Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD

Dr. Elyse Rafal is a Board Certified Dermatologist in Stony Brook, New York. She specializes in cosmetic, medical, and research dermatology, treating adults for conditions like acne and allergies, and performing skin screenings. Dr. Rafal's philosophy for cosmetic care emphasizes enhancing natural beauty with a 'less is more' approach. She aims for patients to look like themselves, but '10 years younger,' describing the effect of injections as 'turning back time' rather than drastically altering features. Her practice offers procedures including Botox, fillers, CoolSculpting, PRP, and hair loss treatments. Dr. Rafal uses hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm for natural-looking lip enhancements and refers to Juvederm Voluma as a '3-in-1 injection' for sculpting cheeks, reducing under-eye bags, and smoothing mouth lines. She also provides Aerolase® Laser Treatments, noting they are comfortable, have no downtime, and are effective for all skin types to address concerns like acne, redness, rosacea, and age spots. Dr. Rafal also specializes in research dermatology, with the practice, DermResearchCenter, conducting studies such as the Galderma Study.