La Fontaine Aesthetics

12/20/09

Lipo dissolve

by Carrie J Smith at Citysearch

Ken Oleszek Is the charismatic doctor that administered the Lipo Dissolve procedure. I have lipomas which are benign fatty tumors. I was diagnosed with lipomas when I was 22 on my thighs and forearms. In the last 25 years the lumps have multiplied. They are not particularly painful but look ghastly. I have avoided wearing short sleeve shirts for about 10 years because I felt that the string of lumps along my arms were ugly. I looked like a stegosaurus. In fact some people treated me as if I had some horrible contagious disease. Ken Oleszek suggested I try Lipo dissolve. Over a period of a year and a half I had three treatments.The procedure is quick! I was generally in the spa for a total of a half an hour. The treatments consist of repetitively poking the lumps with small needles, injecting the lumps with phosphatidylenoline, a product derived from soy. For me the reaction was immediately painful. The lumps immediately were red, swollen, and warm to the touch before I left the office. For three days after each treatment I looked like I was beaten about the arms! The lumps bruised and hurt very much. I suggest not participating in any activity for three or four days where the lumps might be bumped because the pain is excruciating. Yet the pain subsided rather quickly. Then it was as if each lump took a turn becoming inflamed through the next ten days or so. My last treatment was about 6 months ago. The bigger lumps which are also the lumps I've had for the longest time are not totally gone but they have diminished remarkably. I am very happy with the results and wear short sleeve shirts again! The atmosphere at La Fontaine is very pleasant. The staff has always been professional and helpful. Dr. Ken Oleszek's knowledge and professionalism was superb enabling me to feel comfortable and relaxed and even laugh while poking needles in my arms. I highly recommend Lipo-dissolve for those darn unsightly lipomas. It works!

• Pros: It works! to diminish Lipomas!
• Cons: Procedure is painful.

10/01/09

Great treatments, great staff

by ybyb at Citysearch

Currently undergoing a cellulite regimen with Brandy and it is working! Brandy is experienced, attentive, and realistic in what can be accomplished. I am definitely pleased.

Also have had some laser treatments as well. All have turned out with great results.

When thinking about any aesthestic treatments, I think of La Fontaine...they are great!

09/10/09

Simply the best.

by Kden34 at Citysearch

So here I was, at my wits end with my acne and scarring. It had been 7 years since it all began and even after thousands of dollars, dozens of products and numerous dermatologist visits I sat there with the same acne and more scarring. After swearing to never visit a dermatologist again I found myself browsing online once more hoping to find that one beacon of light to save my skin. By chance I happened to stumble across this little site known as citysearch(dot)com (sound familiar?) and a favorably reviewed place called La Fontaine.

Hey, wait a second, La Fontaine? That sounds more like a spa than a place you'd go for serious dermatological needs. Oh wait, it is a spa. Ok, well if you want to be technical it is a fusion spa. But hey, who I am to judge a places credentials before I've even been there? Oh that's right, I'm the guy who has been to half of the dermatologists in Colorado (slight exaggeration) and has barely seen any results (not an exaggeration).

Yeah, I was skeptical; however I called anyways. I set up my consultation for the following week. The next week I drove down to their location in Cherry Creek. I was happy to see they had a nice underground parking lot especially due to the limited parking in the area. Upon entering their loft I was immediately impressed with the warm and inviting decor and atmosphere. I couldn't forget why I was here though.

I was here on business, skin business. I couldn't let myself get drawn in by the the plush decor... the relaxing music... the br... -wait!- I just barely managed to resist the temptation to cancel my consultation in favor of a Zen Garden Stone massage. Finally it was consultation time. I was greeted by Dr. Ken and the consultation began.

First off I was very impressed by his knowledge, he really knows his stuff. We went over the treatments, medications and products that would be best for my skin and the pricing. What I felt was really notable about this was he didn't push the products or services at all. It was the first time I'd been offered products with honest expectations of results. In the end we determined that a laser peel would be the best route and scheduled a date.

A month later I went in for my laser peel. The entire process was great and yielded by far the best results I've experienced so far (including from lasers by other derms). Overall I was completely satisfied from the experience from the customer service right down to the actual results. My skin isn't perfect yet and it may never be but with the help of Dr. Ken I'm confident I can get it to a point I want it to be at.

• Pros: Results, pricing, atmosphere,
• Cons: none