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Hair loss is a common and frustrating problem for many men. Close to 85% of men will experience hair loss during their lives, and most of that hair loss is genetic. Currently, there are two drugs with FDA approval to treat androgenic alopecia, more commonly called male pattern baldness. Minoxidil and Finasteride have both been shown to reduce hair loss and in some Continue reading
Even those gifted with great natural beauty in youth can be subject to wrinkles, sagging and thinning skin that come with maturity. “Aging are not for the weak!” jokes Dr. Miriam Hanson, dermatologist and cosmetic skin care expert at Sanova Dermatology in Austin. Everyone gets older, but we don’t have to accept aging as our grandparents did. We take better care 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
Wondering what you should get your loved one this holiday season? Time for something more than just a new pair of socks? Well, Sanova Dermatology has you covered! Check out our list of the best gift ideas for the ones you cherish most. For Mom/Ladies For moms/Ladies, why not treat them to a rejuvenating skincare experience with a facial that Continue reading
Botox is the common name for the commercially-produced, purified protein that can relax muscles. It is widely used in non-surgical cosmetic procedures to correct wrinkles and rejuvenate skin. However, Botox is also a treatment for multiple medical conditions including spasms, dystonias, chronic migraines, and severe sweating, or hyperhidrosis. While Botox has become an extremely common procedure, one question you should ask yourself when looking for treatment 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
Do you know which supplements should be avoided before a plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures? We all know we need to tell our doctors about the prescriptions we’re taking, and even the over-the-counter drugs we’re on. But how often do you consider the potential risks supplements have to the safety of a medical procedure? “It’s a little ironic,” says Dr. Continue reading
Worry lines, elevens, crows feet, we’ve heard it all. But if you are thinking about having Botox injections, you may ask yourself, which areas of the face can Botox be injected? “Botox has been FDA approved to be used on several areas of the face,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert in Austin, Texas, “but is becoming Continue reading
Men who shave with a blade know the risks of irritating the skin. But even careful shaving runs the risk of causing more serious “razor bumps” – a condition in which the curved hairs grow back into the skin and cause a reaction, such as inflammation. “The medical term for the condition is pseudofolliculitis barbae,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board Continue reading
When comparing Juvederm Ultra vs. Ultra Plus, there are both similarities and differences. For instance, both are used for the treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, but Juvederm Ultra Plus is a thicker more viscous substance than Juvederm Ultra. Therefore, Ultra Plus can provide more dramatic results in areas with deeper lines and hollows in the skin. Juvederm Ultra is Continue reading