We are among the first in Denver, Colorado to offer Xeomin for treatment of wrinkles. This new Botox alternative is now FDA-approved as the latest wrinkle fighter! Studies have shown equivalent results between Botox and Xeomin. Only a select few, top-tier offices have been chosen to offer Xeomin before its official release. Best of all, [...]
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Facial Veins and Redness
August 19, 2011 – 4:42 pm
Many people suffer from unsightly veins and redness of the face. This may be inherited or may be a manifestation of rosacea. Unfortunately, there is a common assumption that this problem is due to excessive alcohol consumption. The good news is that this can be effectively treated with lasers. Usually we start with the Iridex [...]
New Sunscreen Guidelines
June 24, 2011 – 3:50 pm
Good news! The FDA is mandating changes to how sunscreens are labeled and advertised, which will help to clarify which sunscreens provide the best protection against skin cancer and skin aging. The new rules will go into effect next summer. In the meantime, you should read sunscreen labels carefully to ensure that you are getting [...]
nV Skin Care
May 18, 2011 – 1:36 pm
We are excited to launch nV Skin Care, our exclusive new line of skin care products. Dr. Ort and his team spent many months formulating and testing this new line, which includes Vitamins C & E, ferulic, green tea, retinol, niacinamide, and hydroquinone. nV products are specially formulated for Colorado’s harsh climate and are designed [...]
Botox is Best
April 18, 2011 – 10:57 am
Botox continues to be one of the mainstays of our dermatology practice in Denver. Nothing else compares to Botox in terms of great results, no downtime, and ease of treatment. However, we continue to see patients who would benefit greatly from Botox, but who have questions about its safety. We have been using Botox for [...]
Tattoo Removal
March 30, 2011 – 4:48 pm
When it comes to tattoo removal, no one can compare to our practice. Dr. Ort has been treating tattoos since his days at Harvard in the 1990s. High-powered, Q-switched lasers can effectively remove many tattoos, but no single laser can remove all tattoo colors. While most competitors have just one laser, we offer THREE lasers [...]
Tanning Beds and Melanoma
October 18, 2010 – 4:12 pm
New research has found that indoor tanning triples or even quadruples the risk of developing malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. In a recent study, indoor tanners had a 74% increased risk for melanoma compared to people who had never used a tanning bed. Melanoma risk increased with greater tanning bed exposure, [...]
BBL- Our Newest Laser!
August 24, 2010 – 8:51 am
We are proud to announce a new addition to our laser offerings, the BBL or BroadBand Light. BBL is an advanced IPL device which is the ideal non-invasive treatment for many skin conditions, including brown spots, sun damage, blood vessels, rosacea, and hair removal. IPL treatment has always been popular with our clients, who refer [...]
VISIA Seeing is Believing!
May 21, 2010 – 9:37 am
There are thousands of skin care products and treatments on the market, but how do you know which products truly work? Our new Visia System takes the guesswork out of your skincare program by providing an objective analysis of your skin. Visia measures eight areas that affect your skin’s health and appearance, such as pigmentation, [...]
SmartSkin™ CO2 (DOT) Laser
April 29, 2010 – 4:00 pm
After more than a year of performing fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, we continue to be blown away by the results. Results are simply stunning. Patients keep returning, asking us to treat all over their body, including the face, neck, chest, hands, arms, and legs. This is an ideal treatment for sun damage, brown spots, wrinkles, [...]