Cara Mia Medical Day Spa & Dermatology Associates of Colorado

VelaShape on the Rachel Ray Show

When it comes to shedding those last few pounds and inches, sometimes exercise and a balanced diet are simply not enough. If you are an active individual who still struggles to lose stubborn fat, talk to your dermatologist about a non-invasive treatment called VelaShape that eliminates cellulite, pounds and inches without surgery or sit-ups. Learn more about VelaShape and watch the story of one woman’s experience with the treatment in the video below.

Whether you are trying to lose recent baby weight or have been struggling with a problem area for years, the VelaShape system can help you overcome these imperfections and regain your confidence. Using infrared light, suction, and radio frequency, VelaShape isolates the fatty area and heats it to create a metabolic effect. This technology allows your doctor or aesthetician to target the most difficult-to-treat fat in problem areas, such as the thighs and stomach. The ideal VelaShape candidate is active and within ten to fifteen pounds of his or her target weight. Depending on which areas are treated, the number of treatments and cost will vary.

For more information about VelaShape, please contact Cara Mia Day Spa and Dermatology Associates of Colorado. Led by Dr. Leslie Capin, our team of doctors, nurses, and skincare specialists use state-of-the-art technology to help you achieve and maintain healthy, younger-looking skin across our 3 Denver locations. Visit us online, or call us today at (303) 558-3192 to schedule an appointment.

VelaShape: the Non-Invasive Treatment for a Smoother, Slimmer Appearance

If you have been hearing the media buzz about VelaShape, you may be wondering exactly what it is and if it is right for you. Using four components of infrared light, radiofrequency, vacuum and suction, the VelaShape treatment can help to contour your body and boost your confidence. Talk to the licensed professionals at Cara Mia Medical Day Spa for more information about VelaShape, and learn more about the treatment’s benefits below.

• Fat and Weight Loss: While you may be close to your ideal shape, losing those last few pounds and inches can be difficult with diet and exercise alone. Whether you have recently given birth or are simply struggling to achieve a slimmer profile, VelaShape can help to shrink fat cells for a smoother, more contoured appearance.
• Cellulite Reduction: While it can be an embarrassing secret, cellulite affects many women across different areas of the body. Using suction, infrared technology, and radiofrequency technology, VelaShape heats and smoothes out the skin, reducing the appearance of unwanted dimples and uneven bumps.
• No Down Time: Unlike surgical procedures like liposuction, VelaShape is non-invasive and requires no downtime. While some patients may experience a sensation of warmness following the procedure, patients are free to return to their regular routines immediately after treatment. Most patients require only four short treatments to achieve maximum results.
• Restore Confidence: Eliminating unwanted cellulite or fat can help you feel more confident and comfortable with your body, boosting your self-esteem and pride. In their VelaShape testimonials, women who have used the treatment say that they feel better about their appearance and enjoy a more youthful look.

For more information about VelaShape, please contact Cara Mia Day Spa and Dermatology Associates of Colorado. Led by Dr. Leslie Capin, our team of doctors, nurses, and skincare specialists use state-of-the-art technology to help you achieve and maintain healthy, younger-looking skin across our 3 Denver locations. Visit us online, or call us today at (303) 558-3192 to schedule an appointment.

Which Injectable Filler is Right for You?

Whether it plumps, smoothes or replenishes the skin, injectable fillers can help to revitalize your facial appearance and confidence. But with so many filler options to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Your dermatologist can evaluate the state and needs of your skin, recommending a dermal filler that targets your problem areas and help you achieve a more youthful, refreshed look.

• Collagen: As you age, the collagen in your skin’s dermis layer begins to break down, decreasing elasticity and causing fine lines and wrinkles to appear. Collagen injections help to replenish the skin’s natural collagen, smoothing out facial lines and firming the skin. These injections can also be used in the lips to achieve a fuller appearance.
• Radiesse: Radiesse diminishes wrinkles, corrects smile lines, and helps to restore facial volume. Radiesse provides immediate results that can last up to a year, and the treatment requires little to no recovery time.
• Restylane: By synthetically replacing collagen, Restylane can reduce the appearance of scars and deep facial lines, leaving skin looking younger. Unlike collagen injections, there is no risk of an allergic reaction with the synthetic Restylane.
• Juvederm: This dermal filler is made from hyaluronic acid, which absorbs water and increases skin volume and density. Juvederm evens out fine lines and wrinkles, and because of its smooth consistency, offers natural-looking results.
• Sculptra: Sculptra, a poly-L-lactic injectable, can be used to correct the facial folds and wrinkles caused by loss of facial fat. The effects of Sculptra gradually become more noticeable and can create smooth, natural-looking results which last eighteen months or more.

