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Aesthetically Pleasing

Meet the professional beauty makers ready to take your look to the next level — from head to toe — right here in The Magic City.
Text by Jacquelyn Benson. Photos by Antonio Eli. | June 30, 2018 | People

Dr. John Martin
Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
2912 S. Douglas Rd.
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305.444.5950
DrJohnMartin.com

Sometimes you can do everything right — eat well, exercise regularly and take great care of yourself — and still feel as though your outward appearance doesn’t reflect the inner, youthful you. That’s where Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., steps in. At his state-of-the-art solo practice in Coral Gables, Dr. Martin uses the latest techniques to make up for what even the best intentions can’t quite achieve on their own. “One of the most exciting things about this profession is the rapid development of new technologies,” he says. His suite offers clients a comfortable, high-tech venue for procedures from laser treatments to Botox, peels, liposuction and expert plastic surgery with lower costs and lower risks of infection than a traditional hospital setting. “I take pride in providing individualized attention and enhanced service quality to each of my patients,” he says.

At his state-of-the-art solo practice, Dr. Martin uses the latest techniques to make up for what even the best intentions can’t accomplish on their own.

Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Center
580 Crandon Blvd., # 101
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.361.8200
MiamiDermatologyCenter.com

From skin cancer prevention and treatment to cosmetic improvements and hair care, Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri at the Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Center has you covered. “Our center sees patients with a variety of conditions,” says Dr. Khouri, who proudly also runs the only American College of Mohs Surgeons-approved fellowship program in Miami for training other dermatologists. The issues Dr. Khouri helps alleviate include acne, vascular lesions and pigmentation problems. Some of the new treatments available at the center include fillers such as Restylane, which can be used for facial rejuvenation or for reducing the appearance of acne scars. “Aging may be inevitable,” she says, “however, when it comes to the visible signs of aging on the skin, we have a large armamentarium to help prevent and revert the process.”

At the Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. Khouri helps alleviate acne, vascular lesions, and pigmentation problems.

Dr. Jaime Vergara
Dr. Jaime Vergara
328 Crandon Blvd. #220
Key Biscayne, FL 33149-1331
305.361.8002

Dr. Jaime Vergara loves having the chance to give someone their smile back. “A healthy, attractive smile is an important facet of life. It impacts your health, self-esteem and relationships — both personal and professional,” he says. The doctor, who represents the 3rd generation of his family to pursue a career in dentistry, hopes that one day his children will continue the family tradition. At his office in Key Biscayne, he offers a variety of services to help improve your smile — from crowns and bridges to cosmetic dentistry. He also understands the power of prevention, and makes sure his patients are provided with the tools they need to keep their smile healthy and beautiful for years to come. “Your smile is an important form of communication, regardless of where you come from or what language you speak,” he says.

For Dr. Vergara, your smile can go a very long way in not only your personal life, but in your professional one as well.

Dr. T.J. Giuffrida
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
3275 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305.461.2000
MiamiDermCenter.com

It can be easy to feel like the biggest enemy of your skin is the aging process, but for some there can be a much more serious threat: skin cancer. “When I was young, I had a family member that passed away from melanoma skin cancer,” shares Dr. T.J. Giuffrida. As such, during his medical training, Dr. Guiffrida learned that skin cancer can be very preventable and treatable. He is now one of the few surgeons in Miami who specialize in Mohs surgery. “This procedure is a state-of-the-art skin cancer treatment in which the physician serves as surgeon, pathologist and reconstructive surgeon,” he says. At Dr. Giuffrida’s unique, highly specialized office, he’s able to give patients an unexpected degree of personal attention. “I spend significant time educating patients about protecting their skin and what the sun can do to it,” he says. After all, prevention is the best cure of them all.

Dr. Giuffrida knows that skin cancer can be very preventable and treatable. He’s now one of the few surgeons in Miami who specialize in Mohs surgery.”