Dermascope Examination & Barrier Inspection
Practitioner evaluating epidermal barrier health and capillary networks using a polarized optical dermascope in our Denver consultation suite.
40-Minute Clinical Intake
Polarized Dermascope Analysis
Diagnostic facial assessment, stratum corneum analysis, and itemized aesthetic planning.
At our Denver clinic at 300 East 17th Avenue, every treatment begins with an unhurried 40-minute diagnostic assessment to map facial dynamic movement, inspect skin phototype, and verify clinical candidacy.
We never inject or ablate without comprehensive clinical mapping.
Many commercial aesthetic spas rush clients into an injection chair within five minutes of arrival. At Velviques, we consider that approach medically irresponsible. Muscular vector strength, dynamic rhytid depths, microvascular fragility, and epidermal hydration levels must be documented under cross-polarized light before determining neuromodulator unit dosages, filler syringe volumes, or RF microneedling needle depths.
During your diagnostic assessment, our Colorado licensed practitioner examines your skin with high-magnification dermatological instrumentation. You leave with an itemized written care brief detailing exact unit counts, session intervals, expected recovery phases, and transparent costs.
Clinical Ring Magnification & Lighting Suite
High-CRI optical magnification lamp used to evaluate follicular hyperkeratosis, fine dermal crepiness, and pigment demarcation boundaries.
The Five Stages of Your 40-Minute Assessment
- Health & Medication Review: We review systemic medications, prior aesthetic procedures, active skincare acids, retinoid schedules, and seasonal sun exposure to verify contraindications.
- Phototype & Barrier Mapping: Using Fitzpatrick classification swatches and tactile assessment, we identify lipid barrier integrity, sub-surface telangiectasias, and post-inflammatory tendencies.
- Muscular Kinetic Examination: We evaluate frontalis, corrugator, procerus, and orbicularis oculi dynamics at rest and during maximum voluntary contraction to determine neuromodulator vector targets.
- Structural Mid-Face Volume Analysis: We evaluate malar fat pad position, pyriform aperture support, and nasolabial fold depth to ascertain whether dermal filler support is anatomically warranted.
- Itemized Written Care Plan: You receive an exact written quote itemizing dosage units, syringe quantities, or session pass numbers. No procedure is initiated on the same day unless you request it and clinical safety is fully confirmed.
Consultation Policy & Fee Structure
We dedicate 40 minutes of our licensed practitioner's undivided clinical time to your facial assessment. To protect this schedule from casual no-shows, a nominal consultation deposit is required at booking.
Deposit Amount
$50 Deposit
Reserves 40 minutes of clinical suite and practitioner availability.
100% Procedure Credit
Applied to Treatment
Fully credited toward any procedure completed at Velviques within 30 days.
No Binding Obligation
Zero Sales Pressure
If we determine a procedure is unsafe for your skin, you receive an honest medical explanation.
Clinical Proof and Operator Credentials
"A cosmetic consultation should feel like an anatomical consultation, not a sales pitch. We explain which facial muscles are pulling down, which dermal layers need support, and exactly how many units or passes are required to achieve balance. If you don't need a procedure, we tell you directly." Licensed Aesthetic Practitioner • Velviques Denver
Consultation Objections and Candidacy Exclusions
To maintain our high clinical standards and regulatory adherence, we uphold firm consultation boundaries:
- Adults Only (18+): We do not conduct aesthetic assessments or cosmetic evaluations for minors, even with parental accompaniment.
- Expectations of Unrealistic Transformation: We practice conservative aesthetic restoration. We decline cases seeking hyper-volumized, distorted, or anatomically unsound alterations.
- Active Skin Infections: Consultations must be rescheduled if you have active herpes simplex cold sores, impetigo, or severe acute contact dermatitis in the facial area.
- No Virtual Injections: While pre-intake questions can be submitted via form or chat, exact dosing and procedural safety clearance require an in-person diagnostic evaluation.
What Shapes Your Aesthetic Care Plan
Your personalized plan and fee schedule are shaped by clear diagnostic metrics:
- Muscular Mass Hypertrophic corrugators require higher neuromodulator unit dosages ($10–$20/unit).
- Deficit Volume Malar cheek support or perioral lip lines determine syringe counts ($600–$1,200/syringe).
- Dermal Laxity Needle depth and RF energy parameters dictate microneedling tiers ($300–$1,500).
- Epidermal Pigment Superficial solar damage vs. dermal vascularity dictates peel or BBL paths ($150–$400).
- Barrier Stability High-altitude Colorado dryness may require pre-procedure barrier restoration.
- Follow-Up Review Scheduled 14-day post-procedure inspection to confirm symmetrical healing.
Explore Treatment Modalities
Botox & Neuromodulators
10–20 USD per unit / 200–700 per zoneTargeted muscular relaxation dosed by precise anatomical units across forehead, brow, and crow's feet.
Dermal Fillers
600–1200 USD per syringeCross-linked hyaluronic acid gel in 1.0 mL syringes for mid-face cheek projection and perioral definition.
RF Microneedling
800–1500 USD per sessionInsulated gold micro-pins delivering localized thermal energy to rebuild collagen and tighten deep skin matrices.
Request Your Clinical Skin Assessment
Reserve your 40-minute diagnostic consultation at our Denver clinic at 300 East 17th Avenue. We review your skin history, perform optical dermascope analysis, and map a personalized care plan.