Even with the best home care regime, aging and the environment can take a toll on your skin.
Reverse the damage and reveal brighter, healthier, vibrant skin with chemical peel treatments. These treatments produce tremendous results by stimulating collagen, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and brown spots. All of this while improving the texture, tone, and the overall quality of your skin.
All Peels at Elevation Med Spa are customized to fit your Skin care concerns.
Using a Retinol along with Hydroquinone will help achieve even greater results.
RETINOL: A topical cream applied in the evening that travels down into the dermis helping to push up and out built up dead skin cells. Retinol works on the improvement of fine lines, wrinkles, texture, tone and overall clarity of the skin.
HYDROQUINONE: A lightener and a brightener to help suppress the melanocytes that cause pigment, dark patches on your skin caused by hormones, sun damage, medications or injury to the skin. Hydroquinone allows for a brighter and lighter complexion.
I have been an Aesthetician for seventeen years now. Peels are one of my favorite proven treatments. I fully customize the peels and know exactly how to get your skin to where you want it to be!! Using the proper home care will speed up the process of those stubborn browns. Using the appropriate protection for your skin daily is recommended. (sunblock, Vitamin C)
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* Our clinic is proud to offer the best chemical peels available. For the very best results a package of 3 to 4 is recommended. Call for our Holiday Specials!!
Have you heard about the non-surgical thread lift? Facial thread lifts have been around for a number of years, but many people are still unfamiliar with the effectiveness of the procedure. The technology has greatly improved over the past few years and now facial threads are being used more extensively across the country such as Los Angeles, New York and now Lone Tree and the Denver Metro area of Colorado. Until recently the only way that you could get real facial lifting was with a surgical face lift as the effects of laser or ultrasound are highly patient dependent. These procedures achieve up to 30 percent lifting effect although some cases could achieve more. Once loose skin is present only a scalpel can truly lift heavy sagging skin on the neck or jowls. If you are an individual with mild to moderate sagging or do not want to have surgery, then you may be a candidate for a facial thread lift.
What is a facial thread lift? A non-surgical thread lift uses material that is biocompatible with human tissue. The temporary sutures are strategically placed in areas of the face that will gently lift the tissue producing a younger effect. The sutures dissolve over the course of 4 – 6 months, while stimulating your own body’s natural collagen through the healing response. This is a very important component to maintain youthful skin. The sutures greatly enhance the production of collagen in the areas where the threads are placed
Collagen is necessary for the health and structure of the skin. In addition to wound healing, collagen keeps skin strong, and supple. Women lose 30% of their collagen as they go through menopause and over all, skin can lose greater than 50% of its collagen throughout a lifetime. As we age, many things contribute to the health of our collagen. A healthy diet and exercise coupled with limited alcohol consumption is important to maintain collagen levels.
There are several different types of thread lifts available. You may have heard of Nova, Miracu, MINT and InstaLift threads. The first three are all polydioxanone. Mint and Miracu threads are both molded which adds strength to the barbs which are important in lifting the facial tissue. InstaLift, which is also a biocompatible material uses a combination of poly glycolic acid (PGA) and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) with tiny cones which helps lift the skin.
The down time or recovery for facial thread procedures is very short. For three days post the procedure, you should avoid opening the mouth too widely such as with eating. No vigorous rubbing of the face the first week. No heavy exercise for 7 days and avoid sleeping on your face especially the first 3 nights. Avoid sunlight immediately post the procedure. If you must be out in the sun, ensure you wear sunscreen. It is best not to fly in the first 24 hours as the cabin pressure may affect the facial swelling. Mild swelling and mild facial tenderness may occur the first few days and is expected. No heat should be applied to the face, such as a laser for 8 weeks post procedure.
The ideal thread candidate is between 35 and 55 years old. There are exceptions, but generally this is the ideal timeframe for successful thread procedures. Individual with heavy jowls and a falling neck are typically surgical candidates. Threads could provide some benefit for a refreshed look in older clients who are not surgical candidates as long as they have realistic expectations about results.
It is important to understand that no procedure is permanent as we all continue to age. As a guide, surgical facelifts can last up to 10 years while a thread lift will last 12 to 24 months.
