We are extending our offer of 20% off any skin care products and treatments from the month of May through June 2010.  This is still a great time to stock up on your supply.  We carry several skin care lines including Obagi, Skin Medica and Glo Minerals.

Skin Treatments we offer include

Microdermabrasion    $50

Chemical Peel             $75

Skin Medica Peels  (Retin-A Peels)    $75-$125

Microlaser Peel (Full Face)       $195

Microlaser Peel (Partial Face)      $100

Photofacial               $325

BBL (Broad Band Light) ranges from $50—$800 based on the area that is treated.

Leg Vein Injections (Spider Vein treatment)   $250

Please call 303-788-8400 to schedule

Your complimentary skin care consultation.

Please follow the link below to see Dr. Murphy’s Power Point Presentation on Facial Rejuvination!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLa47qr8Dt8

Did you know that May is skin cancer awareness month?

Along with regular skin care treatments such as Microlaser peels, facial peels, microdermabrasion or BBL (broad band  light) you should also be using effective skin care products at home to maximize your skin’s youthful appearance.  With summer approaching we like to reinforce the use of a good sunscreen.  Your make-up may contain an adequate SPF (at least 30 SPF), which protects against UVB, but it is important to protect against UVA also.  We recommend a sunscreen with the ingredients Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide or Octinoxate which protect against both UVA & UVB rays and provides defense against pre-mature aging.  And remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours when you are out in the sun.

Murphy Plastic Surgery is offering 20% off any skin care products and treatments during the month of May.  This is a great time to stock up on your supply.

Please call 303-788-8400 to schedule your complimentary skin care consultation.

Our new website for Murphy Plastic Surgery in Englewood, Colorado has been launched!  Check out the new, easier to use Before & After photos and procedure information pages.  We have also added information on the concierge services we offer and a whole page dedicated to answering plastic surgery myths.  If there are other things you would like to see on our site just email and let us know, info@murphyplasticsurgery.com we appreciate all feedback.

Here at Murphy Plastic Surgery we usually recommend receiving Botox Cosmetic injections every three to four months to treat lines and wrinkles on your forehead, frown lines and crows feet.  But now a new study has come out of Oregon Health and Science University stating that less frequent doses of Botox can be effective.  The study followed 50 women between the ages of 30 and 50 who received regular Botox injections every four months for two years.  They found that after those regular treatments the frequency of the injections can change to every six months and still achieve good results.  So essentially after two years patients can cut their cost for Botox Cosmetic in half!

The study also demonstrated that Botox Cosmetic treatments can prevent wrinkles.  These patients that started the Botox treatments in their 30’s, 40’s and even 50’s were able to prevent wrinkles from forming and effectively eliminate existing wrinkles.

Botox Cosmetic is a useful treatment for women and men of all ages.  If you have been concerned about the time and financial commitment of these treatments this study is great news and a great incentive to start preventing and reducing wrinkles today.  As always we offer discounted rates of $10 a unit of Botox every Tuesday at our Englewood, Colorado location.

Please call if you have any questions on Botox Cosmetic or other facial rejuvenation treatments, 303-788-8400.

Did you know that just about any physician can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon?  There are weekend courses offered all over the country which supposedly teach physicians how to do liposuction and breast augmentations.  That is why it is more important than ever to know how to find and choose a properly trained plastic surgeon.  Choosing a doctor who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), as Dr. Murphy is, is the first step.  Members of the ASPS must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  They must also have had at least 6 years of surgical experience with 3 years specifically in plastic surgery and operate only in accredited medical facilities.  Members must also adhere to a strict code of ethics and fulfill continuing education requirements including patient safety techniques.

In addition to being an ASPS member surgeon you need to find a surgeon that has hospital privileges to perform the procedure you want.  Dr. Murphy not only has privileges to perform plastic surgery at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado, he is Chief of Plastic Surgery there as well.  If the physician is performing procedures in a private surgical facility you want to be sure that the facility is accredited by an organization like The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).  Dr. Murphy’s private surgical suite in Englewood is accredited by this organization and must pass inspections as well as reviews by his peers in the plastic surgery community.

