GirishSomashekharMunavalliMDMHS

Dermatology • Charlotte, NC

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

medical director/founder

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Office
1918 Randolph Rd
Suite 550
Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone+1 704-375-6766

Fax+1 704-332-6552
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Education & Training

Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Dermatology, 1999 - 2002
Morehouse School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2002 - Present
NC State Medical License 2004 - 2025
SC State Medical License 2010 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2009 - 2025
GA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
MD State Medical License 2003 - 2023
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Clinical Trials

Efficacy and Safety Study of CD07805/47 Topical Gel in Subjects With Facial Erythema Associated With Rosacea Start of enrollment: 2010 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 2
Treatment of Actinic Keratoses of the Face With Imiquimod 3.75% Cream Followed by Photodynamic Therapy Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 01
Terminated
Phase 4
Emervel® Deep Lidocaine vs. Juvederm® Ultra Plus in Treatment of Moderate to Severe Facial Wrinkles and Folds Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 27
Completed
Not Applicable
Study of CD07805/47 Topical Gel in Subjects With Facial Erythema Associated With Rosacea Start of enrollment: 2011 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 3
Mederma to Reduce Appearance of Post Surgical Scars Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Feasibility Study: Ulthera® System for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Facial Acne Start of enrollment: 2011 Aug 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Targeted Fat Reduction of Pseudogynecomastia in the Male Breast Using the ZELTIQ Coolsculpting System Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
Unknown status
Not Applicable
Feasibility Study: Evaluation of the Treatment of Striae Using Ultherapy® in Combination With Laser Treatment Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Impact of Synergistic Sequential Treatment (SST) Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Pivotal Study of Sebacia Microparticles in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Start of enrollment: 2014 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Performance of the ePrime System for Cellulite Start of enrollment: 2014 Oct 01
Unknown status
Not Applicable
Bilateral Comparison of Treatment of Facial Actinic Keratoses Using Microneedling and Photodynamic Therapy With Aminolevulinic Acid and Blue Light Versus Photodynamic Therapy With Aminolevulinic Acid and Blue Light Using Two Incubation Times Start of enrollment: 2015 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 4
UltraShape Device for Non-Invasive Fat Reduction in the Male Breast (Pseudogynecomastia) Start of enrollment: 2016 Mar 13
Withdrawn
Not Applicable
Profound Dermal and SubQ Cartridges for the Treatment of Cellulite Start of enrollment: 2017 Sep 13
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Pilot Study to Demonstrate Improvement in Skin Tone and Texture by Treatment with a 1064 nm Q-Switched Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser.
Girish S Munavalli, Hayley M Leight-Dunn> ;Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024 Feb 28
Delayed foreign body reaction to polymethyl methacrylate-based dermal filler following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
Cohen, J., Maredia, H., Campbell, E., Munavalli, G., Comfere, N., Wyles, S.> ;International Journal of Dermatology. 2024 Feb 25
1 citations
ChatGPT as a resource for patient education in cosmetic dermatological procedures: A boon or a bane?
Melissa M Rames, Keegan O'Hern, Jess D Rames, Andrea A Tooley, Amelia K Hausauer, Girish S Munavalli, Saranya P Wyles> ;Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2024 Mar 1
Developing relationships with patients, staff, and industry in dermatology.
Elise D Martin, Ariana Eginli, Girish S Munavalli> ;Clinics in Dermatology. 2023 Jul 7
Improved Patient Satisfaction With Skin After Treatment of Cheek Skin Roughness and Fine Lines With VYC-12L: Participant-Reported Outcomes From a Prospective, Randomiz...
Annie Chiu, Jose Raul Montes, Girish Munavalli, Ava Shamban, Smita Chawla, Steve Abrams> ;Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2023 Oct 13
4 citations
Exosomes: the latest in regenerative aesthetics.
Krishna S Vyas, Joely Kaufman, Girish S Munavalli, Kiran Robertson, Atta Behfar, Saranya P Wyles> ;Regenerative Medicine. 2023 Feb 1
3 citations
Real-time, in vivo skin cancer triage by laser-induced plasma spectroscopy combined with a deep learning-based diagnostic algorithm.
Sung Hyun Pyun, Wanki Min, Boncheol Goo, Samuel Seit, Anthony Azzi, David Yu-Shun Wong, Girish S Munavalli, Chang-Hun Huh, Chong-Hyun Won, Minsam Ko> ;Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2023 Jul 1
2 citations
Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerability of Simultaneous Bilateral Cryolipolysis Using a Rapid Cycling Contoured Cup Applicator for Noninvasive Fat Reduction in the Enlarged...
Girish S Munavalli, Elise D Martin, Angela E Macri> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2022 Jun 1
4 citations
Subject satisfaction and psychological well-being with escalating abobotulinumtoxinA injection dose for the treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines.
