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Get a firmer, higher Backside with a Butt Lift or Butt Implants According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the Butt Lift is gaining in popularity every year, even among men. When you consider that the Backside often gets as much visual attention as breasts in models and photography, it only makes sense….
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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 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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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…
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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…
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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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Janiga MDs was proud to help sponsor the Boys and Girls Club’s Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament this past Friday at The Resort at Red Hawk. Proceeds and donations from the tournament fund the programs, services and facilities offered at the 19 Boys and Girls Club sites in and around Reno and Sparks. The Boys…
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There’s a rumbling in the streets of Reno, Nev, for Hot August Nights this week that reminds us all of the old days, when gas was cheap and our hair was as thick and luxuriant as the cushions in a ’57 Bel Air.  Now that time has thinned out your pate, and the bluebird Northern…
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The FDA has recently announced it will require sunscreen manufacturers to change the labeling for sunscreens starting 2012.  There will be a few differences that people will notice. First and most importantly, the SPF rating will signify the protection against UVA and UVB. Currently the SPF rating only tells us the protection against UVB. This change will…
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A recent article came up revealing that there is a new iPhone skin cancer app that analyzes your moles.  It seems that you can take photos over time and the program will tell you if the pattern is changing or if it is growing.  As a dermatologist it would be easy and expected for me to…
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