How to Protect Your Skin from Smoke and Pollution Damage
Recently in Reno, we have had a large amount of smoke in the air from forest fires that has caused problems for people. Lately my patients have asked me, can smoke and pollution have negative effects on the skin? The short answer is yes, but there are things you can do about it. Pollution and… Read more >
Freckles, Sunspots and more – How to Recognize Brown Spots on the Skin
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… Read more >
How to Reduce Pore Size and Keep Pores Clean
Many patients come to our Reno dermatologist offices in search of more youthful, healthy-looking skin. As an aesthetician, I always tell them that one area that can vastly improve their skin’s appearance is their pores. Specifically, the pore size and how clean they are. I am often asked tips for keeping the pores clean and… Read more >
Treatment Spotlight: The Mini Facelift
Many of our patients are looking for an anti-aging procedure that can dramatically improve their appearance that is more cost-effective and has less downtime. After doing a consultation, I often direct them to the mini facelift or “weekend facelift” as it’s been dubbed. Here is everything you need to know about the mini facelift procedure…. Read more >
How to Treat Signs of Aging on Your Neck, Chest, Hands and More
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… Read more >
The 24 Carat Gold Facial – Is It Worth The Cost?
There is a trend in some of the higher end salons in the U.S. and among celebrities called a gold facial. A 24 carat gold facial is a type of spa treatment that includes the application of a facial mask made with 24 carat gold foil. These facials are marketed to have benefits for its… Read more >
Latisse® for Longer, More Voluminous Lashes
When we think about anti-aging, usually the skin on our faces comes to mind. However, there are many other, more subtle areas that can have a big effect on appearing more youthful. One of these areas is the eyes, and more specifically the eyelashes. Long, full, lustrous lashes can make a woman appear younger, more… Read more >
Expert Advice: How to Apply Self Tanner
At Janiga MDs Dermatology, we highly recommend all our patients wear sunscreen to avoid the harmful affects of the sun’s rays on the skin. In my last post, I shared my tips for getting a summer glow without the damage, and in this one I wanted to go into more detail on how best to… Read more >
How to Know if You Need Revision Plastic Surgery
Recently there has been a lot of buzz regarding the reality TV show called “Botched”. We have had a lot of patients and friends talking about the show and whether or not we have seen the severe cases that they portray on this television show in our own practice. We try to calm their concerns,… Read more >
How to Overcome the Plastic Surgery Stigma
There are times when we see patients in our office who are grappling with the decision to get cosmetic surgery. On one hand they really want the procedure for health or appearance reasons, but on the other, they worry about what their friends, family and even strangers will think of them. I wanted to take… Read more >
