Karyn Grossman, MD is a board certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology in Santa Monica, CA and Manhattan, NY areas. Her Santa Monica and New York offices are "home" to thousands of elite patients with the highest of standards. Her unparalleled academic training coupled with her technique, as well as her highest level of attention to fine detail and aesthetic balance, allows her to give you the finest treatment available.

Whether you want to subtly enhance your appearance or create a more dramatic change, Dr. Grossman can help you reach your cosmetic goals. The past several years have brought about some amazing technological advances that make it easier and more convenient than ever to slow down and actually reverse the signs of aging. Not only is Dr. Grossman nationally appreciated for her techniques with existing modalities such as lipotransfer, liposculpture, filler injections and numerous lasers, she is also known for her use with newer techniques – many of which offer minimal discomfort and downtime.

Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Grossman has been featured in many broadcast and print media outlets to provide consumers expert information on cosmetic procedures, skin care and sun protection. Some television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The View, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, KTLA Live and Extra. In addition, she has been quoted in numerous articles in various magazines, including Elle, Vogue, Allure, InStyle, W, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, Self, Lucky, Shape as well as the Los Angeles Times and New York Times. She was also named one of five “Hot Derms” by Harper’s Bazaar. She has been listed as one of the top cosmetic surgeons by Town & Country, C Magazine, More Magazine, The New York Times and L.A. Confidential.

Dr. Grossman has been the international spokesperson for Prescriptives Cosmetics. She has designed and developed new products, as well as educational and training materials. She has published a variety of articles in the dermatologic literature ranging from basic science research articles to those on cosmetic dermatology, and has authored numerous textbook chapters on lipotransfer techniques, hair loss, chemical peels and treatment of facial scars. She has presented various studies at the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, The American Society of Laser Medicine Surgery, The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery and the Manhattan Eye and Eye International dermatologic surgery meeting – The Cutting Edge. She has also presented on numerous occasions at the American Academy of Dermatology. She has also served as an instructor for laser courses at the American Academy of Dermatology Meetings and serves as national instructor for Lumenis Inc. for the proper use of the Ultrapulse CO2 laser and Erbium: YAG laser for resurfacing, and the Vasculight for photofacials, the treatment of blood vessels, brown spots, wrinkles and scars.

Santa Monica cosmetic dermatologist - Dr. Grossman attended a highly competitive, accelerated six-year premedical and medical program at Boston University where she minored in Art History. She conducted her internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan and then entered Harvard University where she completed her residency and fellowship. During her time at Harvard, Dr. Grossman was appointed as the Senior Resident Director of Dermatology Resident Education and organized and chaired the New England Dermatologic Society Annual Meeting.