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Susan Evans, MD

Susan Evans, MDSusan Evans, MD



Dermatology

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Bio

Susan Evans, MD, is an internationally acclaimed health and beauty expert and director of dermatology at her Beverly Hills practice. Evans is one of Oprah's and Dr. Oz's healthy skin and beauty experts. Her unique background, which includes internal medicine dermatology, from Harvard Medical School, Atlanta University Center, and New York University equips her with expertise in overall health, skin, and beauty.

Evans, a mother of four, is married to Brian Evans, MD, a plastic surgeon. Evans is a featured physician on the E! network series Dr. 90210. She frequently provides her input as the health and beauty expert, commentator, or contributor on The Dr. Oz Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Extra Life-Changers,Essence, and Good Morning America. Evans has offered her health and beauty tips in many mainstream magazines, including People, Parent, Health, Harper's Bazaar, and sister2sister magazine.

Evans is known as the dynamic, compassionate, down-to-earth skin doctor whose expertise has been shared within the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles area, as well as several countries. Evans is an innovative skin line creator who addresses all skin types. She wants everyone's health to be its best and for their skin to show it!

Evans is co-founder of the Skin Deformities and Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization.The program's goal is to work toward repairing at every level, brightening smiles, and helping others become complete.

Credentials

Organization Affiliations:
  • Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery and Skin Care
 

My Answers

Q. What ingredients should you avoid in your makeup if you have sensitive skin?
A. Sensitive skin patients should avoid makeup creams that contain a large amount of preservatives, high alcohol content, multiple synthetic fragrances...
Q. Are there any new creams to help eliminate the lines between my eyes?
A. The lines between your eyes may represent either sun damage or hypertrophy of the underlying muscle (corrugator). Sun damage can be improved with...
Q. Is liquid or powder makeup better for your skin?
A. It depends on your skin type and sensitivity. You should determine if there are any ingredients that may be potentially harmful to your skin. Several...
Q. How can I keep my lips moist? They’re too dry.
A. For simply dry lips, use an emollient that contains a sunblock. For cases of resistant, dehydrated lips, you may apply an over-the-counter...
Q. What is the best way to condition my skin before a cosmetic procedure?
A. Skin preparation is a very important part of many cosmetic procedures. Especially in darker skinned patients who may run the risk for post...
Q. What kind of cream can I use to prevent excess oil?
A. You should use moisturizers that are non-comedogenic (non-pore-clogging). For individuals with oily skin, the use of products that clog pores may...
Q. Is there something over-the-counter to fade an unwanted tattoo?
A. Several of the popular over-the-counter agents, including skin bleaching agents and topical acids (salicylic), have been used to fade tattoos...
Q. What can I do about facial hair on my chin?
A. Laser hair removal is an excellent choice to remove unwanted hair for all skin types. When choosing your laser specialists make sure that your...
Q. How do I remove blackheads from the tip of my nose?
A. Several major skin care companies manufacture a "blackhead extractor." Blackhead extractors are small stainless steel devices that are specifically...
Q. Other than using bleaching creams, what can I do about dark patches on my cheeks?
A. Sunblock is an effective first step for controlling dark patches. Certain lasers will reduce pigmentation. However, for darker skin patients, lasers...
Q. How does birth control help or hinder acne and hyperpigmentation?
A. Certain kinds of birth control pills are known to improve hormonal acne, and thereby hyperpigmented acne scars. It takes approximately 3 months for...
Q. At age 30, what should I look for in an antiaging facial cream?
A. The No. 1 cause of premature aging is sun exposure. So your first step is to implement a facial care regimen that includes sunblock. Next, use...
Q. Is surgery the only way to get rid of stretch marks?
A. Stretch marks occur from disruption in the underlying dermal support of the skin. Topical medications that contain tretinoin are designed to increase...
Q. How do you prevent freckles and dark patches or age spots on the face?
A. Avoid direct sunlight between the peak hours, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunblock is probably your best approach to avoid premature aging and dark spots. Your...
Q. Is there any nonsurgical procedure to get rid of my eye bags?
A. A lot depends on how extensive the eye bags are. If the underlying causes are medical or from lack of sleep, these issues should be addressed first...
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