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Our Approach

Our Approach at Marmur Medical

Choosing a dermatologist is about more than treatments and technology. It is about trusting the people who guide your care. At Marmur Medical in New York, NY, Dr. Ellen Marmur and her team follow a philosophy that connects health and beauty, puts your goals first, and favors the simplest solution that works. Below, learn how we approach consultations, how you can prepare, and the values behind everything we do.

What Is Our Approach to Care?

Our practice has two sides: skin cancer diagnosis and treatment and cosmetic dermatology. Our approach to both is the same. We work closely with each patient to collect as much information as possible, discuss and assess the possible procedures, including innovative, cutting-edge options, and then proceed with the simplest, most straightforward solution tailored to your particular needs and concerns. Whether you are here for a skin check or a cosmetic goal, you can expect a plan built around you rather than a standard formula. In every aspect of treatment, we maintain the respect, compassion, and utmost focus on safety that each patient deserves.

What Is Preservation Aging®?

Preservation Aging® is the philosophy Dr. Marmur believes in. The idea is to preserve healthy skin, prevent signs of aging, and help you look like your healthiest, best self. We believe your results should look natural, so you simply look great, as though you have a secret that keeps you from aging as quickly as you otherwise might. Rather than chasing a dramatic change, Preservation Aging® focuses on supporting what your skin does well and treating concerns early and thoughtfully. Ultimately, we want to enter into a partnership with each patient, with the goal of helping you develop and commit to a lifestyle that makes you healthier, stronger, and more radiant.

Why Do We Take a Holistic View of Skin Health?

We believe that health and beauty are intimately connected. Your skin reveals a great deal about your overall wellbeing, so caring for it involves a holistic approach to your lifestyle, including exercise, diet, sleep, and even happiness. Your body is already equipped with remarkable, sophisticated mechanisms of rejuvenation and repair. Our goal is to support those systems and optimize your body’s own natural anti-aging efforts, and to step in where needed to treat skin cancer or other areas of concern. This is why a visit with us is often about more than a single treatment, and why we take time to understand your habits and goals.

How Do We Approach Your Consultation?

Every consultation follows the same thoughtful process:

  • We collect as much information as possible about your skin, health, history, and goals.
  • We discuss and assess the possible procedures with you, including innovative, cutting-edge options.
  • We proceed with the simplest, most straightforward solution, tailored to your needs and concerns.

Throughout the process, we strive for clarity in our communication so you have the understanding you need to make informed and reasonable decisions about your health. You are a partner in your care, and your questions, preferences, and perspective shape your unique plan.

How Can I Prepare for My Consultation?

Because we begin by gathering as much information as possible, the more you share, the better we can tailor your care. Before your visit, it helps to think about what brings you in, what you would like to change or protect, and any questions you have. It is also useful to bring a summary of your medical history, a list of your current skin care products and medications, and any past treatments you have had. Come ready to talk about your lifestyle, including sleep, diet, exercise, and sun habits, since these all influence your skin. There is no need to have everything figured out. Your consultation is a conversation, and we will help you sort through your options.

What Is a Personalized Master Plan?

After we have listened and assessed, we build a personalized master plan with you. Depending on your goals, your plan may draw on the power of fillers, Thermage, and other laser treatments, always chosen to fit your skin and your timeline. The aim is natural, unnoticeable improvement that supports Preservation Aging®, with each step recommended because it is the simplest way to reach your goal. Your Master Plan can evolve over time as your skin and your priorities change.

How Does Aura 3D Support Our Approach?

Information is the foundation of our approach, and Aura 3D helps us gather more of it. This advanced imaging and scan analysis gives consultations a more elevated starting point, allowing you and Dr. Marmur to review your skin together using detailed visual information. It supports the customization of your treatments and gives us a tool to ensure results by data, since follow-up scans can show how your skin is responding over time. Learn more about Aura 3D and how it fits into your care.

What Values Guide Our Practice?

Our values guide how we treat every patient and every decision:

  • Integrity: We are honest, ethical, and independent, and we seek to have a positive effect on the world.
  • Knowledge: We never stop learning, through research, collaboration, and our patients’ experiences and opinions.
  • Clarity: We communicate in ways that help patients make informed and reasonable decisions about their health.
  • Respect: We appreciate and benefit from each patient’s individual perspective and history.
  • Connection: We place a premium on connection with our patients, our colleagues, and each other.

Ready to experience our approach? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Marmur or call (212) 996-6900 to get started in New York, NY.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Approach

Preservation Aging® is Dr. Marmur’s philosophy of preserving healthy skin and preventing the signs of aging so you look like your healthiest, best self, with natural, unnoticeable results.

Yes. Our practice covers skin cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as cosmetic dermatology, and our approach to both is the same: gather information, assess the options, and proceed with the simplest solution tailored to you.

We collect as much information as possible about your skin, health, and goals, discuss and assess possible procedures with you, and recommend the simplest, most straightforward solution for your needs.

Think about your goals and questions, and bring your medical history, a list of current products and medications, and any past treatments. Be ready to discuss lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet, and exercise.

Natural, subtle results are central to Preservation Aging®. Our goal is for you to look like your healthiest, best self, not like anyone else.

Aura 3D provides scan analysis that elevates your consultation, helps customize your treatments, and offers a way to ensure results by data over time.