About Dr. Lisa Airan, MD
Dr. Lisa Airan is a world-class cosmetic dermatologist practicing in Manhattan and beauty expert who offers a wide range of services to her much-valued patients.
Dr. Airan received her medical degree at Northwestern University. She was awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholarship at the National Institutes of Health which is one of a few prestigious fellowships awarded in the United States.
After completing a one year Internship at the University of Chicago and a Dermatology residency at UCLA, Dr. Airan pursued her postdoctoral training with a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Washington University. Dr. Airan is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Airan's honors include the Albert M. Kligman Fellowship & the Richard B. Stoughton Memorial Fellowship.
A dermatologist whose Manhattan office specializes in aesthetic dermatology including BOTOX® Cosmetic and injectable fillers such as Restylane®, Radiesse® and JUVÉDERM®, Dr. Airan also performs laser hair removal in New York and uses lasers for scars, blood vessels, and reversal of sun damage. She performs Thermage® skin tightening, sclerotherapy, acne treatment, chemical peels, GentleWaves, general dermatology, and skin cancer surgery.
Her high profile clients include a who's who list from the fashion industry, entertainment industry, A-list celebrities and modeling world. Best known for her 5 points to good living, Dr. Airan advocates balance through a healthy diet, regular exercise, spirituality, stress reduction, and cosmetic dermatology.
Through this approach, Dr. Airan has emerged as an industry leader in her field. As a much profiled expert, she has appeared in countless fashion, beauty, and pop culture magazines as well as numerous newspaper and medical journal articles such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, Allure, Glamour, Teen Vogue, L'Officiel, L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue India, Lucky, In Style, Elle, British Elle, French Elle, Cosmopolitan, Jane, The New York Times, T, The New York Times Magazine, WWD, The Financial Times, US Weekly, Gotham, Hamptons, Aspen, and Shape.
Dr. Airan is also a regular beauty expert for on camera commentary on today's most relevant beauty topics. She has appeared on Oprah, ABC Good Morning America, NBC's The Today Show, CNN, & MSNBC.
To meet with Dr. Airan, a dermatologist serving Manhattan and New York (NYC), request a consultation online or call (212) 400-0999 to schedule your appointment.
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