Meet Dr. Gillin
Background & Training
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What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine and specifically in aesthetics?
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I have always had a passion for helping people and was drawn to medicine from a young age. I knew I wanted to become a doctor when I was in high school and never really considered any other career.
I considered both dermatology and plastic surgery as career paths but at the time the field of aesthetics did not exist. I ultimately chose to pursue a career in pediatric anesthesiology because I enjoyed the combination of performing procedures and precisely managing acute changes in physiology.
With the advancement in technology in energy based devices over the past few years, I saw that it was now possible to create quantifiable and sustainable results that were not previously possible. This inspired me to get training in aesthetics and choose this exciting field.
Background & Training
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Where did you receive your medical training and what specializations do you have?
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I went to medical school at the University of South Florida, completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, anesthesia residency at University of California San Diego, and a pediatric anesthesia fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Professional Philosophy
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What is your philosophy when it comes to patient care and aesthetic treatments at RewindMD?
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Our philosophy at RewindMD is to deliver quantifiable and sustainable results. We believe in providing personalized care based on the individual needs of each client. Aging is a process and we like to work with our clients to create a treatment plan that can be carried out over time.
Professional Philosophy
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What is your philosophy when it comes to patient care and aesthetic treatments at RewindMD?
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Our philosophy at RewindMD is to deliver quantifiable and sustainable results. We believe in providing personalized care based on the individual needs of each client. Aging is a process and we like to work with our clients to create a treatment plan that can be carried out over time.
Professional Philosophy
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How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in cosmetic and aesthetic treatments?
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Aesthetics is a rapidly evolving field with exciting advances happening on a regular basis. I stay updated by attending several conferences a year, reading the latest literature, and getting training on a regular basis.
Professional Philosophy
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What do you find most rewarding about your career?
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It is really satisfying to see how reversing signs of aging can restore self confidence in people. I also really enjoy restoring health through our comprehensive weight management program.
Patient Interaction
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What can a new patient expect during their first consultation with you?
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At RewindMD we like to do a complete consultation including computerized skin analysis. We really value listening to the concerns of the client. After a discussion with the client we work to create a treatment plan with the client.
Patient Interaction
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What advice do you have for patients considering their first aesthetic treatment?
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Start small. Be patient. Trust the process.
Aging is a process that happens over many years and involves bone loss, loss of facial fat, loss of collagen and elastin in the dermis and photodamage to the epidermis. These changes lead to the effects of aging like wrinkles, sagging skin, thin skin and changes in coloration.
Getting the best results normally involves a series of treatments over time using a combination of modalities.
Personal Insights
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What do you enjoy doing in your free time when you’re not at RewindMD?
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I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am a big believer in the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and love running, hiking, boxing, surfing, and snowboarding.
Personal Insights
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How do you balance your professional life with personal interests and family?
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I love learning new things and constantly adding to my skillset so balancing everything requires placing value on the various components of a “complete” life.
Future Goals & Innovations
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What are your goals for the future of RewindMD?
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In the future at RewindMD we are incorporating nutrition, supplements, and functional medicine to restore inner health and treat the skin from the inside out.
Future Goals & Innovations
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Are there any new treatments or technologies you’re particularly excited about?
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I am really excited about Ellacor microcoring. It is able to treat sagging skin and wrinkles without surgery.
Future Goals & Innovations
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How do you see the field of aesthetic medicine and biotechnologies evolving in the next few years?
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This is a really exciting time in medicine with the incorporation of AI. A lot of aesthetics will be more focused on optimization of health which will be both preventative and restorative to the disease of aging.