You might discover at many facilities, facial injections and facial treatments are often performed by nurses or medical aestheticians with little oversight by a qualified physician. In my practice, I personally perform all injection and skin care procedures. This is to ensure quality care and to optimize your results.

Meet our Shah Aesthetic Surgery Injection Specialist

We are very excited to welcome Patricia Ritter, RN, MSN, APN as the newest additions to our Denver and Englewood practice. She is an experienced injection specialist who will enrich our practice with her professional expertise and passion for medicine. Patricia recognizes the importance of establishing communication and trust with her patients and prides herself on staying active and educated in her field.

Patricia Ritter, MSN, APN

Patricia Ritter is a Nurse Practitioner here in Denver who has worked in the medical field as an educator and clinician for over 15 years. In addition to being a nationwide trainer for Botox and Juvederm, Patricia is also an expert with Dysport, Restylane, Perlane, Sculptra, Radiesse, Cosmoderm/Cosmoplast, Selphyl, and sclerotherapy for spider veins. One of Patricia's strengths is her ability to make you feel comfortable and confident. Her depth of knowledge enables her to suggest the appropriate treatments that will leave your skin refreshed and rejuvenated. Patricia's extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of advanced techniques allows her to evaluate and treat each client individually.

Soft Tissue Fillers in Denver, Colorado

Radiesse® is a calcium hydroxyapatite product that is also a filler, but for deeper lines and folds. It can be used to augment areas of deficient tissue. This product is similar to bone and as it gets absorbed a bed of collagen scar tissue gets left behind to hold the augmentation. This effect lasts on the order of 2 years. It is FDA-approved.

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Denver, Colorado

Restylane® is a hyaluronic acid gel created in the laboratory from bacteria that is used to fill in fine to moderate wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies that is commonly found in connective tissue. It functions to cushion and lubricate. The effects are thought to last around 6-8 months. Individual results will vary with location and amount injected. It is FDA-approved.

JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel - Touted as the "next generation" of facial fillers, Juvéderm injectable gels gently smooth wrinkles and folds around the mouth and nose and restore a youthful volume to the face. Made with hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the body that works with collagen and elastin to provide volume and support to the skin, Juvéderm™ is especially effective on smile lines and "parentheses" (nasolabial folds) that run from the bottom of the nose to the sides of the mouth. Treatment takes only 15 minutes with immediate results and no downtime. Results typically last about 6-9 months.

Prevelle™ Silk is an advanced hyaluronic acid (HA) gel dermal filler that is injected just under the skin's surface with minimal irritation. The gel adds volume and smoothes out facial wrinkles and folds for a more youthful appearance. Prevelle Silk consists of purified hyaluronic acid, which is a natural complex sugar already found in your skin, and lidocaine. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic added to provide pain relief at the site of the injection. The result is a safe painless procedure that generates smooth skin with little to no downtime.

BOTOX® Cosmetic in Denver, Colorado

Botox is an FDA-approved medication used to treat moderate to severe wrinkling of various areas of the face. It is made of laboratory purified C. Botulinum toxin type A. Small amounts of the neurologically active substance are injected into overactive muscles associated with wrinkling. Over the next 2-7 days the muscles relax and the wrinkles in the overlying skin become less noticeable. The effect lasts 3-4 months in general. If the muscles are kept weakened long enough, they tend to shrink and this lessens the frequency with which injections need to be done to get the desired effect. Individual results will vary depending on the strength of the underlying muscles and the depth of the wrinkles. This is a very safe and effective way to diminish the early signs of aging in the face. In fact, it is the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S.

The Shah Clinic is a BOTOX Platinum Level Practice because of the large amount of BOTOX administered by our providers.

Meet the New You Skin Care Director of Aesthetic Services
at Center for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

Debbie Brinkman CMA

While the old adage "Beauty is only skin deep" may be true, we want your skin to reflect the beauty you feel both inside AND out. Meet Debbie Brinkman, one of the Center's most valued assets. She is available to meet all of your skin care needs from consultation, product recommendations, treatments, to follow up care.

She has a long standing history in Medical Skin Care as well as advanced certification in Laser Treatments. Her expertise also includes Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasions, and the treatment of acne. Debbie knows that the key to success is educating patients about their skin, treating them with attentive personal care, and delivering optimal results. Debbie's goal is to help you feel confident through treatments and homecare regimens designed to achieve healthy, radiant skin. Browse our services listed, and then give Debbie a call to schedule a complimentary consultation. We hope to see you soon!

CONTACT DEBBIE TODAY TO FIND OUT ABOUT HER SPECIALS!

Skin Care in Denver, Colorado

Through our office patients have access to the latest in physician-directed skin care products. I have carefully chosen my product line for value and effectiveness. These products include moisturizers, sun block, home peels, home microdermabrasion, after-laser care, skin lighteners, and mineral makeup. Our products include the following:

Cosmelan® is a new product from Mesoestetic that we are offering to help treat hyperpigmentation of the face due to inflammatory changes in the skin. It is also used to treat melasma. The purpose of the treatment is to lighten dark patches and decrease the variation in pigment from one area of the face to another. It can safely be used on all skin types.

The series of pictures to the right were given to me by Mesoestetic from their clinical series. The column on the right shows the results after treatment was completed. They show marked improvement in skin coloration. Most patients continued the treatment started in the office at home for 6-12 months.

Laser Procedures in Denver, Colorado

The Shah Clinic is one of only 15 practices in North America to offer state-of-the-art skin analysis with the Tru-Vu camera system.

Procedures include Active FX, Deep FX and IPL Fotofacials.

The Active FX laser from Lumenis is a state of the art fractional CO2 laser that provides easily visible improvement in the signs of aging of the face, neck, chest, and hands with often only one treatment. Downtime is improved to less than one week in most cases. Addition of the Deep FX treatment modality for deeper wrinkles and acne scars can result in significant skin rejuvenation.