Advanced Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Dr. Dahan's Medispa, Northern Nevada's premiere plastic
surgery practice with on-site surgery suite and medical spa. Located in beautiful south Reno,
Nevada, our new 6000 square foot office is designed to offer you a very warm and professional visit
with Dr. Phillip E. Dahan and his staff. We are proud to provide you with the latest innovations in
cosmetic surgery as well as non-surgical aesthetic treatments such as injections, laser and skin
care. It is our philosophy that every patient should have the opportunity to ask all relevant
questions, obtain expert answers, and have a complete evaluation of any area of the body we
specialize in at each visit.
Dr. Phillip E. Dahan, M.D., C.M., F.A.C.S. was raised in the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Physiology at McGill University which is ranked #1 in Canada. Dr. Dahan attended McGill Medical School, which was ranked as the fifth best medical school in North America and tenth in the world by the Gorman Report. He then completed four years of his General Surgery Residency program, and was amongst a select few to be accepted early into McGill’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Dahan became board certified in plastic surgery as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (F.R.C.S.). Dr. Dahan traveled to Mexico City where he did a three month fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery and Pediatric Craniofacial Reconstruction with the world renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Fernando Ortiz-Monasterio. He then completed a Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship in 1997 at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Dr. Dahan moved to Reno, NV in the summer of 1997 and became board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, making him the only plastic surgeon in Reno with two board certifications in plastic surgery. He subsequently became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Dahan is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, Nevada State Medical Association, and the Washoe County Medical Society.
Dr. Dahan has won numerous awards including Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Reno, Top Plastic Surgeons In America, Patients Choice Awards and Most Compassionate Plastic Surgeon. He is considered one of Reno’s best plastic surgeons and an expert in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
As a top cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Dahan consistently achieves outstanding results and his patients report improved appearance and greater self-confidence. By selecting Dr. Dahan, you are entrusting your care to an experienced board certified plastic surgeon whose work is admired and sought out by both patients and other physicians.
Nurse Practitioner; Botox and Dermal Filler Injector
Renee received her BSN (1984), MSN (1989) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing (2014) from the University of Missouri-Columbia. During the past twenty-six years, all her nursing experience has been in the field of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
She has obtained several national certifications to include Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS-2014), Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS – 2013) and Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN-2001). Renee is one of only three nurses to receive the CANS certification in Nevada and the only one in Reno. She is one of only three nurses to receive the CPSN certification in Nevada and is one of only two in Reno. Renee is an expert injector in the use of Botox, Juvederm® XC, Juvederm ® Voluma XC, and Juvederm® Ultra XC.
In addition to her clinical experience, Renee has been a national trainer for Aesthetic Advancements, Inc. for the past 8 years providing educational lectures and hands on experience for physicians and nurses.
Madison Wilson
Director of Patient Care
Madison is our director of patient care and has been working in the plastic surgery field for most of her adult life. Madison was born in California and relocated to Reno, Nevada after she fell in love with the area. She is an avid skier and loves Lake Tahoe. She is the mother of three beautiful and talented children. She is very intelligent, talented, experienced, compassionate and witty. Madison is extremely detail oriented and incredibly knowledgeable about aesthetic surgery and non-surgical procedures. When you schedule a complimentary consultation, you will meet with Madison who will help you determine the best cosmetic procedures to achieve your desired results.
Madison is also certified in nonsurgical aesthetic treatments such as Ultherapy®, ThermiVa®, and CoolSculpting®. Madison is truly passionate about her work and cares deeply about our patients. Once you meet Madison, you will feel so comfortable about your decision to have cosmetic surgery or aesthetic procedures. Please do not hesitate to contact Madison who always looks forward to answering your questions.
Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management and various undergraduate degrees within her field of expertise. She has received numerous training certificates in Aesthetics through ZO Obagi, Luma Lisse and Dermologica and has worked throughout her career with various skin care organizations.
During her training abroad, she learned a variety of skin care analysis techniques and numerous styles of treatments to tailor services for each client’s individual skin care needs. Heather has also had extensive training in Hollywood and Orange County, California, and is a “Master Waxer” specializing in gentle Brazilian waxing and full body waxing.
She has been a private business owner and cosmetologist specializing in skin care and aesthetics for over 30+ years in the states of California and Nevada. She brings an abundance of personalized knowledge, skill and experience to our team.
Heather has one teenage son and enjoys traveling, surfing, golfing, kickboxing, trailbike riding, and reading scientific and biomedical journals in her spare time.
