Michael Kaminer

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon | Researcher | Educator

About

Michael Kaminer is a highly accomplished dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon with over 30 years of experience in the field. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Haverford College in 1983 and went on to earn his Medical Doctorate from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1987. After completing his internship in surgery at New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Kaminer completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the same institutions. He then pursued a research fellowship in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania and a residency in dermatology at Tufts University - Boston University Combined Program, where he also served as chief resident. Dr. Kaminer further specialized in dermatologic surgery and cosmetic surgery through a fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. Throughout his career, Dr. Kaminer has held various teaching positions at prestigious institutions such as Boston University School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Yale School of Medicine. He has also served as a consultant and director of cosmetic surgery at several hospitals, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and New England Deaconess Hospital. In addition, Dr. Kaminer has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of dermatology and cosmetic surgery. Currently, Dr. Kaminer is a dermatologic and cosmetic surgeon at Skincare Physicians and an associate clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine. He continues to be highly active in research and education, and is widely recognized as one of the leading experts in his field.

Publications

Extracellular Localization of Human Connective Tissue Mast Cell Granule Contents
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
1990
Computerized image analysis of full-hand touch plates: a method for quantification of surface bacteria on hands and the effect of antimicrobial agents
Journal of Hospital Infection
1991
Connective tissue mast cells exhibit time-dependent degranulation heterogeneity
Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology
1995
Autologous Melanoma Vaccine Induces Inflammatory Responses in Melanoma Metastases: Relevance to Immunologic Regression and Immunothererapy.
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
1993
HIV and alopecia universalis
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
1993
The many faces of acne
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
1995
Benign Familial Pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey Disease)
Dermatologic Surgery
1998
Liposuction and Surgical Recontouring of the Neck: A Retrospective Analysis
Dermatologic Surgery
2000
Surgical Techniques for Cutaneous Scar Revision
Archives of Dermatology
2000
Acne scarring: A classification system and review of treatment options
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
2001
Scar management: Keloid, hypertrophic, atrophic, and acne scars
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
2002
The Corset Platysma Repair: A Technique Revisited
Dermatologic Surgery
2002
Breast Reduction Through Liposuction
Body Rejuvenation
2010
Response
Dermatologic Surgery
2002
Multicenter study of noninvasive radiofrequency for periorbital tissue tightening
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
2003
The use of nonablative radiofrequency technology to tighten the lower face and neck
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
2003
Palpable Purpura in an Elderly Man—Quiz Case
Archives of Dermatology
2003
Diagnostic Nerve Blocks (Including Local Anesthetic Infusions)
Essentials of Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia
2005
Subcision for Acne Scarring
Dermatologic Surgery
2005
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the Liposuction Patient
Dermatologic Surgery
2005
Long-Term Efficacy of Anchored Barbed Sutures in the Face and Neck
Dermatologic Surgery
2008
Injectable Skin Fillers / Rhoda S. Narins, Joel L. Cohen, and Kenneth Beer /
Roenigk's Dermatologic Surgery
2016
Nonsurgical skin tightening
Lasers and Lights
2018
A quality rating scale for aesthetic surgical procedures
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
2006
Clinical Effect of a Single Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Fresh Surgical Scars: Randomized Controlled Trial
Dermatologic Surgery
2008
ASDS GUIDELINES OF CARE FOR TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION
Dermatologic Surgery
2006
Botox® Cosmetic
Techniques in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Series: Minimally-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation
2009
Evaluation of the multiple pass, low fluence algorithm for radiofrequency tightening of the lower face
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
2007
Laser-Assisted Liposuction: Here's the Skinny
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
2008
Delayed Inflammatory Reaction to Bio-Alcamid Polyacrylamide Gel Used for Soft-Tissue Augmentation
Archives of Dermatology
2009
Introduction
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
2009
A novel method for real-time skin impedance measurement during radiofrequency skin tightening treatments
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
2011
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Four Ablative Fractionated Lasers for Photoaging: A Quadrant Study
