Andrea Moniqué Aesthetics

A year ago, I invested in two things: a bigger office and an expensive, safe, reliable laser. But then my heart wanted to make those treatments affordable for everyone.

So I had to choose: buy my first house or buy my first laser. I went with the laser.

I knew it would change my living situation—my single downtown life was going to come to a temporary end. But I also knew it would pay off. So I decided to take a detour: live with family, save back up for a down payment on a house later.

Our laser hair removal memberships are affordable. And our Lutronic Clarity II is the safest, fastest, most effective laser for treating ALL skin tones.

And in case you’re wondering why I’m not dating? I’m not going to get laid in my roommate’s (uncle’s) house. 😂 I sacrificed A LOT for you people.

Someone told me to stick to facials.

I built a medspa people fly across the country for. Then I built a course teaching other practitioners how to do the same thing — because I refuse to be the only one who got the memo that we’re allowed to take up this much space.

Eighteen years of clinical training. Laser certifications. Being the person other providers call when they don’t know what to do with a treatment. And somebody still looked at all of that and said “facials” like it was a ceiling. Plot twist, facials are my least favorite treatment to do, so I don’t do them— Noel does 😄 (🔌and she’s extremely amazing at them and our microchanneling, come see her)

Nobody’s going to hand you permission. I waited for it too, for longer than I want to admit. Eventually I just stopped.

If someone’s ever told you to shrink — drop a 🖤 below.

Oldie but goodie BTS rant 😅
I’ve lasered thousands of clients across every skin tone and I’ve also lasered myself repeatedly. Yes, including the pretty-pretty. Some research just doesn’t start in a textbook. It starts with being your own test subject until you trust the process enough to put someone else under the laser.

Here’s the actual lesson, free of charge: longer pulse durations (measured in milliseconds) are SAFER for darker skin, not riskier. Sounds backwards — 30ms feels slower and scarier than 5ms. But a longer pulse gives heat time to dissipate from the epidermis while it’s still doing its job on the follicle. That setting mistake is what burns people. “Any tech, any laser” is not advice you want on melanin-rich skin.

Full rant + full conversation on YouTube: amaesthetics_denver

Have you had laser hair removal? Tell me how it went 👇🏽

Andrea — serving Denver Metro, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. Thousands of clients, every skin tone, mostly the parts nobody brings up at brunch.

Laser hair removal | Skin of color | Denver | Colorado Springs | Pueblo | Nd:YAG | Inclusive laser

Slow months are not a sign that something is wrong with your business. They’re a sign that something needs attention. Here’s what I actually do when things get quiet. Save this one — you’ll need it.

Microchanneling has a reputation problem, and it’s not the treatment’s fault — it’s that half the people talking s**t about it have never actually used it.

I get it. I spent 8 years on the SkinPen doing traditional microneedling and when microchanneling showed up, I was skeptical too. Thought it was a marketing spin on something I already did. I was wrong.

Here’s the real difference, no fluff: SkinPen and traditional microneedling glide across the skin — a dragging motion, needles moving as the device travels over your face. Procell microchanneling does the opposite. It stamps straight down, vertically, one spot at a time, at a fixed depth. Procell’s own FAQ page describes it exactly that way: a linear stamping method built to avoid the tearing and dragging that comes with traditional needling.

Why does that matter? Dragging = more friction, more surface trauma, less consistency. Stamping = clean, even channels every time, less irritation, and — paired with Procell’s growth factor serum — a much more reliable collagen response. That’s not brand loyalty talking, that’s mechanics.

This client is 3 treatments in. Look at the jawline. Look at the lines around the eyes and mouth. This is what consistent, controlled channels + real growth factors do over time — no filter, no gimmick.

And yes — it’s safe for all skin tones. Both devices claim that, but only one of them isn’t dragging across your face while it does it.

How long do results last? Depends on your age and goals:
🌱 20s-30s: start now, you’re playing the long game
🌱 40s-50s: start now, maintain every 1-2 years, home care isn’t optional
🌱 60s+: yearly maintenance, often paired with Botox or filler — and sometimes a facelift is genuinely the better answer for your face AND your wallet

Estheticians and injectors — thinking about adding this to your menu? DM me. I train practitioners on Procell and I’ll walk you through it straight.

Join me for lunch April 22 at the Seawell Ballroom at 12pm for the annual Ready Set Grow event for the Women’s Bean Project. It’s just about an hour and the purpose is to raise funds to continue employing chronically unemployed women, breaking cycles, and creating positive trajectories and real change in their lives. Meet some of the participants, hear their stories, and why WBP matters and is a staple in our Denver community 💙
Ya in? DM me your email address and any dietary restrictions.
If you can’t make it, but still want to donate, please send me your email so I can share the virtual link with you and gather your contribution under my table.