Coolsculpting
Dr. Heidi A. Waldorf
Female , Age: 45-54
Services Offered
- Botox® Cosmetic
- Dysport® / Xeomin®
- Juvéderm® Voluma
- Juvéderm® Vollure
- Juvéderm® Volbella
- Restylane® Refyne / Defyne
- Restylane®-L / Lyft
- Radiesse® / Belotero®
- Sculptra®
- Kybella®
- Injectables / Fillers
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Laser Resurfacing
- Fraxel® / Clear + Brilliant®
- Thermage®
- Ultherapy®
- CoolSculpting® / ZWave
- Silhouette InstaLift™
- Skin Care / Skin Peels
- Laser Hair Removal
- Sclerotherapy
- Scar Revision
- Vbeam Perfecta
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Microdermabrasion
A Minute With
1.
WHY DO YOU EMPLOY A LESS-IS-MORE PHILOSOPHY?
My goal is for you to look like you:
the well-rested, energized, healthy,
just-came-back-from-vacation
version of you. No one should see
the “work” that was done, just the
naturally youthful results. My
goal is to achieve what I call the
“Benjamin Button effect”
2.
WHAT ARE YOU BEST KNOWN FOR?
Combining art and science to create
natural beauty. I will not do anything
I don’t think is appropriate. I listen
and I respond—I am very direct! I
have no problem saying no when
I think a procedure I do is not a good
fit, even if it means referring them to
another physician
3.
CAREER-DEFINING PROCEDURE
Long-lasting fillers have been
a game changer in cosmetic
dermatology. I have the ability
to provide true three-dimensional
improvement for a healthy,
vibrant appearance
4.
THE MOST COMMON MEDICAL MYTH I’VE HEARD
Patients frequently think one
procedure will do everything.
I explain that when it comes to
noninvasive rejuvenation, it’s like
asking if you should buy the shirt
or the skirt or the earrings. It takes
a combination to make an outfit
5.
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY PROFESSION
I am incredibly lucky to be in a field
where I get to establish long-term
relationships with patients. We all
go through the same things in life
and I have the privilege of sharing
those with my patients. As a bonus,
cosmetic dermatology taps into my
personal strengths. I’m outgoing,
visual and great with my hands
6.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LASER PROCEDURE?
It isn’t new or sexy, but the Fraxel
DUAL performs and patients love
the results. It really was made for my
patients who did more damage than
they should have in their teens and
20s and learned to take care of
their faces before their neck, chest
and arms. With the Fraxel DUAL,
I can safely and effectively improve
the color and texture of the skin
on your face and body with little
downtime. Patients who never liked
their skin before tell me they get
compliments on their “peaches and
cream” complexion
7.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST REQUESTED PROCEDURES?
Friends tend to tell friends about
Thermage and CoolSculpting so
people frequently come in requesting
those procedures. Otherwise, most
of my patients come in just wanting to
look better. They are “tired of looking
tired” and want my recommendations
for a plan
8.
WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING THING GOING ON IN YOUR FIELD RIGHT NOW?
In the last year we’ve seen the launch
of exciting new fillers. Restylane
Refyne and Defyne are very pliable,
making them ideal for areas of
movement. Juvéderm Vollure and
Volbella have the same Vycross
technology as Voluma that reduces
swelling and improves longevity
9.
HOW DO YOU PROVIDE THE BEST PATIENT EXPERIENCE?
My patients have so many pressing
responsibilities at home and work
and in their communities. From the
moment they enter my office, I want
them to have a sense of calm and
know they are our first priority
10.
WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR PROFESSION?
I enjoy getting to know my patients
and sharing our life experiences.
I get to do that while also using my
mind and hands to achieve tangible
results. We all get to grow old while
looking young together!
11.
MOST MEMORABLE PATIENT EXPERIENCE
One of my first injectable patients
came to me with deep furrows
between her brows and the ends
of her mouth turned down into a
permanent frown. After a year of
Botox Cosmetic and Restylane
treatments, she got a long-delayed
promotion at work—her boss said
her attitude had finally improved
12.
MY ULTIMATE SKIN-CARE ADVICE
I can’t overestimate the value of
avoiding sun exposure and cigarette
smoking. It is never too late to make
those changes. You’ll look better, feel
better and get more bang for your
buck with any procedure
13.
WHAT UPCOMING TRENDS ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT?
I’m most excited about combining
noninvasive procedures to maximize
results. For example, I can combine
Ultherapy with Silhouette InstaLift
to reduce a sagging neck and jowls
or combine it with an injectable to
improve the look of cellulite
14.
THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME
Compassionate, artistic,
perfectionist
15.
MY MOTTO
Less is definitely
more
16.
WHAT I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
Sunscreen—it’s cliché
but true, I feel naked
without it!
17.
WHAT UNIQUE SERVICES ARE YOU OFFERING PATIENTS?
Patients are opting to have two of
our “Rapid Recovery Fraxel” (RRF)
treatments as an alternative to
one of our standard Fraxel DUAL
treatments. With only two days
downtime, RRF’s are easier to fit
into a busy lifestyle. Faster recovery
for the same results—it’s a win-win
18.
WHAT NONSURGICAL TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING AT YOUR PRACTICE?
Think “Prejuvenation.” I’m a member
of several international groups that
develop recommendations for when
and how to start early noninvasive
intervention. From microdroplet
botulinum toxin to “maintenance
Thermage” and “baby Fraxel” (Clear
+ Brilliant), it’s about preventing
signs of aging rather than waiting
to correct them
19.
HOW DO YOU PROVIDE THE BEST PATIENT EXPERIENCE?
We’ve created a calm, welcoming
environment where patients can relax
and trust that they are our sole focus
20.
WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TOWARD AESTHETICS?
To paraphrase Coco Chanel: “Get
all dressed, then take off one piece of
jewelry.” That’s my approach to
cosmetic dermatology: less-is-more.
The corollary comes from my late
mother: “The dress shouldn’t wear
the girl.” In other words, the work
should be invisible. I want my
patients to appear effortlessly
vibrant and naturally beautiful
21.
CAREER-DEFINING PATIENT
A 30-year-old woman with cystic
acne and facial hair fought me and
my staff about everything—from
removing her makeup during
examinations to starting medications
and procedures. Then one day, she
returned smiling and showed us a
beautiful professional headshot she’d
taken as a gift for her mom—after
years of refusing to be photographed.
We all teared up! Her anger had
been fear she’d always be defined by
her skin. We empowered her to see
herself differently!