For more information about dermal fillers, please contact Cara Mia Day Spa and Dermatology Associates of Colorado. Led by Dr. Leslie Capin, our team of doctors, nurses, and skincare specialists use state-of-the-art technology to help you achieve and maintain healthy, younger-looking skin across our 3 Denver locations. Visit us online, or call us today at (303) 558-3192 to schedule an appointment.

The Need for Sunscreen

Though many medical and research studies have shown the damaging effects of the sun’s rays on your skin, you may not be incorporating this information into your daily skincare regimen. Adding a daily application of sunscreen into your routine can help protect your skin from sun damage, age spots, and even skin cancer. Talk to your dermatologist about choosing a sunscreen, and keep reading to learn more about the benefits it provides.

Prevent Skin Cancer 

Did you know that skin cancer is the most frequently occurring type of cancer in the United States? Over two million cases are reported each year, with melanoma as the leading cause of skin cancer fatality. To help prevent overexposure to UV rays, which cause skin cancer, it is critical that individuals wear sunscreen to protect their skin. Sunscreen is recommended not only for bright and sunny days but also during the fall and winter months—despite common misconceptions, the sun's rays can still penetrate through cloud cover and during cold weather, and the winter’s snow and ice can reflect the sun’s rays in damaging ways.

Reduce Skin Damage

In addition to skin cancer, excessive and frequent sun exposure can also lead to significant skin damage. Without the protection of sunscreen, the sun’s rays cause the skin to age more quickly. This results in premature skin sagging and wrinkling as well as the development of age spots and the degradation of skin texture. Together, these side effects result in a discolored, aged look that far outlasts the initial appearance of a tan.

Set a Habit

Commit to regularly applying sunscreen to build healthy habits in your family. Both children and adults can benefit from this lesson in proper health and skin maintenance and will be more likely to apply sunscreen daily if they are aware of the associated benefits.

For more information about skin cancer and sunscreen, please contact Cara Mia Day Spa and Dermatology Associates of Colorado. Led by Dr. Leslie Capin, our team of doctors, nurses, and skincare specialists use state-of-the-art technology to help you achieve and maintain healthy, younger-looking skin across our 3 Denver locations. Visit us online, or call us today at (303) 558-3192 to schedule an appointment.

Improving Your Skin Inside and Outside: Resources for Further Reading

Feeling confident about your skin can help you feel more confident in everyday life. Whether you suffer from visible skin conditions like spider veins or feel that you are carrying excess fat that distorts your shape, your dermatologist can recommend a treatment that is right for you. In the resources below, learn more about treatments that can help to improve the appearance of your skin and minimize fat deposits that live just beneath it.

• Patients with spots, scars, and other skin imperfections may benefit from laser skin resurfacing treatments. By precisely removing the damaged layers of skin, laser skin resurfacing allows new and younger-looking skin to appear in its place.
• A web-like maze of veins that can be blue or purplish in color, spider veins can be caused weak vein walls, sun damage, and hormone fluctuations. Read more about spider vein treatments with this guide to women’s health.
• By freezing and killing fat cells in the subcutaneous layer of skin, CoolSculpting can help to reshape your body to a more sculpted appearance. This Zeltiq CoolSculpting guide provides more information on how the treatment works and the results that you can expect.

For more information about skincare and treatments, please contact Cara Mia Day Spa and Dermatology Associates of Colorado. Led by Dr. Leslie Capin, our team of doctors, nurses, and skincare specialists use state-of-the-art technology to help you achieve and maintain healthy, younger-looking skin across our 3 Denver locations. Visit us online, or call us today at (303) 558-3192 to schedule an appointment.