What Causes Eye Bags and How to Treat Them
One of the most common reasons that men and women visit to my office is to find out what can be done about the bags under their eyes. Some people experience darkness almost a purple like discoloration, while other people have excess tissue and or swelling. Usually they report that people tell them they look… Read more >
Treatment Spotlight: What is a Photofacial?
Often times we get asked by patients which type of treatment is best for their skin. Well, for someone with sun damage or broken blood vessels, we typically recommend a photofacial treatment. A photofacial is used to treat the signs of sun damage on the face. It is the general term used to describe the… Read more >
The Best Ways to Improve Scars
Scars are a common part of things like surgery, injury, or certain skin conditions. If you have scars you don’t like the look of, it’s likely you’ve tried a few things to get rid of them. The fact is, factors like the wound’s size, depth, and location will determine which type of scarring occurs, along… Read more >
Self-Tanner 101: How to get a Summer Tan Without Damaging Your Skin
Springtime is here and summer is just around the corner. It’s the time for sundresses, tank tops, shorts, and bathing suits. If you’re like me, you like the look and feel of that sun-kissed glow you get when sunbathing, but how can that be achieved without damaging your skin? The UV radiation from the sun… Read more >
What is a Chemical Peel and How Does it Benefit Your Skin?
Many patients struggle with the texture of their skin, whether this is due to aging signs or issues like acne scars. A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers. Chemical peels can be used on the face, neck, chest, and hands. A chemical… Read more >
Janiga MDs Mother’s Day Gift – Free Sunscreen when you Purchase a $100 Gift Certificate
Mother’s Day is a special time. It is a day to celebrate the relationship that you have with your mother or the relationship that your children have with you. I feel so lucky myself to get to experience the joys of motherhood. It’s hard work, but so worth it. I really enjoy my time with… Read more >
The Science Behind the Vampire Facelift
You may have heard in the news about a new skincare trend called a vampire facelift or vampire facial. The vampire facial was heavily covered in the media after it was known that Kim Kardashian had one a few months ago. The technical name for a vampire facial is platelet rich plasma facelift. This is… Read more >
Five Essential Anti-Aging Tips
Last month we talked about the Five Skincare Essentials to Get a Youthful Glow. As promised, in part two of that series, we are going to talk about the five important anti-aging products this month. In my office each room has the “five skincare essentials” poster that you see here. Patients will often look at… Read more >
Five Ways to Get Youthful Glowing Skin
As a Reno dermtologist, I’m often asked by my patients how they can have youthful glowing skin. While I wish there was a quick fix, the truth is to keep your skin looking youthful, you’ll need the foundation of these five things prior to even thinking about product. In order to get that glowing appearance… 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 >
