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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

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

It’s a fact! Cosmetic procedures are more popular than ever and more and more patients are seeking different approaches to rejuvenate their skin and body. “Cosmetics used to be for the Hollywood elite,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, dermatologist and aesthetic expert in Austin, Texas. “Now, with easier, more non-invasive treatments and minimal downtime, more and more patients are attracted to Continue reading

You just spent time and money getting a wax done but instead of smooth skin for your pain, you end up with dark spots. What happened and how do you lighten dark spots left after waxing? First of all, let’s clear something up. Waxing doesn’t necessarily cause dark spots. Waxing exfoliates the top layer of skin and makes the skin more sensitive 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

Do your photos highlight your double chin?  Are you bothered by the lack of definition on your jaw line? Good news! There is a solution to the neck fullness that’s disrupting your profile: It’s called Kybella. “Kybella is a prescription medication injected by a trained physician over a series of treatments,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist and skin surgeon in Continue reading

If you’ve heard about the chin fat-busting treatment Kybella, it might be because of Khloe Kardashian. The Hollywood starlet is the public face of the product; earlier this year she was announced as Kybella’s spokeswoman. But there’s much more to Kybella than appearances. The product is a Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment backed by years of research and studied in Continue reading