By Dr. Renata Prado Board certified dermatologist & fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon You have a big occasion coming up: prom, graduation, wedding. You think you will look a lot better with a glowing tan, and sign up for indoor tanning. I am here to tell you why this is a very bad idea. I can start […]
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Teacher, Jewelry Designer, Nurse Practitioner – Meet Jennifer Garrick
Part of our “Women on Their Second Careers” Series There are people who have passions and there are people who pursue their passions. You can count Jennifer Garrick as one who pursues her passions. Jennifer’s career path from fifth grade teacher, to high-end children’s jewelry designer, to nurse practitioner is defined by her motivation to […]
Pre-Cancerous Spot: Is Actinic Keratosis serious?
You go to the dermatologist with some concerning spot, and you’re told that you have Actinic Keratosis (AK) or Actinic Keratoses (plural). The good news is…you don’t have skin cancer. . . yet. Approximately 58 million Americans have at least one AK, so you are not alone. Actinic keratosis is a common precancer on the […]
Break Habits that Age Your Skin
Happy New Year! As you make your new year resolutions, consider dropping the bad habits that are causing your skin to age too quickly. Our dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and skin experts share their advice on how to prevent aging skin. 1. Pulling at Your Eyes How you clean and protect your eyes can affect damage […]
Dancing Dermatologists
What makes us the best dermatologists and plastic surgeons in Colorado? We know how to Bust a Move! We hope to make you laugh with our annual music video. Thank you for letting us serve you and your family. We wish you good skin health in 2020!
The 5 Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures for the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time for cosmetic procedures and people get ready to face the new year. Whether it is the prospect of feeling and looking your best at a time when most of having plans to see friends and family or to take advantage of some time off to do some things for […]
Lessons Learned at Vanguard
At Vanguard, our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. We often say, we just happen to be a medical practice. Regardless of whether we were a hotel, construction company, or medical practice, our mission of making a positive impact would be unchanged. We always want to […]