“Wear Orange – Spot Orange” on Melanoma Monday to Raise Community Awareness of Melanoma
The American Academy of Dermatology designates the first Monday of every May as Melanoma Monday with the SPOT Orange Campaign. This is a day when everyone in the community can show and share their awareness of melanoma and other types of skin cancer by wearing orange. It is important to be aware of the signs… Read more >
Plastic Cosmetic Surgery: 14.6 Million Procedures Performed in 2012
Plastic Cosmetic Surgery is Becoming More Popular Every Year In a recent post on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) website, they reported that 14.6 million Plastic Cosmetic Surgeries were performed in the United States, during 2012. That figure is up 5% from the 2011 numbers. We like to think that presages good things… Read more >
Gynecomastia: Breast Reduction Surgery for Teen Boys Increases Self-Esteem
Gynecomastia (Enlarged Male Breasts) Negatively Effects Teen Boys in a Number of Ways Everyone knows it’s already hard enough being a teenager. Being an adolescent boy with Gynecomastia however, can be devastating. According to a recent study conducted by the Boston Children’s Hospital, the adverse psychological effects that Gynecomastia adds to the normal pressures of… Read more >
Acne: The Most Common Skin Condition in the U.S.
Acne is Not Just a Teen Issue For many in the Reno/Tahoe area, acne is a problem they left behind when they graduated high school. Unfortunately for a growing number of adults, acne is still a reality. Incidents of acne in adults – particularly women – in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s, is a… Read more >
Breast Lifts Can Reverse the Sag From Age, Weight Loss, or Pregnancy
Breast Lifts: Regain Your Natural Shape in Two Hours or Less The breast lift has done a lot more than simply allow patients to return to their natural shape and the contours of a younger body. It has given women the opportunity to rediscover or reinvent themselves after a major weight loss, pregnancy or simply… Read more >
Mommy Makeover For a New You
A Mommy Makeover Can Restore Your Pre-Prego Bod If you have ever experienced the joy and pain of childbirth, Congratulations! And Thank You for being a Mommy, easily one of the toughest jobs ever. The toll it can take on your body can be just as hard though, so the Mommy Makeover we perform here… Read more >
Rosacea or Rash? Don’t Wait to Find Out
Rosacea: Quick Diagnosis and Treatment Can Help With Discomfort The underlying, root causes of rosacea are still unknown among Dermatologists, but all agree it is unnecessarily uncomfortable and bothersome, and also unnecessary to suffer from. Some people who are afflicted with rosacea are completely unaware of this condition, simply assuming they have Adult Acne, allergies,… Read more >
Restylane® Lyft: Ideal for Deeper Wrinkles & Facial Contouring
Restylane® Lyft Adds More Volume and Lasts Longer In earlier posts, we’ve discussed hyaluronic acid dermal fillers like Juvéderm®, so it only seems fitting that we now cover Restylane® Lyft (formerly Perlane®). Restylane Lyft is an injectable sub-dermal filler which allows a skilled, board certified dermatologist like Dr. Jennifer Janiga to address and correct the deeper, structural skin issues that can… Read more >
Restylane: Reverse Signs of Aging, From Lips to Laugh Lines
Restylane® Minimizes Wrinkles and Restores Facial Features Restylane®, a leader in the fight against aging lips and wrinkles, has proven to be one of the best forms of Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Gels available to dermatologists today. Restylane® has actually been proven to help create new collagen subcutaneously, while simultaneously inhibiting the further breakdown of existing… Read more >
Liposuction: A Sleeker, Slimmer, Smoother Silhouette
Liposuction: Getting Rid of Stubborn Fat Pockets Liposuction has become the perfect adjunct to a healthy lifestyle, especially here in the Reno/Tahoe area. Health-conscious individuals from all walks of life enjoy our scenic beauty, and the myriad outdoor activities our region offers. During the summer months, when all our sunshine means maximum skin exposure, many… Read more >
