An email with enticing fall specials brought me back in for a long overdue visit. I opted for a…read morechemical peel which is something brand new to me (I'd previously been in for a halo laser treatment). Making the appointment was quick and easy and I was excited to get squeezed in a little earlier than anticipated. Upon arrival I found a convenient parking spot in the lot just behind the building. There's an elevator available to bring you up to the 3rd floor, being the Boulderite that I am I took the stairs. I enjoyed a cup of cool refreshing water, a mini snickers, and just took in all the products and brochures available in the waiting area. The waiting area is open, clean, and full of lots of great natural light. I completed some paperwork which replaced my out of date paperwork on file. Within a few minutes Anne came out to greet me (she is the same awesome gal that administered my halo). We went on back and discussed the treatment further which included what I could expect during, and after the appointment, as well as aftercare. Once on the table I felt relaxed, confident, and ready to get started. Anne suited me up with a band to keep the hair out of my face, cleansed my skin and prepped it for the chemical peel. She administered each layer of the chemical peel always checking in to see how I felt before moving on to the next step. Before I knew it I was out the door and on my way back to work. Aside from a slight glow and the odd hairband my colleagues were none the wiser to this most exciting lunch break of mine.

Bold & Beautiful As…read moreJT said in the movie Bad Teacher, "I'm pro-choice." Well folks, I couldn't agree more! If there's something that a person wants to improve or enhance, I'm all about it & the confidence it will give them. Of course, within reason. I've heard some pretty good things about Boulder Valley, so I decided to check them out. They run a clean and modern establishment that does surgery in house. The ladies that help Dr. Swail are pretty nice and friendly. I did wait a little longer then anticipated in the waiting room but I really didn't mind too much since I wasn't on any particular schedule that day. The roomy waiting area had a box of toys for kids to enjoy and tea or coffee available if you wish to grab a cup. Dr. Swail was kind and I felt comfortable with him. He was also reasonable with pricing which was great because I've researched many doctors back home in California that are qualified and priced right. Nonetheless, I am fairly local to this area and would love to patronize a great practice. I am still doing my due-diligence (as should all of you) but Boulder Valley is up there in the ranking of potential places to get some work done. Not sure exactly when & exactly what I will be getting, but I do know I have the option to come back here to discuss further when the time comes. I recommend giving them a call and going in for a consult!!! So far, I'm a fan :)

I have seen Dr. Hartley several times, once for reconstruction after a mastectomy and again for a…read moreripped earlobe. He was extremely professional and knowledgable. The results were outstanding! I feel so lucky to have him as my surgeon and highly recommend him.

Dr. Hartley performed a breast reconstruction after a bilateral mastectomy for me. He was…read morerecommended to me by my doctor, in part because he worked frequently with my surgeon (Dr. Fox). I met Dr. Hartley before my surgery and went through details and outcomes from surgery. He shared with me his previous results and demonstrated me materials for the future implants. He asked me about what I was hoping for in terms of size and appearance. Dr. Hartley impressed me by his knowledge and professionalism as a surgeon, but he was also just a very positive and supportive person. I left that first meeting feeling much better than when I had arrived. I met him few times after my first surgery as he made sure that everything was healing properly. He later performed the second part of the surgery, where the final implants are put in place and everything is made to look good! The scars are barely visible and there were no complications along the way. My family and I are very thankful to him and I am lucky to be his patient. He is very talented and highly professional.

Every contact I've had with Dr Fox and his team has been exemplary and I would recommend him as the…read morefirst choice to those I care about. Compassion, detailed explanations, generous time for your questions, everything that is important to me was provided. I feel that Dr Fox went above and beyond, challenging a denied request to my insurance for additional testing, which he felt necessary given the circumstances. This resulted in the insurance covering the test, and discovering from the test an urgent health concern that needs immediate attention. He may have saved my life with his diligence, but the extraordinary care also included taking the time to answer every question, and generally, to make me feel that they were there to support me and help me to figure things out. I highly recommend.

