If you wander down a quiet, tree-lined street in Denver's South Park Hill neighborhood, you might pass Aesthetic AF without realizing what's tucked inside. Step through the door, though, and it's clear you've entered Amy Frances Kimmig-Carey's world.
Lofted ceilings open above dark hardwood floors, the air faintly scented with citrus and linen. A statement floral wall frames the check-in desk like a portrait of the brand itself—playful, feminine, and entirely intentional. Nothing feels accidental here; every hue, every scent, every texture carries Amy's signature touch.
The vibe is unmistakably hers: professional, personal, and a little cheeky. "I have to love what I'm doing and have fun doing it," Amy says. "Life should be fun. Work should be fun. My brand should be fun." And it is. From the moment she greets you — that easy smile, the brief catch-up before treatment — you feel less like a client and more like a friend dropping by for a reset.
From Hospitality to Aesthetics — The Roots of a Brand Built on Experience
Amy's story winds through hospitality and HR before it ever touched skincare. Her mother, a hairdresser, modeled creativity and connection; her father insisted on college and structure. "He always said his daughters were going to college," she laughs. So she earned a degree in hotel and restaurant management and took an HR job in Austin. One evening, crawling through traffic and disillusioned with the corporate 9-5, she asked herself, Is this really it?
Days later, her dad sent over an article featuring a medical esthetician (a brand new career path at the time). "He probably didn't realize how special that moment was, but it changed everything," she says. Soon she was enrolled at an aesthetics school in Scottsdale. "I was twenty-six and just knew I'd found it. I didn't know exactly what success would look like, but I knew I'd get there."
"I've worked in corporate environments, and I always told myself—if I ever open my own practice, I'll never treat people like numbers. I want this to feel like connection, not commerce."— Amy Frances Kimmig-Carey
Turning Personality into Brand Power
Nearly three decades later, that same curiosity and drive pulse through every inch of Aesthetic AF. "I've had some clients for over twenty years," Amy says. "Helping them put their best face forward never gets old."
Her space mirrors her approach: warm, personal, and detail-driven. "I've worked in corporate environments, and I always told myself—if I ever open my own practice, I'll never treat people like numbers," she says. "I want this to feel like connection, not commerce."
That intention shapes the menu of services. She's kept it tight and thoughtful, focusing on treatments that balance clinical results with immediate satisfaction. Her signature Clear AF Facial is a fan favorite—fifteen to twenty minutes of meticulous extractions paired with either a dermaplane, microderm or peel, high frequency and a specialized finishing mask. "We don't do fluff," Amy says. "We do results. We're pore-fessionals."
For those ready to go deeper, Amy's technology lineup reflects her medical-meets-artistry philosophy. She offers Erbium laser resurfacing for texture and fine lines, microneedling for collagen renewal, and most recently, laser hair removal, a new addition her clients were practically begging for. "I waited until I found a system that met my standards for safety and efficacy," she explains. "When I finally brought it in, it just felt right."
Each treatment is personalized, layered, and never rushed. "I want every patient to leave glowing but also feeling heard," she says. "That's just as important as the results."
The Marketing Behind the Magic
Beneath the humor and sparkle lies a deeply practical core. "Everyone over thirty should be on vitamin C in the morning and vitamin A at night," Amy insists. She even developed her own vitamin C serum—high quality, lab-formulated, and reasonably priced. "Good skincare shouldn't feel out of reach," she says.
And when patients ask for her secret? "Consistency," she says without hesitation. "One facial won't change everything. You have to commit—corrective work first, then maintenance. It's like anything else worth doing."
Her clients affectionately call her a skin magician, a nod to both her results and her bedside manner. "Maybe it's because I listen," Amy says. "I think that's the real magic."
"Maybe it's because I listen. I think that's the real magic."
Beyond the Glow — Living the Brand, Not Just Selling It
Away from the clinic, Amy's life hums with the same warmth she brings to work. She shares her birthday with her sister—three years apart—and has a lifelong love of dachshunds. "We've always had them. I'm obsessed," she admits. Evenings often find her in the kitchen with her husband, Rob, simmering stews or perfecting her signature beef bourguignon. "I love cooking—it's creative, comforting, and a total reset."
Her real recharge, though, comes from quiet. "Meditation changed my life," she says. "I need that silence to refill my tank." She laughs at the irony: "My clients would never guess I'm an introvert. But after talking all day, I just need to unplug."
Twenty-six years in, Amy Frances Kimmig-Carey still radiates the same passion that drove her to leave corporate life all those years ago. Aesthetic AF isn't just a brand—it's her philosophy in action: grounded, joyful, and authentic. In Amy's hands, beauty isn't about perfection; it's about presence, confidence, and the courage to have a little fun along the way.
