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Derm Duo Founders of the Triple R Principal: REPLACE, REFINE and REBUILD. The DermDuo approach focuses on beauty and skincare that is honest and trustworthy.

Start with the habit, not the injectable.Because looking good at 45, 55, and 65 isn’t just about what happens in the tre...
10/11/2026

Start with the habit, not the injectable.

Because looking good at 45, 55, and 65 isn’t just about what happens in the treatment room.

It’s getting enough sleep. Strength training. Eating well. Taking your makeup off before bed. Actually using the skincare you bought. Not picking at your face. Giving a treatment time to work before chasing the next one.

And maybe the most underrated habit of all?

Not trying to fix everything at once.

The best aesthetic plans aren’t built around doing more. They’re built around knowing what will actually make a difference, what can wait, and what you probably don’t need at all.

Then we use injectables, lasers, devices, and regenerative treatments strategically to build on what you’re already doing.

That’s how you play the long game with your face.

Laura Palmisano, PA-C
Diana Palmisano, PA-C

Cosmetic Dermatology + Aesthetic Medicine
📍 Tribeca, NYC | Greenwich, CT

10/10/2026

“Should I do Fraxel or Clear + Brilliant?” We hear it almost every week.

Both are fractional lasers. Both support collagen and skin quality. They’re just not interchangeable.

Clear + Brilliant is the gentler of the two. Think early signs of aging, uneven tone, dullness and mild texture, with minimal downtime. It can be done as a series, a booster or as maintenance after a Fraxel.

Fraxel is stronger. It’s often the better fit for more visible sun damage, pigmentation, deep lines, acne scarring or texture, and you should plan for a few extra days of visible healing.

So how do we choose? ➡️ Proper Assessment! We look at your skin, what’s bothering you and what your calendar looks like. Sometimes the answer is a different treatment entirely. Sometimes it’s “not yet.”

No laser is “better.” There’s only the right one for you ✨

Laura Palmisano, PA-C
Diana Palmisano, PA-C

Cosmetic Dermatology + Aesthetic Medicine

📍 Tribeca, NYC | Greenwich, CT

10/09/2026

Thanksgiving is about six weeks away 🦃 Here’s what still fits.

Right now is the window for treatments that build over time: Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, SkinPen and PRF. They need weeks to do their work, so October is where they belong.

Late October into November, we shift to refining. Botox, a little filler where it truly makes sense, or Skinvive, with enough time for everything to settle.

Event week is all about glow. Laser Genesis, AquaGold, red light therapy or our Derm Duo Red Carpet Glow Up.

The one thing we’d skip? Anything brand new or aggressive right before the big day. Your holiday face is not the place to experiment.

Laura Palmisano, PA-C
Diana Palmisano, PA-C

Cosmetic Dermatology + Aesthetic Medicine

📍 Tribeca, NYC | Greenwich, CT

10/08/2026

Lip flip, lip filler or Skinvive? They come up in the same conversation all the time, so let’s clear it up 💋

A lip flip uses a tiny amount of neurotoxin, like Botox, to relax the muscle around your upper lip. The lip rolls out slightly and shows a little more pink. No volume added.

Lip filler adds volume, shape and definition.

Skinvive is a different thing entirely. It doesn’t change your lips. It’s a microdroplet hyaluronic acid treatment for skin quality, helping cheeks and lip lines look smoother and more hydrated. Sometimes what’s bothering you isn’t your lips at all. It’s your skin.

Easiest way to remember it: a flip changes how your lip sits. Filler changes how much lip there is. Skinvive changes how your skin looks.

Which one makes sense comes down to your anatomy, your smilem and what you’re actually noticing. It might be one, a combination, or none of them. We’re always aiming for a result that looks balanced on your face, never the most dramatic version possible.

Laura Palmisano, PA-C
Diana Palmisano, PA-C

Cosmetic Dermatology + Aesthetic Medicine

📍 Tribeca, NYC | Greenwich, CT

10/05/2026

Dull, dry, a little flat. If that’s your skin every fall, you’re not imagining it 🍂

Cooler air, indoor heat and leftover summer sun damage all tend to show up right about now.

At home, keep it simple: a gentle routine, barrier repair moisturizer every day and SPF (yes, still).

In the office, it depends on what’s actually causing the dullness. It could be texture, pigmentation, dehydration or collagen changes, and each one calls for something different.
 
Clear + Brilliant, Fraxel, or SkinPen can help with tone and texture.

Skinvive is a lovely option for hydration heading into November.

Swipe for the full breakdown

Laura Palmisano, PA-C
Diana Palmisano, PA-C

Cosmetic Dermatology + Aesthetic Medicine

📍 Tribeca, NYC | Greenwich, CT

Sunscreen doesn’t go on vacation when summer ends ☀️Gray sky? UV still gets through. Same goes for your commute and the ...
10/04/2026

Sunscreen doesn’t go on vacation when summer ends ☀️

Gray sky? UV still gets through. Same goes for your commute and the window next to your desk.

And if you’re in the middle of a treatment plan, it matters even more. Healing skin is more vulnerable, and daily SPF protects the results you’re working toward.

So the fall rule looks exactly like the summer one. Broad spectrum SPF every morning, reapply when you’re outside for a while, and don’t skip it just because the sun is hiding.

Today’s Sunday Edit, from us to you 🤍

Laura Palmisano, PA-C
Diana Palmisano, PA-C

Cosmetic Dermatology + Aesthetic Medicine

📍 Tribeca, NYC | Greenwich, CT

October is skin quality month at Derm Duo 🍂Here’s what’s on our calendar:✨ Fraxel and Clear + Brilliant for sun damage, ...
10/01/2026

October is skin quality month at Derm Duo 🍂

Here’s what’s on our calendar:
✨ Fraxel and Clear + Brilliant for sun damage, pigmentation and texture
✨ SkinPen microneedling for smoother skin and collagen support
✨ PRF for renewal and that healthy, rested look

If the holidays are on your mind, this is the month to start. Not the week before your first party.

And one piece of advice we’ve been giving for 23+ years: don’t walk in with a treatment in mind. Walk in with the result you want. Brighter skin, smoother texture, a fresh start after summer. We’ll build the plan from there.

October appointments are open in Tribeca and Greenwich 🤍

Laura Palmisano, PA-C
Diana Palmisano, PA-C

Cosmetic Dermatology + Aesthetic Medicine

📍 Tribeca, NYC | Greenwich, CT

Happy National Sons Day to the boys who make our lives louder, busier, funnier, and infinitely more meaningful. 💙 Being ...
09/28/2026

Happy National Sons Day to the boys who make our lives louder, busier, funnier, and infinitely more meaningful. 💙

Being your moms is our greatest blessing. Watching you grow into the smart, kind, strong, and wonderfully individual people you are is the best part of our lives.

One of our greatest joys is watching the special bond you share as brothers. Vincent, seeing Alexander and Nicholas look up to you and watching the brotherhood you share grow everyday, is such a gift. The love, memories, and bond you’re building are something we hope you carry with you forever. There is no greater blessing than knowing you will always have each other. 🤍

We couldn’t be prouder of you and love you more than words could ever say. You will always be our greatest gifts. ✨

Love,
Mom + Mom
Laura + Diana ❤

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