What Type of Tummy Tuck is Right for Me?
One of the advantages of plastic surgery is that it affords patients the flexibility to customize their procedures to realize an ideal look. A great example of this being the tummy tuck. The tummy tuck surgically removes excess skin and fat resulting in a smoother-looking abdomen. Whether you’ve experienced significant weight loss, childbirth, or just… Read more >
Q&A: How Effective Is miraDry?
At Janiga MDs, we’ve treated our first few patients with miraDry. We’re happy to report that they’re getting great results and providing us with valuable feedback. Following is a Q&A of some of the more common questions we’re getting about this revolutionary new procedure for profuse underarm sweating. What is miraDry? miraDry is an in-office… Read more >
Exploring The Varied Costs of Plastic Surgery
When you’re considering plastic surgery, there are a lot of questions that inevitably swirl around in your head: Is this procedure safe? How long will it last? What’s my recovery time? But often the biggest question comes down to money, namely, “How much will this plastic surgery procedure cost me?” To answer this question, we’ll… Read more >
How Old Is Too Old For Plastic Surgery?
Here’s a question I get asked a lot: “how old is too old for someone to have plastic surgery?” Before I answer that, let me break the question down into two distinct ideas. The first concept is that there is an average age range for specific procedures – breast lifts, for instance. The second, trickier… Read more >
Planning Your Cosmetic Surgery With Digital Imaging Tools
For years, cosmetic surgeons have tapped into the power of the photographic image to better understand their patients’ needs and to highlight the successful results of procedures. Think of the impact a really good before and after photo can have on a patient’s confidence. Images have the ability to crystalize a moment in time and,… Read more >
A Closer Look at Four Trends in Cosmetic Procedures
Not long ago, we mentioned that cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures are on the rise in the United States, with nearly 2 million procedures being performed annually. As we look over the data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a few really interesting trends are starting to emerge, and we’ll explore them here. When… Read more >
Spring Into Outdoor Fun, But Don’t Neglect Your Skin
Ah, spring. It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to baseball, golf, that unrivaled Tahoe spring skiing and generally spending more time in the great outdoors. All healthy pursuits, to be certain, but with the lengthening of the days and inevitable warming trends that they bring comes a reminder that long-term exposure to… Read more >
Head To Toe: A Look At The Top 10 Plastic Surgeries
Would it surprise you to learn the most popular plastic surgery procedure in America is breast augmentation? If you’ve been a reader of this blog for any length of time, then probably not. Still, some recent numbers from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons paint a very interesting picture of our collective plastic surgery trends… Read more >
Why You Should Use A Plastic Surgeon Who Understands All Your Needs
Consider these hypothetical questions. Would you put your family’s life in the hands of an inexperienced pilot on your next vacation? Would you invest your life savings with someone who couldn’t properly explain to you how investing works? Or would you buy a used car without having it thoroughly inspected by a mechanic? Of course… Read more >
Exploring The Benefits Of Mastopexy With And Without Implants
There are a great many joys and triumphs that come with life as we grow older. Joys such as seeing our children flourish into productive young adults, and triumphs such as establishing strong footholds in ours careers and generally becoming wiser about the ways of the world. By a certain age, you’re at the top… Read more >