As we have come to see the advancement in the material used for threads lifts, I made a concerted effort to become master certified in the procedure. I have completed five trainings sessions over the past 18 months, and I am confident that you will be satisfied with your results. I feel this procedure is going to continue to grow in popularity, and I look forward to serving you soon.
Deb Tong PA-C
Elevation Med Spa
Lone Tree, CO
It has been an unusual six weeks to say the least, but I am excited the State of Colorado has transitioned into our next phase of reopening the state: Safer at Home. This transition will allow us to begin seeing clients again, and we couldn’t be happier. We have missed seeing all our amazing clients over the past month, but realize it was the prudent action to take to keep us healthy.
As we set to open in May, I want to assure you we are taking every precaution we can to keep our employees and clients safe. As a med spa, Elevation has always taken pride in our ability to offer premium services and results. Abby, Deb, and Lisa are medical professionals with decades of experience working in hospital and clinical settings. We understand what it takes to maintain a sanitized environment while providing exceptional results.
We have instituted the following protocols to ensure compliance and maintain a consistent level of preparedness for every client.
Establishing a medical practice that delivers exceptional results while providing a first-class experience has always been out focus. With our updated protocols, we are ready to begin seeing clients for our top of the line services such as Botox & Dermal Fillers (Juvéderm & Restylane products). Please rest assured that we understand the importance and sensitivity of taking the proper steps to ensure your experience is exceptional. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 303-993-6578.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
In times of uncertainty we all look to experts, friends, and even social media to get answers to pressing questions. Sometimes the information we receive brings comfort, other times it causes more anxiety. In these situations, I tend to fall back on the old saying: Control what you can Control. Often times easier said than done, but in the situation we find ourselves in today I feel it is more true than ever. We are and will continue to take every precaution to ensure your time with us is not only safe, but your experience is memorable.
At Elevation Med Spa, we always put an emphasis on cleanliness and have strict protocols for disinfecting and maintaining our treatment rooms. As a medical facility we ensure our environment is always disinfected and ready for all the services and treatments we offer. In light of recent events surrounding the Corona virus, we are instituting additional measures to ensure our office is both safe and prepared to continue providing best in class services with incredible outcomes. In addition to our stringent policy of cleaning our room after each procedure plus our nightly cleaning routine, we have now added additional disinfecting of all surfaces and handles throughout the day. We understand there is uncertainty around the Corona virus and want to reassure you that our med spa is taking every step possible to provide a safe environment for the services and treatments you love.
You are the life blood of our business and we want to reassure you that we are taking every possible step to maintain the safe comfortable environment you expect. We will continue to monitor the situations and stay in contact with the appropriate agencies to maintain the highest level of safety standards.
We look forward to seeing you and want to reassure you Elevation Med Spa is prepared and open for business. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 303-993-6578.
We walk this journey together,
Chris
When searching for a med spa near you in South Denver, be sure to look closely at the results that pop up. At Elevation Med Spa we are lucky to have three exceptional Aesthetic practitioners. We put an emphasis on hiring great talent with the knowledge and experience to provide the outcomes you deserve and expect.
Abby Coggins RN-BSN has been injecting neurotoxins such as Botox and Dysport as well as dermal fillers such as the Juvederm family of products and Restylane for over 15 years. Abby has become one of the most sought after and respected injectors from Denver to Parker & Castle Rock. She is often asked to train other injectors to help them stay up to date on the latest trends and techniques in the industry. As good as she is technically, she is even better at listening and understanding the clients wants and needs. Abby has a vast array of experience allowing her to provide a long-term plan to help you achieve the look you desire.
Deb Tong PA-C takes great pride in her continued education and ability to consistently deliver exceptional results. She takes the time to listen to her client’s desires and develops a long-term plan to achieve beautiful results. Deb recently became master certified in the art of PDO Threads. This technique offers the ability to tighten and lift areas with a non-surgical procedure. You will quickly notice the level of experience Deb possesses from her 20 plus years as a Physician Assistant.
Lisa Reed has been an Aesthetician for over 20 years and has amassed an incredible knowledge base on how to treat all skin types. After being an instructor at the local Esthetician College, Lisa has joined Elevation Med Spa to get back to what she loves: helping clients achieve beautiful healthy skin. Take advantage of her expertise and let her help you reach your skin goals.
