I strongly recommend AURA Advanced Plastic Surgery in Boulder, the practice of Nathan Roesner, a Doctor of Osteopathy (an MD who treats the whole patient), for your cosmetic surgery or reconstructive needs. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer last November, Nathan Roesner intervened during the most daunting period of my life; he helped me. To add to the hellish diagnosis, I was hit with the death of my younger sister, Maya, who passed away the very day before I visited the Aura office. Dr. Roesner was incredibly empathetic when he and I first met. He shared that he had lost a dear friend of his earlier that year. His words were precisely what I needed to hear that day. He then explained the complex phased breast reconstruction process using visual aids and sketches. The plan reassured me that I was in excellent hands. On December 20th, 2023, I had a double mastectomy, and then Roesner performed Phase 1 of my reconstruction. The following day, I awakened and immediately leaped out of bed to look in the hospital mirror. I unzipped the white sports bra the surgical staff had placed me in and took a good look at myself. The Tissue Expansion Devices (TEDs) were slightly filled. I am so grateful that I didn't have to go through the additional trauma of waking up flat-chested. My post-surgical pathology report revealed that more cancer was lurking, so Dr. Roesner had me scheduled to undergo the removal of more tissue, D[r. Roesner's surgical coordinator deserves a quick shout-out. She got me in the OR before any metastasis occurred. THANK YOU.] The more radical clearance of breast tissue led to an epically received report of NED (No Evidence of Disease)...not even any RESIDUAL disease remained in my system - (or at least none that can be detected by the state-of-the-art surveillance systems we have to date). Roesner removed some of the air from the TEDs to protect the fresh incisions from the stress of being stretched. I looked deflated, which was not very cute, but only briefly, for the air fills began shortly, eventually replaced with saline. During that second surgery, Roesner also removed a chemotherapy port from my chest that I wouldn't be needing. Having the port so seamlessly removed was a tremendous relief for me. Over the next few months, I would visit the AURA office for TED fills and facial treatments, including BBLs - Broad Band Light laser treatments. Master medical esthetician Kerri McMain performed my BBLS and other facial work. Kerri is probably one of the most careful, competent medical estheticians to have ever worked on my face, neck, and decolléte. As a licensed esthetician, I am highly selective with who wields a laser over my skin; I knew I was safe with Roesner's practice. I even brought my 11-year-old daughter in as we were struggling to clear up her acne. Not only did Kerri work on her face with great care, but she also gave us fresh ideas regarding care and prevention. With just a single microdermabrasion session at AURA, there was marked improvement in my daughter's skin. Kerri is also a delight to converse with; she seems genuinely concerned about the health and beauty of the patient's skin and overall wellness. I felt valued as a patient at AURA. The desk attendants always seem upbeat and accommodating. Dr Roesner's Nurse, Tanya, was the one who typically performed my TED fills (gradually expanding the breasts via painless needle puncture). Even with the injections, undergoing those fills proved to be some of the most incredible medical fun ever. Growing breasts was an absolute blast for me! Nurse Tanya was always a pleasure to see, as was every other individual who works at Aura, conveniently located near Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado. My reconstruction has become more aesthetically pleasing than 97% of the reconstructions I have viewed. [Mind you, I am a brutal critic.] Since the 3rd surgery (swapping out the TEDs for silicone implants) on April 22nd, 2024, I have noticed that my breasts are outstanding in symmetry. They are also my preferred size -my original size- and have minimal scarring. Dr Roesner must have used some technique that looks anything like butchery. Best of all, the new breasts feel like they BELONG inside my body; they cause me zero pain; granted, I am half numb, but with consistent scar massage, the sensation is starting to return. What's a nice bonus is that I can wear almost all of my favorite pre-mastectomy bras. I had some pretty great native breasts before all of this, so the bar was set very high for Dr. Roesner. By the grace of God working through him, he managed to hit the high bar. He hit it aesthetically as well as perfectly excising an invasive cancer that would have left my daughter without a mother. Instead, I was SAVED, and I have literally been resurrected. So, I insist that you give AURA a go. read more

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The best decision I made for myself was to have the surgery! Dr. Roesner is Amazing! His kindness, his compassion, his knowledge, his surgical skill are beyond measure! I am so grateful to Dr. Roesner and his entire medical and office team! read more

