Fat vs. Fresh

As we get older, our faces lose volume.  Being particularly skinny when this volume loss occurs can emphasize the effects of aging.  It is a time you won’t mind having a few extra pounds. But before you reach for that extra scoop of Haagen-Dazs, realize that according to the New York Daily News, it only applies to women over the age of 40.  A little extra fat in the face can make young women look older and older women look younger.

Dr. Jeffrey Raval can help women over 40 by restoring the lost volume in the face through use of injectable fillers.  This is a quick and minimally invasive procedure that can be performed in office with very little pain and recovery time.

“The analogy that tells the story best is the grape and the raisin,” says Dr. Raval who compares youthful, plump skin to a fresh grape. As the grape ages, it loses its volume and turns into a raisin. The same thing happens to the face, he explains, as it loses fat volume over time.

Fillers like Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Radiesse are injected into the skin, plumping it up and leaving the patient looking years young instantly

Laser Systems

Sciton
The Sciton laser incorporates modular, upgradeable components that offer a variety of adaptations. It is the system most often used at the Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics for skin repair and rejuvenation procedures such as removal of redness and sunspots and skin tightening. This same laser has applications for treatments as varied as high-speed hair removal, tattoo removal, spider vein treatment and rejuvenating facial micro laser peels. Unlike most lasers that distribute energy unevenly, resulting in hot spots that can cause unnecessary burning and cold spots where treatment is ineffective, the Sciton is designed to deliver even beams to all areas of treatment. Its large-area pattern generator (LAPG) and flat-top laser beam profile with built-in extended skin cooling results in more comfortable and effective treatments of every sort.
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Cynosure Laser
Since 1991, Cynosure’s award-winning technicians have developed a whole menu of lasers and light sources in their product line suited to medical and aesthetic use. That’s why they coined the phrase: Where Art and Science Meet.
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Denver Hair Reduction Services

Hair can be removed from practically any area on your body that you desire, including the face, legs, back, arms and even underarms. The type of hair removal that is ideal for you depends on a number of factors including your hair color, texture, skin color and what is causing the superfluous hair on your body.

Superfluous or excessive hair (sometimes called hirsutism) can be a result of congenital or systemic conditions or even medications that cause abnormal hair growth like steroids and birth control pills. Congenital conditions—your genetic blueprint, if you will—determines the amount, location and timing of your hair growth. Candidates for hair removal from Mediterranean areas and those with Middle East ancestry may have a tendency toward increased facial and body hair. Hormonal or other internal problems can result in unwanted body or facial hair too. These problems are considered to be “systemic” and your technician may refer you to your physician for a medical evaluation if you’ve recently noticed a change in the amount, texture or color of hair your body produces.

Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics uses Laser Hair Removal.

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WEARING FUR IN SUMMER IS UNACCEPTABLE, PATIENT NUMBERS DEMONSTRATE EVEN IF CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IS SHAKEN

Botox, laser hair removal, dermal fillers, chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing were the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments in 2008 and experts predict that they will continue to be popular in 2009. According to a report entitled Statistics on Cosmetic Surgery released last month by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM), more than 8,491,860 non-surgical procedures were performed nationwide. Breast augmentation and laser hair removal were the most popular among patients ages 19-34.

While breast augmentation rates are down in 2009, laser hair removal rates are just now being tested at their truest level.

“The interest in laser hair removal has some seasonal influence,” explains Dr. Jeffrey Raval, American Board Certified facial plastic surgeon who is also owner and medical director of Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics in Cherry Creek North, a chic shopping district in Denver, CO.

As early as February of each year, patient appointments for laser hair removal increase-in anticipation of swimsuit season and barer clothing worn in spring and summer months. Hair removal is popular among women and men at Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics; women generally seek arm, leg and bikini hair removal and men seek chest and back hair removal.

The IAPAM study predicted that the number of cosmetic services of every kind will be down in 2009. Leonard Lauder, Chairman of Estee Lauder, coined the phrase the “lipstick effect” for this phenomenon after witnessing a huge jump in lipstick sales after 9/11. Lauder’s theory is that during times of economic uncertainty, consumers load up on affordable luxuries as a substitute for the more expensive choices they make in a bull market.

