Dr. Patricia Farris, MD

Dr. Patricia K. Farris is a board-certified dermatologist and leader in her field. She has chaired numerous committees and task forces for the American Academy of Dermatology and is an incoming member of the board of directors (2017-2021). Dr. Farris is also an active member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the prestigious American Dermatologic Association.

Dr. Farris is a nationally recognized expert in anti-aging therapies who is known for her holistic approach. She is an expert cosmetic injector and national trainer who teaches others how to utilize the most up to date injection techniques for natural facial rejuvenation. Dr. Farris is an authority on cosmeceuticals and topical skin care and served as editor and contributor to the textbook Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice (Wiley Publishing 2014). She has influenced both product development and overall strategic direction by serving as a consultant to cosmetic companies including Revlon, Neutrogena, Nivea, and L’Oreal.

Dr. Farris is known for her interest in the emerging field of nutricosmetics, which explores the role of nutrition and nutritional supplements for improving appearance. In her practice, she uses nutritional approaches to treating conditions like acne and as part of a comprehensive anti-aging treatment regimen.

Her book The Sugar Detox (De Capo Press, 2013) offers a combined nutrition and skin care program designed to prevent premature aging, weight gain, and health problems that are caused by excessive sugar consumption. The Sugar Detox has been featured on Dr. Oz, Access Hollywood Live and Better TV, Great Day Houston, and Sirius XM Doctor Radio.

Dr. Farris is a media expert for the American Academy of Dermatology and has appeared numerous health-related television segments on dermatology including appearances on CNN, NBC News, The Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, and Sirius XM Radio. She is a regular guest and contributor for WWL Eyewitness Morning News (CBS affiliate). Dr. Farris has been quoted extensively in newspaper and magazines including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Allure, Prevention, O Magazine, Elle, Shape, W Magazine, In Style, New Beauty, Real Simple and Good Housekeeping. She has been chosen as one of America’s Top Doctors and voted by readers of New Orleans’ Gambit Magazine as Top Dermatologist in New Orleans.