Dr. Roesner and his staff are INCREDIBLE! Dr. Roesner performed a breast augmentation procedure on me and I could not be happier with the results. Dr. Roesner is kind, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, and absolutely amazing at what he does. The results are amazing and so natural looking. He listened to exactly what I was looking for. I felt so safe and comfortable undergoing surgery with him. His staff is top notch - everyone from the front desk, surgery scheduling (Kerry & Jodi), the medical assistant, and his nurse, Tanya. Dr. Roesner always made sure my questions and concerns were addressed. He and his staff were always available and made my first experience with plastic surgery so incredibly positive. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Roesner for any plastic surgery needs! read more

If you are looking for the best and most experienced medical and laser aesthetician- look no further than Kerri McMain's new home at Aura. I've been going to Kerri for about 13 years and trust her knowledge, experience and meticulous attention to detail. read more

Dr. Roesner and his staff and have just changed my daughter's life. Only 15 years old and in desperate need of a breast reduction, my daughter and I carefully researched all the plastic surgeons in our area and found Aura based on their great reviews. We knew it was going to be a slog to find an office that would try to get her procedure covered by insurance. Most plastic surgeon offices I called were only accepting patients who were paying out of pocket and would put insurance patients on a waiting list. Aura scheduled my daughter's consultation immediately, and we had an appt. within a couple of weeks. My daughter was nervous about having to disrobe and take photos at the consultation, but Dr. Roesner has a great bedside manner with an affinity for bad dad jokes. He gave me the impression of a type A/perfectionist personality what is exactly what I want in a surgeon. His supporting staff was also very warm and made the experience much less embarrassing for my young teenage daughter. Choosing a plastic surgeon is a daunting task, and most people assume that the best surgeons are in the bigger cities like Denver. But let me assure you that Dr. Roesner is one of the best plastic surgeons around. Both Dr. Roesner and I tried to set realistic expectations about the outcome of her reduction for my daughter-scarring, possible free nipple graft, loss of feeling and possible inability to breastfeed in the future, but all the risks were worth it to her so we moved forward hoping for the best but prepared for complications that were clearly outlined to us prior to surgery. Despite our anxiety and concerns, surgery day went perfectly and the procedure went better than expected. Dr. Roesner was able perform the breast reduction without the free nipple graft which was incredible considering the reduction in size. And least importantly, my daughter's breasts look AMAZING. The symmetry, proportion and natural shape of her new boobs are better than we could have ever hoped for. Dr. Roesner is the Michelangelo of ta-tas as far as we're concerned. I am completely jealous and have been giving hints to my husband as to what I want for my 45th birthday this year. . . Besides being a plastic surgery artist, Dr. Roesner is a wonderful person. I'll spare the details for the sake of brevity, but Dr. Roesner and his staff (hi, Hannah!) went to unbelievable lengths to get this procedure covered by our insurance. They believed in their hearts that she deserved this procedure and went above and beyond to make it happen for her. We'll be forever grateful to them and can NOT recommend them enough. DO NOT drive to Denver or fly to another state for a plastic surgery procedure. Dr Roesner is a true hidden gem right here in Boulder. read more

The staff are all incredibly nice people and you can tell they really care about their patients. The office space is comfortable and clean and easy to access with its own parking lot. Conveniently located in downtown Boulder which is a big plus. read more

Hannah went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and taken care of. She spent time answering my questions and listening to me explain my situation. She was kind, knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The price was great too. read more

So Crazy-OVER PRICED! WOW. I went in for a free counsel and saw NICK the owner. He said I needed $ vivace 3 FACIAL laser treatments- for a price of 2100$ at 700 each. I was depressed. I have broken blood vessels on my cheeks making them look bruised. Well- I looked online- and found an IPL facial for 100$ which worked - then I booked a CO 2 laser facial for 300$- my face looks so much better- happy with the results. Since then I have checked out Groupon-- and then IPL photo laser was offered for just 79$ - a FRACTION of the Price----! that Nick at AURA quoted me. IF YOU NEED SOME WORK DONE- CHECK OUT SOME ONLINE SPECIALS AND OTHER SALONS! NICK AT AURA SEEMS SO GREEDY AND OVERPRICED-! read more

