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Messina Esthetic Medicine
Commack, NY
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Aesthetic Medicine involving laser Tattoo Removal and Non Invasive body contouring.
Injectables such as Botox , Radiesse & Juvederm are also extensively employed. New filler Bolletero for lip lines.
Vi peel for rejuvenation pore reduction and Acne
Laser Acne therapy
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Aesthetic Medicine
Anesthesiology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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111 Agrees
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Laser: The Q switched lasers are gold standard for removal with least risk of scar. Other methods are dermabrasion and salabrasion ( sanding the tattoo off),... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Allergy symptoms: All the above peers are in agreement that allergy is possible the signs would be swelling, itching, probably hives, some redness.
No fever, no chills
... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: There are several fillers on the marked FDA approved and geared for cheek augmentation Radiuses is an older calcium type filler that also helps restor... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
No: thyroid disease in general do not cause muscle abnormalities
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
NO: They will soften even may disappear after repeat doses of these neurotoxins but in general as they wear off ( 3.5-4 months) you begin to make the crea... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: Laser tattoo removal is safe and should not yield any health issues such as causing cancer. It is important to go to a physician with a track record o... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Caution: These minerals will be absorbed as needed by your body. Calcium will be kept in a very tight balance so if you need calcium wou will absorb what you n... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: It can cause this with prolonged use. I rec. no longer than 12 continuous weeks followed by 12 weeks off.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Very early for flu: Likely a viral illness but bacterial infections can cause these symptoms as well If she continues to feel this way see a doctor to make sure there isn... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
No: In order to have adequate UV-A and B protection the sunblock should have a physical barrier such as zinc or titanium at least 7%. These otc products d... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Pressure: During your workouts you are putting a lot of pressure to the eyes likely your entire head. Have a trainer look at you see if there is any breathing t... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Rare but possible: BPO allergy would manifest like any other allergy to a medication. In allergic episodes some of your immune cells are mounting a response and you tend... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Cyst: Probably a sceaceous cyst which is benign but can grow large. Its best to see your doctor cysts of this nature are easily removed in the office with j... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Get checked: Swollen glands can mean multiple things from infection to malignancy Its bothersome that its both sides now and you are having other symptoms. See you... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Probably not: the likelihood of helping is low. In all probability you would digest the protein bereaking it down to its simpler form. Its not like a collagen injec... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Uncertain: If you noticed that a significant change occurred after using this product then stop and see if the hair loss continues. I would also look into medica... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Neuropathic pain: That is neuropathic pain you describe and minor insults like air or water flowing over the nerve can cause a burning pain. Did you recently have zoste... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: The temp is nearing 101 which is more significant that a temp of say 99-100. It is possible that your bronchitic infection didn't clear all the way an... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Get checked: This can be a variety of issues from simple gas in the colon flexure to something pressing under your diaphragm. I don't want to alarm you but since y... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Difficult: resurfacing fractional lasers help reduce the scars but a great result is only 50% improvement, deep chemical peels by a trained MD help as well. Derm... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
How long: If they miss a day or two nothing. If they stop all together they will lower their blood hemoglobin levels and begin to feel weak again. Iron only hel... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Skin care: First use a non oily gentle cleanser
Second exfoliate you may find a facial wash with glycolic acid 10-20% in it that will help get rid of outer skin... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Three steps: daily face cleanser with salicylic acid 2-5%
exfoliate with retin-A every other night
consider a bleaching cream or pigment reducer ( hydroquinone) ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Family hz?: This can be genetic, is dad or grand dad balled? If not you can start rogaine (minoxidil) ad look into medical conditions such at thyroid disease whic... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Looks worse than is: The urinary catheter diameter is chosen to fit the diameter of your urethra the hole that you urinate through. The area is sterilized and a catheter l... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: Where smoking is definitely linked to lung cancer there are several different types of lung cancer. Most are dire tly smoking related yet unfortunatel... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: Hiv is a virus and can survive for a while outside the body. Bacteria have long known to be able to go into IV tubing and spread disease which is why ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Partially: Sleep apnea comes from a closure of the airway, hypothyroid can cause weight gain which worsens the apnea. Theoretically a large thyroid can press on ... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
