Dermatologic Surgeon Dr. Kiripolsky in Beverly Hills, California 90211

Name: Monika Kiripolsky, MD
Last name: Kiripolsky
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2005
Years experience: 18
Primary Specialty: Dermatologic Surgeon
Website: https://drkiripolsky.com/
Business: Monika G Kiripolsky MD Inc.
Address: 9735 Wilshire Blvd.
Address suite: Ste. 216
Phone: (310) 627-2634
International phone number: +13106272634
City: Beverly Hills
State: California
Zip Code: 90212
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Kiripolsky is a board-certified dermatologist and fellow-trained cosmetic and laser surgeon, highly-regarded for her expertise in treating stubborn skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, melasma and other types of skin discoloration, eczema, sun damage, and additional chronic skin diseases. Dr. Kiripolsky specializes in Laser Resurfacing utilizing PIQO Laser, M22 Laser, and Photodynamic Therapy at her office located in the heart of Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Kiripolsky is also an author, speaker, researcher, and teacher.
Consulting Fees: 250$
Consultation note: Consultation fee waived with same day cosmetic procedure.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • N/A
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: University of California – Los Angeles
  • Medical: MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, University of California at Irvine Medical Center
  • Residency: Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Member of: 
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)

GPS coordinates on map: 34.067271,-118.4075707

Primary location: 
Location name: Beverly Hills
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0752,-118.3990021

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/b/100106038337387611978/+Drkiripolsky/about

Monika Kiripolsky, MD

Treatments: 
  • Accent Prime
  • Accutane
  • ActiveFX
  • Affirm Laser
  • Asclera
  • Belotero
  • Blue Peel
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Brow Lift
  • Cellfina
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clear and Brilliant
  • CO2 Laser
  • Collagen Injection
  • Cosmelan
  • Cyst Removal
  • DeepFX
  • Derma Roller
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • DermaWand
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • eMatrix
  • EVLT
  • Excel V
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • FemTouch
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hair Transplant
  • Halo Laser
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Genesis
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Laser Scar Removal
  • Latisse
  • LED Light Therapy
  • Lightsheer Laser
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipodissolve
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lux 1540
  • Micro Botox
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Mirvaso
  • MiXto Laser
  • Mole Removal
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Pearly Penile Papules Treatment
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Pico Genesis
  • Pixel Laser
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • PrecisionTx
  • ProFractional Laser
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • Punch Excision
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • ResurFX
  • Retin-A
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Silicone Injections
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Spironolactone For Acne
  • Subcision
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Tazorac
  • TCA Peel
  • Thermage
  • Thread Lift
  • TotalFX
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Ultherapy
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Vaser Liposuction
  • Vbeam
  • Velashape
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Overall Fellowship Recipient 2003 – Funded dermatology rotation at Hospital San Pau, Barcelona, Spain – 6/2003
  • Voting Member – Represented Vanderbilt Medical School at AMSA’s 51st Ann Convention – 3/2001

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 10776
Answer count: 99
Review count: 23
5 star count: 13
Total star count: 13
Star rating: 4.0033201498575
Photo count last three months: 52
Answer count last three months: 5
Photo and answer count last three months: 57
Lead count last three months: 2
Anonymous votes: 21
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Oct 11, 2009
Profile modified: Nov 1, 2023
Profile photo modified: Nov 1, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Oct 10, 2014
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Beverly Hills, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0752,-118.3990021

Latest ratings of treatments

  • CO2 Laser (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CO2 Laser (Dec 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CO2 Laser (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • IPL (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Kybella (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Cyst Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Resurfacing (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Resurfacing (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Laser Resurfacing (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Botox Prices

  • $700 – Jun 3, 2016 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $700 – Jun 3, 2016 – Beverly Hills, CA
  • $700 – Jun 3, 2016 – Beverly Hills, CA

