Why Botox and Fillers are Better Together
Have you ever seen a celebrity that still looks aged despite having completely smooth skin? Facial aging is a complex phenomenon that goes beyond fine lines and wrinkles. A youthful face is also plump. Unfortunately, as we age, not only does our skin lose elasticity, but both our muscles and our bones lose mass. Medicine has […]
Thread Facelift — The Next Best Thing to Surgery
Not all signs of aging can be addressed with injectables. However, if you aren’t quite ready to undergo a facelift, there’s a procedure that may be what you’re looking for: the thread facelift. A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure in which the facial structures of the face are lifted with the help of […]
Hormone and Acne: How are They Linked?
Up to 50 million Americans suffer from acne. Although acne creams and serums fill up drugstore and supermarket shelves across the country, few Americans find relief from acne through the use of topicals alone. Here’s why: Acne may occur on the surface of the skin, but much of what’s responsible for acne occurs in your endocrine […]
4 Benefits of Microneedling
Collagen Induction Therapy or Microneedling isn’t a new treatment, but it has experienced a resurgence in the last decade. Some track microneedling back to the early 1900s, when a German dermatologist used needles to treat acne scars and hyperpigmentation. How Does Microneedling work? Each time you get injured, the body rushes growth factors, platelets, and […]
Popular Injectable Treatments for Crow’s Feet
The lines around the eyes are caused by a decline in collagen production as a result of aging. The muscle responsible for crow’s feet, called Orbicularis oculi, contracts circularly. When you have plenty of collagen around, and your skin is elastic, your skin quickly bounces back to its initial position after creasing. However, when you […]
5 Ways Lasers Can Beautify Your Skin
Laser treatments are a non-invasive way to improve the quality of your skin without having to take days off from work or spend the night in a clinic. These treatments are done on an outpatient basis, and they’re generally well-tolerated as long as patients avoid sun exposure and irritants after the treatment. Laser treatments generally […]
The Benefits of Botox and Dermal Fillers
Botox and dermal fillers address various issues, but they complement each other very well: Botox fixes the problem of dynamic wrinkles, and dermal fillers fix volume loss. Our specialists at Colorado Skin Care often use Botox and dermal fillers in tandem to create a more youthful appearance. Read on to learn about the benefits of these injectables and […]
Understanding the Different Types of Laser Treatments
Lasers are devices that can emit concentrated beams of light at a particular wavelength by stimulating atoms or molecules. Laser technology has many uses, ranging from reattaching retinas to cutting through wood.However, when it comes to dermatology applications, lasers fall into two categories: ablative and non-ablative.Ablative lasers remove the damaged top layer of the skin (epidermis) […]
What Can I Do About My Dry Skin?
Your skin tissues are made up of water, proteins, and fats. When your skin losses water or fats, it becomes rough, itchy, and dry. Ideally, your skin produces just enough sebum and has just enough water in its tissues to stay glowy and plump. However, disruptions can occur. We asked our experts at Colorado Skin Care about […]
We Can Help Your Adult Acne
Acne is one of the cosmetic plagues of Westen society. There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for acne, and if you delay acne treatment, you can develop hyperpigmentation and scarring. Acne occurs in anywhere between 75% and 95% of the adolescent population. With hormone changes, namely an increase in androgens during adolescence, acne can sometimes persist beyond […]