Busy schedules don’t leave much leeway for long, drawn-out skincare regimens. The average woman spends $15,000 on beauty products during her lifetime, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are willing to invest in products that work. But you don’t have to spend the big bucks or spend hours to receive big results. […]
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How the Change of Season Can Affect Your Skin
For many, the change in season is something welcomed with open arms; from fireside gatherings in the frosty, winter months to sun-soaked beach days in the Spring. For others, this change in climate and weather can wreak havoc on their skin. During the frigid, winter months we tend to spend much of our time indoors. […]
A Christmas message
Dr. Chung and his wife celebrated their first Christmas in Colorado Springs 8 years ago. At that time, they decided to send a Christmas card to every patient in their new medical practice. So they sat down at their kitchen table and spent their December weekends putting together the Christmas mailing. As our practice has […]
A Letter from Dr. James Banich
To my future patients: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dr. James Banich, and I am a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon new to Colorado. It is my honor to serve you in what I have come to realize is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. […]
Vitamin A – Retinoids, the Anti-Aging Ingredient
We prescribe retinoids often at Vanguard because they work. Many of us also use retinoids at home. You may be more familiar with retinoids under names like Retin-A, Renova, tretinoin, or Clara Bright Custom Blend. Retinoids were originally intended to treat acne. However, researchers found that retinoids can also reduce fine lines, wrinkles, spots, and […]
Colorado Springs 32nd Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Colorado Springs 32nd Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast Antlers Hotel 4 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Tuesday, May 9, 2017 7:00a.m. – 8:30a.m. Featuring Vinh Chung, M.D. Vinh Chung, MD Vinh Chung was born in Vietnam and grew up in Arkansas as one of 11 children. He graduated from Harvard with a BA in […]
Show Your Valentine How Much You Care
This Valentine’s Day, we want to encourage you to screen the one you love for skin cancer. It is now estimated that there are over 5 million cases of skin cancer a year, making it the most common form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are curable if detected early. So show your Valentine how […]