We take great pride in producing incredible results while providing first in class customer experiences. We hope that when you search for a med spa near you, that you find Elevation Med Spa and come visit us in Lone Tree. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
All the best,
Chris
PRP hair restoration
For those of you who may be experiencing rapid or gradual hair loss such as excess shedding, male pattern baldness or a shrinking pony tail, there is hope. You have probably heard of PRP hair restoration from your friends, salon stylist or on the internet, but what is it really? PRP is platelet rich plasma taken from your own blood and injected or applied topically to the treated area.
PRP hair restoration is a relatively new process that has some scientific studies and evidence to back it up. Many dermatologists are convinced that this procedure works and use it routinely as part of their repertoire for treating their patients’ hair loss. PRP was first used by orthopedic surgeons to treat joint and tendon injuries with good success. Now, some doctors are using it to regrow hair. Since that time there have been a number of studies, although small that have shown positive benefit using trichoscans or serial photography.
So what does the process entail? To make PRP, your practitioner takes some of your blood, spins it to separate the platelets from the other cells, and then puts the platelets back into the liquid part of your blood (the plasma). Why does that matter? Because platelets have hundreds of specialized proteins called growth factors that aid healing. The PRP may be applied topically during micro needling or it may be injected into your scalp with a small needle. The idea is that the growth factors help to create or stimulate new hair follicles.
There’s no standard process yet. Your doctor may start with three treatments spaced about 6 to 8 weeks apart. After a few months, your hair could seem thicker and fuller than before. In one study, a large majority of people were happy with the results and said their hair improved. You might need a booster treatment 6 months later, when hair growth starts to slow down. The procedure is done in the office with little preparation except for washing your scalp and hair ahead of time.
Does this procedure work for all types of hair loss? If you are a male with a shiny scalp the procedure will not work. There has to be at least fine vellus hair to have any effect. Females with alopecia areata are not good candidates as the issue is autoimmune. If are interested in learning more, schedule a consultation to see if you are a good candidate. Most individuals are pleased with the results.
Ladies lets be honest, pleats on a blouse look good, but not so good around our mouth! Volbella® is a Hyaluronic acid product from Juvederm, specifically formulated to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth area, without adding significant volume. It is great for someone who wants to improve the lips, look natural without having a change in the overall size of the lip. Volbella®is injected with a very fine needle and can be focused on fine lines etched into the top layer of our skin.
Voluma XC is part of the Juvederm family of hyaluronic acid fillers and is a beautiful option used in the face to add structure and architecture. Certain fillers have been approved for specific indications, but an experienced injector can use different fillers in many different areas to attain a desired level of improvement.
When you add Voluma XC into the cheek your lifting, adding volume, and re-drapping the skin, for a more youthful appearance. As the cheek is lifted, hollows in the face are improved and resulting shadows are diminished. When you inject into the jaw you can minimize the appearance of the jowl providing a more distinct jaw line. Injecting the chin can add structure eliminating the appearance of a ‘weak chin’.
Voluma is injected with a small needle, so bruising is minimal and swelling is limited while results are immediate.
When we look in the mirror we focus on lines and sagging skin but focus less on the cause of the aging skin. When the mid-face is lifted it improves the appearance of the nasolabial and oral commissure lines. We have a slow progression of bone loss with normal aging and Voluma XC can recreate the structure we lose with a very natural results.
We are able to use Voluma in a very effective way yet no one will know you had a procedure. They will be asking unrelated questions regarding sleep , and your new hair style (which hasn’t changed in 10 years).
If this type of improvement appeals to you, we would really like to see you for a complimentary consultation. Our team of expert injectors will be able to advise you on procedures that will benefit your skin and help you achieve your aesthetic goals. We hope to see you soon.
Abby Coggins, RN
I have been injecting Botox for 15+ years, but I do not think I have ever shared with you my first experience getting Botox.
I had previously worked with very sick and critical patients, and now I had branched off into the world of skin rejuvenation and plastic surgery. In my new role I quickly realized it was necessary for me to be treated with Botox for me to better understand my job and what our clients were experiencing. I didn’t have any lines, wrinkles or folds at the time that bothered me. Not to mention I was terrified of injecting a toxin into any area of my body, for vanities sake (even though Europe had numerous studies to back up the safety and efficacy of the treatment.) I needed the job and it was a sweet set-up, so into the chair I hopped, for my first ‘anti-wrinkle’ treatment.
