Cellulite is the appearance of fat pushing on fibrous bands beneath the skin which then gives the appearance of dimpled skin. While both men and women can have cellulite, the phenomenon is more common for females. What Causes Cellulite? The exact cause of cellulite is unknown, but medical science has a number of theories. “One idea is that a combination Continue reading
Cellulite is a skin issue that affects nearly all women, and some men, too. While the severity and appearance vary between individuals, the underlying cause is the same – thin bands of tissue are pulling down on the skin from within, causing dimpling and surface changes. Unfortunately, few effective treatment options exist for cellulite, and those that are available are Continue reading
There are many solutions and machines out there that promise results, but not very many deliver. Trying to wade through the different options, packages, and offers can often be exhausting. However, there are some solutions out there that are definitely worth the investment and provide the right results. “In our experience, BTL Exilis is worth it because we have seen Continue reading
If you aren’t happy with certain areas of your body but don’t want to get surgery, you still have hope. CoolSculpting is a great way to help you smooth and contour those areas of your body that you simply can’t improve with diet and exercise alone. Treatment Areas for CoolSculpting “CoolSculpting is ideal for treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental Continue reading
The holidays are over and it’s back to everyday life and a more normal-looking pantry. “Most of us are tempted during the holidays with more goodies than we see at any other time of the year at a time when for many of us, cold weather, snow and ice drive us indoors and make us less active,” admits Mist Gray, Continue reading
It’s like clockwork. January and February reliably bring in new health club membership, exercise gear purchases and an increase interest in diet trends. “The new year is a fresh start for many people and an opportunity to set up your goals and intentions for the next 12 months,” says Dr. Kellie Reed, a board certified Dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology. Diet Continue reading
Many of you probably already know about CoolSculpting®, but what about CoolAdvantage™? For those who aren’t so familiar with this technology, CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical body contouring procedure that can reduce fat, giving you a slimmer, more toned figure with increased muscle definition. “If you’ve struggled with stubborn, isolated pockets of fat despite diet and exercise, CoolSculpting® can be a Continue reading
The end of the year is often a time to reflect on all the great experiences and things we’ve learned over the past 12 months. Sanova Dermatology is no different. We are also looking back at 2015 with reverence, and wanted to share some of the blogs that patients felt were the most interesting and informative! In New Year’s fashion, Continue reading
With procedures like Kybella and CoolSculpting become so popular, it can be a bit difficult to understand how exactly these treatments re-contour the body. “It’s one of the most common questions I get,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert at in Austin, Texas. “Everybody wants to know how this will effect their weight.” What Is Body Continue reading
Liposuction has been, for a long time, the first choice for people looking to remove unwanted areas of stubborn fat. Coolsculpting is a newer procedure, but is gaining in popularity. For many, Coolsculpting – with its non-surgical, non-invasive approach and lack of down-time – may be the obviously better option. There are however pros and cons to each, so as Continue reading
