Most filler injections are done in lean or thin individuals, especially women. With age one area that loses volume is the temples, with some of us losing significant volume even by age 40. While parentheses lines, lips and cheeks are often treated, the temples are usually ignored. Sunken temples can make us look drawn and old. Of all filler injections, temples are probably technically the easiest to perform and usually looks good. This video demonstrates the technique and look in a woman under 40 using a long acting filler—Juvederm Voluma. —- At Reno Sparks MedSpa, servicing the Reno and Sparks areas in Nevada, we understand that we can’t stop the aging process, but we can slow it down and in many cases even reverse some of its undesirable effects thanks to the latest breakthroughs in anti-aging medicine. Using the incredible Cynosure SmartSkin fractional CO2 microablative laser for Laser Facelift / Laser Eyelid Lift (Madonna Lift) as well as the Candela Vbeam Perfecta and Matrix RF we can now improve the look of your skin by correcting wrinkles, skin discoloration and eliminating vascular and pigmented lesions about the face, neck, chest, hands, legs and other areas. Say goodbye wrinkles when we zap them with the SmartSkin CO2 laser!

Excessive palm sweating is usually an inherited condition which doctors call hyperhidrosis. It can give one sweaty palms. Botox is a quick, simple, very effective, treatment. This satisfied patient is getting over 15 months of relief from hand sweating with a Botox injection session costing under 1000 dollars. Listen to his story as he is getting injections. —- At Reno Sparks MedSpa, servicing the Reno and Sparks areas in Nevada, we understand that we can’t stop the aging process, but we can slow it down and in many cases even reverse some of its undesirable effects thanks to the latest breakthroughs in anti-aging medicine. Using the incredible Cynosure SmartSkin fractional CO2 microablative laser for Laser Facelift / Laser Eyelid Lift (Madonna Lift) as well as the Candela Vbeam Perfecta and Matrix RF we can now improve the look of your skin by correcting wrinkles, skin discoloration and eliminating vascular and pigmented lesions about the face, neck, chest, hands, legs and other areas. Say goodbye wrinkles when we zap them with the SmartSkin CO2 laser!

Prominent circles under the eyes, also called tear trough areas, can make us look tired at any age. Small amounts of filler, like Juvederm, can help add volume, resulting in a youthful, more rested, look. Experience has shown than use of needles to inject filler in this area is dangerous, so smart injectors always use a cannula when injecting filler into the tear troughs. —- At Reno Sparks MedSpa, servicing the Reno and Sparks areas in Nevada, we understand that we can’t stop the aging process, but we can slow it down and in many cases even reverse some of its undesirable effects thanks to the latest breakthroughs in anti-aging medicine. Using the incredible Cynosure SmartSkin fractional CO2 microablative laser for Laser Facelift / Laser Eyelid Lift (Madonna Lift) as well as the Candela Vbeam Perfecta and Matrix RF we can now improve the look of your skin by correcting wrinkles, skin discoloration and eliminating vascular and pigmented lesions about the face, neck, chest, hands, legs and other areas. Say goodbye wrinkles when we zap them with the SmartSkin CO2 laser!

Doctors have been draining abscesses to relieve pain, save lives and promote healing for thousands of years. This video explains local anesthesia of abscesses, drainage technique, and which abscesses benefit from packing. Breaking up loculations (different pockets within an abscessed area) is also demonstrated. —- At Reno Sparks MedSpa, servicing the Reno and Sparks areas in Nevada, we understand that we can’t stop the aging process, but we can slow it down and in many cases even reverse some of its undesirable effects thanks to the latest breakthroughs in anti-aging medicine. Using the incredible Cynosure SmartSkin fractional CO2 microablative laser for Laser Facelift / Laser Eyelid Lift (Madonna Lift) as well as the Candela Vbeam Perfecta and Matrix RF we can now improve the look of your skin by correcting wrinkles, skin discoloration and eliminating vascular and pigmented lesions about the face, neck, chest, hands, legs and other areas. Say goodbye wrinkles when we zap them with the SmartSkin CO2 laser!

What’s so new about facials? Aestheticians have been doing them for decades. They feel good, are cleansing and enhance one’s appearance. However, with normal facials and extractions one can get some down time and redness at the site of acne extractions. What to do? Enter the Hydrafacial, a new facial done with a special machine with more bells and whistles. It takes a bit longer than a regular facial and is more effective at removing clogged pores, blackheads and whiteheads. It is a cross between a microdermabrasion, a peel and a facial. Many clients feel cleaner and look better immediately, with better skin hydration, smoother skin and a glow that comes with the treatment. The annoying red marks from extractions with a regular facial are not there. Overall, a nicer result. Most clients that have had a regular facial like it, but when they get a Hydrafacial, they love it. Come in to Reno Sparks MedSpa and see for yourself!

Trigger finger is a common condition in which a finger or hand joint locks in the flexed position. With more advanced cases one cannot voluntarily release the trigger finger, since the pulley/tendon mechanism is abnormally inflamed. When this occurs, one may need to use the other hand to straighten out the trigger finger. Trigger finger injections with steroids are highly effective, use only a small dose of steroid and often improve the situation for 6 months or more. It is not unusual for a client to need repeat injections as the years pass or need the injections in several different joints, often in both hands.

Facial moles are tough. The standard cut and stitch technique is time consuming, expensive, and often leaves unsightly scars. How can one remove a mole inexpensively with a small scar and often with no visible scar? Radiofrequency using a round wire is a superior cosmetic technique to the “cut and stitch” technique. Our patients love this technique. Although not new technology, most skin specialists do not have radiofrequency equipment. In this short video, you’ll see how slick this technology is and why we don’t need stitches. Prepare to be surprised!

Facial aging is different in women and certain areas of bone shrink with the years, including the bones of the inferior orbit (the high cheeks under the eye) leading to a flattened cheek and cheekbone look. Temples also shrink and hollowed out temples are a sign of aging. These changes are more pronounced in thin women, since they start out with less volume than muscular women. Thus, the thinner the woman, the more cosmetically enhanced she can become with filler use. In this video Juvederm Vollure XC, Juvederm Voluma XC and Juvederm Ultra Plus XC are used on a beautiful, but thin, lady to give her a more youthful appearance. She was thrilled with the change. What do you think? Does it look natural to you?

Facial mole removal makes patients and doctors nervous. Everyone can easily see any scars created. The “cut it out, then stitch it back together” technique is expensive and may leave significant, visible, scars. How can one have a mole removed with a small, or even invisible, scar? Radiofrequency using a circular wire is a great technique and has a better cosmetic result than the “cut and stitch” method. Our patients love it. This technology has been available for decades, yet most of those who remove moles do not have radiofrequency equipment. This video demonstrates that stitches are not required and cosmetic improvement is often immediate. How much “wow factor” to you think this technique has for the patient? Can keep from saying “wow” when you watch this video?

Knee arthritis, usually osteoarthritis, is very common. Meniscal tears in either the medial meniscus or lateral meniscus are also common. Currently available procedures through insurance, such as Kenalog or steroid shots, are often only effective for a month or so and can lead to additional cartilage loss. Is surgery the only answer? No. PRP, or platelet rich plasma, involves taking a blood sample from the patient, concentrating the growth factors in the platelet rich area of blood, and injecting this natural healing substance into the diseased joint. 80% or more of our patients notice improvement with this procedure, often for months or years. Dr. Van Reken has had many of his own joints treated with success, including both knees, one ankle and both shoulders. Is a PRP joint injection in your future?