Silicone Breast Implants and Breastfeeding – Answers
What is the FDA’s stance on this? With the recent FDA approval of silicone breast implants for cosmetic breast augmentation, the percentage of women opting for silicone implants has soared. For most plastic surgeons, placing silicone or gel breast implants is much more common than placing saline breast implants since this FDA approval was announced…. Read more >
Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding – What you Need to Know
Will breast augmentation effect my ability to breast feed? My patients frequently ask me this during breast augmentation consultations. There is certainly no definitive answer to this question, but in many cases women will be able to successfully breast feed after their breast augmentation procedure. Is Breast Feeding Popular? Statistically, in the U.S. approximately 30… Read more >
Breast Cancer Reconstruction, Be Aware of Your Rights
Why Breast Cancer Reconstruction is Important Breast surgery for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes accounts for a large portion of my plastic surgery practice and is a life-changing procedure that I feel passionately about. Being that October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” I thought it would be pertinent to talk about breast cancer reconstruction. Every… Read more >
Kickoff 100 Years of Girl Scouts at Wolf Pack Homecoming, Oct. 15
Like a lot of our patients and friends in northern Nevada, we at Janiga MDs love the way this community comes together around our university, community and youth organizations. Like many of our patients and friends, we’ve made an effort to play an active role in this community by sponsoring events and activities for the… Read more >
Why Using Certified Plastic Surgeons is Safest
Listen to the media – just this once! We are all aware of what happened to legendary pop star Michael Jackson when he was given a medication by a cardiologist, which is normally prescribed by an anesthesiologist. But what happens when doctors – not certified plastic surgeons – performs plastic or cosmetic surgery? The truth… Read more >
Retinoids: The Secret to Supple Skin and A Happy You
One of the most common questions my patients ask me is “What do you use on your skin?” I respond with the same answer I’ve given women and men for over 15 years: Retinoids. Retinoids are a large family of medications most commonly known by the brand name of Retin A™. It’s a medication many… Read more >
Breast Reduction and Relief
Breast Reduction Surgery Breast reduction is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries I perform. It’s one of those procedures that can literally change a woman’s life, and one that almost always generates a post-operative “I wish I had done that years ago…” sigh of relief. What are the benefits of a Breast Reduction? While… Read more >
What to Expect From Liposuction
I perform many liposuction procedures every year; it’s a popular treatment and the most widely performed cosmetic surgery nation wide. Removing that recalcitrant fat around thighs, hips or belly is an efficient way to contour the body and really make a difference in the way you look. But any plastic surgeon will tell you that… Read more >
New Sunscreen Regulations: What it Means for You and Your Family
The air is cooling and fall is just around the corner. It’s easy to let your guard down when the temperature starts to drop, but there’s still lots of sun to come before the leaves start to fall. Some of our area’s best outdoor events are approaching so I thought I would share some some… Read more >
Botox vs. Dysport: Is One Wrinkle Reducer Better Than The Other?
The short answer is not really. Botox and Dysport are similar in many ways. The purpose of the medications is to relax the muscles that contract and cause wrinkles, like those found on the forehead and around the eyes. The end result should give the face a softer and less-angry look that develops as a result… Read more >
