SilkPeel Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion The SilkPeel utilizes microdermabrasion which exfoliates dead skin and infuses the skin with a solution to improve the appearance and quality of the skin. This treatment is perfect if your skin needs exfoliation, brightening and hydration. It can also be useful for treating acne prone skin. There is no actual peeling with this treatment and has no recovery time. At the end of the treatment, your skin appears healthy and glowing.

Photofacial Photofacials, also referred to as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), are treatments using a broad light source to reduce brown pigment and redness of the skin. The treatment can be applied to many areas of the skin. Recovery time is minimal. More than one treatment may be needed depending on the degree of sun damage. This can be combined with Levulan treatment to reduce precancerous growths on the skin.

Fractional Laser Resurfacing Fractional laser resurfacing refers to a specific technology that delivers light energy to the skin in small tiny columns. Older lasers used to deliver light energy in one broad column to the skin. Utilizing numerous smaller columns accomplishes similar results with fewer complications compared to older lasers. Fractional laser resurfacing can be ablative or nonablative. This technology is used on the skin to improve texture, wrinkles, tone and scars, and remove brown spots.

Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing Ablative fractional laser resurfacing is a more aggressive approach to treating wrinkles, sun spots and scars on the skin. Numerous small columns of light energy are delivered to the skin to stimulate collagen growth. It can also improve the texture of skin. Recovery time is approximately one week and requires dedicated skin care during this time frame. A physician consultation is recommended before scheduling this procedure.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Microneedling uses numerous small needles to impress small holes into the skin to stimulate collagen growth and improve the appearance of the skin. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is harvested from each patient and contains a concentration of growth factors and nutrients. PRP is applied topically to the skin after microneedling to help with stimulating collagen growth and promote healing. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for Hair Loss Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrate of growth factors and nutrients that is present in [...]

CO2RE Intima CO2RE Intima is new technology that is being applied to alleviate gynecologic symptoms women experience after childbirth, pre and post menopause, and after breast cancer treatment. Women who experience vaginal dryness, skin atrophy and stress incontinence may undergo a laser procedure in the vaginal area to improve these symptoms. Minimal side effects occur after the treatment. Numerous scientific studies have shown high patient satisfaction with this treatment. Multiple treatments are recommended.

CO2RE CO2RE is a CO2 laser device (10,6000nm) that can deliver classic CO2 resurfacing and ablative fractional CO2 resurfacing to the skin. It is the most aggressive laser available in the US. CO2RE can be utilized in the skin for cosmetic improvement of wrinkles, dyspigmentation and skin texture. It is commonly used on scars from acne, surgery and trauma to improve the appearance and blend in with normal skin. CO2 resurfacing can be used in certain instances to treat precancers and superficial skin cancers. [...]

Skin Care Proper skin care is the foundation to having healthy and beautiful skin. We carry skin care products and sunscreens to help patients prevent and repair sun damaged skin. Some products incorporate prescription medications to fade sun spots, diminish fine wrinkles and improve skin texture. The lines we carry include: AlumierMD, Obagi, Elta MD, SkinCeuticals, Revision, SkinBetter, Alastin, VitaMedica, Stratapharma and Latisse. Visit our office in Edwards to browse and purchase the best products for your skin care goals, or give [...]

CO2 Resurfacing CO2 resurfacing (10,600nm) is the most aggressive laser technology on the market. Patients can undergo classic CO2 surfacing or ablative fractional CO2 resurfacing depending on what the goal of the treatment is. At Mountain Dermatology Specialist, we use the Syneron Candela CO2RE device for our CO2 resurfacing treatments. CO2 resurfacing can be utilized in the skin for cosmetic improvement of wrinkles, dyspigmentation and skin texture. It is commonly used on scars from acne, surgery and trauma to improve the appearance and [...]

Perfecta Vbeam Perfecta is a pulse dye laser(595nm) that targets redness and brown spots on the skin. It can be used to treat broken blood vessels from sun damage, redness and flushing from rosacea and brown spots from sun damage. The Vbeam Perfecta has been updated to a newer device called the Vbeam Prima which combines the technology of the Vbeam Perfecta (595nm) and the Gentle Yag (1064nm). Mountain Dermatology Specialists has the Vbeam Prima laser device, the most updated and recent [...]