Stacey Folk, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

4545 E. 9th Ave. | Denver, CO 80220 | Phone: 303-321-6608 | Fax: 303-321-7667

Non-invasive Procedures

There are many effective treatments for the face and skin that don't require surgery at all. Dr. Folk and her staff provide a wide range services including individualized skin care programs, chemical peels, injectables, and more.

Here is a list of non-surgical procedures available:

TCA Peel

A TCA (trichloro acetic acid) peel is an aggressive chemical peel technique used to improve the overall texture and tone of your skin. Additionally, peels will help diminish large pores and discoloration of the skin. Additional treatments along with a comprehensive skin care program are recommended to experience the best results.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a skin-freshening technique that helps repair facial skin that takes a beating from the sun and the effects of aging. A fine sandblaster-like device is used to spray tiny crystals across the face, combining gentle abrasion with suction to remove the problem areas of the outer layer of your skin. As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, more than one treatment may be needed to reduce or remove fine wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation.

Injections:

Botox

Botox Cosmetic is an FDA approved treatment which is injected into the muscles which cause moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. After the injections, you will notice improvement in these frown lines within days and the results can last up to 4 months.

Sculptra

Sculptra is an FDA approved product used to treat lipotrophy, or loss of fat beneath the skin. Lipotrophy can result in indentation, hollow eyes and sunken cheeks. Sculptra is injected underneath your skin and replaces lost volume in facial skin. It also improves thickness in the skin which creates a natural appearance.

FILLERS:

Restylane

Restylane is another type of hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. Like other hyaluronic dermal fillers, Restylane is free from animal proteins which eliminate risks of allergic reactions. Restylane is most commonly used to improve facial wrinkles and folds including nasolabial folds.

Juvederm

Juvederm is also an FDA approved hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. This smooth consistency gel helps add volume and hydration to your face. Juvederm is most commonly used to treat your smile lines, or nasolabial folds. This injectable process takes about on 15 minutes to complete, and results can be immediate.

Radiesse

Radiesse is FDA approved to safely correct wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, also commonly referred to as smile lines, Nasolabial Folds and Marionette Lines. Radiesse not only fills in your lines and wrinkles, it stimulates the production of collagen and encourages tissue regeneration. These immediate results can last up to one year.

Autologous fat tranfer (microlipoinjection)

This is a technique where fat harvested from a patient's own body is used as a filler under the skin in the face. Fat is removed through liposuction, then purified and injected into problem areas.

Laser and Other Treatements:

Thermage (face, neck and body)

A new technique using a device known as ThermaCool to tightens and lifts the skin, smoothing wrinkles and restoring facial contours. The ThermaCool device delivers radio frequency energy to the skin. When the devise touches the skin, it heats a large volume of collagen in deeper layers of the skin and its underlying tissue while at the same time cooling the outer layer and protecting it. This causes deep structures in the skin to immediately tighten. Over time, the skin will tighten further, and result in healthy, smooth looking skin.

Pulse-dye laser skin rejuvenation

A special laser eliminates surface blood vessels and improves conditions including acne, rosacea and psoriasis. Most patients describe the treatment as a warm feeling with a flash of light when the laser fires.