Julie Russak, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Russak Dermatology Clinic and Russak+ Aesthetic Center in New York City. She is recognized internationally and domestically as a leading voice in longevity dermatology and regenerative aesthetic medicine.
Her work centers on integrating the biology of aging with clinical dermatology. Dr. Russak has developed a longevity-informed framework that unites medical dermatology, bio-stimulatory procedures, energy-based technologies, and systemic optimization into structured treatment strategies designed to preserve tissue integrity and support long-term vitality.
Her approach incorporates data-driven insight when appropriate, including advanced laboratory testing, biomarker evaluation, and hormonal assessment to better understand the physiologic factors influencing skin aging. Rather than treating the skin in isolation, she evaluates inflammation patterns, metabolic health, collagen dynamics, and hormonal balance as interconnected drivers of visible aging.Her Regenerative Aesthetic Program reflects this synthesis, aligning in-office procedures with lifestyle strategy, nutritional guidance, peptide integration, and measured physiologic optimization.
Care within her practice is delivered through a coordinated clinical team trained within this framework. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively to ensure continuity, precision, and consistency across every level of care. The focus is not episodic intervention, but sustained biological resilience over time.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Russak advises leading global skincare and biotechnology companies on the integration of longevity research into product innovation. Her work has contributed to the evolving intersection of dermatology, regenerative medicine, and aging science.
Her philosophy remains consistent: preservation over correction, measurable progression over trend, and long-term structural strength as the foundation of aesthetic excellence.
At Russak Dermatology Clinic, care is never centered on a single appointment or a single provider. It is built on collaboration, continuity, and a shared commitment to longevity.
Our clinicians and aesthetic specialists work within one regenerative framework, guided by a philosophy that prioritizes structural integrity, prevention, and steady progression over time. Treatment plans are not isolated interventions. They are part of a comprehensive strategy designed to preserve and strengthen both the skin and the biological systems that influence how it ages.
There is ongoing collaboration behind the scenes. Medical dermatology informs aesthetic decision-making. Energy-based treatments are integrated to support repair and collagen renewal. Regenerative protocols are structured carefully and, when appropriate, supported by lifestyle guidance, nutritional optimization, peptide strategies, and targeted testing to better understand inflammation patterns, hormonal shifts, and metabolic influences that affect tissue quality.
We recognize that skin does not age independently from the rest of the body. Meaningful results require alignment between clinical treatment, daily habits, and measurable physiologic data.
When you walk through our doors, you are cared for by a team that plans collectively and thinks in decades, not seasons. Our role is to preserve function, resilience, and structural strength so that your skin, and your overall vitality, remain supported over time.
Meet Dr. Russak’s Expert Team
Iris Looi, PA-C, MMSc Senior Clinician | Medical & Regenerative Dermatology
Iris Looi is a board-certified Dermatology Physician Associate trained at Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Russak’s closest clinical partner for over thirteen years. Her foundation is deeply medical, and her aesthetic work is built upon that strong clinical structure.
At Russak Dermatology Clinic, Iris is known for her comprehensive understanding of skin as a living organ system — barrier function, inflammation, pigment biology, acne pathophysiology, rosacea, autoimmune dermatoses, hair loss, and chronic inflammatory conditions. She approaches each patient through a medical lens first: accurate diagnosis, pattern recognition, and long-term management strategy.
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Elina Ashirova PA-C
Elina Ashirova, PA-C, is a board-certified dermatology physician assistant whose work reflects the regenerative and longevity-driven philosophy of Russak Dermatology Clinic. Elina began her clinical journey at Russak Dermatology Clinic as a medical assistant, working closely alongside Dr. Russak and gaining early exposure to a systems-based, whole-patient approach to dermatologic care. Inspired by the depth of the specialty and the impact of long-term patient relationships, she pursued her Master of Health Science at the Lock Haven University Physician Assistant Program in Pennsylvania.
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Christina Biscardi Medical Aesthetician & Laser Specialist
Christina Biscardi is the Head Laser Specialist at Russak Dermatology Clinic and a national educator in energy-based dermatological technologies. With over eighteen years of experience in medical aesthetics, she has worked alongside Dr. Russak for more than a decade, contributing to the development and refinement of the clinic’s regenerative, device-based treatment protocols.
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Gloria Mata-SternMedical Aesthetician | Corrective & Longevity-Focused Skin Health
Gloria Mata is a licensed Clinical Aesthetician and Certified Laser Specialist whose work reflects the longevity-driven philosophy of Russak Dermatology Clinic. With nearly a decade of experience, Gloria brings strong expertise in corrective and regenerative skin treatments.
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