New Studies, New Hope According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin problem in the United States. About 40 to 50 million Americans have acne at a given time. “And if the teenage years weren’t difficult enough, 90% of adolescents struggle as well,” says Dr. Ted Lain, chief medical office and board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology Continue reading
There is a common misconception that cosmetic dermatology is reserved just for women, but this is simply not the case at all. In fact, statistics taken from both The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have exponentially increased among male patients year after year. There are so many great Continue reading
Are you looking for a non-invasive, FDA approved procedure to lift and tighten your face and neck muscles? Here are three reasons Ultherapy may be right for you. 1. Age-Defying Results If you’ve been searching for natural results for a brow-lift, a tighter chin, chest, and neck look no further. With a no-pain procedure, your dermatologist will be able to Continue reading
We are our biggest critics. When we look in the mirror we see every flaw from the sagging eyelids and double chin to the love handles we have fought since we discovered the joys of chocolate and ice cream. Be it age, stress, or just living life it takes a toll on our bodies. We try dieting, exercising, creams, sleeping, Continue reading
That double chin has been plaguing you for years, and after trying diet, exercise, and maybe even some gimmicks you’d rather not admit, it continues to linger. Fortunately, in early 2015, Kybella earned its FDA approval to address exactly this concern. Of course, you may have heard about the injectable treatment by now if you are one of the many 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
Did you know that the average American gains 30 pounds from ages 20 to 50, even though people don’t usually eat more food during this period? The deck is stacked against women even more because when they reach perimenopause and/or menopause they may gain weight due to hormone changes. Particularly weight gain around the waistline is common because low estrogen Continue reading
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved method of fat reduction that targets areas where fat persists despite dieting and exercise. Best of all, it involves zero downtime — zero! The alternative is liposuction, the surgical removal of fat which involves considerable downtime for recovery. Liposuction Liposuction involves using a small metal tube, called a cannula, and suction to remove excess fat from Continue reading
With each new year comes a tidal wave of new information about medical dermatology and cosmetic skin treatment. Throughout the year, Sanova Dermatology has shared the latest and greatest trends and procedures. Here are the top blogs from 2016 that YOU found to be the most exciting and interesting for this year in skin! 8. Juvederm Volbella vs. Restylane Silk Continue reading
A common problem for many men and women as they age is the dreaded ‘turkey neck’, or loose, sagging skin under the chin and jawline. “Turkey neck can be caused by a number of factors, including aging, weight change, but most commonly is attributed to genetics,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board certified Dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology. Until recently, the Continue reading