Dermatologic Surgery
2012
A Randomized, Blinded Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Microwave Device for Treating Axillary Hyperhidrosis: The Dermatologic Reduction in Underarm Perspiration Study
Dermatologic Surgery
2012
High-intensity focused ultrasound for noninvasive body contouring: current perspectives
Research and Reports in Focused Ultrasound
2015
Abbreviations for Device Names: A Proposed Methodology With Specific Examples
Dermatologic Surgery
2013
Evaluation of a Novel High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Device for Ablating Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue for Noninvasive Body Contouring: Safety Studies in Human Volunteers
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
2011
Correcting Age-Related Changes in the Face by Use of Injectable Fillers and Neurotoxins
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
2014
Use of Hyaluronidase in Patients With Bee Allergy
Dermatologic Surgery
2014
Multicenter Pivotal Study of Vacuum-Assisted Precise Tissue Release for the Treatment of Cellulite
Dermatologic Surgery
2015
Conventional and Unconventional Use of Lasers in Skin Disorders
BioMed Research International
2015
Focused cold therapy for the treatment of hyperdynamic forehead wrinkles: A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
2015
Therapeutic approaches to cellulite
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
2015
Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study of the Incidence of Adverse Events Associated With Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures
JAMA Dermatology
2015
Tissue Stabilized–Guided Subcision for the Treatment of Cellulite: A Multicenter Pivotal Study With Two-Year Follow-up
Dermatologic Surgery
2016
A Comprehensive Approach to Multimodal Facial Aesthetic Treatment
Dermatologic Surgery
2016
Cellulite: a review of pathogenesis-directed therapy
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
2017
Impact of Comprehensive, Minimally Invasive, Multimodal Aesthetic Treatment on Satisfaction With Facial Appearance: The HARMONY Study
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
2017
A Multicenter Pivotal Study to Evaluate Tissue Stabilized—Guided Subcision Using the Cellfina Device for the Treatment of Cellulite With 3-Year Follow-Up
Dermatologic Surgery
2017
Why Do a Fellowship in Advanced Dermatologic Surgery?
Dermatologic Surgery
2018
Updates on the understanding and treatment of cellulite
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
2018
Efficacy Using a Modified Technique for Tissue Stabilized-Guided Subcision for the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Cellulite of the Buttocks and Thighs
Dermatologic Surgery
2018
Structural Gender Dimorphism and the Biomechanics of the Gluteal Subcutaneous Tissue: Implications for the Pathophysiology of Cellulite
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
2019
An Observational Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Tissue Stabilized–Guided Subcision
Dermatologic Surgery
2019
Delayed-Onset Nodules to Differentially Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acids: Comparative Incidence and Risk Assessment
Dermatologic Surgery
2019
Validated Assessment Scales for Cellulite Dimples on the Buttocks and Thighs in Female Patients
Dermatologic Surgery
2019
Validated Assessment Scales for Skin Laxity on the Posterior Thighs, Buttocks, Anterior Thighs, and Knees in Female Patients
Dermatologic Surgery
2019
Increased Tattoo Fading in a Single Laser Tattoo Removal Session Enabled by a Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device: A Prospective Clinical Trial
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
2019
Maximizing Panfacial Aesthetic Outcomes: Findings and Recommendations From the HARMONY Study
Dermatologic Surgery
2019
L.E.A.P.ing into the cosmetic consult
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
2020
Consensus Recommendations for 4th Generation Non-Microneedling Monopolar Radiofrequency for Skin Tightening: A Delphi Consensus Panel
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
2019
A multi‐center, open‐label, pilot study of allograft adipose matrix for the correction of atrophic temples
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
2020
Insights Into the Pathophysiology of Cellulite: A Review
Dermatologic Surgery
2020
Multimodal Facial Aesthetic Treatment on the Appearance of Aging, Social Confidence, and Psychological Well-being: HARMONY Study
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
2021
Paradoxical Hyperplasia After Cryolipolysis in 2 Patients With Diabetes on Insulin Pumps
Dermatologic Surgery
2020
Improvement in the appearance of cellulite and skin laxity resulting from a single treatment with acoustic subcision: Findings from a multicenter pivotal clinical trial
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
2021
Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-aaes for the Treatment of Cellulite in Women: Results From Two Phase 3 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials
Dermatologic Surgery
2021
A Randomized, Comparator-Controlled Study of HARC for Cheek Augmentation and Correction of Midface Contour Deficiencies
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
2021
Development of Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills in facial cosmetic procedures: Botulinum toxin neuromodulator and soft-tissue filler injection
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
2022