I'm a former medic/emt and I just filed complaints with medical board & DORA in Denver!! Totally unqualified to even give a complete $75 consultation!!! Fraud, scam!! Will not return calls left 8 in 2 days from fake consultation!!!! For teenagers not for surgery !!!! read more

I had the most Amazing facial with Hannah!! She truly goes above and beyond to explain everything and help you with all your skin needs!! Can't recommend her enough. read more

Update: Yesterday I received an Aquagold treatment by Nicole Roesner, RN and couldn't be more pleased with the results. This is the extra finish I've been looking for! The microchannel application allows for treatment with Botox, fillers and hyaluronic acid to more delicate areas and the outcome is a more detailed and refined, finished appearance. I feel significantly more refreshed and friends have already commented about how great I look in a very natural, not overdone, way! I'll continue to recommend Aura to my friends and family! read more

Hannah is the best! I saw her for a hydra facial and had amazing results. I have been getting facials from Hannah for years and completely trust her with my problematic skin. She is thoughtful with her recommendations for treatment and I always know I am in good hands. read more

I came in for a Brazilian hair laser removal appointment today for the first time. The office is located in a business building, and I had to take a second to find my ways around because there weren't many directions to where the entrance is. The office is very clean and cozy. I was greeted very professionally, which might make the receptionist came off as unwelcoming because she was being very blunt with the way she speaks towards me, but it's tolerable. I believe the technician that treated me was Lindsey. The service she provided was awesome! She explained to me thoroughly what hair laser removal is and make sure I'm comfortable with everything through out my whole treatment. I was nervous to be exposing my private areas to strangers, but she was being very professional and comforting. The process didn't hurt as much as I thought it would have been; just like a rubber band snapped against your skin and the more sensitive areas will feel hotter. I already made another appointment for my second treatment and excited to come in again! P.s: If you'd like to tip your service providers, bring cash! They don't take tips on cards. read more

Kerri at AURA is amazing!!!! I love skin treatments and I will not go anywhere else from here on out..Kerri is professional, great at her job and kind!!!! Do yourself a favor and go see Kerri..Your skin will thank you!!! read more

Coolsculpting is a waste of money. Weight loss is a catch 22. You know that to loose weight you need to eat well and exercise. I eat well (now) and want to exercise and be active but I get exhausted easily by lugging 30-40 pounds of extra weight around. Think about it- that's 1 bag of softener salt I am carrying around! I elected to do coolsculpting to jumpstart my weight loss process by reducing fat/ weight and be less heavy to have better exercise sessions and be more active without getting exhausted so easily. Never did I meet or speak to the doctor, just unlicensed assistants with no official medical credentials. I will admit though, those assistants were well scripted and professional. Hence the 2 stars despite no outcome other then being $1200 poorer. Despite working out for 1 hour 5 days a week with a trainer and eating well I still look and weigh about the same in my lower abs. I am now looking at getting liposuction which was my first choice and decided not to go with it because of cost and post surgery downtime. Coolsculpting did not hurt at all, most likely because it's not doing much. The natural fat elimination they speak of is about 2 months later, 1 day I had a weird pink gel in my stools. I assume this is fat which in total I estimate was about 2-3 fluid ounces. Awfully expensive and time consuming for nearly zero results. read more

I've been a customer of Aura for several years and couldn't be happier. Lindsey had does my facials every month and is so knowledgeable about the newest technology available to keep my skin looking young and healthy! She's the best. read more

Yes !!! Absolutely I recommend this place !!! I had a series of neurosurgeries that went really bad leaving me with debilitating scar tissue. It took me a long time to find someone to help with this situation. I was turned away from other places and even told I was crazy, etc .... When I scheduled an appointment here Dr. Roesner listened to my situation and said he could fix it. When I went in for surgery he did exactly that !! I had lost a lot of mobility in my neck and now have it back. Yes - I absolutely recommend Dr. Roesner for whatever you may need !! I feel very fortunate- thank you everyone at Aura for all that you do !!! read more

