Patients who experience excessive underarm sweating may be dealing with a condition known as hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis can affect anyone, and can not only be bothersome but embarrassing. In fact, many patients with severe hyperhidrosis may deal with self-confidence concerns. However, this condition can be addressed with the use of an advanced treatment known as Miradry. […]
Thirteen-year-old Benjamin Sun so eloquently describes the horrors of having eczema. “I’ve had eczema since I was four, but I had a severe flareup—like the biggest one in my life—when I was nine,” he says… Read More
Some zones of fat don’t respond well to diet and exercise. Hereditary deposits stubbornly resist even a healthy lifestyle and focused workouts. CoolSculpting can be a terrific spot reduction solution for men and women in the Mountain View, CA area. The team at The Menkes Clinic & Surgery Center believe you deserve access to full […]
About 85 percent of women aged 20 or older, and many men, have cellulite. It comes with all sorts of clever names – orange peel, hail damage, cottage cheese, waffle house, gravel road, bibble buns . . . Yet when you are the one living with dimpled thighs, buttocks, or abdomen, cellulite is no laughing […]
Excessive sweating is more than a physiological disorder. People who have this condition feel its impact on self-confidence. They know it is seen as anxiety in a professional setting, and undesirable in a relationship. They avoid the gym, knowing they would be drenched before the workout begins. They spend far too much money on remedies […]
Regardless of your age, brown spots on your face, head, or hands add years to your appearance. Dr. Andrew Menkes, Dr. Krystle Wang, Dr. Lillian Soohoo, and their team of experienced providers help men and women in the Mountain View area achieve more youthful skin tone with personalized treatment. What causes brown spots? Some brown […]
While “the itch that rashes” is often thought of as a childhood condition, about three percent of the adult population also suffers with eczema. The dermatologists at The Menkes Clinic & Surgery Center share this helpful information on causes of eczema and treatment options for adults in the Mountain View area. Understanding eczema Eczema is […]
Many women and men who aren’t happy with their self-image actually want to reduce fat – not necessarily lose weight. For these individuals, CoolSculpting can be an effective, non-surgical solution. Dr. Andrew Menkes, a Board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon serving the Mountain View, CA area answers common questions about CoolSculpting. Painless procedure: CoolSculpting in Mountain […]
There are distinctions between reconstructive, plastic, and cosmetic surgeries. Reconstruction is generally repairing damage from traumatic injury, medical surgery, or disease. The purpose of plastic surgery is to change a basic physical characteristic such as breast size or nose shape. Cosmetic surgery, though, is an enhancement of your natural appearance. In most cases it is […]
With beautiful spring weather already here, now is the good time to focus on your skin and prepare for summer! Where to start? A complete, total body skin exam to check for any suspicious skin lesions is the important first step. Since skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in humans, the American […]