It took 1-2 weeks for the Botox to ‘kick in’, and as I waited, I circled the mirror in regular patterns, like a fish in a tank, waiting for something horrible and grotesque to happen. To my great happiness and surprise the improvement was subtle and soft. I hadn’t even realized the lines in my face were apparent until they were so blurred that I couldn’t even see them. Blurred as in not bad vision, but softened and natural. Better yet, no one could tell what I had done, everyone guessing I had cut and re-styled my hair!
Fast forward to today, since I have been using Botox fairly regularly for 15+ years (keeping job….) I have most definitely aged in a kinder/gentler way. Allowing those muscles in my forehead, frown and around eyes to relax, while keeping my facial movements looking natural.
I realized I was so afraid of looking fake, frozen or un-natural that if my, at the time, job hadn’t been threatened I would have never started with a wrinkle reducer. Thank goodness for the overbearing, dominant woman who made me take my first step!
Now we know in the industry that the earlier we start with skin care and improvement the softer the aging process will descend upon us. With Botox you can decrease the amount of movement in any given area and combined with professional skin care rejuvenation treatments the results can be stunning.
If I could impart any information, it would be that doing nothing gets you nowhere. We all are aware how important it is to exercise and eat well. What we seem to forget is if we do not take an active role in maintaining the skin (the largest organ in the body) we can appear unhealthy and dehydrated. Much better to look like a grape than a raisin.
Things to look for when getting Botox:
Now that you have heard about my first experience and the benefits I have experienced with Botox, I hope we can become your trusted partner in your journey to healthy aging.
When I was putting together my business plan for Elevation Med Spa, figuring out what to budget each month for marketing was tricky. Starting a new business from the ground up means nobody knows who we are until with find a way to introduce ourselves. I quickly realized, the more you spend the greater the potential impact. But what is the right medium, how much do I spend, how long do I stick with it, how targeted do I need to be? These are all questions I wish I had the answer to and will continue to ask in order to find the right balance on reach and return.
In the aesthetic industry, it is pretty clear having a strong online presence is paramount. Most clients are searching Google or social media to find a location that provides the services they desire. Like anything in the digital world, the easier it is to find us the better chance we have of securing the appointment.
We also asked ourselves if digital marketing is the only way to go? Should we put all our eggs in one basket to try and maximize our online footprint?
Through a lot of discussion and research, we decided to take a two-prong approach to our marketing initiative. Through careful planning and a bit of good fortune, we are partnering with Xcite Digital Media and Avid Lifestyle magazine to maximize our target market and drive new business.
Xcite Digital Media created our website and has a strong track record with developing effective digital campaigns. There is a multi-step process that begins with a program called Step Rep. This essentially works with all of the search engines and online directories to ensure your business information shows up exactly the same on all platforms. This helps to set the foundation for our Google algorithm which leads to better positioning on search platforms. The second phase is the social media campaign where we have five ads running across Facebook and Instagram to help build brand awareness and drive potential customers to our website for additional information. We just started this campaign and are pleased with the early results. We are seeing an increase in both traffic to our website and phone calls to the office. We are excited about the process of moving through the additional phases of the campaign as we continue to grow and learn more about our clients.
Avid Lifestyle magazine could not have launched at a better time. This lifestyle magazine targets the exact geographical areas we are focusing our marketing efforts. Avid Lifestyle provides us an opportunity to get our name out into the community to introduce ourselves and our services. This high-end publication is direct mailed to 12,500 homes and 500 businesses in our market. We were a bit hesitant at first to make the investment in a print ad knowing so much focus is on winning in the digital space, but the first issue has already produced several new clients.
I am excited for the initial plan we have implemented, and it is reassuring we are already seeing new activity from each platform. We will continue to evaluate the digital and print mediums to figure out where our dollars are best spent, but we put a stake in the ground to get started and are off and running. Look for us online or in print to see the quality of the ads and help spread the word- because we all know a good recommendation from a friend is still the best marketing a business could ask for.
Thank you for joining us on our journey,
Chris
