Great Article on Liposuction from New Beauty

This New Beauty Article has great Liposuction information for someone researching the procedure. The article explains different types of Liposuction and gives an overview of the different procedures. Click the link below to read the full article from New Beauty.  

New Beauty Article Different Liposuction Procedures Explained

My Best Friend, The Doctor - By Leigh Sullivan

My Best Friend       

Females - young, or old - are fickle. We tell each other what we want to hear: “Does my butt look too big in these jeans?” “Do you like my haircut?” The list goes on and on. Some friends just say what we want to hear because it’s easier. My best friend, however, does NOT.

She is brutally honest, and for that I love her even more! My best friend is a “real life doctor.” She is beautiful, smart, and dead-ass honest. I’d like to think I am reasonably attractive (by American standards), I have a nice-ish complexion, and am not wrinkly, but the second I ask my bestie what she’d do to me if given the chance, she spews out a laundry list so extensive that I always feel like burying my head in the sand like an ostrich!

Her diagnosis? “Your complexion is spotty and you need the Ovivo Sol. You have ‘bunnies’ (wrinkles) in your forehead and you need Botox. You could use some Juvederm in your laugh lines and a touch of Sculptra in your cheeks to give your cheek bones that lift you had in high school!” 

Ok, WHOA — All meet my bestie, Dr. Tahl Humes of Vitahl Medical Aesthetics. I’m 39 years old, about to be 40 and after a good hard look—I know she’s right! BITCH!!

I have had two babies, I’m of Irish/Italian/German descent, so the reds and the browns are predominate. I have lived a life in the Colorado sun, and like most, I have sun damage, so Dr. Humes informed me that I have “Melasma,” a tan or dark skin discoloration usually found during pregnancy. Although it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications.

I grew up in a family that prided themselves on their looks (not just their faces, people) but how their bodies stacked up next to their peers. And while like I said, I’d like to think that I am average in my looks, I’d also like to point out that I have a theory. Males tend to “appreciate with age” and women (in general) “de-appreciate with age.” So I’m going to do whatever I can to maintain what God gave me, for as long as I can, and I’ll do it with the help of my way too honest best-friend, who just happens to be an MD.

I have now subjected myself to three rounds of Ovivo-Sol (laser treatment that takes care of the browns and the reds) received Botox on my forehead, “bunnies” and the squinty lines around my eyes. I have shot my laugh lines with Juvederm, and gotten my cheek bones shot twice with Sculptra so I can maintain those cheekbones the good lord gave me.

Am I perfect? Oh HELL no! That will never happen. But God bless my bestie for being that brutally honest woman who ALWAYS tells me when my hair color looks like shit, or my dress is actually ugly. Because in my humble opinion, we actually need three things in life: 1. A perfect pair of high-heels 2. A perfect fitting bra and 3. The most brutally honest best friend in the whole world!


Love you doc! – Mean it!  XOXO

Brilliant Distinctions Program at VITAHL

Beauty has its rewards, and in this case, we mean dollar rewards! VITAHL has partnered with Allergan to offer a terrific program that benefits our loyal patients. Through this complimentary program, Allergan helps pays for your treatments! You get fantastic savings on your favorite - or soon to be favorite - cosmetic treatments, and who does not want to look great while saving a pretty penny?

Not sure how the program works? Our Patient Liaison, Megan, is here to help. During your visit, she will get you registered for the program. Registered patients who are treated with Juvederm and/or Botox earn points. You can also earn points every time you purchase Latisse. These points equal dollars, which can be applied towards future Botox and Juvederm treatments, or can be used towards the purchase of Latisse. If you are a registered patient, you are already saving money; but you may still need Megan’s help. She is happy to make this program work for you.

Once you have received your Botox and/or Juvederm treatment, our staff will deposit your points so you can be on your way to earning more beauty dollars. The Brilliant Distinctions Program will send you an email notification, which will include a voucher from your recent treatment. When you are ready for your next treatment, you must log into your Brilliant Distinctions account to redeem your points and print out your coupon. You can do this at home, or Megan can help you do it in the office. Please be aware that points do expire, so we recommend converting them to dollars on a regular basis. The program gets even better when you refer a friend. You get $25 worth of points from Allergan towards your next purchase. The more you participate in the program the greater your rewards!

For more information, please contact Megan. She can be reached via email at megan@vitahl.com or in the office at 303.388.7380.

