Arisa Ortiz, M.D.

There has been a lot of discussion about possible side effects to the coronavirus vaccine. The FDA recently advised that people with cosmetic fillers may develop swelling in areas that were previously injected. The vaccine mounts an immune response to build immunity to coronavirus. This likely causes an immune reaction to previously placed filler which can potentially cause temporary swelling. The swelling can be treated with steroids or antibiotics. The bottom line is that this side effect is minor and not a reason to avoid getting the vaccine. Just something to be aware of. Speak to your board-certified dermatologist if you have had filler and develop a reaction or have any concerns. Merry Christmas everyone #covid_19 #covidvacccine #sideeffects #fda #getyourshot #modernavaccine

Welcome little one #christmascameearly #puppysofinstagram #teacuppoodle #apricotpoodle #christmaspuppy #poodlesofinstagram

Been playing around with the slo-mo feature! I know this is totally a laser geek video, but I was so excited when I could see both sprays of cooling. Look closely and you can see the cooling spray right before the laser pulse, then the red light flash of the Alexandrite laser, then the second spray of cooling immediately after the pulse. Here I was using the Gentlemax Pro for laser hair removal. This device uses a Dynamic Cooling Device which was invented by my friend & col...league, Dr. Stuart Nelson. The DCD uses tetrafluoroethane to cool and protect the epidermis while confining the heat from the laser within the hair follicle (where we want it). It also makes the treatment more comfortable. There are other ways to cool the skin. Contact cooling, usually with a sapphire crystal, or bulk cooling, i.e. a spray chiller (like the Zimmer) are other methods. Cooling can be applied before the laser pulse, during the laser pulse, or after the laser pulse. This video is an example of cooling before & after the laser pulse. Regardless of the method, the purpose of cooling is to keep the skin safe from burning and confining the heat from the laser to the target structure only. And as I mentioned, it makes the treatment more comfortable. Laser tip: with devices that use DCD, always hold the handpiece perpendicular to the skin so that the cooling fires in the same direction as the laser. Side note: how funny @mathew_avrammd that we were on the same page with the slo-mo Gentlemax videos today #laser #lasers #laserresurfacing #co2laser #collage #laserexpert #laserclinics #laserhairremoval #cooling #slomotion #slomovideo #laserlessons #dermresident #dermatologia #dermatology #dermatologist #derm #boardcertifieddermatologist #cosmeticdermatology #cosmeticsurgery #facialaesthetics #boardcertified #aestheticmedicine @candelamedical @candelamedical_socal

What’s the best part of my job? Improving someone’s quality of life by improving any mark that bothers them. Some problems may seem trivial. Some are more disfiguring. No matter how big or small, when they are on you it always seems prominent. Being able to make you more comfortable in your skin is the best part of my job Happy friday everyone #Laser #lasers #laserresurfacing #co2laser #laserexpert #laserclinics #Dermalfillers #injectables #cosmeticinjectables #filler #fillerexpert #expertinjector #injectables #injector #Dermresident #dermatologia #dermatology #dermatologist #derm #boardcertifieddermatologist #cosmeticdermatology #cosmeticsurgery #facialaesthetics #boardcertified #aestheticmedicine

Quick laser lesson. Nonablative lasers heat the skin while ablative lasers vaporize tissue. Nonablative lasers generally require a series of treatments while ablative lasers are more dramatic and may only require one treatment. The trade is the downtime. Nonablative lasers heal much faster than ablative lasers. Any questions? #Laser #lasers #laserresurfacing #co2laser #collagen #laserexpert #laserclinics #dermresident #dermatologia #dermatology #dermatologist #derm #boardcertifieddermatologist #cosmeticdermatology #cosmeticsurgery #facialaesthetics #boardcertified #aestheticmedicine

So excited for the Harvard Laser course next week on October 24-25! I am honored to be included in the faculty & will be discussing Thread Lifts. It, honestly, is one of my favorite meetings where I still learn so much from experts in the field of aesthetic dermatology. There is no industry involvement & it is the most honest meeting I have ever been to. I highly recommend attending. Click the link in my bio to register. #laserexpert #fillerexperts #expertinjector #laser #laserclinics #cosmeticdermatology #healthyskin #facialaesthetics #youngerskin #beautifulskin #antiwrinkle #arisaortizmd @ Boston, Massachusetts

So excited for this year’s ASDS virtual meeting October 9-11!!! Did you catch the Advanced Laser Combinations session this morning? So many great pearls! Love learning from all of you. Awesome keynote lecture by Dr. Nancy Etcoff discussing the science of beauty. Really looking forward to the Emerging Therapies Plenary this afternoon. A huge congratulations to @mathew_avrammd on such a well-deserved presidency! We know you are going to represent us well. Can’t wait for the roast tomorrow miss seeing you all in person #asdsmeeting #asdsturns50 @asdsmembers @ ASDS Members