Heather is skilled and trained in the most current procedures and products. She is a leading skin care specialist in the industry and is truly compassionate. She always encourages her clients to look and feel their best by providing the best skin care and current techniques available.
Heather’s best quality is that she is a seasoned veteran in the aesthetics business who is genuinely passionate about what she does and will always be available for her clients and co-workers to answer any questions.
Veronica Royat
Michelle Palmer
Certified CoolSculpting Technician and Receptionist
Ashley Steinheimer
Office Manager
Ashley is a native Nevadan who is happily married and has three beautiful and talented children. She joined our practice in 2012 when she started as a receptionist at Dr. Dahan’s MediSpa and was subsequently promoted to front office manager. She is currently our practice office manager who is dedicated to ensuring that all of our patients and clients have the best experience possible.
Ashley always uses a blend of intelligence, experience and compassion when performing her duties. She is also an accomplished makeup artist and understands the needs of aesthetic patients. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ashley.
Products And Services
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of Dr. Dahan’s most popular surgical procedures and he has performed over a thousand breast implant procedures on patients from all over the world. Breast augmentation is performed on women who wish to enlarge the size of their breasts, enhance the shape and increase projection. Some women have developed sagging or drooping (ptosis) of the breasts and may require a breast lift (mastopexy) at the same time as their breast augmentation surgery as breast implants do not lift the breast.
In the United States, both silicone and saline breast implants are FDA-approved. Women must be at least 18 years of age to receive saline breast implants and 22 years of age to receive silicone breast implants. Currently, silicone breast implants are more popular than saline as they appear and feel more natural, ripple much less, are more comfortable and tend to last longer. Both types of breast implants come in many different sizes and certain shapes. Using only the best breast implants, Dr. Dahan can modestly, moderately or significantly increase your breast size, shape and projection. Women undergoing breast augmentation surgery benefit from the following:
Improved breast size, shape, projection and symmetry
More feminine appearance
Improved confidence and self-esteem
Balanced body proportion
Improved clothing fit and options
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Breast Lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure that can elevate your breast to a more youthful and attractive position. Also known as mastopexy, it is the treatment of choice in women with sagging or drooping breasts (ptosis) caused by development, aging, weight fluctuations, pregnancy and nursing. Many women believe that breast augmentation with implants is the procedure they need to lift the breasts, which is untrue. In fact, placing breast implants in a sagging breast which lacks good support will only worsen breast ptosis over time. Therefore, women who wish to enhance or restore the size, shape and projection of their sagging breasts will benefit from breast augmentation surgery with implants at the same time as their breast lift surgery. Currently, there is no exercise routine, cream or pill that can significantly lift the breasts in the same way that a skilled plastic surgeon such as Dr. Dahan can with breast lift surgery.
There are 4 breast lift techniques that are currently used on patients with breast ptosis. None of these techniques involve removing the nipple areola complex and tend to preserve nipple sensation and the ability to nurse. Breast ptosis has 3 grades based on the position of the nipple relative to the inframammary fold.
For patients with only slightly low position of one or both nipple areola complexes, the Crescent Mastopexy is the treatment of choice. In this procedure, an ellipse of skin is removed above the nipple areola complex to place it in the desired position with minimal scar. This technique is limited to patients requiring only approximately an inch of nipple areola complex and breast lift.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that reduces the size and lifts the breasts. It is usually performed on women with larger breasts who suffer from neck, back and shoulder pain with digging bra straps and occasionally, rashes under the breasts. Most health insurances consider breast reduction surgery medically necessary and will pay for the procedure in patients suffering from these symptoms as long as their bra cup size is DD or greater. Dr. Dahan performs numerous breast reduction surgeries using highly specialized techniques that reduce and reshape the breasts while minimizing surgical scars that are common with this procedure. This is one of the most satisfying breast procedures for women suffering from these symptoms and in many cases, it is a life changing experience.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction, an integral part of breast cancer treatment, is frequently performed by plastic and reconstructive surgeons. In Reno, Nevada, Dr. Dahan has performed hundreds of unilateral and bilateral breast reconstruction surgeries. He offers several advanced breast reconstruction techniques for his patients. If you are considering breast reconstruction, you can turn to Dr.Dahan for advice and treatment in this emotional but rewarding reconstructive procedure. The surgery uses breast implants or your natural tissue to restore the breasts after cancer and mastectomy. Dr. Dahan frequently performs immediate breast reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy working together with your cancer surgeon. In some cases, patients are advised to complete their cancer treatment first and then undergo delayed breast reconstruction.
