Dr. Ron Shelton, MD

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www.thenyac.com
260 East 66th St.
NYC

212-593-1818

Cosmetic Dermatology, laser surgery, liposuction, Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstruction.

An industrious, forward thinker, Dr. Ron Shelton brought together an accomplished group of surgeons to holistically address the needs of cosmetic patients.

The New York Aesthetic Consultants includes Cosmetic Dermatologic and Plastic Surgeery. Additionally there is a support staff that boasts a clinical nurse practioner, CNP, M.A.s and histotechnicians as well as a Patient Coordinator to help provide the best care possible.

Dr. Shelton has been in practice for more than twenty-two years. Upon completion of his Dermatology Residency, he was assigned to be the Chief of Dermatology at the Langley Air Force Base Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Shelton then did further training to specialize in cosmetic and reconstructive dermatologic surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He was then recruited by the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City to create the first Division of Dermatologic Surgery at that hospital. After five years as a full time faculty member, Dr. Shelton entered private practice in Manhattan. He is one of only a small number of Mohs surgeons in New York City.

Dr. Shelton has maintained his affiliation with the Mount Sinai Medical Center as an Associate Clinical Professor, and he is responsible for teaching many residents, international cosmetic dermatologic surgeons who are being trained in fellowship and visiting physicians from around the world. He has lectured at The American Academy of Dermatology, The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, The Dermatology Society of Greater New York, The American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery , and The New York State Society of Dermatology and The Departments of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center and The New York Medical College. Topics have included: Liposuction and Fat Injections for facial volume restoration, Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Reconstruction for Facial skin cancer, Laser Resurfacing and Fillers for Wrinkles and Acne Scar treatment and Facial Enhancement and Rejuvenation. He has published many articles in peer reviewed journals as well as having published chapters in medical textbooks and a chapter in an internet dermatology textbook. His books on Botox and Liposuction were published by Penguin-Putnam Publishers in 2002 and 2003 respectively. He has given many talks to community centers concerning his books.

Dr. Shelton has been entrusted by the American Academy of Dermatology to be a spokesperson for the media, as he retains an academic interest and is highly regarded by his peers as an ethical and knowledgeable physician. Dr. Shelton has been listed as one of Castle Connolly’s “Best doctors in America” for several years. Dr. Shelton has also received an award as Teacher of the Year at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, and from The Journal of Dermatologic surgery for original research.

Dr. Shelton’s philosophy in practice is that he and his staff provide the same care to his patients as they would to their families.



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  • The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dermatology:

    MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.

    The new labels required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.

    The new labels must provide information about whether a sunscreen will protect against skin cancer in addition to sunburn,...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A gene associated with eczema in dogs has been identified, and that might one day lead to better treatments for people with the skin disease, a new study contends.

    The skin of patients with eczema -- whether canine or human -- ...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- The red in redheads' hair is thought to put them at increased risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun, according to a new study.

    Study co-author Dr. David Fisher and his research team first uncovered...Full Article

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    TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- As thousands of college students head to sunny spots for spring break, getting temporary tattoos may seem like a fun thing to do. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that they can cause blisters and permanent scarring.

    While the ink used ...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Your odds of having acne may depend on whether the "good" strain of a particular type of bacteria lives on your skin, a new study suggests.

    "People never think of wanting to have good bacteria on their skin," said lead author Huiying Li, an assistan...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- People who tune in to reality beauty shows on television are much more likely to use tanning lamps and to tan outdoors than those who don't watch such shows, a new study finds.

    Indoor and outdoor tanning increase the risk of skin cancer, experts note....Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they have created a touch-sensitive plastic "skin" that can heal itself when torn or cut.

    The synthetic skin includes a plastic polymer with molecules that can reorganize themselves and restore the structure of the material after it is...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- New research in mice suggests that redheaded people may be more susceptible to the dangerous type of skin cancer known as melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun.

    The findings haven't been confirmed in humans. Still, researchers d...Full Article

  • Ron Shelton, MD
    How can I prevent skin cancer?

    "Oh Dr. Shelton, if we only knew when I was a kid what we know now I would be better off. I remember being told by my mother to go outside to get some color." I hear this from so many patients. Meanwhile these patients were subjecting themselves to dangerous ultraviolet rays. These are patients of

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  • Ron Shelton, MD
    What are the three main kinds of skin cancer?

    My answer is very different than most physicians. Skin cancers include basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) and melanomas. The latter two have a much greater tendency to metastasize (spread) than the first. The rate at which a melanoma can progress to metastatic stage is

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  • Ron Shelton, MD
    Is laser hair removal safe?

    Laser hair removal is very safe but all treatments have risks. Laser hair removal requires several treatments to use light energy to target the hair follicles in the dermis and generate heat. This heat destroys the hair follicles so the hair growth is inhibited. Many patients can obtain 80% reduction

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  • Ron Shelton, MD
    What is permanent hair removal?

    Laser hair removal requires several treatments to use light energy to target the hair follicles in the dermis and generate heat. This heat destroys the hair follicles so the hair growth is inhibited. Many patients can obtain 80% reduction of hair growth but it is not absolute and there are no guarante

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  • Ron Shelton, MD
    What experience should hair removal specialists have?

    Providers of laser hair removal devices need to understand the safety aspects of using a laser, and understanding the appropriate use of the individual laser. The specific protocols used initially by the provider are steps that the laser company will share with the provider so they can benefit by

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  • Ron Shelton, MD

    It does appear that the science of non-invasive technology is improving greatly.  Without surgery, we can help tighten and lift facial tissues. It is not the same extent as a surgical lift, but Ultherapy does help lift foreheads and upper eyebrows/eyelids, cheeks, improve the smile folds, raise the

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