Good News for the Old Nose: Rhinoplasty
Few parts of your body are as obvious as your nose. It is literally the centerpiece to your face. And for many of my patients, the nose, well… it could benefit from some outside guidance. What is a Rhinoplasty? A rhinoplasty or “nose job” is one of the most technically and artistically challenging plastic surgery operations and… Read more >
Bringing The Happy Back to Your Face
I consult with a number of patients every week about their facial aging. A frequent thread to the discussion centers around a patient looking “tired” or “angry,” but not feeling that way. She wants her facial expression to better reflect her true feelings of happiness and contentment. What Causes Facial Aging? There are a number… Read more >
Sometimes Diet and Exercise Can’t Get Your Tummy Back to Pre-Pregnancy Condition
With the holiday season upon us and a new year just around the corner, one of the most common new year’s resolutions is to lose weight and change one’s appearance. Those goals often include a more toned midriff, which can be created with a procedure often called a tummy tuck. One of my most satisfying… Read more >
5 Tips for Looking Your Very Best This Holiday Season
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… Read more >
Think About Diabetes for 45 Seconds. That’s It.
Most of us don’t have to make room for diabetes in our lives. But here’s a (much simplified) snapshot of a diabetic’s day. Maybe you can put yourself in this person’s shoes for a moment? Morning. Alarm sounds. Immediately take stock of your body: Tired? Grumpy? Fingers tingly or numb? Toes cold? Your blood sugar… Read more >
Silicone Breast Implants and Breastfeeding – Answers
What is the FDA’s stance on this? With the recent FDA approval of silicone breast implants for cosmetic breast augmentation, the percentage of women opting for silicone implants has soared. For most plastic surgeons, placing silicone or gel breast implants is much more common than placing saline breast implants since this FDA approval was announced…. Read more >
Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding – What you Need to Know
Will breast augmentation effect my ability to breast feed? My patients frequently ask me this during breast augmentation consultations. There is certainly no definitive answer to this question, but in many cases women will be able to successfully breast feed after their breast augmentation procedure. Is Breast Feeding Popular? Statistically, in the U.S. approximately 30… Read more >
Breast Cancer Reconstruction, Be Aware of Your Rights
Why Breast Cancer Reconstruction is Important Breast surgery for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes accounts for a large portion of my plastic surgery practice and is a life-changing procedure that I feel passionately about. Being that October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” I thought it would be pertinent to talk about breast cancer reconstruction. Every… Read more >
Kickoff 100 Years of Girl Scouts at Wolf Pack Homecoming, Oct. 15
Like a lot of our patients and friends in northern Nevada, we at Janiga MDs love the way this community comes together around our university, community and youth organizations. Like many of our patients and friends, we’ve made an effort to play an active role in this community by sponsoring events and activities for the… Read more >
Why Using Certified Plastic Surgeons is Safest
Listen to the media – just this once! We are all aware of what happened to legendary pop star Michael Jackson when he was given a medication by a cardiologist, which is normally prescribed by an anesthesiologist. But what happens when doctors – not certified plastic surgeons – performs plastic or cosmetic surgery? The truth… Read more >
