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Dermatology, Laser and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas
Dermatologist
Anti-aging treatments are best approached in a decade-specific fashion.
Philosophy
Medical director and founder of Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, Dr. Gilly S. Munavalli is renowned for his work in dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery. He also serves as part of a clinical group that partakes in cutting-edge research for dermatologic surgery. At his state-of-the-art practice, he and his talented colleagues, Drs. Payman Kosari and Hayley Leight-Dunn, share a patient-first approach and work to address both their medical and cosmetic needs. “The ability to undergo a medically necessary procedure while also benefiting from acosmetic enhancement is a win-win,” he says. Skin-care professionals at the practice’s on-site cosmeceutical boutique also help to educate patients on the latest anti-aging solutions, including Skin Secrets, Dr. Munavalli’s own line of medical-grade skin care.
Education
Degree
- MedicalDr. Munavalli: Emory University School of Medicine
- MedicalDr. Kosari: Chicago Medical School
- MedicalDr. Leight-Dunn: West Virginia University School of Medicine
Residency
- Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
- Fellow, Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic SurgeryUniversity of California at San Francisco
Credentials
Board Certification
- American Board of Dermatology
Affiliation
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American College of Phlebology
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
- International Society for Dermatologic Surgery
A Minute With
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WHAT WE LOVE MOST ABOUT OUR PROFESSION
Every day presents a new challenge
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MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. Munavalli: Since the completion of my Mohs micrographic surgery, laser, and vein surgery fellowships, I’ve removed 10,000-plus skin cancers, treated more than 8,000 veins and have performed countless laser procedures for all indications—I pride myself on being able to perform many different procedures and do them well
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THE BEST SKIN IN HOLLYWOOD
Dr. Munavalli: I would say someone like Meryl Streep, who is in her 60s, or Helen Mirren, who is 70—neither one looks “overdone”
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HOW Do YOU MAKE THE BEST FIRST IMPRESSION
We believe that there is no substitute for truly listening to our patients and giving them our undivided attention.
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MY HAPPIEST PROFESSIONAL MOMENT
Dr. Munavalli: The day I found out that I had been accepted into medical school
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CELEB PHOTO OUR PATIENTS MOST OFTEN BRING IN
The one I’ve seen the most is probably Scarlett Johansson
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THE FUTURE OF OUR FIELD
Technological advances in the field of dermatology as a whole, but most especially in skin cancer and cosmetic treatments
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OUR DREAM INNOVATION
A definitive cure for melanoma
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OUR MOTTO
Always go the extra mile for your patients and finish the race strong to give them the best possible result
Services
- Body Contouring
- Liposuction
- Vibration- / Laser-Assisted Liposuction
- Fat Transfer
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Varicose Vein Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- Light-Based Treatments
- Men’s Aesthetics
- Aesthetic Injectables
- General Dermatology
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Mohs Surgery
- Kybella®
- FractoraTM
- Vbeam® Prima
- UltraShape® Power
- Juvéderm® Voluma XC
- Juvéderm® Volbella XC
- Juvéderm® Vollure XC
- Laser Hair Removal
Location
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