Laser Resurfacing

Laser Skin Resurfacing is a term used to denote lasers that resurface a portion of the skin to improve the texture, tone, wrinkles, and overall appearance. It is used on the face most commonly, but can also be done on the neck, chest, hands, and less commonly the arms. Laser skin resurfacing is a hugely…
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Summer means vacations, special events, weddings and photographs. How do you keep a picture perfect face? First and foremost is keeping your face protected from the sun. Sunscreen with an SPF greater than 35 will keep your face clear of brown spots, freckles and peeling sunburns. This has long-term benefits by preventing sun damage and…
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Blood vessels on the face are a common problem. They occur more commonly in fair skin and sun exposed areas. They can be related to rosacea, medications, or sun exposure, but no matter what causes them, nobody likes them. There are a few treatments for blood vessels, but before we get to treatments let’s talk…
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Many times patients come into our Reno dermatology office and drop a large bag of product on the floor while saying “none of this works.” I ask them what they were hoping the products would do, and nine out of 10 people put both hands on their cheeks and lift their faces showing a facelift….
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Brown spots on the skin have been called many things over the years including sunspots, liver spots, lentigos, sun damage and of course age spots.  No matter what you call then, most people don’t want them on their skin. The most important thing to do for brown spots is to try to prevent them. The…
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Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a common but poorly understood facial skin condition affecting an estimated 14 million people.  At Janiga MDs Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, patients regularly present with typical symptoms of rosacea, including redness on the cheeks, nose chin and forehead; small visible blood vessels; bumps or pimples and watery or irritated eyes. Rosacea…
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Some of our most popular treatments use lasers. These are one of the most versatile treatment options, as they can be used a variety of ways for many different skin issues. Laser resurfacing in Reno is used to treat acne scarring, large pore size, fine lines and wrinkles, and loose skin. They also are a…
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I am asked quite frequently what products I personally use, so I thought we would go through my daily routine. Morning Skin Care Routine First an ounce of prevention, meaning in the morning I use two things to prevent sun and environmental damage throughout my day: sunscreen and an antioxidant. We all know that we…
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Now that summer is coming to a close, many of our Reno dermatology patients are starting to examine their skin for any sun damage. Often a patient will come in concerned about brown spots on their skin. Sometimes it’s a cosmetic concern, while others are worried about the health of their skin. There are many…
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At some point in time everyone’s exposed skin of the hands, arms, neck, chest and legs begin to show signs of aging  and sun damage.  The saying “if you want to guess someone’s age, look at their hands” has much truth to it because we focus most of our skin care efforts on our faces…
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