“I was in the operating room, scrubbing my hands to assist a doctor with surgery,” shares Vanguard’s aesthetic nurse Mandy. He looked down at my hands and said in his deadpan, joking way, “You have old hands. They look like zombie hands.” Mandy continued, “I have a great relationship with this doctor, known for his […]
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Everything You Need to Know About a Mommy Makeover
Motherhood is one of the most welcomed and empowering aspects of a woman’s life, but it can also bring some unwelcome changes to the body. As young and vibrant as you may feel, your breasts, hips, stomach, and face may be showing the signs of pregnancy and childbirth, which can be a challenge to your […]
The Power of Eyelid Surgery
Our eyes reveal so much about us that they are often called “the windows to the soul.” However, as we get older, our eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken and fat pockets become more prominent. The result? Droopy eyelids and bulgy bags that shutter our inner window and give us a tired, older appearance. Droopy eyelids […]
Two Vanguard Skin Specialists Physicians Named 2018 Colorado Springs’ “Top Docs”
Each year, Colorado Springs Style magazine and El Paso Medical Society conduct a confidential, peer to peer survey asking local doctors who they would recommend to their family and friends should the need for a referral arise. The results of that survey are published in the September/October issue of Colorado Springs Style magazine in their […]
Preparing for Your First Visit to a Dermatologist
Seeing a dermatologist regularly is essential in the fight against skin cancer. Skin exposed to the sun is especially susceptible to cancer growth. However, there are areas on your body that aren’t exposed to the sun, and yet skin cancer can appear there, too. A dermatologist will examine your body for signs of sun damage […]
What Can I Expect from a Skin Exam
At an average of 8 pounds and 22 square feet, your skin is the largest organ in your body. You probably don’t think of your skin as a waterproof covering, but it is. Skin guards our bodies against extreme temperatures, sunlight and even some chemicals. No wonder the skin is an extremely important organ, which […]
All About Vanguard Summer Crunch
Summer is full of promise. Kids are out of school for three months and many families take advantage of this time to take vacations or enjoy leisure time before sending the kids back to school in the fall. Like you, we at Vanguard Skin Specialists love summer, but believe it or not, we barely slow […]