We are proud to announce that we have a new piece of technology: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) branded Limelight. IPLs are very good at removing sun spots (brown spots) from skin. They also help reduce redness and stimulate collagen growth. Click here to learn more about this option with us and straight from them! We are [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Active FX colorado’
Two New Additions to Colorado Skincare!
Thursday, August 18th, 2011Active FX and Deep FX: What Medication Will I Need?
Sunday, March 1st, 2009I routinely give my patients a Vicodin and Prednisone (an oral steroid to help swelling) immediately before their procedure and send them home with a prescription for 5 more of the Vicodin and 4 days worth of Prednisone. We use a highly effective combination of topical high dose Lidocaine and Tetracaine along with local nerve blocks and [...]
What should I expect from Active and Deep FX are Milia Common?
Sunday, March 1st, 2009We were one of the first offices in the country to use the Active and Deep FX lasers and milia are fairly rare if you use the right post care ointment. Immediately after the procedure the skin will be very hot for about 2-4 hours. The skin may ooze for about 24 to 48 in any areas [...]
Active FX vs. Fraxel vs. Pixel vs. Profractional What's the Difference
Thursday, December 18th, 2008There are quite a few fractionated resurfacing lasers out there. So exactly what is resurfacing and what are fractionated lasers. What makes one fractionated laser different from other? Resurfacing is a procedure where layers of damaged skin are removed usually by vaporization from a laser. It can be used to get rid of brown pigment caused by sun damage, [...]
What's New at the Office!
Friday, October 3rd, 2008Cryo 6: We just received our new Cryo 6 cooler. This is a small unit that blows extremely cold air over the skin to make treatments so much more comfortable. It can be used during hair removal, IPL, FX, Pearl or just about any other heat related procedure. Make sure to ask for the new Cryo [...]