Cellulaze is Sweeping the Nation

At VITAHL we couldn't be more excited about Cellulaze, the latest FDA approved treatment for Cellulite. The results are amazing and our patients couldn't be happier. This is a great article describing the treatment.

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VASER Procedure Live

VASER is one of VITAHL's favorite Fat Blasting Procedures perfect for perfectign your bikini body. Kate Summerville, a renown Los Angeles Skin Expert, talks a patient through a VASER procedure Live in this video. VASER is a non-invasive procedure proven to blast fat, call VITAHL today to see is VASER is right for you 303.388.7380.

THE WHOLE PACKAGE

 Life is about change, and our skin is proof of that. As we age, we lose elasticity in our skin, develop age spots, and the collagen and supportive structures literally start to break down. Most often we focus on problem areas and may think that there is only one treatment out there to reverse the signs of aging. However, often the best results come from a combination of treatments. Skin is composed of multiple layers, and all of these layers undergo changes as we age. By combining several different treatment options which penetrate different layers and structures of the skin, we can focus on the individual's overall aesthetic treatment goal while achieving maximum results. Depending on your age or skin type, there is always a customized plan of action.

At VITAHL, our highly knowledgeable and licensed medical professionals are here to meet with you and customize a plan for your skin type and aesthetic concerns. For a patient who is aging and wants to regain elasticity and volume, we would generally suggest a combination of injectables such as Botox, Juvederm and/or Sculptra. Imagine the face as a balloon. When we are young the balloon is full, but as we age our balloon loses air and deflates. By using fillers to re-volumize the face, a more youthful appearance is achieved. Finish off with a Pearl Fusion laser to resurface the skin and create a smooth, glowing complexion, and the end result is a "liquid facelift" without undergoing surgery. Other patients are concerned about abnormal skin pigment. Many of us develop dark pigmentation, whether it is due to pregnancy or from all those years of worshiping the sun. If dark pigmentation is your concern, a combination of the Melanage Peel and Ovivo Tone laser can target this problem. These are just a couple of examples. There are many skin conditions and many ways to treat each condition.

VITAHL's innovative and customized approach allows us to enhance your beauty and reach your aesthetic goals. Optimal outcomes in facial aesthetics require in-depth knowledge of facial aging and anatomy. By tailoring treatments to individuals, optimal results can be achieved.

Bogus Botox: Some deals really are too good to be true.

They say “you get what you pay for,” and I think at some time in our lives we have all seen this to be true. Back in 2005, patients were asking questions before they received Botox injections, because they were aware of patients such as the Florida couple who were hospitalized after receiving fake Botox. In recent years, we are hearing fewer of these stories, and patients seem less concerned about who is injecting them and what is being injected.  However, even recently there have been several incidents of fake Botox injections that have put victims in the hospital.  One woman died after receiving a supposed Botox injection that was, in reality, cooking oil.  Not only is “Bogus Botox” still out there, in fact, there has been a rise in internet sales out of China of counterfeit Botox.  Additionally, there is fake Juvederm and Restylane on the market.

I see ‘daily deals’ such as Groupon, that offer Botox for less than I can purchase it from Allergan. When I see 20 units for $99 (less than $5 per unit), and about half of that goes to Groupon, I have to wonder how a business can survive by selling Botox for $2.50 a unit? I am not knocking daily deals.  I like deals and I like working with these companies. We have participated in daily deals with Groupon and Living Social. We’ve gained a lot of amazing new patients and have had a really great experience; however, in the process we’ve realized the importance of consumer awareness.  If it seems too good to be true, it usually is.  Because Botox is so popular, many people erroneously think that it is so simple. However, it is a medical procedure and therefore it deserves the respect and appropriate awareness by its consumers. Allergan is the sole distributer of real Botox, and because Botox is a medication that is regulated by the FDA, it cannot be discounted. If physicians can’t buy Botox for as low as $5.00 per unit, then how can an office sell it for less without losing money? Some offices are getting around this by purchasing their “Botox” from other companies, but how do they know if they are getting real or “Bogus Botox?” We know there is only one company that sells Botox, and if we do not like the price, we should look into other treatment options.

The take away here is to make sure you know what you are getting.  At VITAHL, we pride ourselves in having the most educated and qualified physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants administering our injectables, resulting in the highest level of patient care.  As one of the top 1% of Botox injectors in the country, patient safety and satisfaction are our highest priorities. Ask who is injecting, where were they trained, and is it real Botox (or Juvederm).  If you see a deal that seems too good to be true, check into it before you are injected.