Steven Dayan, John Joseph, Amir Moradi, Z Paul Lorenc, Kyle Coleman, Glynis Ablon, Joely Kaufman-Janette, Sue Ellen Cox, Andrew Campbell, Girish Munavalli, Inna Prygova> ;Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022 Jun 1
Submental Area Treatment with ATX-101: Relationship of Mechanism of Action, Tissue Response, and Efficacy.
Shannon Humphrey, Girish S Munavalli, Steven G Yoelin, Daniel P Friedmann, Carmen M Kavali, Sara Sangha> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2022 Apr 1
Superficial Temporal Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Botulinum Toxin Injection.
Elise D Martin, Stuart Y Wernikoff, Joe D Bernard Jr, Girish S Munavalli> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2022 Jan 1
3 citations
Optimizing Skin Tightening in Aesthetics in Men.
Christian A. Albornoz, Sarah E Nichols, Jordan V Wang, Nazanin Saedi, Girish S. Munavalli> ;Clinics in Dermatology. 2021 Nov 24
Trends in cosmetic consumer preferences during COVID-19 pandemic: Comparing 2021 to 2020
Jordan V Wang, Girish S. Munavalli, Christopher B. Zachary, Roy G. Geronemus> ;Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2021 Nov 18
3 citations
Treatment of imipramine-induced hyperpigmentation with quality-switched ruby and picosecond lasers.
Ramiz N Hamid, Rachel G. Yang, Girish S. Munavalli> ;JAAD Case Reports. 2021 Sep 20
5 citations
AbobotulinumtoxinA for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Glabellar Lines: A Randomized, Dose-Escalating, Double-Blind Study.
John H Joseph, Amir Moradi, Z. Paul Lorenc, Kyle M. Coleman, Glynis Ablon, Joely Kaufman-Janette, Sue Ellen Cox, Andrew Campbell, Steven H. Dayan, Anna-Karin Berg, Gir...> ;Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2021 Sep 1
3 citations
Experiences and Perspectives of Patients With Striae: A Survey With Treatment Implications.
Jordan Wang, Elizabeth J. Kream, Girish S. Munavalli, Roy G. Geronemus> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2021 Jul 20
1 citations
Safety and Utility of a Novel Nitrous Oxide Delivery System in Cosmetic Surgery: A National Survey of Physician Practices.
Jordan V Wang, Girish S. Munavalli, Jason N. Pozner, Roy G. Geronemus> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2021 Jul 20
8 citations
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study: Combined 595-nm Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment and Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Topical Cream Superior to Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride C...
Pooja Sodha, Amanda Suggs, Girish S. Munavalli, Paul M. Friedman> ;Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 2021 Jul 7
6 citations
Safety and Efficacy of Nano-Pulse Stimulation Treatment of Non-Genital, Cutaneous Warts (Verrucae).
Richard Nuccitelli, Brenda M LaTowsky, Edward Lain, Girish S. Munavalli, Lesley Loss, E. Victor Ross, Lauren Jauregui, William A Knape> ;Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 2021 May 19
1 citations
Cosmetic Consumer Preferences During COVID-19 Pandemic: A New Normal?
Jordan V. Wang, Girish S. Munavalli, Christopher B. Zachary, Roy G. Geronemus> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2021 Mar 9
2 citations
Vascular and Pigmented Lesions of Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis Treated With a Combination of Long-Pulsed, Q-Switched Laser, and Picosecond Lasers.
Brianna De Souza, Laura Doerfler, Amy J. McMichael, Girish S. Munavalli> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2020 Dec 1
20 citations
Safety and Efficacy of Nanosecond Pulsed Electric Field Treatment of Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia.
Girish S. Munavalli, Brian D. Zelickson, Mona M. Selim, Suzanne L. Kilmer, Thomas E. Rohrer, James Newman, Lauren Jauregui, William A Knape, Edward Ebbers, Darrin Ueck...> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2020 Jun 1
8 citations
ATX-101 (Deoxycholic Acid Injection) Leads to Clinically Meaningful Improvement in Submental Fat: Final Data From CONTOUR.
Kathleen L. Behr, Carmen M. Kavali, Girish Munavalli, Craig F Teller, Steve Yoelin, Laura Breshears, Sara Sangha> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2020 May 1
69 citations
Isotretinoin and Timing of Procedural Interventions: A Systematic Review With Consensus Recommendations
Leah K. Spring, Andrew C. Krakowski, Murad Alam, Ashish C. Bhatia, Jeremy A. Brauer, Joel L Cohen, James Q Del Rosso, Lucia Z. Diaz, Jeffrey S. Dover, Lawrence F. Eich...> ;JAMA Dermatology. 2017 Aug 1
5 citations
A Split-Face Assessment of the Synergistic Potential of Sequential Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser and 1565 nm Fractional Nonablative Laser Treatment for Facial Rejuvenation i...
Girish Munavalli> ;Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2016 Nov 1
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Lectures

Hands-on: Varicose and Telangiectatic Veins
American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/4/2019

Press Mentions

Pulse Biosciences to Present Data on Nano-Pulse Stimulation Technology for Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma at IMCAS World Congress 2020January 29th, 2020
Pulse Biosciences Quarterly Investor Conference CallDecember 18th, 2019
Pulse Biosciences Quarterly Investor Conference CallAugust 8th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery - ASDS
Member
American College of Phlebology - ACP
Member
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society - AOA
Member