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Written by Dr. Ringpfeil

Sebaceous Hyperplasias

Treatments: Smoothbeam laser, photodynamic therapy, CO2 laser ablation, electrofulguration, curettage.

These benign yellowish growths occur on the face anytime after the age of 30. They tend to run in families. Occasionally, they can resemble basal cell cancers of the skin and should be evaluated before treatment. Destruction of the underlying enlarged oil gland is the aim of all treatments.

The only treatments that provide results without scarring is Smoothbeam laser or photodynamic therapy because they selectively target sebaceous (oil) glands. Other modalities include ablation by CO2 laser, slow melting of the oil gland with an electric needle (electrofulguration), and scraping of the oil gland (curettage).

Depending on the size of the enlarged oil gland, one or treatments are necessary to achieve complete destruction with any of the above treatment modalities. Treatment of the existing glands cannot prevent development of new sebaceous hyperplasias at other sites.

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What WE DID WELL

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everybody very pleasant - and the backgroud music was such a relief from the musical noise one usually hears in waiting rooms

#12024-06-02

That was the most thorough appointment I have had in a very long time. I was given numerous options that were tailored for my skin needs.

#22011-12-06 10:16:06

I loved the office space. Very friendly and the decor was very nice. I also appreciated the opportunity to do documentation on the computer.

#32024-06-26

Dr took time to answer all my questions.

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Parking

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The general friendliness, and knowledgeability of the Dr and staff.

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Efficiency

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Pleasant staff

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Appearance of office, professionalism and efficiency of staff and doctor.

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

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I did not have any issues. The service was great.

#12024-05-20

WINE AND CHEESE WOULD BE NICE IN THE WAITING AREA

#22011-02-09 12:32:20

Friday appointments with Dr. Ringpfiel

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So glad I came. Always liked Dr. Kern and Ann Watson. He'd be so pleased with your entire professional setup

#42024-06-02

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

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Service was great, wouldn't change a thing.

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Less wait time for an appointment.

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This was a great experience and I would not change anything

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don't think you could!!

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