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 Dr. Debra Luftman is a board certified dermatologist who has developed her own skin care line of products, Therapeutix®. She has always felt that there is an important connection between overall health, skin health and emotional well being. Her mission is offering cutting edge medical care while retaining the art of medicine-always communicating with her patients.
"We should be concerned and aware of what is happening to our skin because it is the largest living organ of the body," comments Dr. Luftman. "Our overall health is reflected in the condition of our skin." 
Dr. Luftman began developing her interest in science and aesthetics while an undergraduate at the University of California San Diego, where she majored in biology and minored in art history. She then traveled to Europe to pursue her artistic interests and study under a fellowship at St Andrews University in Scotland. After returning to this country, she attended medical school at Tufts University and completed her residency in internal medicine and dermatology at UCLA.
Having entered the field of cosmetic dermatology when the field was still in its infancy, Dr. Luftman is an authority on numerous anti-aging treatments and constantly researches the latest technologies. She was one of the first to publish the use of external ultrasound in conjunction with tumescent liposuction. In her practice, she offers patients an array of the most recent lasers for skin rejuvenation and hair removal. She also offers injectable fillers, such as Cosmoderm®, Cosmoplast®, Restylane®, Perlane® and Juvéderm™ in addition to Botox® for reducing wrinkles. Other frequently requested treatments in her practice include the IPL, Thermage®, microdermabrasion, fat transfers, spider and varicose vein reduction, neck-tightening, chemical peels, as well as mole, scar and tattoo removal.
Dr. Luftman currently divides her time between her two office practices, and raising two teenage children with her husband. She has also developed her own skincare line of products, Therapeutix®. She maintains an active dermatological research center through her office, studying treatments for acne, psoriasis, cosmetic devices and injectables.
Dr. Luftman is often called upon in the press as an expert in cosmetic medicine, and has appeared on Good Morning America, and EXTRA TV as well as other television programs. She is frequently quoted in the NY Times, LA Times, Vogue, W, InStyle, Oprah Magazine, National Public Radio, just to name a few. She is also the co-editor for the medical text Glycolic Acid Peels, Published by Marcel Dekker.
Her practice includes general and cosmetic dermatology, and she sees a wide range of patients—males and females of all ages, including children and teens. Dr. Luftman retains an academic association, teaching skin surgery and general dermatology at UCLA.
Dr. Luftman's conviction is that beauty is more then skin deep. Health, beauty, the environment and emotional wellness make a complete picture. Her fulfillment lies in being able to treat and educate patients, and loves spending time with them as much as keeping up with technology and research. In her free time, she continues to develop her passion for art by taking drawing classes.
Dr. Ritvo is an internationally known psychiatrist, speaker and TV personality. She has been practicing at Mount Sinai Medical Center on Miami Beach, for over 19 years treating individuals, couples and families.
She has written and lectured extensively in the US, and internationally on “The Science and Meaning of Beauty” and on Women’s Empowerment issues, Disruptive Physicians and Family Therapy. Dr Ritvo has written book chapters and articles on topics that include body dysmorphic disorder, managing patient expectations and handling difficult patients. She is co-author of The Beauty Prescription which is available in English and Chinese. She is the lead author of the Concise Guide to Marriage and Family Therapy and has written the chapters on Family and Couples Therapy for leading psychiatric textbooks.
“Dr. Eva”, as she is often called, is frequently invited to speak and makes TV appearances on local news channels. She has appeared on the TODAY show and with her longtime friend and co-author for a special segment on EXTRA called “Beauty and the Brain” created around the subject of their book. She was the host of a long running, regular TV segment called “Real Relationships” which aired as part of FOX news where she addressed common relationship issues.
Dr. Eva is a sought after resource to reporters and magazine editors; she is often quoted in the Miami Herald, and a variety of publications such as the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, WebMD, SELF magazine, Ladies Home Journal, O Magazine, Allure and others. Dr. Eva is a regular guest on radio show called “Brain Food for the Heartland” and numerous radio shows around the county. You can follow her blogs on PsychologyToday.com
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