not remove 100% of your hair but after several sessions any remaining hair is so fine that pseudofolliculitis does not occur anymore.
I have had several treatments over the last 6 years and havent had anything in the last 2 I tried 2 doctors and the results were poor i was hair free for only 8 weeks will this laser be stronger it was called cold laser that i had prior.
One of the most efficient lasers for hair reduction is an Alexandrite laser, e.g Gentlelase. It works best on fair skin with dark hair. In individuals with a tan or Mediterranean and darker skin, laser assisted hair reduction is most efficient with an Nd:YAG laser. Other devices used for laser hair reduction include diode lasers and IPL (intensed pulsed light). These are considered less efficient.
The initial process of reducing hair by laser requires typically 3-6 treatments. During the very first treatment, the hair falls out indiscriminately. This primes the hair to be in a vulnerable state at the time of the second treatment 4-6 weeks later. With every subsequent treatment, more hair gets permanently destroyed. Biannual or annual maintenance treatments are performed to address any hair that had been dormant during the initial treatment period. If maintenance treatments are not performed regularly, sometimes 2 treatments may be needed to achieve permanent reduction of hair that occurred since the initial treatment. The first treatment will shed the hair indiscriminately and the second will then destroy the primed vulnerable hair.
Cold lasers as defined by the FDA as low level energy lasers are not typically used for laser assisted hair reduction. Their strengths is in pain reduction and even promotion of hair growth. I believe, that there is a misunderstanding about the type of laser used in your initial treatment.
I was told that Laser was not effective on dark skin. I am african American with medium brown skin. I have hairs in my chin and also upper lip, which is very annoying. Please let me know if this is so, and could it be done on a permanent basis. It would also be important if you would let me know the price
The Nd:YAG laser is safely and also effectively used on darker skin (Mediterranean, Indian, African etc.) as long as the hair is not white. Hair cannot be plucked, threaded or waxed four weeks before the laser treatment, but bleaching, clipping or shaving is okay during this time. The day before the treatment the hair should either be shaved or clipped closely. On average, 5-6 treatments are needed to remove hair permanently, and they should be spaced 4-6 weeks apart for best results. Maintenance treatments are sometimes needed between once every 6 months to every 3 years because our body keeps some of our hair follicles in a dormant state. Dormant hair cannot be destroyed by any laser. When dormant hair follicles “awake” and start producing hair again, this hair can be targeted by laser, hence the need for maintenance treatments. In our office we charge $75 for each treatment of chin and upper lip. There is unfortunately no effective laser for white or grey hair on any skin type yet. Those who have just a few stray, white or grey hairs usually chose electrolysis to remove them.
I am interested in knowing the cost for the laser hair removal for the full back.
Laser hair reduction on the back typically takes 5-6 treatments every 4-6 weeks. During this time, 90% of the hair is permanently removed and any remaining hair becomes so fine that it is usually not bothersome.
Maintenance treatments may be needed as often as every 6 months or as little as every 3 years to treat hair follicles that had been dormant at the time of the initial treatment. We currently charge $675 per treatment of the entire back and $400 for the treatment if only the upper back is of concern.
I am curious: Can laser hair removal be combined with Electrolysis? For instance, can one receive a laser treatment and then follow-up the removal process with electrolysis?
Yes these procedures can be combined.
I’m a lighter-skinned brunette with hair on my upper lip & chin that runs the gamut from very dark to blond. Also, the hair on my lower arms is unpleasantly long and ashy brown. How do you suggest treating these three areas?
If your goal is long term hair removal, I would use a combination of laser (darker hair) and electrolysis (lighter hair) on your upper lip. The forearms can be treated by laser if the hair is in fact brown. Other options include a prescription cream for the upper lip, which is used daily but is independent of hair color.
I am interested in permanent hair removal on my chin but could not possibly go a month without tweezing. I need to tweeze every day. Are there any options for me?
The short answer is no. However, you could consider a daily appointment for electrolysis (except weekends). This is certainly very costly and inefficient, yet the only way to do it permanently while avoiding the need to pluck. You should be evaluated by our esthetician. Perhaps a slightly more efficient way can be worked out.
Do you offer any form of a guarantee for your treatments?
During a consultation you are expected to learn about options for hair removal for your type of skin and hair. We will recommend a specific treatment regimen for you. Individual circumstances will let us predict your treatment success and we will discuss this with you prior to treatment. As you may have learned from our website, laser hair removal is an effective procedure. In general, it removes about 90% of hair after 6 treatments when regularly spaced every 4-6 weeks. A portion of your hair follicles is dormant at any given time, including at the time of laser hair removal.
Dormant hair follicles do not get destroyed by laser or any other technology available to this date. You may benefit from periodic maintenance treatments as often as every six months or as little as every 3-4 years if there is a little more hair than at the end of your treatment series and if it is bothersome.
Hi,
I have dark nasal hairs and want them permanently removed with Laser .. can this be done? Thank you
I am afraid to say that it appears not feasible at this time as the lasers that are currently available for laser hair reduction do not have a small enough spot size to enter the nares.
I would like to do my upper lip and chin also but cannot go a month without plucking. I have dark hair and a lot of growth. Is it possible to bleach it at least?
Bleaching can certainly be done in preparation for and in between laser hair treatments. Other allowed modalities are shaving and clipping.