Years of health and beauty writing experience:

30

Education:

Karyn has degrees from Bowling Green State University and the Fashion Institute of Technology

Karyn Repinski

Sr. Contributing Writer

An award-winning freelance journalist based in Portland, Oregon, Karyn Repinski has deep and broad experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic treatments, and beauty. She was one of the first writers to report on the cosmetic benefits of Botox, the power of lasers to rejuvenate skin, and the power of retinoids in skin care products.

Known for her thoroughly researched and thoughtfully written articles, Karyn has covered more than 70 surgical and nonsurgical procedures for RealSelf since 2019. She’s also a regular contributor to the RealSelf News blog, where she specializes in articles that emphasize patient safety.

Over more than three decades, Karyn has also worked as a beauty director and senior editor at magazines like Prevention, Shape, and Good Housekeeping, and as a freelance writer for print and digital publications, such as Harper’s Bazaar, Consumer Reports, Parade, WebMD, VeryWell, and Health.

Karyn Repinski

Sr. Contributing Writer

An award-winning freelance journalist based in Portland, Oregon, Karyn Repinski has deep and broad experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic treatments, and beauty. She was one of the first writers to report on the cosmetic benefits of Botox, the power of lasers to rejuvenate skin, and the power of retinoids in skin care products.

Known for her thoroughly researched and thoughtfully written articles, Karyn has covered more than 70 surgical and nonsurgical procedures for RealSelf since 2019. She’s also a regular contributor to the RealSelf News blog, where she specializes in articles that emphasize patient safety.

Over more than three decades, Karyn has also worked as a beauty director and senior editor at magazines like Prevention, Shape, and Good Housekeeping, and as a freelance writer for print and digital publications, such as Harper’s Bazaar, Consumer Reports, Parade, WebMD, VeryWell, and Health.

Years of health and beauty writing experience:

30

Education:

Karyn has degrees from Bowling Green State University and the Fashion Institute of Technology