About Dr. Kristel Polder, MD
Becoming one of the best board-certified dermatologists in Dallas, Texas, was a path set in motion during Dr. Kristel Polder’s early college career at Texas A&M University. Today, and every day, she uses her ongoing fascination with the field of dermatology and her expertise as a clinical and cosmetic dermatologist at the Dallas Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics to help improve the lives of patients she serves.
An advocate for skin cancer awareness and acne education, Dr. Polder can frequently be found on live social media chats, talking with teens, beauty bloggers and healthcare professionals about the latest trends, research and treatments. She specializes in general medical dermatology, laser procedures, facial rejuvenation, injectables and non-surgical facial and body contouring. She is the co-author of the book “Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin”; a Clinical Assistant Professor; an active clinical researcher, and has served as a national spokesperson for global medical companies.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
If you’ve been getting dermal fillers for several years to maintain a youthful, refreshed appearance and have noticed diminishing returns after recent injections, you might be experiencing “filler fatigue.” We help patients who get dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® at our Dallas dermatology practice avoid filler fatigue by using a conservative approach to treatment. And it may help you to know a bit more about what filler fatigue means—and the steps you can take...
Education & Training
Dr. Polder is a native Texan who earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. She completed an internal medicine internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Polder’s career path turned toward dermatology during her third year in med school, when she was completing an internal medicine rotation at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A patient suffered a rare and severe skin reaction to a new treatment medication and he was transferred to the burn unit after losing skin from 80% of his body.
Professional Affiliations
Dallas Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics
The Dallas Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics features three of the nation's leading cosmetic dermatologists. Dr. Lori D. Stetler, Dr. Kristel D. Polder, and Dr. Jill Feetham have assembled a team of knowledgeable and compassionate skincare specialists who share their vision and dedication to providing personalized care.