Body Language - Denver Cosmetic Surgery Blog

I’m a repeat patient of Dr. Ben Lee and he’s performed several successful treatments on me that are non-invasive and require no downtime. He’s used injectables like Restylane to define my lip line and Juvederm to smooth out the smile lines around my mouth.

Dr. Ben Lee told me that the newest injectable Artefill is ideal to treat my smile lines because it’s permanent, meaning that I won’t have to get new injections twice a year as I have in the past few years. I’m looking forward to more of these permanent “fixes” that are non-invasive and require no downtime in the future. With all the medical advances available, it should be soon and I’ll be making an appointment for a consultation!—MarySue, 42, mother, wife, and caretaker to my aging parents.

Dr. Ben Lee introduced Artefill to his plastic surgery practice in 2007 after it was approved by the FDA as the only permanent filler on the market. The ingredient in Artefill that makes the filler permanent is a synthetic polymer that stimulates a cell that’s already in the human body called a fibroblast. It naturally produces new collagen, the very thing that the body produces less of as we age.

Collagen is the basis of a number of new treatments available at Dr. Lee’s office. Another is the SkinTyte Laser which is also non-invasive and is used to treat skin laxity in the face, hands, upper chest, abdomen and arms. The laser treatments—a series is usually recommended—take less than an hour and are so much more comfortable than any predecessor laser because of the cooling system that’s built into this laser. Made by Sciton, the SkinTyte Appliance focuses on specific areas to promote generation of new collagen which effectively tightens the skin, returning it to its former firmness.

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Q. What is Skin Tyte?

A. Skin Tyte uses broadband light energy to deeply heats dermal collagen. This process promotes partial denaturation and contraction of collagen. The heat also initiates the body’s natural healing process, which creates a renewed collagen foundation leading to increased skin firmness. The powerful cooling system maintains the outer surface of the skin at cool temperatures before, during and after each pulse of broadband light making this treatment comfortable and safe.

Q. What should I expect after undergoing a Skin Tyte procedure?

A. You will experience mild redness in the treated area immediately after treatment and this will last only 15 minutes. Since the Skin Tyte procedure is non-invasive, there is no downtime, so you can resume your normal activities immediately following treatment. Skin Tyte is safe for all skin types and can be performed on any area of the body. Face, neck hands, abdomen and arms.

Q. What do other patients have to say about the results of the Skin Tyte procedure?

A. Patients in our office have been ecstatic with the improvements. Here are some of their comments:

“My lower face and neck improved with just one treatment!” – Theresa

“My lower jowls are tighter and I look younger!” – Barb

“I don’t hide my neck under turtleneck sweaters anymore!” – Linda

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Q. What is Broadband Light Photorejuvenation?

A. Broadband Light Photorejuvenation uses the Sciton Laser, today’s state-of-the-art laser technology that delivers two precious benefits—minimized downtime and less pain with any procedure—along with being the most effective laser on the market for skin photorejuvenation. Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Lee introduced this superior technology to his practice in Englewood, Colorado, last year.

Light energy is delivered to the skin to heat the surface layers of the skin. The head absorbed by the targeted areas stimulates the skin cells to generate new collagen. This process restores your skin to its natural, youthful beauty, making it smoother, vibrant and younger looking. In addition, this treatment targets and eliminates many of the fine vessels that cause redness and unwanted melanin responsible for pigmented lesions caused by sun damage.

Q. Is the Sciton laser photorejuvenation broadband light used only on the face?

A. This remarkable laser is used on all parts of the body from the face to hands to arms and neck. Remember, not only does the skin on your face give away your age, but your hands do too. Many of our patients are so pleased with the results on one area of their skin that they opt to have the Broadband Light Photorejuvenation treatments on other areas, like their hands or neck.

Q. What should I expect after Photorejuvenation?

A. You will experience slight redness that will resolve within two hours. Pigmented sun damage will darken and then fade before flaking off. Your skin, where treated, will feel smoother and fine wrinkles and pores will be less noticeable and sunspots or uneven pigmentation will fade.

Q. What have other patients experienced with Photorejuvenation?

A. Our patients have been delighted. Some of their comments are:

“I look younger, after just one treatment!”—Dawn

“No more embarrassing freckles!” –Peggy

“My skin feels much smoother and it looks great!” –Kathleen

“My hands look younger without those spots!” –Elizabeth

“Finally, I got rid of those unsightly facial veins!” –John

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Q: I keep hearing about collagen and its role in achieving younger-looking skin. I think I understand correctly that collagen is something I can’t buy over the counter so how does a person get it and keep it?

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