I've been very satisfied that I chose Dr. Richard Fox and Alpine Surgical for my lumpectomy, which…read morewent smoothly with excellent results, which Dr. Fox conveyed to me by phone on a Saturday evening. He and his staff were knowledgable, accessible, and friendly throughout. They took time to listen to and answer my questions during office visits, and got back to me within a reasonable time when I called with further concerns. On top of this, the doctor was positive and reassuring, sometimes adding a bit of humor to a worrisome situation. I was able to get appointments without delay and never had to wait long in the office. Alpine Surgical coordinates with other parts of Boulder Community Health to provide excellent, comprehensive breast cancer care.

I strongly recommend AURA Advanced Plastic Surgery in Boulder, the practice of Nathan Roesner, a…read moreDoctor 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.

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

Dr. Cavanaugh performed by 9 year old's tonsillectomy and we couldn't be more pleased. Dr C took…read moregreat care to clearly communicate what was going to happen in the surgery and what to expect recovery wise. He called to check in after the surgery and in our follow-up appointment he reinforced once again what to expect in the last week of healing. No surgery is a good time, but we couldn't be happier with Dr. Cavanaugh.

I visited Dr. Cavanaugh after two practitioners told me to see an ENT because they said I had…read more"Eustachian tube disfunction". I reluctantly made the appointment with a specialist. As I expected, Dr. Cavanaugh said there was nothing wrong with my Eustachian tubes and my ears were fine. I was glad to get this confirmed and have since figured out my problem on my own (which had nothing to do with my ears). Dr. Cavanaugh was personable and I'm sure he's a competent, knowledgeable doctor. I read negative comments about staff but the front desk and nurse who got me set up, were both very kind and friendly. During the exam, he said he saw a bit of ear wax, and without asking my permission, preceded to use a machine to extract the ear wax. When I received my bill, I was charged an additional $105 for this unneeded procedure. I have a high deductible so I knew none of this visit would be covered. I was not forewarned that there would be an additional fee on top of the office visit. When leaving he had me schedule a follow up even though he said there was nothing wrong with my ears. (I cancelled) My warning is: demand a break-down of ALL the charges for your visit. I wish I'd said when I entered the room that I want to know if there will be any additional charges on top of the office visit. And beware that he may want you to return for a follow up. Use your judgement on that. I have no problem paying the office visit, but I'm upset that I was nickel and dimed.

I've lived in Boulder for 35+ years and have had the opportunity to work with several…read moreaesthetician's offices over the years. I have been seeing Rachel since before she opened Highline and cannot imagine ever wanting or feeling comfortable seeing anyone other than the folks at Highline. I am grateful I found her! Additionally, I have had numerous services by the excellent team she has put together. I can't recommend Highline or the any one of the folks there highly enough.

Rachel is by far the best at Botox in the Boulder County area. Finding the right person is a very…read morehard find and getting fillers and injections right is the most challenging of all my beauty services. I'm not someone who wants to walk around with a frozen face just because a spa wanted to upcharge me on units. Rachel is the opposite. She is meticulous and knows how to achieve a natural, youthful look that isn't frozen or over-corrected. I am actually getting compliments on how good I look (it's summer so everyone thinks it's. tan - but it's not! It's Rachel's beautiful work). I'll be 40 in September and I look smooth and flawless. Best part is when I smile, it's an actual smile and not frozen-Botox look. FWIW, I've been getting Botox and Dysport for about 13 years. I've done it all - the big city spas that charge an arm and a leg (I was in San Francisco for 10 years), plastic surgeons in Denver and also spas in Boulder. I actually go and interview people before I commit because I am not about to walk around with a frozen face for six months because I was over-injected. I want to get a feel for how they treat their customers and I've seen it all. Boulder is lucky to have Rachel. She is on par with the spas in metro cities, which are very competitive and only those who understand a natural look survive. Can't sing her enough praises. She has a lifelong customer and that is coming from someone who won't work with other med spas in Boulder.