If you’re like the vast majority of adults, you may feel frustrated about the signs of aging that seem to worsen day by day. We all realize that our face will change over time, but that doesn’t mean we are ready to accept these changes when they occur. Fortunately, a number of advances have occurred in anti-aging technology. These advances have made it possible to achieve significant cosmetic improvements without surgery. Knowing that many of our patients are interested in exploring nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation, we have developed a comprehensive menu from which to choose. We’ll discuss a few of our most popular treatments here. 

Injectables

Most people’s first step into professional anti-aging treatments is to get injectable treatment. Because products like BOTOX and dermal fillers are so popular, we assume most people are aware of how they work. Still, if you’re new to treatment, you may have questions. In general, BOTOX and dermal fillers work synergistically. Many people combine them to achieve the best results. BOTOX is a neuromodulator that smooths lines and can lift the brow by relaxing contracted muscles. For the record, we not only offer BOTOX but also other neuromodulators that have been developed in recent years. Dermal fillers work differently than neuromodulators. These products are intended for volume increase. This makes fillers great not only for lines and creases but also for lip and cheek enhancement. There is no downtime and results last from a few months to 2 years. 

AccuTite

This minimally-invasive treatment has been achieving impressive results for years. The basis of AccuTite treatment is radiofrequency energy. Unlike older RF treatments, AccuTite works by delivering the thermal energy internally as well as externally. Only a small nick in the skin is needed, so patients are comfortable with the use of a local anesthetic and light sedation. Due to the mechanism of delivery, the results of AccuTite are profound. Due to the small size of the treatment applicator, this procedure is ideal for eyelid rejuvenation, brow lifting, jawline contouring, and even areas of the body like the backs of the arms. There is minimal downtime, and results continue to improve for several months. 

SkinTyte

For those interested in a completely noninvasive treatment, SkinTyte delivers. This procedure uses advanced infrared light to deeply heat the skin while cooling and protecting the entire treated area. The energy of the pulses of infrared light are absorbed into deeper layers of the skin, where collagen proliferation is stimulated. There is no downtime after SkinTyte skin tightening treatment. Multiple sessions may be scheduled to achieve the best results. 

As the holidays approach, more of us are considering how we can boost our appearance to match our internal liveliness. We’re happy to help you! Contact our Denver office at (303) 839-1616 to schedule your consultation.

In the past year, our approach to life has been drastically altered. A relatively large percentage of the population is now working from home. This has put hundreds of thousands of adults face to face with none other than themselves on a daily basis. If you’ve been on more Zoom or FaceTime calls than you care to admit, you probably know what we’re talking about. No matter how hard you try to focus on others on the call, your eyes inevitably drift to your own reflection, and you may not love what you see. 

Video conferencing has made many adults more aware of their aging jawline. The lower face is particularly susceptible to sagging, as is the upper neck. Because we’re often looking down slightly at a laptop or phone, the looseness of the lower face is exaggerated. This can feel frustrating. However, there are several ways to deal with lower face laxity, jowls, double chin fat, and loose neck skin. We’ll discuss them here. 

Nonsurgical Treatments for the Neck and Lower Face

• CoolSculpting. This noninvasive treatment is popular among adults who want to sculpt through fat-reduction. In a brief series of treatments, CoolSculpting destroys a significant amount of fatty tissue, allowing the body to get rid of it naturally. A benefit of this approach is that there is no downtime. It can take a few weeks to begin seeing improvement.
• AccuTite. A powerful and innovative radiofrequency treatment, AccuTite delivers outstanding results in a single procedure. We perform this treatment with a local anesthetic so patients do not feel any pain. During the procedure, a small probe is inserted beneath the skin. Another probe runs parallel to that but over the skin. This mechanism sends radiofrequency between the two arms for more significant tightening effects with minimal downtime.

Surgical Face and Neck Rejuvenation

• Neck Lift. This lifting of the neck creates a more youthful look by improving the jawline and removing a “turkey neck”. Downtime is minimal and results can last years. 
• Endoscopic mid-face lift. A mid-face lift is done to reposition the tissue that has descended from the cheeks. Fat pads and muscle are moved upward and secured with sutures. This not only restores more youthful shape to the face but can also reduce sagging along the jawline. 

These are just a few examples of how we can correct the sagging that affects the lower face and neck areas. For more information, schedule an appointment at our Denver office by calling (303) 839-1616.

