Running the front desk at a medical office can be quite the task and Brieana makes it look easy! With a positive attitude, and a pinch of humor, she successfully assists those who visit us at Sanova Dermatology. There is a lot more to this brilliant woman than the beautiful face at our front desk! Learn more about Brieana’s other Continue reading
The double chin has become a major cosmetic concern for patients. “Submental fullness, or the bulge that accumulates under the chin can be frustrating,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert at Sanova Dermatology. “No matter what your weight, no matter how much dieting, these anatomic fat pads on the neck don’t seem to budge.” Previously, patients Continue reading
If you have scaly red lesions on the surface of your skin, you might suffer from Actinic Keratosis. Although this condition is not malignant, it can develop into skin cancer if you leave it untreated. “Many dermatologists consider these skin changes precancerous,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board certified dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon at Sanova Dermatology. “A percentage of Actinic Continue reading
With Body Contouring procedures like Emsculpt Neo, Kybella and CoolSculpting becoming so popular, it can be a bit difficult to understand how exactly these treatments re-contour the body. What Is Body Contouring? Procedures like CoolSculpting are use to treat targeted areas of fat. “This technique will destroy around 20-30% of the fat cells in the treated area,” notes Dr. Hanson. Continue reading
You may be considering a chemical peel or laser resurfacing to improve your fine lines or skin texture, or perhaps you are looking to treat age spots and discolorations. And while you research both methods, you might ask yourself whether beyond just treating your skin immediately, are there other benefits these treatments can do for the skin? “The answer is yes!” Continue reading
Rosacea is a common skin condition that most commonly affects the face and is characterized by diffuse redness, easy flushing as well as broken blood vessels and acne-like lesions. “It’s really a spectrum,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic skin care expert in Austin, Texas. “We see everything from rosy cheeks to bumpy, thickened skin with enlarged Continue reading
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has become a staple in cosmetic and skin care products. This water-soluble agent is known for its ability to restore moisture, and is treasured by those looking to retain the supple appearance and texture in their skin, as well as restoring volume and rejuvenating their look. What Is Hyaluronic Acid? “Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant naturally found Continue reading
While Mohs surgery is usually the least invasive and most successful form of surgery to treat skin cancer, it still results in a wound that can be fairly large depending on the extent of the cancer. After the highly successful complete cancer removal rate, the skin is repaired and reconstructed to allow for optimal healing. Many patients discover, however, that Continue reading
Coolsculpting is a noninvasive technique that involves subjecting fat cells to a cooling process. The cooling breaks down the fat cells, which are them eliminated from the body, rendering them gone forever. Coolsculpting has been used to deal with belly fat, love handles, and bulges in the thighs. A new device, called the New Coolsculpting “CoolMini”, has recently been approved Continue reading
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic, disabling, skin disorder affects the apocrine sweat glands and hair follicles in the armpits, groin, genital, and breast regions. It causes painful abscesses and scarring in these areas and is a progressive disease that has no cure. “It’s a horribly disabling condition,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. “Not only can Continue reading