Woke up at 5:30 am this morning to discuss an exciting product launch with some beauty editors. Was fun to dress up for a change. Think I’ll just stay in my outfit and skip the scrubs today Are you all back to normal clothes at work yet? Or still in scrubs?? My patients keep complaining that they miss my fashion #earlyriser #beautyeditor #missdressingup

Don’t let the boundaries in your mind restrict you. Only you create those limits. If you’re too afraid to try then you’ll never really know what you’re capable of. Don’t make excuses. There is nothing you can’t accomplish. Today is the day! #motivationmonday #happymonday #yougotthis

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly more common in every field. This video shows the first robotic arm that is capable of delivering a filler treatment plan designed by the provider. The idea is to offer a precise treatment calculated without human error. I worry that the art of medicine will be lost in a treatment like this. What do you think? Would you want to be injected by a robot? Let me know your thoughts : @nextmotion_solution #artificialintelligence #robotics #dermalfillers

I am often asked advice on whether to do extra training or get another degree. The answer is always yes! One extra year, or even 3 or 4 may seem like a long commitment but in the grand scheme of things it is such a small percentage of your life and will fly by. Extra training will always serve you well & you will never regret it. So if you are on the fence, just go for it. It will help you stand out & will make you more confident in your skills. Who’s been deciding on whether to do extra training? What training are you considering? Happy Monday everyone! #motivationmonday #fellowships #foreverstudent #medicalstudent #medicalresident

For my birthday, I’m celebrating all the super sheroes in my life. Thank you mommy for always supporting me & guiding me through the journey of life. And my daughter who motivates me to always strive to be my best. Life is good. Thank you @gaws_art for my super shero alter ego Dr. Rewind! What do you think? Does she look like me? Be healthy everyone. To better years... #happybirthday #happybirthdaytome #shero #sheroes #cheers

Had so much fun discussing variations in aging & facial anatomy among ethnically & racially diverse patients with my brilliant & beautiful friend & colleague @drsarmelasunder Thank you to @allerganaesthetics @allergan_medical_institute for being so committed to educating on such a relevant & important topic. Our natural beauty is being lost in a virtual world of #instagramfaces Preserving our unique features is the key to beautiful enhancements! # #uniquebeauty #queenofnatural @ Orange County Production Studios

Instalift and other absorbable threads use suture material with cones or barbs to lift sagging skin. It’s like a noninvasive facelift without the recovery of a surgical facelift. It also works great on the neck. Results are immediate and last 1-2 years depending on the type of suture used. #noninvasivefacelift #threadlift #threadlifting

Melasma is a chronic condition worsened by sun exposure and female hormones. A combination approach to treatment is most effective. 1. The # 1 most important thing you can do is wear sunscreen every day. No matter what! Even if you think you don’t go out in the sun. Think windows. 2. Bleaching creams are also effective at lightening the brown patches. I prescribe compounded 12% hydroquinone with 6% kojic acid cream. 3. Other treatments that can help are chemical peels an...d low energy lasers. Most lasers make melasma worse, so make sure whoever is treating you is knowledgeable of your condition. 4. Due to the hormonal component, coming off your birth control will help, if possible. 5. Heliocare is an antioxidant from a fern extract available over the counter that acts as an internal sunscreen. It doesn’t replace your topical sunscreen, but adds extra protection. 6. The game changer for melasma is tranexamic acid. This is a prescription normally prescribed for heavy menstrual bleeding. It treats melasma by decreasing pigment production. There are risks which require a consultation to discuss whether you are a good candidate. For a more thorough review of melasma, swipe to read an article in Dermatology News @mdedgederm summarizing my lecture from this year’s @mastersofaesthetics or click the link in bio. #melasma #melasmatreatment #melasmatemtratamento @ San Diego, California

Have you ever had anyone tell you that you wouldn’t be able to achieve your goals? Even when you weren’t asking! I can’t tell you how many times I was told I wouldn’t be able to do something. Well, guess what? I did. I made it where I want to be. And I strive to achieve more every day. Rather than letting those negative words suppress you, use it as fuel to prove them wrong. Success is the best revenge! #nonegativeenergy #youcanachieveanything #keepgoing

This beautiful mother of the bride wanted an eyelid lift before the wedding, but didn’t want surgery. Doesn’t it look like she had eyelid surgery?? We were both thrilled at how much lift she got with the Contour TRL fully ablative erbium resurfacing laser. What do you think of her results? #eyelidlift #eyelidsurgery #noninvasive @ Rancho Santa Fe, California

There are so many opportunities available to succeed. None of them are going to be perfect & none are going to look for you. You have to find them, seize them, & make them perfect. Mold them the way you want. Don’t give up. It takes time and a lot of effort. And always worth it in the end. Happy labor day everyone #motivationmonday #laborday2020 #worknowplaylater