Education

Haverford College

B.S. / 1983

Tufts University School of Medicine

M.D. / 1987

Experience

New York University Medical Center. Bellevue Hospital.

Intern in Surgery / January, 1987January, 1988

Intern in Surgery

Resident in Orthopedic Surgery / January, 1988January, 1989

Resident in Orthopedic Surgery

Department of Dermatology. University of Pennsylvania.

Research Fellow in Dermatology / January, 1989January, 1991

Research Fellow in Dermatology

Tufts University - Boston University Combined Program.

Resident in Dermatology / January, 1991January, 1994

Resident in Dermatology

Chief Resident in Dermatology / January, 1993January, 1994

Chief Resident in Dermatology

Department of Dermatology. Boston University Medical Center.

Fellow in Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery / January, 1994January, 1995

Fellow in Dermatologic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery

Departments of Dermatology. University of Pennsylvania and Boston University Medical Center.

Clinical Acne Fellow / January, 1994January, 1995

Clinical Acne Fellow

Boston University Medical Center.

Clinical Instructor in Dermatology / January, 1994January, 1995

Clinical Instructor in Dermatology

Boston City Hospital.

Clinical Instructor in Dermatology / January, 1994January, 1995

Clinical Instructor in Dermatology

Veteran's Administration Hospital. Jamaica Plain MA.

Clinical Instructor in Dermatology / January, 1994January, 1995

Clinical Instructor in Dermatology

Boston University School of Medicine.

Instructor in Dermatology / January, 1994January, 1995

Instructor in Dermatology

Beth Israel Hospital Boston MA.

Consultant in Dermatology / January, 1995January, 1995

Consultant in Dermatology

Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Medford MA.

Consultant in Dermatology / January, 1995January, 1996

Consultant in Dermatology

Tufts University School of Medicine.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology / January, 1995January, 1997

Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology

Assistant Professor of Dermatology / January, 1995January, 1997

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

New England Deaconess Hospital.

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon / January, 1995January, 1997

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon

Tufts University School of Medicine - Boston University School of Medicine. Department of Dermatology.

Director of Cosmetic Surgery / January, 1995January, 1997

Director of Cosmetic Surgery

Harvard Medical School.

Instructor in Dermatology / January, 1995January, 1997

Instructor in Dermatology

Cosmetic Surgery fellowship Director / January, 1998January, 1999

Cosmetic Surgery fellowship Director

Assistant Professor of Dermatology / January, 1998January, 2000

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon / January, 1998January, 2000

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon / January, 2000January

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon

Skincare Physicians.

Cosmetic Laser and Mohs Surgery Fellowship Co-Director / January, 2000January

Cosmetic Laser and Mohs Surgery Fellowship Co-Director

Department of Medicine. Division of Dermatology. Dartmouth Medical School.

Adjunct Assistant Professor / January, 2001January, 2010

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Section of Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. Department of Dermatology. Yale School of Medicine.

Assistant Clinical Professor / January, 2001January, 2013

Assistant Clinical Professor

New England Baptist Hospital.

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon / January, 2001January

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon

Department of Surgery. Division of Dermatology. Dartmouth Medical School.

Adjunct Assistant Professor / January, 2010January, 2015

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Department of Dermatology. Brown University School of Medicine.

Adjunct Assistant Professor / January, 2011January

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Department of Dermatology. Yale School of Medicine.

Associate Clinical Professor / January, 2013January

Associate Clinical Professor

Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Dermatologist / January, 2014January

Dermatologist

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