Profile of Catherine Carretero

Board-certified dermatologist Catherine Carretero, MD, provides a full range of dermatological services to men, women, and children in Denver, Colorado. At Lower Highlands Dermatology, Dr. Carretero diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent various skin ailments such as psoriasis, acne, and eczema.

Besides medical dermatology, Dr. Carretero provides a full range of cosmetic procedures, including dermal fillers, laser skin treatments, and cutting-edge ultrasound energy therapy. These innovative methods use state-of-the-art technology to improve patients’ skin, reverse skin flaws, and reduce the signs of aging.

Dr. Carretero twice presented at the American Academy of Dermatology and has published several scientific articles. She’s appeared in Elle magazine, the Denver Post, and on Colorado Fox morning news. She’s a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Colorado Medical Society, the Denver Medical Society, and the Colorado Dermatological Society.

Procedures of Catherine Carretero ⁽¹¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Denver	Rank in CO	Rank in US
Acne Treatment Acne treatment depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne, and what you are willing to commit to.	Ranked in Denver: 8	Ranked in CO: 57	Ranked in US: 905
Acne Scars Treatment Might improve the appearance of your skin, depending on your scar type, your skin type and the severity of the scarring.	Ranked in Denver: 3	Ranked in CO: 3	Ranked in US: 68
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Denver: 49	Ranked in CO: 176	Ranked in US: 3170
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Denver: 40	Ranked in CO: 149	Ranked in US: 2650
Eczema Treatment Depending on the type of eczema and severity, treatments include lifestyle changes, over-the-counter remedies or prescription medication.	Ranked in Denver: 5	Ranked in CO: 25	Ranked in US: 326
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Denver: 9	Ranked in CO: 41	Ranked in US: 742
Skin Cancer Screening A skin cancer screening is a visual exam of the skin that can be done by a health care provider.	Ranked in Denver: 2	Ranked in CO: 6	Ranked in US: 70
Ultherapy Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin of your face, neck and décolletage.	Ranked in Denver: 1	Ranked in CO: 10	Ranked in US: 439
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Denver: 6	Ranked in CO: 35	Ranked in US: 526
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Denver: 14	Ranked in CO: 78	Ranked in US: 1416
Hair Removal Hair removal is the deliberate removal of body hair.	Ranked in Denver: 9	Ranked in CO: 22	Ranked in US: 256