Bellafill
Bellafill® is a smooth collagen-based dermal filler with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres. The collagen gel in Bellafill® provides immediate volume and lift to correct the wrinkle and/or acne scar. The PMMA microspheres remain in place and create a base that provides structural support for smoother-looking skin.
The Cellfina™ System is the only FDA-cleared minimally invasive procedure clinically proven to improve the appearance of cellulite for at least a year—longer than any other FDA-cleared treatment for cellulite.* Performed in the comfort in our Reno office by Dr. Dahan, this minimally invasive technique works by targeting and releasing the structural connective bands responsible for visible dimpling on the surface of the skin.
Ultherapy is the only non-invasive treatment that can specifically target the deep foundation below the skin that is addressed in cosmetic surgery without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. It is also the only procedure to use ultrasound imaging, which allows us to actually see the layers of tissue we target during treatment and ensure the energy is deposited precisely to where it will be most effective.
ThermiTight is the most advanced and effective FDA-cleared skin tightening procedure available to reverse the effects of aging.* Radio-frequency energy is delivered to the dermis on the undersurface of the skin causing thermal changes resulting in increased dermal collagen, elastin, skin tone and tightness. ThermiTight will also reduce subcutaneous fat more effectively than laser lipolysis devices. Common areas treated with ThermiTight include: Face, Neck, Tummy, and Thighs
BOTOX® for cosmetic applications has been used successfully in the field on cosmetic enhancement and facial rejuvenation. It can shave years from your face in a procedure that takes a matter of minutes. Unlike cosmetic surgery. BOTOX® is safe and virtually non-invasive. BOTOX® is at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of non-surgical aesthetic enhancements.
CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting is the coolest, most innovative, non-surgical way to lose those annoying bumps and bulges of stubborn fat. This revolutionary technology targets and cools unwanted fat cells in the selected area to induce a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat bulges.*
We use the Dermapen for our microneedling. It has 12 very tiny needles that, when moved across the skin, create thousands of microscopic punctures through the epidermis and into the dermis layer of the skin. The depth of needle penetration is varied for the skin condition being treated. The body responds as if it has been wounded/injured by producing new collagen and elastin and sending it to the treatment areas. These proteins rejuvenate the skin by filling fine lines, plumping the skin, improving texture and firmness, and lessening the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Botox is the only approved treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet lines in adults. Its derived from sources that exist in nature, containing tiny amounts of a highly-purified botulinum toxin protein refined from the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.
Formulations, potency, and approved doses vary among botulinum toxin products, which means that one product cannot take the place of another. Those are a few reasons why there is no such thing as a “generic” form of Botox Cosmetic. There have been no studies to support that other products are Unit-to-Unit equivalent to Botox.
Human blood is made up of platelets, plasma, and white and red blood cells. It is the platelets that are the workhorses of wound repair. They enable the blood to clot, and initiate all sorts of healing functions. The concept behind platelet-rich plasma is to create a more concentrated number of platelets. This is done by removing the white and red blood cells from a blood sample, leaving only plasma (the clear fluid that makes blood liquid) and platelets. Without the white and red blood cells, the platelet ration is higher in PRP, usually around four times higher than in normal blood.
Reno cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Dahan, is proud to introduce a new cutting edge solution to vaginal rejuvenation. ThermiVa is an in-office, non-surgical procedure for labial and vaginal tightening. Our new radio frequency system stimulates collagen production to tighten the labia and vagina for long-lasting results.*
TKybella Double Chin Reductionhe dreaded double chin. Most of us think that other people have a double chin, not us. But truth be told, two thirds of Americans have some extra business going on beneath their chins, and they’re not happy with it. The problem has always been what to do about it. Really the only way to address fat collected under our chin was through surgery, either a midface lift or a neck lift.
But that changed in April 2015 when the FDA approved Kybella for the treatment of double chins. Kybella is an injectable product made from deoxycholic acid that dramatically reduces fat accumulated under the chin, tightening and slimming the patient’s profile.*
Dr. Dahan only uses the highest quality of BHRT which come in the form of sterile white small narrow pellets which are designed to slowly release the bioidentical testosterone over 3-4 months. During that time, the pellets completely disappear.
Dr. Dahan uses a sterile technique in the office with a small amount of local anesthesia. The BHRT pellets must be placed in the subcutaneous fat (under the skin) usually in the hip, flank or buttock. The scar is about a centimeter and usually inconspicuous. No sutures are required in most patients.