You should know how long the plastic surgeon you are meeting with has been in practice and how many procedures they have done.  Dr. Murphy has been in practice for 18 years now and performing procedures at his current location for the last 14 years.   On average he performs around 40 cosmetic procedures a month.

If you have more questions about choosing a plastic surgeon or would like to know more questions you should ask a prospective plastic surgeon do not hesitate to call us at 303-788-8400.

You may have heard of Lipodissolve injections, a nonsurgical way to remove fat.  Last week the the FDA said that the drugs used in this procedure have not been cleared by federal scientists as required by law and is writing letters to spas that use this product and promote it as a safe and effective treatment.  One of the letters sent out by the FDA states “The claims made for your lipodissolve  products are false and misleading in that they are not supported by substantial evidence or substantial clinical experience.”

Some patients that have undergone the treatment have complained of swelling, hard lumps and dark spots on their skin.  It is always best to do research and know fully what you are getting into when you sign up for any treatment.  People spend thousands of dollars on Lipodissolve and other treatments that cannot do what they claim.

Dr. Terrence Murphy is a firm believer in “tried and true” methods and will only use products that have been FDA approved.  If you are considering alternative treatments to liposuction come in for a free consultation and get all the facts before making a decision.

Brilliant Disctintions is a rewards program sponsored by Allergan, the makers of Botox, Juvederm and Latisse.  When new patient’s sign up for the program online they automatically receive a coupon for $25 off any Allergan product.  These coupons can be used with any promotions that Murphy Plastic Surgery is offering.  To earn additional coupons just remind our office when you come in for your Botox treatments that you are a member of Brilliant Disctinctions and we will add points to your account which accumulate for more coupons!  As if this wasn’t enough, Allergan will also send periodic emails out to Brilliant Distinctions members with other rebates and offers.  Right now they are offering a $50 mail-in Rebate in addition to the $25 coupon for joining, again that is in addition to any promotion that Murphy Plastic Surgery is offering!  To learn how to sign up for this spectacular savings program call us at 303-788-8400!

Benefits of a Breast  Reduction

No patient appreciates the benefits and well being achieved through surgery more than a patient who has had a breast reduction.  Dr. Murphy uses a vertical technique during a breast reduction with a “lollipop” scar.  This technique provides less scarring, a better overall breast shape and easier recovery for the patient.  You may ask yourself, why not have this done by a physician that will take my insurance?  When procedures are insurance driven the insurance company dictates your results.  Often times the insurance provider will require a certain volume of breast tissue to be removed for the claim to be paid.  This may leave you with a dramatic reduction that you could possibly not be pleased with.  When you see Dr. Murphy you get to dictate your overall result taking out the exact amount of tissue that will leave you with  a pleasing shape and overall appearance.  This procedure is performed under local monitored sedation with an average downtime of 4-5 days post surgery.  Please feel free to schedule your complimentary consultation to discuss your options for a breast lift procedure.

Convenient, Safe & Clean

Our surgical suite is accredited and inspected by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (aaaasf.org)  The convenience of having your procedure performed in a surgical suite versus the hospital or an outpatient facility is priceless.  There is lower risk of infection, the same staff handles your care from the initial consult all the way through your procedure to post operative care.  Dr. Murphy has been performing procedures at our surgical suite since 1996 and feels that continuity of care is an investment not only in your care but also with your overall satisfaction with your cosmetic surgery.

Buttock augmentation has been one of the least commonly performed procedures in the United States.  Maybe because potential patients lack information on this procedure or because it takes advanced knowledge on a physician’s part.  We think it is time to enlighten the public on this procedure.

Here at Murphy Plastic Surgery Dr. Murphy performs buttock augmentation by using fat from another area of your own body and transferring that to the buttocks.  Successful augmentation requires someone experienced in fat transfer, a procedure that Dr. Murphy has been performing over various parts of the body for over 18 years now.  It takes a surgeon with advanced knowledge of the different anatomical and vascular structures of the the buttocks to be able to place the fat in areas that it will survive and become vascularized by the surrounding tissue.  This tedious and meticulous procedure can take two or more hours in the operating room.  Since this procedure is time consuming and delicate the cost of this procedure can run around $7500.

If you are interested in getting more information on buttock augmentation please call our office to set up a free consultation with Dr. Murphy, 303-788-8400.