I made the trip up from Arvada for a wonderful HydraFacial with Hannah! It was well worth it! She was thorough in her questions and extremely knowledgeable in her practice. She walked me through each step and made thoughtful recommendations based on my skin and existing regimen. The HydraFacial was fantastic and I loved the refreshing look and feel! I highly recommend Hannah and Aura!! read more

Still love this place! Always feel my best when leaving. The attention to detail is key. I highly recommend Aura for any medical skin care or treatments. Feel free to tell them I sent you. read more

I cannot begin to tell you what an AMAZING experience I had with Doc Roesner and his staff! I had several procedures done- lipo (neck, tummy, bra role, thighs, and flanks), mini tummy tuck, breast lift and reduced implants- and I am in awe of the results!!! I feel so confident and even more beautiful! In looking at the before and after pics, I couldn't believe the difference. Where I once had two major rolls of back-fat now I have a smooth surface! My results were so good that even my mom scheduled a procedure with him! Not only are my results incredible, Roc Roesner has fair pricing and his staff is sooo sweet and incredibly helpful! Everyone, and I mean everyone, has excellent bedside manner a positive attitude. I will only be recommending Doc Rosener and Mile High Plastic Surgery from now on. THANK YOU!!! read more

I have the receipts to prove my claims. I was offered a settlement. I refused. Dr Roesner has no ethics.. His esthetician Amanda Deboer did scar and burn my face attempting a procedure that I neither signed for nor was she qualified to perform. When you have unqualified staff performing laser procedures and you are nowhere in sight you are responsible. This physician cares about himself only. Do not waste you money at this business. I cannot think of a more cruel person than a physician whose staff permanently scars a patient and dies nothing to remedy. I am entitled to my opinion. His denial further reinforces my negative opinion of this bottom dwellers. read more

I had dermaplaning and a glycolic acid peel with a Groupon ad. The technician Lindsay was gentle and explained the process thoroughly. I didn't get the hard sell on any products which is often the case is in skincare clinics. My dry crusty skin is as soft as a baby's bottom. This will become a new skin care routine, plus all my peach fuzz is gone. read more

I had coolsculpting done about 3 months ago. What a waste of $5k! It made zero difference. I feel like they should be more up front about how little result there may be. I should have just done lipo as that is a guaranteed result. Very unhappy with what I got for my money and the information up front. So to address Nicole's comments. First she and I only discussed lipo to the extent I liked that coolsculpting was non-invasive. I never even considered Aura for lipo. I did talk to sonobello about lipo. In an email exchange Nicole stated to me CS, at best, would removed 25% of the fat. Sonobello said their lipo would do 70-80% removed of the fat. This goes to my comment about being upfront. Had she told me CS was, at best, only 25% effective I would have spent the extra $1000 at sonobello to get 3 times the results. Her comments that oh in the next month it will finally work I find to be a pitiful excuse myself. I guess it was my fault for not knowing what Nicole didn't tell me up front. Additionally I don't think it was even done correctly, as the applicator bruising was well above what I wanted treated on my sides and back by 3-4 inches. Oh yes there is lots of bruising, itching, and hard fat for weeks. But another month will do it right, LOL First it was 3 months to have max effect but now they are claiming 4 months. Next it will be 5 months. You know what did work? For the last 5 weeks I have worked out 5 days a week. Now that reduced fat. Get a gym membership, it's more effective. read more

Don't waste your time and money and find place that stands by their work. Spent 4K with no results and their response was for me to spend another $4K and it was "unfortunate". Don't ruin your day by dealing with these people. read more

I came in for a dermaplane to reduce the appearance of acne. The process and the mask was so helpful. The technician, Leah, was amazing.

Was never 100% satisfied with my results. Brought up my concerns a few times and no attempt to consider to resolve or give resources. Sadly disappointed . read more

Dr Roesner is absolutely the best Dr. I have ever met. Very understanding, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. A real genuine man. I owe him more than my insurance could have ever paid him, but I will sincerely say it again. Thank you for doing your best for my wife. read more

