Available Procedures

Wrinkles

Along with sagging skin and unwanted colors on the skin, wrinkles are a common concern for most adults. The approach is based on the severity of the wrinkles, where they are located on the face, and whether they are caused by facial expressions or excessive sun exposure... more >>

Sagging

To a physician like Dr. Degnan who is almost obsessed with incessantly searching out the least invasive approaches for any given disorder, prayers were answered when machines were recently developed that can tighten skin without the expense, risks, and scars of surgery.... more >>

Unwanted Fat or Cellulite

FatDissolve is a newer non-surgical approach to remove areas of unwanted fat or cellulite visible almost anywhere beneath the skin. Treatments involve the use of natural medications that are injected via narrow needles directly into the fat deposits.... more >>

Unwanted Age Spots and Redness

There are several medical approaches to these common problems. Age spots can be treated with bleaching creams, for example, but unfortunately it requires too many months of faithful usage for most people to adequately comply.... more >>

Unwanted Hair

There has been a tremendous increase in the demand for permanent hair removal in both women and men. In assessing ones' options, the key word to pay attention to is "permanent." "Permanent waves" and "permanent markers" are certainly not permanent, and one needs to be careful in their expectations regarding claims of so called permanent hair removal.... more >>

Hair Transplants

Hair transplantation is almost always the preferred way to restore a balding scalp. In a man losing his hair in a typical balding pattern (one that starts in the front and on the top of the scalp), the problem is due to the effects of a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT will only cause thinning of hair if the man has a genetic tendency for this condition handed down by his parents or ancestors..... more >>

Spider Veins

In the realm of treating spider veins on the legs, sclerotherapy refers to the placement of various safe solutions that cause the vein to become irritated and eventually shrink down and gradually dissolve away.... more >>

General Dermatology

While this website makes mention of the various cosmetic procedures Dr. Degnan has mastered, in reality much of his day-to-day practice involves general dermatology. While there is not enough room here to describe how he treats all conditions, there are some general philosophies worth sharing. Much of it has to do with honesty.... more >>

Skin Spa

Zone for Skin Therapy

Facial and body treatments designed for the health and beauty of your skin. Located inside Tahoe Cosmetic Dermatology building.... more >>