Dr. Tahl N. Humes owns and serves as medical director to Vitahl Medical Aesthetics in Denver, Colorado. She graduated with a BS from Indiana University, completed Medical School at Touro University in California, and Residency at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. She is a National Laser Trainer and National Spokesperson for Cutera® Lasers. Dr. Humes also trains physicians, RNs, and PAs from across the nation in advanced injection techniques of BOTOX® and advanced dermal fillers, including Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, and Sculptra. Dr. Humes has performed thousands of aesthetic treatments with lasers and injectables. She was invited by Allergan to participate in the Juvederm Experience Trials prior to the product’s release to the general public. In addition, Dr. Humes is known for her expertise in laser medicine. Dr. Humes and Vitahl are known for their cutting edge laser treatments, such as Pearl and Titan. She has been interviewed for her cosmetic medical expertise by news affiliates ABC, CBS, and NBC, and has served on expert panels for Cutera® Lasers at national presentations.

FAST AND FABULOUS SKIN CARE TIPS

Make every minute count when it comes to your skin care routine. During the cold winter months, don’t forget to take the time to care for your skin. Here are some beauty tips and treatments to try based on how many minutes you have to spend.

1 minute treatments:
• Apply sunscreen with an antioxidant before you leave the house for the day. Super Serum Advance+ and Pro Heal Advance+ (both available at VITAHL) insure that you are ready for the elements with the double defense of sunscreen and an antioxidant.
• Pamper your eyes. Instantly plump the skin under your eyes, while firming and hydrating, with IS Clinical’s Youth Eye Complex, also available at VITAHL.

15 minute treatments:• Botox – "Liquid Gold". It’s our favorite tip for softening wrinkles!
• Peel away dead skin, minimize fine lines and brighten your skin with a Glycolic Peel.

30 minute treatments:• Polish and rejuvenate skin with microdermabrasion.
• Decrease pore size and redness with Laser Genesis, a must for glowing skin.
• Refresh your hands, neck and chest - don't ignore these areas that are also prone to aging and wrinkles. Add them to your Laser Genesis treatments.

60 minute treatments:
• Reduce crepiness while increasing collagen production. Both the Pearl and Titan lasers increase collagen production and tighten the skin around your eyes, jawline and neck.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Humes

Summer Preperation with Laser Hair Removal

The New Year is here, full of resolutions followed by Summer preparations! It may seem premature for Summer Preparation but this is the perfect time to get started. Laser Hair Removal is a series of Laser Treatments so begining now is perfect preperation for Summer. Since the series of treatments is based around the hair follicle growth pattern beginning the process now will have you smooth and bikini ready by your Spring Vacation and Summer Season. If you have considered Laser Hair Removal before consider a one lesser known advantage of the treatment; razor bumps and ingrown hairs are greatly reduced if not gone forever! Below is a great article about the treatment and results of one Laser Hair Removal Patient.  Hope to see you soon at VITAHL, 303.388.7380

Does it Work? Laser Hair Removal

Best Wishes,
Dr Humes

KISS AND TELL

Hollywood has long understood the power of a perfect pouty lip, leaving everyone asking, "What options do I have to obtain that perfect celebrity pout?"

Full and pouty lips are associated with youth, beauty and sensuality. With Valentine's Day around the corner, many want to have those beautiful, kissable lips without the pain and tingling of a lip plumper. If you are looking to enhance the size and shape of your lips, there are many options that will leave you feeling plumped, soft, sensual and naturally stunning.

The ideal lip has a defined border, and the upper lip is smaller than the lower lip. As we age, collagen and fat start to disappear and the lip border breaks down, revealing a less youthful pout. Many different approaches have been introduced to the market for patients searching for that full sensual lip they may have once had or have always wished for. Though lip liner can accentuate the lip size to a certain extent, only so much can be "drawn on." When filling the lip, it is important to keep a natural look by enhancing the border of the lip while keeping the upper lip approximately 75% as full as the lower lip. Anything larger and you can obtain the "ducky look." You also want to be careful not to over-treat lip wrinkles above the lip, because again, this can result in a less natural and more "ducky" look. At VITAHL, we are known for our advanced injection techniques that keep your lips looking natural and like your best you. We can achieve this with fillers or a combination of treatments to best meet your goals.

Juvederm: Popular for instantly plumping lips, Juvederm restores volume and fullness. This smooth gel filler is made of hyaluronic acid which is naturally found in the body, hydrating and adding volume to areas injected.

Botox: Small doses of Botox can be used to evert the lips. When injected into certain parts of the lip muscle, the selective weakening makes the lips roll out to some extent. This leaves you with the appearance of fuller lips. Combining Botox and Juvederm in the lips maximizes the longevity of the Juvederm treatment.

Laser Genesis: A favorite treatment of Hollywood A-listers, this fabulous laser treatment will not only get you red carpet ready, but it can leave your pout looking more plumped. A secret tip - Laser Genesis stimulates collagen in the lips as well as in the skin.

Fat Transfer: For a longer lasting option to achieve that perfect pout, many are turning to fat transfer. This procedure involves transferring your own fat to your lips in order to enhance the appearance. Although this is a more expensive alternative than other lip plumping options, it does last longer and uses your own fat.

Call us at 303.388.7380 to schedule a consultation to see which lip enhancement treatment will give you that perfect pout.

Warm Regards,