Face Procedures

Baggage Claim Maybe you are one of the blessed people who wake each morning with bright, fresh eyes, looking rested and alert. If not, you may be one of many people who feel bright and awake, but just can’t pull it off in the mirror. Why do I have Bags? Your under eye bags aren’t there…
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The Eyes Don’t Always Have It Although the eyes have historically been referred to as the ‘windows to our soul’, it is the nose that truly defines the shape of your face. A nose has character, it can be round and bulbous, narrow and aquiline, it can be crooked or have bumps across the bridge…
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How is an In-Office Facelift different? This procedure is done in our Reno office by Dr. Timothy Janiga under local anesthesia only. In contrast, a standard facelift is done under general anesthesia in an operating room. How is the procedure performed? This procedure corrects the early signs of facial aging in the mid and lower…
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What is a blepharoplasty? An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty is a procedure where excess skin and tissue on both the upper and lower eyelids can be sculpted and removed. Drooping or tired looking eyelids can cause vision problems and can lead to dissatisfaction with your appearance. Patients often complain that they look “tired” or “angry”…
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Can a Facelift Look Natural? Many patients come to my office and want to look younger and refreshed but do not want the tight looking facelift that they have seen on some TV personalities. I explain to my patients that good face lifts are ones that help men and women look refreshed and rested and…
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Few parts of your body are as obvious as your nose. It is literally the centerpiece to your face. And for many of my patients, the nose, well… it could benefit from some outside guidance. What is a Rhinoplasty? A rhinoplasty or “nose job” is one of the most technically and artistically challenging plastic surgery operations and…
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I consult with a number of patients every week about their facial aging. A frequent thread to the discussion centers around a patient looking “tired” or “angry,” but not feeling that way. She wants her facial expression to better reflect her true feelings of happiness and contentment. What Causes Facial Aging? There are a number…
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The holidays are around the corner and here are a few ideas for freshening your look in preparation for friends and family, or stepping under the mistletoe. Tip 1: Try a Fast, Temporary Fix Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, the newest competitor, take effect in about one week and help soften forehead lines and creases around…
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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…
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The Case of the Shrinking Lips Last week a patient asked me, “How come my lips keep getting smaller as I get older?” Many factors play a role in the change in the shape of the face including the lips. Surprisingly, facial aging in general is more than skin deep. According to one study of…
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