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Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work For All Colors?
Let’s face it – we’ve all made decisions we regret. Unfortunately, one of those decisions might be in the form of a tattoo that you no longer want on your skin. Maybe the tattoo is the name of an ex or a symbol you thought was cool when you were 18, but aren’t as fond of it at 38. Regardless of why you want your tattoo removed, you definitely want it gone… But there’s just one problem: Your [...]
Protecting Your Skin After Summer: What to Expect at a Skin Check
This past summer was another one for the memory books. Between tailgating and family picnics, you spent as much time as possible soaking up the hot summer sun. Maybe you even managed to take the family on a camping trip or to a place where everyone could relax, unwind, and reconnect. Now that the summer is winding down, it’s time to do a little more reconnecting - but this time, with your skin. This is the [...]
What Kinds of Treatments are There for My Acne?
If you suffer from acne outbreaks, it might feel like there’s no real solution out there that’s right for you. After all, if feels like you’ve tried every acne treatment available over-the-counter - and even dermatologist-approved products can’t put a dent in your breakouts. Sound familiar? If that’s the case, it’s time to schedule an acne consultation at Colorado Skin & Vein in Englewood, CO - because we can help you get rid of your acne breakouts [...]
How Many Treatments Will I Need For Tattoo Removal?
As we age, we often rethink many of the decisions made during our youth. Whether it might be spending too much time in the sun, or following a better skincare regimen, there are now any number of ways to reverse these effects that these decisions have on our skin. One such treatment is tattoo removal, a fast and effective way to reduce the appearance of unwanted tattoos. How Does Tattoo Removal Work? Tattoo removal is performed through [...]
What Should I Be Doing Daily For My Skin Care?
No matter what your skin type, oily, dry, acne-prone, or aging, the answer lies in a consistent and effective skin care regimen. It’s important to cleanse, hydrate, and enhance, as well as protect the skin from the sun. SkinMedica products offer a wide range of products. Their treatment options have been fighting skin elasticity, lines and an overall diminished appearance. SkinMedica® products are clinically proven to reveal your naturally radiant skin, whether you have wrinkles, visible redness, or acne. [...]
Diabetes and Varicose Veins – Why You Should Get Treatment
Contrary to popular belief, diabetes does not cause varicose veins – but the two conditions are closely linked. The risk factors for both are similar and patients who have diabetes should be vigilant about any varicose veins they may experience. Both diseases damage the circulatory system and the additional weaknesses caused by varicose veins could make the effects of diabetes worse. Those with risk factors for both diabetes and varicose veins are those who are: Aging Pregnant Obese Have [...]
What Are the Benefits of Microneedling with Skin Pen?
Microneedling can regenerate the skin by stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin, resulting in smoother, firmer, more even-looking skin. A Microneedling procedure causes tiny, controlled injuries that stimulate the body’s natural wound healing process. The wounds heal themselves, replacing the old skin with younger, tighter skin and temporary collagen and elastin. Microneedling procedures can be less harsh than chemical peels or laser procedures. There is a short recovery time and hyperpigmentation is not a concern. The [...]
Naturally Balance Your Hormones
The body produces a certain amount of hormones – both testosterone and estrogen for men and women. Sometimes, due to age, environmental or lifestyle factors, our hormones can become imbalanced, causing a myriad of symptoms as well as physical and sexual health side effects that can negatively impact your quality of life. Colorado Skin & Vein offers BioTE®, the single best bio-identical hormone replacement program available to naturally balance your hormones. Bio-identical Hormone Therapy utilizes pellets placed under the [...]
CoolSculpting Can Help Refine Your Bathing Suit Body
CoolSculpting remains one of the best ways to contour the body. It is not a new procedure, having been approved by the FDA in 2010, but over the years has proven effective in not just minor spot treatments, but as a noninvasive alternative to liposuction. CoolSculpting works by freezing fat cells – these cells freeze at a higher temperature than skin or muscle, allowing doctors to selectively damage them without damaging the surrounding skin. When fat cells are frozen, [...]
I HAVE FINE BODY HAIR. CAN I STILL GET LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
At Colorado Skin & Vein, we strive to provide all of our patients with maximum results for all of our treatments, including laser hair removal. A great addition to our practice has been the Cynosure Apogee Elite laser. We use this laser to remove hair of all colors and types. It is especially effective at removing fine body hair that has pigment. If you are searching for a laser hair removal solution, we can help you. Fine Hair Removal Procedure Laser hair removal is a [...]