Six months ago, I received a wonderful facial at Aura that brought me back as a return customer. This time, Lindsay treated me and I left feeling like she listened to my concerns and was knowledgeable. My satisfaction quickly turned into a nightmare as I went to pay. The receptionist, Ashley, was disrespectful, unprofessional and argumentative. My husband had given me a Groupon to use and as I looked through my phone, I could not locate it. At that point, Ashley said that I could not use a Groupon for my second treatment. I suggested that I could go to my bank across the street and pay cash. She stated harshly, "You can't leave this office without paying." I replied, "You don't get to speak to me in a rude manner." I then texted my husband to see if he could find the Groupon while I continued to look for the voucher. In a few minutes, my husband was able to send me a screen shot proving that a Groupon was indeed purchased. The owner after hearing the exchange came out into the reception room and apologized for Ashley's behavior and for her to leave the front desk area. Although the technicians who treated my skin were professional, Ashley was not and left me not wanting ever to return. read more

I had a great Exfoliating/Enzyme Facial. It was wonderful and it only cost $50. I will definitely return for more treatments.

I've had two procedures done at Aura and have been so impressed with their professionalism, friendliness and expertise - highly recommend!

I came here before my Oct wedding with a Groupon and they spoiled me. Leah gave me a microdermabrasion treatment. I also received an oatmeal mask plus a cooling treatment. My skin did feel really 'worked on' but each step of the facial was also incredibly soothing. I have dry skin and Leah gave me a mini sample of moisturizer to use between my visit & the wedding (~2 weeks). When I first saw how small the sample was, I figured that it may last 3 days max. It was so thick & luxurious and it lasted me - with daily use - until the day AFTER the wedding. I looked amazing, felt confident, and my face was radiant on my wedding day thanks to Leah and Aura. I felt like they really cared and I need to get back to pamper read more

Dr Nathan removed a suspicious scar off my cheek. He was awesome. Super friendly, informative and skilled. Highly recommended for any plastic surgery needs!!! read more

The staff is always professional, prompt and friendly. I've enjoyed working with Dr. Roesner as well as his wife, Nicole. They take time to explain procedures. I appreciate their help and expertise in evaluating various options. I've had botox, fillers and some jaw line sculpting there and all procedures have worked out well. read more

The worst part of moving is you have to find new everbody. New Hairstylists, New doctors, new everybody! You leave behind the people you have worked hard to find and have learned to trust. You have to take a chance on all new people. I have been doing Botox for years and always insisted on getting it from a doctor. I recently moved to Boulder. So... I had to find someone new. I came to Aura and met with Nicole, an RN at Aura. She made me feel so comfortable and confident. She listened carefully to my desired outcomes. She took her time with me and we worked out a plan that gave me the most bang for my buck and respected my budget. She was extremely gentle with the injections, and guess what...? It was the best results I have yet to have. Really perfect. Not too much, not to little. I have just completed my second session with her and still feel the same. Love her! read more

This place is a total joke especially when you given how expensive these services are. After eight treatments, I still need several more to complete this process. But this is not what bothered me as much their lack of professionalism. After being told I was current on payment, they then came back after and told me I still owed for previous treatments. While still working through this issue, they went ahead, without asking me, and charge my card without my knowledge! I would never go back to this business again or you too may be charged additional amounts for treatments you already PAID FOR! read more

I am very impressed and pleased with how this business is working with me to get the results I am looking for. Thank you.

I had Smart Lipo done to four areas by Dr. Roesner in April 2013 before the business name changed. I did upper and lower abs, love handles and lower back. I must say I am so happy I picked him as my Doctor I had many other consultation with other doctor's but my heart told me to go with Dr. Roesner, he listened to my concerns and made me feel comfortable, I had lipo done to my love handles by Dr. Ben lee a few years earlier but he did a horrible job did not remove all my unwanted fat and when i told him he could have taken more he said you can buy lipo dissolve if you want, I felt robbed! That experience made me scared to deal with another plastic surgeon, but Dr Roesner was different he took such good care of me, during the surgery myself Dr. Roesner and his nurse joked and talked it made the surgery a breeze, after my surgery he called me to see how i was doing something my last surgeon did not do. My recovery was short i had surgery on a Friday and returned to work Tuesday, and i did not have one black and blue mark on me. I now feel confident about myself again thanks to this amazing Doctor. Dr. Roesner will be my go to plastic surgeon for anything I ever want. My only regret is not writing a review sooner and I would of gave a 5 star but the hour in half drive was no fun but well worth it! read more