Cosmetic Dermatology

We are committed to providing scientifically-proven cosmetic treatments in an academic environment. We treat our patients with procedures and methods that enhance beauty, and slow the effects of aging. We realize that emphasis must be placed on prevention; therefore we educate our patients on proper skin care techniques, nutrition, vitamin supplementation, and we design skin care regimens according to the individual needs of the patient. Some of the procedures available include BOTOX, numerous dermal fillers including Collagen/Cosmoderm/Cosmoplast, Restylane and Hylaform, chemical peels, laser hair removal, lasers for spider veins, intensed pulse light therapy, and more.

As an academic institution, we are on the cutting edge of cosmetic research—we perform clinical trials, FDA trials and other research with many major pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and herbal medicine companies. In addition, we perform our own research to develop new cosmetic treatments and to examine the efficacy of currently used therapies.

The University of Miami , School of Medicine has one of the longest standing dermatopathology programs in the country. Since March of 1965, at least one and frequently many faculty have participated in daily evaluation and sign out of dermatology cases. The division as currently has an approved dermatopathology training program and receives more than 25,000 specimens annually for review.

George W. Elgart, M.D., director of the dermatopathology program at the University of Miami , School of Medicine , is certified in dermatology, dermatopathology and immunodermatology. He has led this program since 1993 and has worked with residents, students, and dermatopathology fellows. Paolo Romanelli, M.D. is board certified in dermatology and dermatopathology and participates in daily evaluation and sign out of dermatology cases, as well as being actively involved in resident education.

Cases may be submitted for evaluation with routine cases usually completed in 24 hours.