Thermage ThermaLift™ A Revolutionary Treatment to Tighten Skin without Surgery or Recovery Time - Also known as the "non-surgical face lift". The Thermage Thermalift TM procedure with the ThermaCool System uses an advanced form of non-invasive radiofrequency technology to gently tighten and lift loose skin. The procedure works by heating and tightening deep structures of existing collagen, while protecting the skin surface. Thermage Thermalift TM is not a replacement for traditional " facelift " however, being approved by the FDA in July 2000, it is an effective alternative to millions of patients who are not ready for surgery. The prospect of treating sagging skin and wrinkles without incisions or significant downtime is very appealing to those patients who are looking for anti-aging strategies but are not ready for a traditional facelift. The key is Thermage Thermalift's TM advanced treatment tip that heats and cools the skin at the same time. It emits radio frequency energy to heat the collagen in the deeper skin layers, while protecting the top layers with a cooling spray. This heating action causes the deep structures of the skin to tighten immediately. Over time, new collagen grows to further tighten skin and produce a more youthful appearance. Results may take up to six months to fully appear, with the patient experiencing gradual tightening over time. Treatment occurs at the fundamental level of tissue construction, so results are more significant than superficial remedies for aging and sun-damaged skin. The procedure typically takes about an hour, and most patients return to their regular activities the day after treatment.

Fraxel Laser Treatment - Our office is the first in Denver to offer this revolutionary procedure to reverse the signs of aging. With little to no down time, the Fraxel is the most powerful laser to erase brown spots, treat redness, smooth wrinkles and scars, even out skin tone and improve elasticity. By producing thousands of tiny but deep microthermal treatment zones under the skin surface, the treatment eliminates the old epidermal pigmented cells - allowing new, healthy tissue to replace skin imperfections. Reverse the aging process! Treatments with the Fraxel SR laser have no significant recovery downtime. There is no need for pain medicine after the treatment, as any discomfort from the procedure is minimal. Patients can return to work immediately after their treatment or the next day. Optimum results are generally achieved by a series of three to five treatment sessions spaced one to two weeks apart. Patients have been very pleased with the improvement in their skin's appearance following the treatments. FRAXEL Laser Treatment produces thousands of tiny but deep columns of treatment in your skin, known as microthermal treatment zones.  This treatment eliminates old epidermal pigmented cells. It also penetrates deeply into the dermis. Just as important, though, are the areas of skin the FRAXEL laser leaves untouched.  For every microthermal zone the laser targets and treats intensively, it leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact.  This “Fractional” treatment allows the skin to heal much faster than if the entire area were treated at once, using the body‘s natural healing process to create new, healthy tissue to replace skin imperfections.   In an FDA-cleared study of FRAXEL treatment of skin around the eyes, patients, investigators and a review panel of prominent expert dermatologists all reported significant improvements in skin texture, wrinkles and skin discolorations, such as age spots and sun spots.

IPL (Intense Pulse Light) - Also known as a FotoFacial TM, it offers a safe non-invasive solution that can be tailored to your individual condition and skin type. The IPL targets red and brown pigment, producing an even skin tone and superior cosmetic results. It is used to treat hyper-pigmentation, discoloration, rosacea, freckles, age spots, and vascular lesions. Several treatments may be required for optimal results.

GentleWaves LED Photomodulation™ Over time, our skin becomes less elastic.  Smoking, stress, sun exposure, excessive alcohol, pollutants in the air and illness all conspire to create lines, wrinkles and scars.  Skin changes may be part of the natural aging process, but you don’t have to like it. Now, a new procedure called GentleWaves LED Photomodulation™ uses natural, variable wavelengths of light to gently stimulate or inhibit cellular activity to reduce the signs of aging.  LED Photomodulation is the interaction of light delivered through Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to activate cells causing them to produce collagen or multiply.  One of the original applications for LEDs was PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) using photo-activated creams for the treatment of actinic keratosis and pre-cancerous lesions. LEDs offer a totally natural, non-ablative method for skin rejuvenation.  The light from the LEDs interacts with cells and stimulates them to produce new collagen and elastin.  The GentleWaves system is coded in such a way to stimulate specific cell changes.  By manipulating the codes, different treatments can be designed for specific applications. Treatments are less expensive than other light based therapies.  The main benefit is a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles freckles, brown spots, scars and the amount of redness.  In addition, the treatments are pain free with no downtime at all.