IPL Prices

  • $2700 – Aug 7, 2019
  • $3000 – Jul 2022 – Encinitas, CA
  • $2700 – Aug 7, 2019
  • $2700 – Aug 7, 2019
  • $3000 – May 2012 – Encinitas, CA

Other Prices

  • $3000 – May 2012 – Encinitas, CA

Sculptra Aesthetic Prices

  • $900 – Apr 2011 – Carlsbad, CA
  • $900 – Apr 2011 – Carlsbad, CA

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
IPL after 10 sessions of laser hair removal at clinic?
Be Careful
Oct 26, 2023
Hey there! As a board-certified dermatologist, I want to emphasize the importance of understanding the differences between professional in-clinic laser treatments and at-home laser devices. While at-home IPL devices have become increasingly popular for hair removal, there are some important considerations to keep in mind.

In-clinic laser hair removal treatments are performed by trained and certified medical professionals who can customize the treatment to your skin type and hair color….

For lines & wrinkles, does Retin A need to be used nightly? Do I need to continue to work up in s
Peeling is Healing
Oct 26, 2023
Hello there! It’s great that you’ve been proactive about your skincare regimen, and I appreciate your detailed description. In dermatology, the concept of “peeling is healing” is relevant in the context of using products like Retin-A.

In dermatology, “peeling is healing” refers to the idea that mild peeling or flaking of the skin is often a sign that a product, such as Retin-A, is effectively promoting skin renewal. Retin-A is known to cause redness and dryness, especially in the early…

How much time between Vbeam sessions?
3-4 Weeks!
Oct 26, 2023
Good evening! You are correct – Vbeam treatments should be spaced approximately 3-4 weeks apart for optimal cosmetic results. Make sure to speak with your board-certified dermatologist to determine how many treatments are right for you.
I don’t know what to do about my neck. Botox, fillers, facetite, neck lift? Just don’t know!! Hel
Botox and Other Injectables!
Oct 26, 2023
Thank you for your question!!

Neck Skin Laxity with Age:
The skin around the neck is indeed highly prone to laxity as we age. This is primarily due to the natural loss of collagen and elastin, which leads to sagging and the development of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, the platysma muscle, which runs from the jawline down to the collarbone, can contribute to the formation of prominent bands in the neck.

Botox for Platysmal Bands:
Botox can be an effective treatment for addressing…

Age 25- Botox? Serums?
Botox + Serums!
Oct 26, 2023
Good evening!! I understand your concerns and questions about the treatment for the lines between your brows. It’s great that you’re being proactive about your skincare and seeking advice from a board-certified dermatologist! Here are some insights and recommendations:

1. Muscle Strength and Botox Units: It’s essential to consider the strength of the muscles in the area when determining the appropriate Botox dosage. The lines between the brows, often referred to as the “11 lines” or…

