Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons Share Their Go-To Treatments

Ever wonder what in-office treatments top doctors actually consider their go-tos? We asked leading dermatologists and plastic surgeons to share the treatments they rely on most—and why they keep coming back to them. Their answers run the gamut, from collagen-boosting injectables to full surgical rejuvenation.

For Delray Beach, FL dermatologist Janet Allenby, MD, the answer is versatility. “They can be used at every phase of the aesthetic journey—pre-rejuvenation, restoration and post-surgical—and are appropriate for all age groups, skin types and genders.” Ahead, a closer look at the treatments these experts consider their go-tos—and the results that keep them in rotation.

Featured Experts

• Dr. Janet Allenby is a board-certified dermatologist in Delray Beach, FL
• Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York
• Henry Mentz, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston
• Sue Ellen Cox, MD is a board-certified dermatologist in Chapel Hill, NC

Sculptra

“My go-to non-surgical aesthetic facial treatment is Sculptra. It is incredibly versatile—it restores facial balance, addresses volume loss and improves skin thinning and wrinkling. Results can last up to two years in some patients. Because it requires a higher level of expertise to use properly, it is not as widely promoted in the aesthetic industry, which I think is a shame, given how effective it is.” — Dr. Allenby

Injectables

“Injectables are my go-to. I love the artistry and nuance of combining different tools to create balance and harmony. Neuromodulators can soften lines and improve symmetry, fillers can restore support and structure and biostimulators help improve collagen production and overall skin quality over time. What I enjoy most is that every treatment plan is completely different. I can mix and match the different tools in my toolbox to create natural, tailored results, so no two plans are ever the same.” — Chapel Hill, NC dermatologist Sue Ellen Cox, MD

Facelift

“My favorite go-to treatment is a deep plane facelift. It is the most effective way to restore the face’s natural contour while allowing the patient to look completely like themselves. What I love about this procedure is that, for many patients, it is a once-in-a-lifetime, long-lasting procedure that can reset the clock by 10 to 15 years without making the face look changed or overdone. The patient still looks like themselves, just refreshed and rejuvenated. Many patients tell me afterward, ‘I finally feel like myself again,’ and to me, that is always the goal.” — New York plastic surgeon Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD

“My go-to approach is always to create natural, structurally balanced results that are carefully matched to the patient’s anatomy and degree of aging. Whether performing a deep plane facelift, SMAS facelift or an endoscopic facelift, the goal is never to create an over-operated appearance, but to restore facial support, reposition descended tissue and achieve a more refreshed, youthful look while preserving the patient’s identity.” — Houston plastic surgeon Henry Mentz, MD

Energy-Based Devices

“My other go-to treatments are energy-based devices, which brighten, tighten, lift and re-volumize the face in a way that is distinctly different from fillers. Most involve little to no downtime or discomfort, making them highly accessible for patients. — Dr. Allenby

Rhinoplasty

“Rhinoplasty is another procedure I perform very frequently and truly enjoy because it requires a balance of technical precision and facial artistry. The nose plays a central role in overall facial harmony, so every rhinoplasty procedure must be individualized to the patient’s anatomy, structure and aesthetic goals.” — Dr. Mentz