IRIDERM (DioLite Laser Treatment) - A quick, effective laser treatment for vascular lesions, pigmented lesions and, especially, broken capillaries. The laser generates an intense beam of light that brings energy to a specific target site. The light is absorbed by the red blood cells and pigment found in the skin causing decomposition of unwanted cells, resulting in an immediately noticeable difference in skin tone.

DiamondTome™ ….is your skin’s new best friend.  The science of skin rejuvenation is evolving.  Altair introduces a Skin Resurfacing System featuring DiamondTome wands.  The DiamondTome wand has polishing action of diamond chips and the cleaning action of vacuum. Resurfacing using a DiamondTome wand is similar to particle microdermabrasion and chemical peels in its results but without the adverse effects of loose particles, irritation and skin reaction.  Unlike other exfoliation treatments, the DiamondTome Skin Resurfacing System uses no loose abrasives to contaminate you or the environment. Resurfacing is a wonderful alternative to laser or chemical peels because it is non-invasive, non-surgical and requires no down time after treatment. Your skin will have a radiant glow, free of irritation and loose particles.  Patients experience softer, smoother and cleaner skin after the first treatment.  Treatment series vary from four to ten sessions, depending on the condition being treated and the type of skin.

ClearLight™  The ClearLight system is a unique new therapeutic light that treats moderate inflammatory acne. ClearLight uses the innovative Acne PhotoClearing™(APC™) technology to destroy the most common bacteria that causes acne - quickly and easily. ClearLight's unique APC technology destroys P. acnes' bacteria safely and effectively within the skin. BEFORE TREATMENT: A pimple forms around the hair follicle opening, causing inflammatory acne with an abnormal amount of bacteria called P. acnes. DURING TREATMENT: ClearLight's APC technology uses intense, 405 - 420nm wavelength light, which permeates the tissue to reach P. acnes' target safely and effectively. AFTER TREATMENT: The P. acnes' bacteria have been eliminated.

Palomar ESTELUX™ SYSTEM (Pulsed-Light Hair Removal) Pulsed-light systems work by emitting pulses of intense lamplight into the hair follicles. The light is absorbed by the pigment in the follicles and converted to heat. The heat then loosens the hair and disables the cells responsible for growing new hair. The EsteLux's multiple handpieces offer a variety of treatment options, such as permanent hair reduction on all skin types. Ask your treatment provider what results you can expect. Thanks to its advanced, technology, the Palomar EsteLux System works several times faster than other light-based hair removal systems. A woman's legs or a man's back can be treated in under thirty minutes, and smaller areas - such as the underarms, upper lip or bikini line - can be treated in even less time!

Palomar ESTELUX™ System (The RejuveLux Process) We all want clear skin, but nature has a way of sabotaging us with frustrating imperfections. Luckily, photofacial technology (which uses lasers and pulsed light to remove skin imperfections) has been growing in leaps and bounds, culminating in the Palomar RejuveLux™ Process. The RejuveLux Process uses pulsed light to treat the following problems: Pigmented Lesions (Sunspots or Age Spots) - occur in response to sun-induced skin injury and appear as dark brown circles, known as Solar Lentigines. There can also be diffuse browning of the skin, known as Actinic Bronzing. Vascular Lesions - superficial blue, red, or purple veins under the skin's surface. Some common types include Rosacea (facial inflammation) and Spider Veins {tiny vessels that appear near the surface of the face).

NLite™ Laser Collagen Replenishment NLite™ Laser Collagen Replenishment is a safe, new in-office laser treatment designed to reduce wrinkles in the periocular ("around the eye") area. It is the first FDA-cleared laser of its kind for this revolutionary approach to wrinkle* reduction. What's more, it's painless, fast, and requires no downtime like many other treatments. The Nlite™ Laser Collagen Replenishment System sends laser energy to these damaged areas in the collagen layers, stimulating new collagen production. This new collagen then grows at a natural speed, gradually replenishing the damaged collagen and filling in wrinkles from beneath the skin's surface. Other lasers can actually burn or scar your skin before reaching the collagen. Nlite™ Laser Collagen Replenishment uses laser energy at a frequency that gently targets only the collagen layer, without unnecessarily harming the outer layers of skin.