Questions patients ask

Dr. Mauer. Not a nurse injector, not an aesthetician, not a technician. He performs the treatment himself at both locations.

He finds out what actually bothers you, shows you in a mirror what he would change and why, and gives you a plan with its price. You decide after that, not during.

Yes, and it is with Dr. Mauer rather than with a salesperson.

No. There is no pressure to book anything. If he thinks you do not need a treatment yet, he will tell you that instead.

No, and it is common. Say so when you book. Most first treatments are smaller than people expect, and the whole point of starting conservatively is that you can always add later.

Bring them. They are useful for understanding what you like. What is achievable still depends on your own anatomy, and he will be straight with you about the difference.

Call (516) 739-1504, or send the form on this site and we call you back within one business day.

No. Dr. Mauer treats the muscle that is actually causing the line and leaves the rest alone, which usually means fewer units than you expected. His patients say the same thing over and over: they can still move their face, and nobody can tell what they had done.

That is the thing he is most careful about. The reviews on this site are full of patients saying the opposite of what they feared, which is that people notice they look well without knowing why.

Neuromodulators take 7 to 14 days to reach full effect. Fillers are visible immediately, though there is usually some swelling for the first few days. Threads lift straight away and keep improving as collagen builds.

Neuromodulators take 7 to 14 days to reach full effect and last about 3 to 4 months. Most patients come back on that schedule, and many find they need less over time. Fillers and threads last longer, and he will tell you what applies to your treatment.

Say so, and say it early rather than waiting to see if it settles. Fillers made from hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with an enzyme, usually in a single short appointment. Neuromodulators cannot be reversed, but they wear off, which is a large part of why he starts conservatively. Call the practice and tell him what you are seeing.

We are building the gallery now, with each patient's written permission. Until it is published, ask at your consultation and he can show you work in the room.

Most appointments run 15 to 30 minutes. The injections are done with very fine needles and most patients describe a mild pinch rather than pain. Most modern dermal fillers have a local anaesthetic mixed into them, so the first injection is the one you feel. If you are anxious about it, say so when you book and ask what else can be done to make it easier.

For injectables, none that stops you going back to work. Some redness or swelling can show up and usually settles within hours. Avoid strenuous exercise and lying flat for about four hours afterwards. Laser and threads are different, and he will explain exactly what to expect beforehand.

Nothing complicated. Bruising is more likely if you have had alcohol, or if you take fish oil, high-dose vitamin E or anti-inflammatories, so it is worth avoiding those for a couple of days if you can. Tell him about any medication you take.

They are three brands of the same class of product. They differ slightly in how quickly they start working and how they spread through the muscle. Dr. Mauer uses all three and picks based on the area being treated and how your face moves.

Often, yes. Neuromodulators and filler are regularly done together because they do different jobs. He will tell you what sensibly combines and what is better spaced out.

Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved. Neuromodulators are not reversible, but they wear off, which is a large part of why starting conservatively matters.

Forehead lines, the vertical lines between the brows, crow's feet at the outer corners of the eyes, a subtle brow lift, lines around the mouth, and the bands down the neck.

Volume that has been lost, most often in the cheeks, under the eyes, around the mouth and in the lips, and definition along the jaw and chin.

Sutures placed along the tissue planes to lift and tighten without an operation. It is a common choice for people who want a lift but do not want surgery.

Laser resurfacing is usually the answer for pigmentation, texture and sun damage. Microneedling builds collagen over a course of sessions. Which one suits you depends on your skin, and that is a consultation question.

That is the normal starting point and it is what the consultation is for. Come in, say what bothers you, and he will tell you what would actually address it.

Hormones, nutrition, supplementation and IV therapy, for patients who want the internal side looked at alongside everything else.

Dr. Mauer offers stem cell injections under ultrasound guidance. What that involves for you specifically is a conversation to have with him in person.

Yes, at two centres on Long Island.

Yes. Ask at the consultation.

These are medicines, and like any medicine they carry risk. The things that make treatment go wrong are usually an inexperienced injector, a counterfeit or diluted product, or poor technique. Dr. Mauer performs every treatment himself, and everything used is a pharmaceutical product bought through proper channels.

Most commonly redness, swelling or bruising at the injection site, settling within a few days. Less common effects vary by treatment, and he will go through the ones relevant to yours before you agree to anything.

Yes. Pregnancy and breastfeeding, certain neuromuscular conditions, active infection at the site and some allergies all rule treatments in or out. Tell him your medical history at the consultation and he will say what is appropriate.

Call the practice on (516) 739-1504. Do not wait and hope it settles.

Starting prices are on each treatment page. What yours costs depends on what you actually need, and you get that figure at the consultation, before you commit to anything.

By the unit, so what you pay follows how much you actually need rather than a flat package price.

Cosmetic treatments are not covered by insurance anywhere in the United States, so Botox, fillers, threads and skin work are all paid for directly. Some of what Dr. Mauer does is medical rather than cosmetic, and that is a different conversation. Ask when you book and we will tell you where yours falls.

Ask at the consultation and we will tell you what is available.

Yes. Whatever is running is on the homepage, with the date it ends.

629 Park Ave, New York, and 231 Washington Ave, Garden City.

Whichever is easier for you. Dr. Mauer treats at both and the same work is available at each.

Mon–Fri 9–7 · Sat 10–4. Call ahead if you are coming for a specific treatment, since not everything runs every day.

Ask when you book and we will tell you exactly where to go.

Not at the moment. Call (516) 739-1504 or send the form and we will call you back.

Call (516) 739-1504 as early as you can and we will move it.