No: The stump may be experiencing a phantom limb pain. It is not plausible to numb it permanently but possibly if you see a pain management anesthesiologi... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Have it checked: It may just be irritated or even infected from scratching the mole. However its best to have a dermatologist or at least another physician examine the... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Uncertain: I see the procedure was reversed so I guess there was something wrong. It could be the nerve was injured or compressed Neurontin (gabapentin) may help... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Old age!!!: Hey Im older than your dad! The loss of excess weight is a good thing to do at any age. Calorie restriction and quality foods are best with exercise. ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Difficult: First don't pick at it, more trauma can make it worse. See a dermatologist sometimes a steroid injection into the body of the keloid can shrink it. so... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Urine: At three its likely that he still soild himself the urine around the penis would cause a rash. It would see if this is occurring and try to keep him d... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Maybe: Thinking about it they would give you a bit more cushion therefore lowering the trauma to the bottom of the foot
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Need check up: Blood should never be in the urine. Hematuria you can see as red blood could be from any where in the urinary system and be from a simple prostate iss... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Common: During pregnancy the lover venous system has more pressure on it than other times. This can create a dilation of these veins.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Trauma: THe simplest way is to consider the delicate kidney and its filtering system. Now think of a sugar granule all sharp and jagged. At 200 your sugar wil... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Always risk: There is always risks with any procedure. The common ones would be pain and bleeding , infection, not centered puncture.
If you are not piercing the ... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Location?: I have a few patients who bought a spandex type sleeve and slip it on their arm to avoid sun exposure to their tattoos.
Other than that water proof ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Allergy: Could be allergic or a contact like poison ivy. Don't scratch it that may lead to infection. Think if you put on anything , ate anything or contacted ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Its good: Despite what the laser companies say laser hair in not fun or painless. There is always some sensation of instant heat and the pain of the laser hitti... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Clot: These cysts need complete excision removing the sebaceous material and the capsule as well or it will regrow. You are likely feeling a bit of clot und... Read More
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A male asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Rule out tortion: This may be a testicle torsion where the testicle spun on itself and is choking the blood supply it is very painful I would go to an ER and make sure... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Low BP: It may be a sign of low blood pressure this can be caused by many conditions anemia, dehydration , slow heart beat, abnormal nervous tone to arteries ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Several methods: Depending on the size you can inject intralesional steroids dermatologists often use this method. It may help flatten the keloid a bit
Sometimes a pl... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Coagulated blood: Heparin in the muscle or anywhere reduces your ability to clot so you bleed easier and longer than normal. If you are on Heparin an have a trauma to t... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Sebaceous cysts: These sound like sebaceous cysts and occur when the duct leading from the sebaceous glands to the skin surface gets clogged with debris. The sebum "lu... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
Not really: Facial hair grows according to your testosterone level and your genetics. If dad had a thin beard you may too. That said if you engage in behaviors th... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messinaanswered
Aesthetic Medicine 37 years experience
History: Is there a family history of hair loss
check endocrine function specifically thyroid disease
Is there any picking or pulling of the hair either unco... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I'll keep it for now. In tender area and do not want that ugly bubbling effect raising up tattoo. Cutting it out --not interested now. Scar no big deal. Have to think th...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I've been coughing up little pieces of skin for a while now and I just want to say thank you for this post I thought it was coming from my lungs I literally thought I ha...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I went to the doctor and he said the same thing, folliculitis. I just was scared when I googled pictures online and it looks similar to herpes. So thanks for the reassur...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York Institute of Technology New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
Type in hospital
Residency
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1987
Residency
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ( STONY BROOK )
Completed 1991
Residency
preceptorship
Completed 2007
Awards
Paul J Sari Memorial Award
Top Doctor, First Place, East Long Island Region - Summer
2014
Top Aesthetic Medicine Specialist, First Place, National - Summer
2014
Affiliations
American Society Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Society Anesthesiologist
NYSSA
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