How would you like to eliminate excess fat from your problem areas — such as the thighs, bra line, or waistline — without the pain, high cost, or prolonged recovery time of traditional plastic surgery? Coolsculpting is a revolutionary new breakthrough in non-invasive fat removal that can give you the body of your dreams with none of the problems associated with Continue reading
What is Dual Sculpting? If you’ve been looking into ways to get rid of extra and unwanted body fat, you’ve likely heard of ‘CoolSculpting‘, the non-surgical treatment to help remove body fat via freezing with minimal discomfort. A little research into the topic might have turned up the words ‘dual sculpting’ as well. But what exactly is dual sculpting and is it the right Continue reading
The CoolSculpting procedure offers patients the ability to strategically contour areas of the body through the process of cryolipolysis. This was originally discovered as an accident by a child who was found to have slimmer cheeks after enjoying popsicles. Sanova Dermatology has a long history of treating patients with this innovative technology and we are proud to announce the addition the Continue reading
Chicken skin. You know you have it. You can feel it on the backs of your upper arms, your thighs, and your booty. Let’s put a less icky name to it. Try keratosis pilaris on for size. That’s right, your bumpy skin has a name and is a real condition of millions of people. “Keratosis Pilaris (KP) occurs when there Continue reading
According to the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, more than 3.5 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States. “Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and is primarily caused by exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon in Austin, Texas. May is Continue reading
CoolSculpting is a innovative body contouring treatment that is currently FDA-approved for permanent fat elimination from multiple areas of the body including the flanks, the abdomen, inner thighs, and the chin. Now, Zeltiq, the makers of Coolsculpting, have approval for areas that have long been considered tougher to target. “The back, bra bulge, and lower glutes/posterior leg are notoriously stubborn Continue reading
Although laser hair reduction is an extremely easy process, there are a few steps that you can follow to ensure that you receive the BEST results possible. Following these simple steps can assure your hair removal treatment success and long-lasting results! Pre-Treatment “Throughout your laser treatments, you should not to wax, tweeze, bleach, or remove the hair in any fashion other Continue reading
It’s fairly common to wonder if your eczema is infected especially if you’ve recently developed it, or it appears to be acting differently than it has in the past. It’s important to remember that eczema is an inflammatory skin condition, not an infection. The itching, scaling, and redness are all normal symptoms of this condition, as are the small fluid-filled blisters and even Continue reading
If you suffer from Atopic Dermatitis, you may wonder what’s causing your red and itchy skin. As it turns out, your genetics play an important part in your skin disease. What is Filaggrin, and What Does it Do? Filaggrin is a class of structural proteins found in the skin. This protein mainly interacts with keratin and helps to form the Continue reading
Hair loss, no matter what the cause, is often associated with self-consciousness and significant distress. One type of hair loss that effects many American men and women is an autoimmune disorder known as alopecia areata, which entails losing hair unpredictably. Alopecia areata is the result of the immune system attacking cells in the hair follicles, which are the structures housing the Continue reading
