Elite Traveler March-April 2018

DISCOVER

Beauty

Dr Gross uses SculpSure in his practice — a laser treatment that permanently destroys fat cells, recently introducing a neck and chin treatment

The new Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir is La Prairie’s most powerful product

Spotlight: Dr Dennis Gross

At 71st Street and Fifth Avenue, just opposite Central Park, is one of New York’s most fashionable clubs: the clinic of board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon Dennis Gross. Celebrities, models and socialites are frequent sights in his Zen-like office. They come to the “king of peels” for his state-of-the-art technology, which focuses on achieving results while minimizing recovery. A pioneer in peels that decrease hyperpigmentation and improve radiance and skin tone, Dr Gross uses both chemical and retinol peels and developed an acclaimed line of home skin care. He is very discerning about which treatments he brings into his practice, explaining, “until tested, you never know that it delivers results.” Dr Gross recently introduced SculpSure to his practice, a process that permanently destroys fat cells by using a high-temperature laser to send heat deep into fat layers. The 25-minute procedure allows clients to target problem areas that just won’t budge despite diet and exercise (common areas include stomach, hips, love handles, upper arms and around bra lines). Expect to have one to three treatments per area and to see full results after 12 weeks. Dr Gross chose SculpSure over other body-contouring procedures because he truly believes in the science, it allows him to “customize and tweak the exact amount of fat reduction,” and the heat helps the skin look better, giving it a smooth appearance. From $1,600 per area, +1 212 725 4555, dennisgrossmd.com

MIDNIGHT MAGIC

“Newborn skin by morning” is a pretty bold claim for a beauty company to make about one of its products, but according to La Prairie, the new Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir is the most powerful formula it has ever released, and it will make you feel as if your skin has become rejuvenated overnight. Combining two proprietary La Prairie complexes in their highest concentrations in any product, the serumworks during sleep, when many of the body’s repair mechanisms are most active, to improve skin’s texture and firmness, as well as reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The ingredients are targeted to improve four of the skin’s most vital functions: the Exclusive Cellular Complex promotes cell renewal; and the Advanced PlatinumComplex encourages cellular respiration and repair, detoxifies the skin to improve tone and enhance radiance, and boosts the skin’s immunity, making it less sensitive to environmental stressors. Additionally, platinum peptide stimulates collagen production, and vitamin C works to reduce age spots and improve skin tone. Applied only at night, a single drop of the lightly floral-scented serum is all that is needed. Upon application, the color turns from platinum to an iridescent rose. The decanter makes a glamorous addition to your vanity: inside a clear cylinder sits a purple jewel-shaped vial holding the serum, which is dispensed using a dropper. Finish your skin-care routine with the Platinum eye serum and cream, or try another of La Prairie’s new releases, White Caviar Crème Extraordinaire, which brightens, evens out skin tone and targets dark spots. For a decadent treatment, head to a La Prairie Spa for the Ultimate Platinum Rare Facial, which uses the exclusive Platinum range, including the new elixir. PlatinumRare Cellular Night Elixir, $1,200 for 20ml, White Caviar Crème Extraordinaire, $695 for 60ml, both available online at laprairie.com. Ultimate PlatinumRare Facial, $595 for 90minutes, available at The Ritz-Carlton NewYork, Central Park, +1 212 308 9100, ritzcarlton.com

Words Kristen Shirley