The facelift is a plastic surgery procedure performed by Reno Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dahan that works to correct or reduce the signs of aging. As we age, the ligaments which hold up our facial soft tissues begin to lose support resulting in sagging, folds, creases and jowls. Aging and sun damage also lead to facial skin changes such as wrinkles and laxity. The procedure targets excess fat in the face and neck, loose muscle and skin, deep nasolabial folds, perioral creases, jowls and the platysma neck bands.
Generally speaking, facelift procedures only address the face and neck, although it can safely be combined with eyelid surgery and/or browlift. Laser resurfacing or chemical peels are ideal for improving wrinkled and damaged skin. Routine skin care treatments and products can help to maintain healthy skin and definitely increase the quality and longevity of facelift and other facial cosmetic procedures.
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, offers a variety of procedures to create younger, more alert looking eyes. It can soften conditions that give an individual a tired appearance.
Brow Lift
The brow can show visible signs of aging, such as descent of the brows, loss of brow arch, brow asymmetry and sagging upper eyelid skin. The forehead tends to develop wrinkles and sagging skin. Often such signs of aging can be lessened through non-surgical means such as laser resurfacing, peels, fat transfers, dermal fillers or botox injections. However, in some cases a brow lift is the best option.
There are different brow lift procedures depending on the degree of brow ptosis (sagging). Dr. Dahan most commonly performs the endoscopic brow lift procedure which uses an endoscope through small hidden scalp incisions to release the muscles responsible for frowning, lifts the brows and rejuvenates the forehead. During the procedure, Dr. Dahan rejuvenates the area above the eyes so that wrinkles and drooping skin are corrected, and the eyebrow arch is restored. In patients with minimal to moderate changes related to aging of the brows, mini-brow lift or lateral brow lift may be performed. The brow lift can be done alone or with the RefreshLift, facelift, neck lift, eyelid surgery or laser resurfacing.
Rhinoplasty
This is one of the most artistic procedures a plastic surgeon performs and is one of Dr. Dahan’s favorites. Dr. Dahan has significant training and experience with rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is mainly about proportion and shape, also referred to as Nose Reshaping. Female and male noses are not the same and these differences must be respected during rhinoplasty surgery.
Rhinoplasty can offer a dramatic enhancement in facial appearance. The most common rhinoplasty involves the reduction of a hump and/or reshaping of the tip. In most cases, both bone and cartilage are sculpted. Today, in addition to incisions hidden inside the nose, most rhinoplasties include a tiny incision across the columella, the skin under the nose between the nostril openings. The incision is rarely visible.
Fat Injections
As we age, we lose volume in our face. The crease between the cheek and lip (the nasolabial fold), the junction of the lower eyelid and cheek (the nasojugal fold, or “tear trough”), and the progression of the jowl to the chin (the marionette line), all tend to become accentuated by shadow as we age. Elsewhere on the face, full cheeks may lose their prominence, and lips may seem to thin and wrinkle. Restoring volume to smooth these transition zones and to refill areas where fullness has been lost is a wonderful solution that minimizes the effects of age, and restores youth and beauty. There are a variety of “fillers” that can be used to replenish lost facial volume: injectable fillers, such as Juvéderm®, and your own tissue filler, fat. Fat cells can be harvested as fat grafts from your own body and injected to smooth wrinkles and other areas in need of volume.
Chin Enhancement
Chin surgery is performed to either augment or reduce the size of the chin in order to achieve a more aesthetic balance among facial features. Chin reduction is accomplished by the reduction and reshaping of the chin bone to give the desired effect. To augment the chin, either an implant is used or the tip of the chin bone is advanced in a procedure called sliding genioplasty. Many patients with a large nose tend to have a small chin and would benefit from having a chin implant at the same time as their rhinoplasty to create improved harmony and proportion.
Otoplasty - Ear Pinning
Many people are born with or develop protruding, large or uneven ears. Children and even adults are teased and embarrassed about their ear deformities. They commonly wear their hair long to cover their ears and avoid situations where their ears may be exposed. These people benefit from otoplasty surgery. Dr. Dahan has extensive experience with otoplasty surgery on children and adults and has performed hundreds. Dr. Dahan has performed numerous revisions on patients who have had otoplasty surgery by other plastic surgeons. Most children require general anesthesia for the procedure, however most teenagers and adults may undergo otoplasty surgery in Dr. Dahan’s office under local anesthesia. Dr. Dahan reshapes the ears giving them a more normal and natural contour as well as folding them back closer to the patient’s head. Dr. Dahan’s patients exhibit a significant increase in confidence and self-esteem after otoplasty surgery. Dr. Dahan is always touched when he sees his female patients wearing their hair up and male patients wearing their hair short proudly exposing their ears which they would rarely do prior to otoplasty surgery.
