Choosing a sunscreen product these days may seem like a daunting task; SPF, waterproof, chemicals, organic, spays, wipes, oils. The list goes on and on. So how do you choose the right sun protection product? When selecting a sunscreen you want a product that will effectively protect you from the sun’s harmful UV rays in the most avenues possible.
At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we firmly believe that everyone needs to protect his or her skin from Colorado’s intense UV rays. Everyone, regardless of skin pigmentation, should be applying … Read More
November 18, 2011 – 3:35 pm
We are constantly telling our patients to look for a board certified plastic surgeon when considering a cosmetic surgery. Whether it is a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty or liposuction, a board certified plastic surgeon is a must. But what does that board certification mean to you as a patient?
More and more often we see physicians with other board certification offering cosmetic surgery procedures because these procedures are elective and do not include the red tape of insurance companies. As such cosmetic surgery can a higher profit margin … Read More
October 13, 2011 – 9:25 am
Everyday I see multiple patients that are interested in having more than one area of their body treated with cosmetic surgery at one time. It raises the questions: “How safe is it to perform multiple cosmetic surgery procedures in one day?” and “If it is safe, which procedures?”
Cosmetic surgery will never be completely risk free, and a careful assessment of risks is certainly needed when combining procedures. Bottom line, there is no simple answer yes or no answer. Personally, in addition to being a plastic surgeon in Denver, … Read More
March 28, 2011 – 10:37 am
We all do it from time-to-time. We stretch the truth or omit a few minor details. However, what you aren’t telling your plastic surgeon could, in fact, do more damage than you may think. Here are three common omissions that could affect your plastic surgery and patient safety.
1. Smoking
Maybe you’re in the process of quitting, maybe you just light up in social setting, or maybe you smoke marijuana. That doesn’t actually make you a smoker, right? Wrong! For medical purposes it actually does.
The nicotine in cigarettes (including … Read More
November 10, 2009 – 4:35 pm
For Denver plastic surgeon Nick Slenkovich, MD, FACS, safety is a primary concern. Our new facilities were designed from the ground-up with safety and the optimal plastic surgery experience in mind. Our South Denver building opened in the Fall of 2008 and is home to two facilities: Colorado Plastic Surgery Center (Dr. Slenkovich’s private practice) and the Surgery Center of Colorado (a state licensed Ambulatory Surgery Center).
Safety in outpatient surgery was recently highlighted by the Wall Street Journal in an article last month that discussed the potential dangers of … Read More
Dr. Nick is a board certified plastic surgeon and the medical director for Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, a premier cosmetic surgery and medical skin care practice in Denver, Colorado. Talking Plastic Surgery provides an insider perspective on plastic surgery procedures and the latest industry news from one of Denver's top plastic surgeons and his experienced staff.