I'm a dermatologist- here are the cosmetic procedures I've had done that I regret and would never recommend to my patients READ MORE: Dermatologist reveals cause of breakouts based on their location By Alexa Lardieri U.S. Deputy Health Editor Dailymail.

Com Published: 16:41 BST, 25 June 2024 | Updated: 17:28 BST, 25 June 2024 e-mail 3 View comments With seemingly endless options for expensive cosmetic procedures to enhance appearances, it's hard to know which ones are actually worth spending money on. But Dr Charles Puza, a New York City-based dermatologist, offered advice to his nearly 2million TikTok followers on what he would and wouldn't spend money on. In one TikTok video , the doctor highlighted three procedures he's had done himself that he 'regrets,' saying they are ineffective and not worth doling out the cash for.

They include cool sculpting , injectable moisturizer and facial threads. Dr Puza called the results 'disappointing' and not long-lasting and he even warned of potentially 'disfiguring' side effects. Dr Charles Puza, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist, revealed to his followers the cosmetic procedures he wouldn't waste his money on First, Dr Puza talked about CoolSculpting, which is advertised as a non-surgical and non-invasive way to destroy fat cells in the body.

The procedure uses cryolipolysis to freeze fat cells and was FDA approved in 2010. It uses extremely cold temperatures, between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit, to freeze the cells u.