Refreshlift & Mini Lift
RefreshLift™ is a modified facelift (not a mini-facelift) and is Dr. Dahan’s signature alternative to the conventional facelift performed in Reno NV. He employs proven advanced suturing techniques designed to refresh your appearance with minimal downtime, discomfort or risk. RefreshLift™ is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that elegantly lifts and tightens the loose skin, fat, and muscle of the face and neck, refreshing your appearance and instantly restoring your natural beauty.*
Liposuction is a fat removal surgery performed by Dr. Dahan to Liposuction in Reno to improve your figure and ultimately help you achieve your dream body. Excessive or disproportionate fat deposits can generally detract from your appearance and make you look unhealthy or out of shape. Liposuction performed by Reno cosmetic surgeon Dr. Dahan effectively smoothes away excess body fat to reveal underlying muscle definition and help you achieve a more sculpted, shapely physique.
Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a surgical skin and muscle tightening procedure performed many times a week by Reno Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Phillip E. Dahan. Dr. Dahan can remove loose, sagging skin with stretch marks and scars from the mid lower abdomen. All unwanted deformities from the level of the belly button (umbilicus) to below the pubic hairline including excess loose skin, subcutaneous fat, stretch marks and scars, as well as unwanted tattoos, may also be removed.
At the same time, the rectus abdominis muscle and fascia may be appropriately tightened to improve abdominal tone and contour. In Dr. Dahan’s hands, this is one of the most efficacious and long lasting procedures with essentially unanimous satisfaction.
Labiaplasty
In many instances, women are born with large labia minora while others may develop the condition with childbirth or age. Large labia minora may cause inflammation, poor hygiene, infection, sexual dysfunction and difficulty with urination. Although there are many variations in the shape and size of the labia minora, many women are uncomfortable and embarrassed by their appearance.
Labiaplasty is a grouping of surgical techniques used to reduce the labia minora (inner lips of the female external genitalia) while maintaining the normal labial edge and color. Labiaplasty may also be combined with ThermiVa, non-invasive vaginal rejuvenation to achieve optimal results.
Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeover is one of the hottest trends in today’s cosmetic surgery. This systematic approach views the changes of the aging body much the same as a facelift approaches the aging face. Today we are looking at the whole person and devising a customized plan for each person’s unique changes and goals. At the same time, we’re looking at the aging face and combining body sculpturing with facial rejuvenation which allows a one time anesthetic and recovery.
Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss
When men and women lose a substantial amount of weight, they often seek cosmetic surgery to help them reposition and tighten sagging skin that has failed to shrink and conform to the body’s new, slimmer shape. Reno cosmetic surgeon Dr. Dahan is highly trained in body sculpting techniques—especially those designed for patients who have lost weight after bariatric surgery or intense diet and exercise regimens.
Body contouring after major weight loss improves the shape and tone of your underlying tissue that supports fat and skin and removes excess sagging fat and skin.
Upper Arm Lift
When flabby upper arms persist despite your best efforts to lose weight, exercise and lift weights, brachioplasty, or arm lift surgery, performed by Reno cosmetic surgeon Dr. Phillip E. Dahan may help you achieve a slimmer, more toned appearance.
Pectoral Implants
Enhancement of the male chest can be achieved through the insertion of pectoral implants. These are solid silicone rubber implants which are placed immediately under the pectoralis major muscles through small armpit incisions to offer improved size, bulk and definition of the male chest. Unlike silicone gel breast implants, pectoral implants cannot leak, are much stronger and feel like muscle at rest.
Buttock Implants
Buttock augmentation can be achieved through a few different methods. The most permanent procedure to increase the size of the buttock is with the use of a solid silicone implant. Another technique used to enlarge the buttock involves liposuction from other areas with fat transfer or injection to the buttocks. The buttock implants tend to be permanent whereas fat transfer may lead to resorption (melting) of the injected fat and significant shrinkage over the next few months. Fat injections are also limited by the amount of fat that can be harvested and the greater amount of surgical time required compared to buttock implant surgery. Finally, very thin patients often do not have enough areas of fat that can be suctioned and used for buttock augmentation.
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