Medical Spa

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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Although Reno is enjoyable year-round, spring is definitely my favorite season. The days are longer and warmer and, with the help of daylight savings, we have those extra couple of extra hours each day to hike or mountain bike or walk the dogs. While those of us who live in the Reno area are fortunate…
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The Most Common Spots for Wrinkles and How to Treat Them As we age, we begin to etch lines on the face from sun exposure, genetics, and facial movement, and also environmental factors.  Thankfully, there are many wrinkle treatments available. Let’s go through some of the common areas on the face we see wrinkles, and…
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Dry skin, or dermatitis, is a generic term used to encompass multiple conditions. Sometimes it’s difficult even for doctors to know exactly what is the cause of dry skin is as there are a variety of dry skin conditions. At Janiga MDs Dermatology in Reno, we are skilled at determining the cause of dry skin…
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The specialties of dermatology and plastic surgery complement each other exceptionally well. We like to say that where one begins, the other ends, but it is a continuum. At Janiga MDs in Reno, most of our patients take advantage of both the plastic surgery and the dermatology side of the practice. One great example of…
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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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Often I get asked by our Reno dermatology patients, “What else can I be doing to improve the appearance of my skin?” These patients are usually already following Dr. Jennifer Janiga’s essential skincare routine, so they’re looking for that next step. I tell them that one key to having beautiful and healthy skin, hair and…
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For this month’s before & after transformation, we chose a patient who had a treatment plan that was customized to her specific needs. As with all of our Reno plastic surgery patients, we evaluate this patient’s needs and requests to create a treatment protocol that fit her needs. In this patient’s before photo, she has…
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When my Reno dermatology patients ask me for the best product to treat wrinkles, I tell them about one of my favorite product combinations for fighting wrinkles … a growth factor + a retinoid. The growth factor builds collagen and promotes cell turnover with the added bonus of essentials antioxidants, while the retinoid increases collagen….
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With over 300 days of sunshine each year and an average temperature of 50 degrees, the Reno area is a great place to live. The opportunities for outdoor activities are boundless and include hiking, biking, and swimming in the warmer months and snowshoeing, skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Unfortunately, the high desert climate has…
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