I fly to New York City from Idaho to see this wonderful Doctor! I do not like to look like I have had fillers and botox. I like a very subtle look. Dr. Lewis accomplishes this look for me. She is a true artist... Her staff is friendly and efficient which is important to me. I would highly recommend her.
It's always great to see Dr. Lewis! Besides her skill at what she does, she's fun to talk to, she has a sense of humor and, perhaps most important, she listens - whether it's about your priorities for a particular treatment, any concerns you may have, whatever - she takes the time to learn what you want and what you don't want. I've always joked that she's the fastest needle in the west - but it's true. And, when those injectables are getting uncomfortable, she'll take out a mirror and show you the effect - which immediately makes you feel it's worth the discomfort! I highly recommend Dr. Lewis!
Dr. Lewis is a miracle worker. I hate the look of obvious facial work; the genius of Dr. Lewis is that everything she does is discreet and natural. She makes me look like my best self. Not surprisingly, she's the dermatologist everyone goes to to get bad work done by other dermatologists fixed.
With age (post menopause) and after childbirth, I suffered with dryness, painful intimacy, and other symptoms including stress urinary incontinence. I mentioned these symptoms to Dr. Amy Lewis, my dermatologist and friend for many years. She suggested femtouch, a series of 3 laser treatments designed to combat & reverse these symptoms. I was hesitant having laser performed in such a sensitive area, but she assured me it was not painful. So I courageously booked the first of three treatments! I have to say her staff made me feel completely comfortable. I did ask for pronox for my anxiety at the second treatment, which really helped. It was uncomfortable, but not painful. It was an easy & quick procedure (in and out in less than 20 minutes!). I am thrilled to say that it really works! I feel “normal” again and I am once again enjoying my extracurricular activities!! I couldn’t be more grateful to Dr. Lewis and her staff. Highly recommend!!! Updated on 7 Dec 2018: I couldn’t be more pleased! The effect of femtouch are even better now. Feel like I’ve turned back the clock 20 years!!
I have been a patient of Dr. Lewis' for over a decade. She is extremely thorough and attentive. She always spends time talking through a particular treatment or service and is focused on patient education. I trust her implicitly. She has treated me for pre skin cancer as well as general cosmetic skin care. She is always up to date on the latest skin treatments. Like Dr. Lewis, her staff is always warm and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Lewis for any dermatology needs.
I have been a patient of Dr. Lewis for over 12 years. And I can't say enough good things about her cosmetic dermatology skills and her caring. From the first visit at age 55 I have been confident that I would always look natural and fresh. Dr. Lewis has always worked within my budget as well - guiding me towards treatments that would give me the best result for what I can afford. But the best part of seeing Dr. Lewis is that she really cares about helping me look great . I know that because I have seen other dermatologists that barely looked at me before they stabbed me in the face( yes, it felt like that) and made me feel like they just want to pump me full of fillers and some botox and usher me out the door. That is so unlike the experience I have had with Dr. Lewis - my visits are always full of an uplift that I feel while talking with her and enjoying the treatment time as I keep looking in the mirror and seeing a transformation that I have never gotten anywhere else. Dr. Lewis's great artistry brings out the best in my face and she just plain makes me look and feel great .
Dr Lewis is extremely personable. Not only is she beyond amazing at her craft but she is kind and caring and always goes to any lengths to make sure you are happy and feel good. Her staff are all very thorough and warm and always make you feel welcome. When I first met Dr Lewis I had melasma dark brown spots under my eyes and all over my face after I had given birth to my daughter and had sun exposure through laser it was all gone within a matter of 3 treatments. Since then we have done other things like botox, fillers to chip away at the fine lines and trouble areas. Most recently I have started with chemical peels and have LOVED the results. I recommend her to anyone who asks me where I go as I get a good amount of compliments on my skin these days, all thanks to Dr Lewis.
As a newcomer to cosmetic procedure in my sixth decade, my objective was to chose an experienced, knowledgeable professional with a 5* reputation. I found this and more in the good hands of Dr. Amy Lewis. Not only were her recommendations of what treatments to start with spot on, but her clinical explanations of why and how each worked provided a comfort level in an area clearly out of my comfort zone. Best of all, the visible results confirmed her assessment. I now wonder why I waited so long. Thank you Dr. Lewis!
If you are considering having any kind of cosmetic work done, I believe that its imperative that you seek out the most gifted cosmetic dermatologist. And, in my opinion, Dr. Amy Lewis, is one of the most gifted cosmetic dermatologists in New York. I and many others consider her to be the Michelangelo of cosmetic dermatology. As for me, I am a 58 year old guy and I have been under her care for over five years. During that time, I have had the Instalift procedure (a mini face lift !), botox treatments, radiesse fillers, microneedling (to smooth out uneven skin), Sculptra filler and I am beyond pleased with the results (I would never go anywhere else, regardless of cost.) If you are considering having any of this type of work done (she also does a variety of other hi-tech procedures), I would strongly urge you to make an appointment with her and then see for yourself if you feel as confident in her knowledge and expertise, as I am.
Amazing experience. Dr Lewis is intelligent, caring and extremely talented. She is an artist with using fillers and botox, and I always look refreshed and natural. Her staff is so nice and makes you feel very comfortable.
I am sorry this is your first filler experience and you have a complication. Many people have irritant or allergic reactions to topical numbing and your description of symptoms when the cream was applied support this. If this is the only area where the cream was applied you probably have your answer. You cannot completely rule out a reaction to the dermal filler or lidocaine in the formulation of the filler, but these are much much less likely. I would start with antihistamines ( 24 hr non-sedating like Zyrtec or Xyzal) and add benedryl when drowsiness is not an issue. Also use a topical steroid cream twice a day, and possibly oral steroids from your physician if worsens. Zinc oxide OTC preparations can help sooth the redness and burning if that persists. I would recommend you with use a different numbing cream or none at all in the future. Your injector can use a cool mist spray prior to injecting that numbs the area without risking this type of reaction. Good luck !
The filler was not injected properly and it may also be the wrong filler for that area. Hopefully, it is an HA filler and can be dissolved quickly with any brand of hyluronidase. (Vitrase, Hydase, Wydase ,Hylenex etc) You will see the bulk of the filler “melt away” within the first few minutes. It is important to know that the various brands of HA filler have different cross-linking properties which affects how much hyluronidase will be required. Restylane family has the least crosslinking which lends to a fast response, Juvederm and Versa will require more but the Vycross fillers( voluma, volbella, and vollure will require many times the amount as the othes. As long as it is melting “before your eyes”, you are on the right track. Find another injector with experience to redo this when ready. Belotero is a very thin HA filler that will not cause these lumps and is an excellent choice for under eye trophs.