Is it possible to get rid of this line/vein thing on my nasal tip?
Vein on nose – Treatment
Jul 25, 2023
Hi Orangegrape,
Yes! It’s possible to get rid of that vein! However, you wouldn’t want to do sclerotherapy for it. Although sclerotherapy can be fantastic for the legs, décolletage, and backs of hands, doing it to the face is a big no no (could cause skin necrosis & potentially even blindness).
The way to treat your unwanted, visible facial vein would be best done with a vascular laser. I’d specifically use a vascular laser that targets hemoglobin like the v-beam laser.
Hope this h…
I am a kidney transplant recipient (transplant was 3+ years ago.) Can I get IPL?
IPL and Kidney Transplant
Jun 26, 2023
Hi Somerset,
Yes, you can certainly get an IPL even though you’ve had a kidney transplant. Just make sure to have it with a board certified dermatologist, who will ensure you have the ideal skin type to get the IPL (and will best know what settings to use). The success of the treatment as well as the minimization of potential side effects is best guaranteed by ensuring you do it with a board certified dermatologist, who has extensive training in the skin and lasers. Unfortunately, I see q…
What’s the solution for light brown not fading after CO2 skin laser?
Hyperpigmentation after CO2 Laser
Mar 5, 2023
Hi Syed,
You need to start a cream with 4% hydroquinone (not stronger) twice/day + a topical retinoid at night. Continue with strict photo-protection. It should clear within 6 to 12 weeks. I offer virtual consults, so please feel free to reach out if you need help with this.
Good luck to you!
Dr. Kiripolsky
Lump remaining after hylenex used x4
Lump under eye after filler and hyaluronidase
Feb 25, 2023
Hi,
It’s tough to determine from your photos. It’s possible that it’s your middle infraorbital fat pad. Fat pads typically bulge out and become more prominent when you look up at the ceiling. A series of 3 sessions with hyaluronidase 3 years after hyaluronidase acid filler should definitely be sufficient to break down any residual HA filler that might’ve been remaining. Are you sure that there was not any Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapetite) mixed in with the hyaluronidase acid filler you had…
Sclerotherapy for under eye veins – is it safe and effective?
Sclerotherapy to veins around eyes?
Feb 17, 2023
Hi eyesore,
Absolutely NOT! Sclerotherapy around your eyes is not safe.
The best treatment would be the long pulse Nd:YAG laser for those blue veins around the eyes.
Hope this helps!
Dr. Kiripolsky
How is scalpel sculpting different from shave excision for mole removal?
“Scalpel Sculpting”
Feb 8, 2023
Hi! It sounds as if someone is just trying to sound more unique to attract more patients by simply changing the name of shave removal to “scalpel sculpting” when they are describing how they remove a mole 😉 A scalpel is actually often used to do a shave removal of a mole. This procedure can be done with minimal scarring.
What is MOST important is for you to pick a board-certified dermatologist for two reasons. . . 1. The doctor looking at the mole will be able to tell you for certain…
In your opinion, is CO2 worth it for my scars?
Acne Scarring
Dec 7, 2022
Dear FightingTheScarring,
Yes, CO2 laser would help with your scars. But, you will likely need more than one treatment (spaced 6-12 months apart). And, you would benefit most from subscission in combination with the CO2 laser to free up areas that are tethered down. Also, make sure your provider is board-certified and has a lot of experience with lasers (and has a powerful CO2 laser. . . they are not all created equally).
Hope this helps!
Dr. Monika Kiripolsky
Hyperpigmentation and melasma – what can help with the dark spots on my face?
Melasma, freckles, and sun damage. . .
Dec 1, 2022
Hi Thriving!
Let me first commend you for seeing a dermatologist for this!
A series of Clear and Brilliant treatments with the Permea handpiece would likely help you! Another option would be a series of picosecond laser treatments (for example the PiQo laser). The latter is a bit more effective (in my opinion), but, the former is also a great option. Regardless, I’d recommend that you start on a twice daily home regimen of medical grade (topical) skin care, as this will act synergistically…
What would be the best procedure to improve crepey skin on the arms and legs?
Crepey skin on the arms and legs
Dec 1, 2022
The BEST treatment for these areas is injections of calcium hydroxyapatite (hyperdilute into the arms and legs and standard dilution to the backs of the hands). The other treatments that you mentioned would give you a small improvement, but, not nearly what you can get with the calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiess) injections. Since the backs of the hands have lots of blood vessels (and you don’t want someone to inadvertently inject into a blood vessel), I’d make sure to choose a DOCTOR who is…
What’s best treatment for acne scarring? Thinking about CO2 but scared of pigmentation
Acne scarring treatment
Dec 1, 2022
Hi Royasami!
You would be a great candidate for the CO2 laser +/- subscission for your acne scarring! But, due to your more olive skin tone, it would be absolutely essential to be on several weeks of pre-treatment (prior to the laser) with prescription-strength topicals like hydroquinone and retinol to minimize the potential for hyperpigmentation after the procedure. You should also go to someone who is not only board-certified, but who has also done a fellowship in lasers so that your…

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