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What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted blood vessels that push up against the skin in various parts of the body, particularly the legs. These usually develop when the valves controlling the flow of blood fail. This causes pooling of blood which pushes on the vessel wall causing it to push against the skin. Eventually the affected limb starts swelling, and significant medical issues develop. In most patients varicose veins are a sign of medically significant vascular disease that requires some [...]
What is a Thread Lift?
A thread lift is a minimally-invasive procedure designed as an alternative to a regular facelift. The technique, originally developed in South Korea, involves placing tiny sutures under the skin to reduce signs of sagging and wrinkles, pulling the face into a more youthful configuration without the need for large incisions. *What Our Patients Say "The staff is amazing and professional. I was at a recent event where [...]
How Long Does Laser Hair Removal Last?
Laser hair removal is a long-lasting hair reduction treatment. Compared to shaving, waxing, and threading - laser hair removal offers the best bang for your buck in terms of time, money, and longevity of results. View More Patient Results *Individual Results May Vary. About Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatment works by heating and deactivating the follicles that produce hair. The pigment in strands of hair (melanin) absorbs [...]
How Often Can You Have a Chemical Peel Treatment?
How often you get chemical peel treatment depends on the depth of the peel. Doctors can perform light peels monthly, medium peels every four to six months, and deep peels every two or three years. About Chemical Peels Chemical peels are cosmetic treatments that seek to enhance the vitality and aesthetics of the skin. They involve applying a chemical solution to the surface of the skin, removing the top layers, [...]
How Much Does Microdermabrasion Cost?
Microdermabrasion is a treatment that is popular for improving skin health and appearance. It is a versatile treatment that can tackle a variety of skin concerns, including reducing early signs of aging and eliminating skin scars and marks. While microdermabrasion isn’t useful on its own for deep skin damage, the treatment can achieve positive results for superficial, mild, and shallow skin issues. When performed by a certified and trained dermatologist, the treatment can help you regain your skin’s youthful [...]
How Many Coolsculpting Cycles Will I Need?
At Colorado Skin & Vein, we cannot emphasize enough the importance of exercise and nutrition to drop excess weight and maintain your health. However, a mindful lifestyle can’t always help to target stubborn fat pockets that refuse to bulge. Typically, patients who don’t want to undergo invasive treatments or procedures consider Coolsculpting therapy. Coolsculpting is a body contouring solution provided by our professionally trained expert, Christina Jordan, MSN, and FNP-C. In addition to her extensive medical experience, we are [...]
Is There any Recovery Time with Kybella Treatments?
Kybella is a popular treatment for double chin reduction that offers a minimally-invasive and non-surgical solution to target submental fat. Achieving optimal double chin reduction can be tricky, even with a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. Because you can’t spot reduce pockets of fat, a lot of our patients come to us for a quick and effective solution to achieve their dream profile. At Colorado Skin & Vein, we are dedicated to helping our patients achieve their goals. [...]
What are the Benefits of Dermal Fillers?
As you age, your skincare routine needs to change and adapt to the requirements of your skin. Unfortunately, even the best cream and serums can’t stop time. But they can help your skin to retain its youthful appearance for longer. At Colorado Skin & Vein, we often see patients who consult our team to discuss issues that they can’t fix with skincare products alone. Loss of volume, which can happen as a result of drastic weight loss or naturally [...]
How Much is Coolsculpting® Per Treatment Area?
At Colorado Skin & Vein, our team has met a lot of patients who find it hard to achieve their ultimate body goals. Physical activities and a healthy diet can help keep your body strong and fit, but sometimes it is impossible to target specific areas for fat reduction. That’s precisely why we recommend body contouring treatments to help you achieve results and get rid of areas you can’t spot reduce through dieting and exercising only. If you’re considering [...]
How Long Does Laser Tattoo Removal Take?
A tattoo is an empowering act of self-expression. However, your tastes and ideas can change. We, at Colorado Skin & Vein, often see patients reach out for laser tattoo removal because they feel the ink doesn’t represent who they are anymore. We appreciate that along with the decision to remove your ink, you may be worried about how long the laser tattoo removal process can take. If you have done your research, you have probably discovered that getting rid [...]