What Dr. Raval has noticed among his patient population is an increase in non-invasive (non-surgical) services like laser hair reduction versus foregoing beauty treatments at all. “Certainly we have patients who are curtailing their expenditures of every kind,” says Dr. Raval, FACS, “but we find that overall our patients are maintaining a grip on their beauty regimens versus abandoning them. Our patient numbers continue to increase-a result of more awareness about our location and services. Our overall patient numbers remain stable, a stability that allows us to keep our highly trained laser aestheticians productive and employed. We’re the anomaly. We’re aware that other clinics are having to reduce their employee numbers and as a result are unable to offer the generous selection of treatment hours that we’re maintaining.”

Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics

Get beautiful skin at Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics. Owner and Medical Director, Dr. Jeffrey Raval and his highly skilled team at Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics use a series of laser treatments for hair-free skin. Hair can be removed from practically any desired area, including the face, legs, back, arms and even underarms using lasers.

Dr. Raval limits his surgical practice to the head and neck where he is known around town as the “Nose Guy” for his exquisite nose jobs and reconstruction surgeries.  He is named Best of Best cosmetic surgeons by Denver Community News and is one of the top facial plastic surgeons in America by Castle & Conway.

The team at Rocky Mountain Aesthetics uses a variety of lasers for hair removal. The diversity of lasers enables the team to custom fit a premium hair removal program leaving you nothing less than satisfied. The Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics doesn’t limit their practice to solely hair removal. They perform tattoo removal, facial services and spider vein removal as well.

Rocky Mountain Laser Clinic is located at:
250 Steele Street, Suite 206
Denver, CO 80206
303.985.8520
Fax: 303.785.3209
info@rockymountainlaser.com

Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 9 am - 7pm
Friday: 8 am - 1 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 2 pm

Q&A with the Rocky Mountain Laser Clinic

Q: I know that electrolysis has been around for a couple of decades. With all of the technological upgrades made in recent times, is it more effective now than it used to be?

A: Electrolysis is still in use today and its protocols have greatly improved since its conception. It is the only process that is universally approved by the FDA as permanent hair removal. The best part is that it’s effective on light and dark hair as well as all skin tones. Other techniques, like lasers do not have that same advantage.

Electrolysis is found to be useful for white-skinned gray haired individuals also, who are poor candidates for the laser technique. Electrolysis is the most widely acclaimed form of permanent hair removal.

Q: How do I know if I’m a candidate for electrolysis over laser hair removal?

A: Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal treatment on the market. Other treatments, even laser, cannot claim to be permanent. One of the considerations the medical estheticians at Rocky Mountain Laser Clinic agree is the color of your hair and skin. Hair grows on the body for several reasons including, genetics, hormones and hormonal changes and changes to the endocrine system.

Laser hair removal works best on those who are fair skinned with dark hair. This procedure doesn’t work on blonde hair or those with dark skin unless there has been a successful patch test done.

Q: I am interested in getting a hair removal procedure done on my upper lip. I have looked around and am so confused with all the different types of lasers available. How do I know which one is best for me?

A: At The Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics, we under stand that not all patients are the same. Different people have different needs and that is why we use a variety of lasers for hair removal treatments. Each laser has different attributes that make it ideal for different hair colors and areas of the body. With this available selection, our patients are ensured a satisfactory, hair-free result.

What women want on the edge of summer is smooth, hairfree skin

DENVER, CO—On the verge of the official start of summer, Cosmetic Surgeons and Dermatologists in the Denver metropolitan area find their appointment books filling up fast with appointments for hair removal.

The best-of-the-best doctors using lasers for hair removal are featured on www.DenverHairRemoval.com, a directory listing of top Cosmetic Surgeons and Dermatologists serving the Front Range from Boulder to Parker, Colorado, covering the entire metro area.

Summer officially starts June 20, the day officially called the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. For a handful of women with fair-haired DNA, the advent of summer when clothing covers less and more skin shows, the arrival of summer isn’t fraught with worries about hair removal. But for most women, summertime brings on the razor or laser in preparation to show off more skin.

Check out www.DenverHairRemoval.com to learn more about the highly specialized lasers these top doctors are using in their clinics: Dr. Richard Levine, Dr. Richard Ort, Dr. Nicolette Picerno, Dr. Jeffrey Raval and Rocky Mountain Laser Aesthetics.

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