Profile of Susan Neil, MD

Dr. Neil is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She is also a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. She graduated from the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina, then completed residency at the University of Kentucky in 1990.

She studied aesthetic and laser medicine with international experts at numerous meetings and workshops and had advanced training in the use of BOTOX and fillers. Dr. Neil has been doing treatments with fillers and Botox for over 16 years, including Radiesse, Sculptra, Restylane, and Juvederm. She is also certified in hand rejuvenation with Radiesse. She also continues to pursue interests in preventive medicine and healthy aging

Dr. Neil was among the first physicians in the US to use Thermage®, a unique non-surgical procedure for firming and contouring skin and reducing wrinkles. It can be performed on the eyelids and body as well as the face. Since its introduction in 2002, over 1 million treatments have been performed worldwide. Dr. Neil offers patients the benefits of a specialized Thermage device for treating the body, for faster treatment of loose skin on the arms, abdomen or thighs, as well as improving the appearance of cellulite, usually in one treatment, although with more skin laxity a six-month follow-up treatment may be advised.

In addition to treating cosmetic concerns, Dr. Neil continues to enjoy practicing medicine, with interests in cardiovascular risk reduction, healthy aging, hormone replacement, skin cancer risk reduction, and migraine. Outside of the office she enjoys cooking, tennis, exercise, and her dogs and cats.

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Procedures of Susan Neil, MD ⁽²¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Lexington	Rank in KY	Rank in US
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Lexington: 10	Ranked in KY: 23	Ranked in US: 329
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Lexington: 8	Ranked in KY: 20	Ranked in US: 15
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Lexington: 2	Ranked in KY: 14	Ranked in US: 101
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Lexington: 2	Ranked in KY: 9	Ranked in US: 29
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Lexington: 6	Ranked in KY: 13	Ranked in US: 64
Sculptra Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable filler that can smooth deep wrinkles like marionette lines, as well as restore volume and firmness to areas like the cheeks and temples.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 9	Ranked in US: 83
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 71
Xeomin Xeomin is an injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles created by dynamic facial movements, such as smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows.	Ranked in Lexington: 4	Ranked in KY: 6	Ranked in US: 44
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Lexington: 8	Ranked in KY: 18	Ranked in US: 62
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 6	Ranked in US: 24
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Lexington: 6	Ranked in KY: 9	Ranked in US: 110
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 78
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 12	Ranked in US: 6
Acne Treatment Acne treatment depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne, and what you are willing to commit to.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 61
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 12	Ranked in US: 93
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 53
Hormone Replacement Therapy Hormone replacement therapy is used to treat perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal discomfort, to improve women's quality of life.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 2	Ranked in US: 8
SculpSure SculpSure is a nonsurgical body-contouring treatment that uses diode-laser energy to permanently destroy stubborn fat cells.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 10
SkinMedica SkinMedica is a luxury, science-backed line of over-the-counter skin-care products.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 7
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 4	Ranked in US: 85
Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.	Ranked in Lexington: 1	Ranked in KY: 1	Ranked in US: 16