You know you want to do something. Those creases between your nose and mouth seem to be getting deeper all the time. Your face looks tired, or it looks gaunt and unhealthy, or it looks sad or angry. These are all common concerns expressed by patients who visit our Denver plastic surgery office and medical spa. We are more than happy to help every one of our patients feel like their best selves. If you are ready, you only have to ask a few questions to determine how you might want to approach your beauty concerns. Here, we discuss the questions that pertain to results between surgical and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation.

Results: How Quickly Do You Want Them?

Once you know you want to do something about the signs of aging, you probably want to get results as quickly as you can. Who doesn’t? This is why dermal fillers and Botox have become the leading non-surgical treatments for facial rejuvenation. One visit to our med spa may take less than an hour, including our consultation time, and the treatment can produce immediate improvements like:

• Reduction in horizontal lines on the forehead
• Lifted eyebrows and more open eyes
• Smoothed undereye bags
• More contoured cheekbones
• Fuller lips
• Correction of creases around the nose and mouth
• Elimination of mild jowling
• Double chin reduction

Now, not all of these concerns go away in a single visit. It depends on how each is treated. When a product like Botox is used, results develop over a week. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, immediately plump the skin. The effects of these combined treatments can take up to 10 years off the face. Injections need to be repeated as often as every 3 to 6 months, though, with some products lasting as long as 2 years.

Results: How Long Do You Want Them to Last?

There is no denying the appeal of nonsurgical treatment that gets immediate results. However, those benefits have to be weighed against the longevity that can be achieved as well as the extent of improvement. More significant jowling and tissue laxity may be improved with injectables but not completely erased. A facelift can do that, though. Facelift surgery repositions tissue that has moved downward on the face so it sits over the bony structure of the mid-face once again. This eliminates jowls and drooping skin below the jawline and chin. It restores some of the contouring of the cheeks, as well. Most people who have a facelift do not need a second one to address ongoing age-related changes. What a facelift cannot do, however, is refresh the eyes or forehead. This can be done with an eyelid or forehead lift in combination with the facelift. A facelift can also be combined with injectables for even better results.

We can help you refresh your appearance. Call (303) 839-1616 to schedule your consultation.

According to Mark Twain, wrinkles were merely beautiful remnants of joyous smiles. As lovely as this sounds, most of us don’t look at our lines and creases so fondly. Over the past several years, there has been a turn toward natural aging. This means aging without surgical lifts, it doesn’t mean doing nothing to support the skin through multiple transitions. In our Denver medspa, a friendly and experienced staff understands the many contributing factors to facial aging. They also know how to combat them with gentle, effective techniques. Here, we discuss some of the elemental factors needed for graceful aging.

Daily Practice

Daily practice in anything makes perfect in most cases. What is made perfect by a daily skincare regimen is consistency. Of course, we cannot say that if you wash and moisturize and protect every day that you will not age. What we can say, though, is that these acts do go a long way in combating the effects of stress and sunlight. In particular, it is UV exposure that needs to be managed daily. It doesn’t matter how many expensive creams you have, if you’re not putting a buffer between you and the sun, your collagen is getting depleted with every outdoor endeavor. Start with broad-spectrum sunscreen every day and build from there. An experienced esthetician can help you build a skincare routine around your unique needs.

Smooth and Contour

Two of the common concerns that we hear from patients are the formation of permanent lines on the face and the droop of tissue in the lower face. Both of these issues relate to volume loss, an inevitable change that can be easily addressed with injectables. To smooth wrinkles, we commonly use Botox or other neuromodulators or dermal fillers. The product selected relates to the type of wrinkle being treated. Neuromodulators temporarily disable the muscle movements that cause frown lines and other dynamic wrinkles. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, increase volume in the dermis to plump skin depressed into lines or scars. Contouring across the mid-face softens over time, as well, allowing the tissue to droop lower on the face. By restoring contours across the cheeks using dermal fillers, it is often possible to also lift mild jowls and drooping corners of the mouth.

Skincare and injectables are not the only way to support aging skin. There are multiple other nonsurgical techniques that can offset sun damage and other degrading factors, including microneedling and laser skin tightening or resurfacing. Explore how our team can help you address facial aging by scheduling your visit to our Denver office at (303) 839-1616.