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Dr. Retna A. Billano, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Dr. Retna A. Billano, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Vestavia Hills, Alabama
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1033208541· License: 11134 (AL) verify
Graduated 1976(~50 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $939 across 57 payments (what this means)
4.33(29 ratings)

In Dr. Retna A. Billano's own words

How Dr. Retna A. Billano describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Specialization

  • Heights Dermatology & Aesthetics offers medical dermatology, routine skin checks, cosmetic treatments, aesthetic services, and a skin care boutique.
  • Specializes in Cosmetic Dermatology.

Results

  • The practice's goal for aesthetic treatments is natural-looking results.

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About

Dr. Retna A. Billano is a Board Certified Dermatologist practicing in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. She offers both medical and cosmetic dermatology, including skin cancer excision, routine skin checks, and treatments for conditions like acne, shingles, and psoriasis. Her practice operates a Skin Boutique and provides comprehensive skin care through every stage. For aesthetic treatments, Dr. Billano aims for natural-looking results that refresh a patient's appearance while ensuring they still look like themselves. She provides Botox (for areas like crow's feet, bunny lines, and '11s'), Daxxify, Dysport, and laser resurfacing, utilizing Fractional CO₂ for deeper skin renewal and Erbium laser for a gentler option. She emphasizes that a consultation helps determine the right treatment for each patient, and recommends Revision Skincare products for at-home care. When addressing hair loss, Dr. Billano believes in early intervention and understanding the cause, creating personalized treatment plans that may include prescription options or PRP hair restoration to support healthier, fuller-looking hair. The practice advocates for continued access to quality dermatologic care, particularly for skin cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Dermatologist

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Retna A. Billano, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Hydrafacial

$175

1 patient report

About typicalTypical nationally: $121–$183 (median $151, 10 reports) compare ↗

Botox

$400

Average of 2 patient reports · 2013–2021

Below typicalTypical in Vestavia Hills: $425–$778 (median $460, 4 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Retna A. Billano

Sourced directly from Dr. Retna A. Billano's social posts and replies.

What is included with a HydraFacial booking?
Booking a HydraFacial includes a $100 credit towards Revision Skincare products, which are also recommended to help maintain your glow at home.
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What areas can be treated with Botox?
Botox can be effectively used to treat crow's feet, bunny lines, the '11s' between the brows, and under-eye 'jelly rolls'.
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What is the purpose of a consultation?
A consultation is required to determine the appropriate treatment for your skin. Patients do not need to know which specific treatment to ask for beforehand, as this is determined during the consultation.
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What can Laser Resurfacing treat?
Laser resurfacing can help improve skin texture and the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, and acne scars.
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Who provides treatments at Heights Dermatology & Aesthetics?
Treatments are provided by Dr. Retna A. Billano and Dr. Joy Herzog.
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Where is Heights Dermatology & Aesthetics located and what areas does it serve?
Heights Dermatology & Aesthetics is conveniently located at 4325 Dolly Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35243, right off Highway 280 near The Summit. The practice serves communities including Cahaba Heights, Mountain Brook, Vestavia, and surrounding areas.
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What is Heights Dermatology & Aesthetics' approach to hair loss treatment?
The practice emphasizes that hair loss treatment is not a one-size-fits-all approach. They begin by evaluating the individual's specific type of hair loss to understand its cause, as addressing thinning hair early can make a significant difference. They then create personalized treatment plans, which may include prescription treatment options, PRP hair restoration, or a combination approach, all with the goal of supporting healthier, fuller-looking hair.
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From Dr. Retna A. Billano's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Retna A. Billano Review Summary

3.84
Dr. Billano receives a mixed bag of reviews. While her website rating is a perfect 5.0 based on 3 reviews, ratings from other sources like Facebook, Healthgrades, US News Health, and Google Reviews paint a more varied picture, averaging closer to 4 out of 5 stars. It's worth noting a significantly lower Google Review, suggesting potential discrepancies in patient experiences.

Ratings from Other Platforms

facebook.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 39 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.1 out of 5

Based on 21 reviews

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health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 37 reviews

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m.facebook.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 49 reviews

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Google Reviews

1 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Dr. Retna A. Billano, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Main Office

4325 Dolly Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, Alabama

(205) 591-2169

Book a Service Consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$939

Payments

57

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Retna A. Billano received $939 across 57 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 57% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (205) 591-2169

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

4325 Dolly Ridge Rd

Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243

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Office Information

Phone: (205) 591-2169

Where does Dr. Retna A. Billano practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

4325 Dolly Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243

(3 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Grandview Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of The Philippines Health Science Center

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Dermatologist
F.a.a.d.
American Board-certified Dermatologist
Faad
Diamond Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Retna A. Billano online?
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Does Dr. Retna A. Billano offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Retna A. Billano?
Patient reviews mention experiences with Botox treatments, skincare consultations, and importantly, Dr. Billano's diagnosis and treatment of basal cell carcinoma. One patient specifically highlights a positive experience in Birmingham, AL.
What areas of care does Dr. Retna A. Billano cater to?
Dr. Billano's areas of care include both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She specializes in skin cancer excision, treats conditions like acne, shingles, and psoriasis, and offers cosmetic procedures including Botox and fillers. She also utilizes cutting-edge laser technology in her practice. The practice operates a Skin Boutique and provides comprehensive skin care through every stage, including routine skin checks and a full range of aesthetic services. They utilize specific laser technologies such as Fractional CO₂ for deeper skin renewal and Erbium laser as a gentler option with typically less downtime. The practice strongly believes in ensuring patients have continued access to necessary and quality dermatologic care, particularly for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer.