Health pro: Dr. Saluja has skin in the game
Q: What services do you provide?
A: We offer several services:
• Injectables: This is truly a combination of science, art and mathematics where product selection, injection technique, anatomy and beauty ratios (such as the golden ratio or phi) are considered. Sculptra is my favorite injectable to recontour an aging face. Lips are my favorite area to enhance.
• Skin cancer surgery.
• Laser Services: Laser benefits both health and appearance. For example, a resurfacing laser treats precancerous lesions called actinic keratoses instead of freezing them off, as well as complexion and fine wrinkles. Our newest carbon dioxide laser has specialized attachments for turning back time on the hands and, most interesting, is used for comfortable laser vaginal rejuvenation, which has health benefits, as well.
• Medical grade skin care: Science is at the heart of making sure we are really making changes in your skin that are more than temporary. If my team and I can get you on the right regimen at home, then we have set up a strong foundation for future skin health success.
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Q: What makes this area of medicine fulfilling for you?
A: I most enjoy long-term patient relationships and formulating a “skin game plan” with my patients, then seeing it through. My patients can also see the changes.
Q: When did you realize this was the right medical career path for you?
A: My father had his second heart attack when he was 45 years old and I was 10 years old. That’s the moment I became intrigued in medicine. My dermatology interest developed during medical school because, one, I’m a visual person, and two, the field of dermatology seemed simple but, in fact, it was and is rather challenging. I liked that surprise.
Q: What’s the latest advancement in your field that will benefit patients?
A: Combination treatments using multiple tools and techniques together are getting more popular. Medical microneedling with platelet rich plasma (PRP), growth factors or radiofrequency is becoming very popular with our patients. It’s safe skin rejuvenation for any skin type with no downtime.
New injectables are coming to the market each year, which is also exciting.
My aestheticians’ favorite treatment is dermaplaning facials. Our patients glow after.
Q: Best advice for current and potential patients.
A: A few pieces of advice:
• You are never too young and never too old to make a positive change. Small changes can lead to a dramatic change over a lifetime. This is exemplified in aesthetic dermatology.
• The dermatologist-patient relationship is special so let’s work together to respect and preserve it. Aesthetically oriented dermatologists such as myself can take care of your preventive, surgical, and aesthetic skin issues. There is so much potential in dermatology because health and anti-aging are intertwined.
• BOTOX Cosmetic is a good bucket list item if you’ve never tried it — the sooner, the better.
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Know Your Health Pro: Dr. Anita Saluja
Based: Dermatology + Plastic Surgery, 6559 N. Wickham Road, Suite C-105, Suntree (Brevard Medical City)
Education: Doctorate of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School; Dermatology residency, Emory University School of Medicine
Professional background: I moved to Brevard County in 2001 after getting board certified in dermatology. I was fortunate to be part of MIMA (Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates) for 11 years. For the past 4 years, I have had the pleasure of caring for more patients at Health First Dermatology. In March, I opened my aesthetic dermatology practice alongside my partner, plastic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Novo. We are two specialist physicians with one shared mission — helping patients achieve their best selves through prevention, treatment and maintenance. Happy patients lead to long-term relationships and a happy work life!
Contact: (321) 241-1160 [cell – 321-917-3067]; e-mail: foryourbestself@gmail.com and salujadermatology@gmail.com
On the Web: www.foryourbestself.com
Why did you go into this career? Medicine combines science and humanity. Dermatology, specifically, combines science, surgical skill and art.