Mara Weinstein Velez, MD, FAAD

Mara Weinstein Velez, MD, FAAD Mara C. Weinstein Velez, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist, Fellowship trained Cosmetic

03/06/2026

⛷️ Chairlift Chats ⛷️

Are all about 2026 skin trends!

What I predict, what I’m seeing, what’s to come!

03/05/2026

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Aging isn’t inevitable—and the latest longevity research proves we can actually reverse it at the cellular level. I just returned from a groundbreaking longevity summit in Hamburg, Germany, where I learned how skin aging happens at the DNA level and what we can do to stop it.

The big question: Can we actually reprogram our skin cells to be young again? The answer involves activating longevity genes, strategic stress, and understanding your skin’s epigenome—the control system that determines whether your skin acts young or old.

This isn’t about expensive creams or invasive procedures. Your skin has the blueprint to be young—we just need to help it remember how to use it.

Honored to be speaking at the AAD this year in Denver Colorado!This is an annual meeting and where over 20k Dermatologis...
02/27/2026

Honored to be speaking at the AAD this year in Denver Colorado!

This is an annual meeting and where over 20k Dermatologists from across the country gather to share information and learn from each other.
We also have the chance to reconnect with friends and colleagues from our residency and fellowship training years!

Can’t wait to share all the amazing takeaways with you!
Who’s coming???
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02/26/2026

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Are you doing a 10-step skincare routine every morning and your skin still looks dull and textured? Here’s the problem. You’re doing way too much. And that’s exactly why you don’t have glass skin.

The big question: How do you get glass skin without destroying your barrier with 12 different serums?

Glass skin comes from a healthy skin barrier, not from complicated routines. I’m giving you the exact four-step routine that takes 5 minutes and actually works. Stop mixing vitamin C and retinol. Stop using AHA and BHA on the same day. Give your products 6 to 8 weeks to work. If you have glass skin with just the four basic steps, don’t mess with it. More products don’t equal better skin.

02/23/2026

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Washing your face and cleansing your face are the same right?? Not really!

“Washing your face” refers to only using soap based products which disrupt the skin barrier, does not effectively remove dirt, debris or makeup.

“Cleansing your skin” refers to using a skin-formulated cleanser
designed to dissolve all of the above.
It also optimizes the skin for acne prevention and reduced irritation.

Healthy skin starts with barrier-respecting cleansing. We wash our hands, we cleanse our face.

02/20/2026

He said WHAT?! 😂
Sunscreen should be worn ALL YEAR ROUND!

If you’re going outside for any reason, your sunscreen should be on.

80% of the suns UV rays pe*****te through the clouds.

Clouds ≠ protection!

02/19/2026

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The anti-aging products I actually repurchase (not sponsored!)

Tired of overpriced serums that don’t deliver? I’m breaking down the 8 products that made it into my
“repurchase hall of fame” *t
These aren’t just random recommendations - they’re products I’ve bought again and again because they contain proven ingredients in effective
concentrations with real results without the markup.

The biggest mistake I see? People falling for expensive marketing instead of focusing on what actually works for their skin.

What’s your most repurchased skincare product?
Tell me below!

02/17/2026

Filler doesn’t mean fake!

The misconception that filler makes you inflated, doughy or “pillow face”.

When done wrong absolutely this can happen, but this isn’t the norm!

Aging naturally with filler IS possible! Biostimulatory filler helps by stimulating your bodies collagen production from the inside. No plumping needed.

Other forms of filler can help correct asymmetry. Parts of the face that don’t match or line up with one another.

Volume loss is another part of aging. Filler can restore the volume that has been lost.

It’s not about “over-filling”. It’s about keeping your face, YOUR FACE!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today we celebrate love, togetherness and our individual love languages.

Mine comes in the form of laser pulses, but that’s what makes love so unique 😉

02/12/2026

Check out my latest video NOW over on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/zMN0MxjzBys

Your hairline is thinning and nothing you’ve tried is working - here’s why.

Most people waste money on expensive shampoos and supplements that don’t address the real problem. As a board-certified dermatologist, I see patients every day who’ve tried everything but never identified what’s actually causing their hair loss.

In this video, I’m breaking down the 6 main causes of hairline thinning and the specific treatments that actually work for each one. No more guessing, no more wasting money on products that don’t work.

What You’ll Learn:
• The 6 real causes of hairline thinning (most people have no idea)
• How to identify which cause YOU have
• Specific treatments that work for each type
• Why expensive shampoos and scalp massages don’t work
• Advanced treatments like PRP and exosome therapy
• What supplements actually help (and which ones are a waste)

Stop wasting time and money on generic solutions. Get the right diagnosis and treatment plan that actually addresses YOUR specific type of hair loss.

Have questions about your hairline thinning? Drop them in the comments and I’ll help you figure out the best treatment approach.

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About Dr. Weinstein Velez

Mara C. Weinstein Velez, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist who completed a prestigious Laser, Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery fellowship at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, with clinical faculty from the Harvard and Yale Departments of Dermatology. She is thrilled to be a part of the Dermatology Department at the University of Rochester Medical Center and to serve as one of the only Fellowship-trained Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons in Western NY.

She earned her bachelor's degree from Princeton University and completed her Dermatology residency training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Weinstein has been invited to present at national professional meetings, published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored chapters in dermatologic textbooks including Surgery of the Skin, Treatment of Traumatic and Burn Scars and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. She has been working in clinical research for over 2 years as both a sub-investigator and principal investigator and has participated in over 12 clinical research trials for state-of-the-art laser devices, minimally invasive cosmetic treatments and new acne medications.

Dr. Weinstein has received numerous awards and achievements, including the Excellence in Teaching Award, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the Women's Dermatology Society (WDS) Mentorship Award, and was most recently selected to be a part of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Future Leaders Network. She is a member of the WDS Young Physicians and Media committees and the American Academy of Dermatology Public Education committee. Outside of work hours, Dr. Weinstein enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, exercising and traveling.