Mara Weinstein Velez, MD, FAAD

Mara Weinstein Velez, MD, FAAD Mara C. Weinstein Velez, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist, Fellowship trained Cosmetic

What a weekend at the AAD!My time in Denver was absolutely amazing.Speaking in front of my peers, deepening my education...
03/31/2026

What a weekend at the AAD!

My time in Denver was absolutely amazing.

Speaking in front of my peers, deepening my education, seeing 🤩, reconnecting with my fellow derms and amazing skincare companies invested in science.

Grateful beyond words 🙌🏽

Until we meet again AAD🖤

03/28/2026

Most people are using retinol wrong — and it’s either doing nothing or wrecking their skin. As a board-certified dermatologist, I break down the exact retinol routine I give my patients: real results, zero drama.

The big question: is retinol actually working for you? If you’re seeing irritation, peeling, or zero improvement, you’re likely making one of five common mistakes that dermatologists spot immediately.

Retinol is a marathon, not a sprint — but when you use it correctly, the results are worth every week of patience.

03/27/2026

Our fireside chats with talking all things skin and during our time at Sephoria.

Skincare is more popular than ever amubgst teens and tweens, but there wasn’t anything that was appropriate for developing skin!

Until Sincerely Yours! Its gentle, affective and Fun!

03/26/2026

SEPHORiA trip take 2! 🎬

Skincare, haircare,makeup and fragrance brands all came together to showcase new launches and discuss all things beauty!

I especially loved seeing my colleague .idriss shine on stage with an amazing panel
Shout out to everyone that attended this phenomenal show!

03/20/2026

Our last ⛷️ Chairlift Chat ⛷️ of the season 🥲!

This is a BIG topic.
ALL NATURAL SKINCARE

Beef tallow, coconut oil, olive oil…

What’s your take?

03/19/2026

Comment HALO to get the full YouTube video sent directly to you!

Everyone’s chasing the “HALO glow” — but almost nobody understands what this laser is actually doing to their skin.

Before HALO existed, patients had to choose between dramatic results with weeks of downtime, or gentle treatments that barely moved the needle. HALO changed that entirely.

I perform HALO treatments in my own practice. I’ll break down the real science behind the world’s first hybrid fractional laser — what makes it different, what the healing process actually looks like day by day, and what it can and can’t do for your skin.

The big question: is HALO laser actually worth it? For the right candidate, 1-2 treatments can deliver what older technology needed 5-6 sessions to achieve — with a fraction of the downtime. But only if you go in knowing exactly what to expect.

The best cosmetic treatments are the ones you fully understand before you commit. If you’re considering HALO, start here.

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Happy 12th Birthday to our shining star 🌟 , Elia! You are the sweetest, funniest, friendliest and most talented big sis,...
03/17/2026

Happy 12th Birthday to our shining star 🌟 , Elia! You are the sweetest, funniest, friendliest and most talented big sis, beautiful daughter and loyal friend. Keep lighting up the room with your energy and spirit. You make us so proud. Here’s a *few* moments from this insanely busy year! We love you 😘💛

03/12/2026

Comment OUCH to get your barrier back!

Your skin barrier is angry, and I’m just here to translate the screams.

Red, irritated, flaky, inflamed, breaking out… sound familiar?

A compromised skin barrier needs bare bones to heal!

Stop the actives, stop exfoliating, stop picking.

Gentle cleanser, calming serum and/or balm, soothing moisturizer.

We need to bring her back to life before starting anything extra.

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Rochester, NY

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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About Dr. Weinstein Velez

Mara C. Weinstein Velez, M.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist who completed a prestigious Laser, Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery fellowship at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, with clinical faculty from the Harvard and Yale Departments of Dermatology. She is thrilled to be a part of the Dermatology Department at the University of Rochester Medical Center and to serve as one of the only Fellowship-trained Cosmetic and Laser Surgeons in Western NY.

She earned her bachelor's degree from Princeton University and completed her Dermatology residency training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Weinstein has been invited to present at national professional meetings, published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored chapters in dermatologic textbooks including Surgery of the Skin, Treatment of Traumatic and Burn Scars and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. She has been working in clinical research for over 2 years as both a sub-investigator and principal investigator and has participated in over 12 clinical research trials for state-of-the-art laser devices, minimally invasive cosmetic treatments and new acne medications.

Dr. Weinstein has received numerous awards and achievements, including the Excellence in Teaching Award, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the Women's Dermatology Society (WDS) Mentorship Award, and was most recently selected to be a part of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Future Leaders Network. She is a member of the WDS Young Physicians and Media committees and the American Academy of Dermatology Public Education committee. Outside of work hours, Dr. Weinstein enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, exercising and traveling.