Internist Dr Linette Rivera, MD in Miami, Florida

Name: Linette Rivera, MD
Last name: Rivera
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2014
Years experience: 9
Primary Specialty: Internist
Business: GLANZ Aesthetics
Address: 2000 NW 87th Ave
Address suite: Ste. 201
City: Miami
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33172
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Linette Rivera is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine as well as Endocrinology and Metabolism. She offers expert guidance in Aesthetic Medicine and Bioidentical Hormone Therapy. She was one of the founders of Bella Mia Medical Aesthetics and Laser Institute in Tampa, Florida and is now the Founder of Glanz Aesthetics, a luxurious aesthetic clinic in Miami, Fl.

Dr. Rivera got her undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico, then went on to pursue a degree in medicine at UCC School of Medicine, also in Puerto Rico. She did her residency in Internal Medicine and her fellowship training in Endocrinology at the University of South Florida in Tampa. In addition to her medical expertise, Dr. Rivera has extensive training in alternative medicine, allowing her to design treatment plans that combine the best of both fields.

She believes each patient is unique and deserves a comprehensive, customized treatment plan that suits their needs and concerns. After practicing as an Endocrinologist in the community and using Bioidentical Hormones for several years she believes the secret to achieving a healthy lifestyle and a better quality of life is restoring hormone balance and preserving beauty and confidence at any age.

She is a KOL speaker and trainer for Alma Lasers and travels around the US and Latin America speaking about her passion for laser devices and training other providers on combination therapies and advanced laser techniques. She also speaks for multiple renowned aesthetic organizations like the American Med Spa Association (AMSPA) and is the Founder of the GLANZ Aesthetics Academy which trains other providers about aesthetic treatments and Laser Safety.

Being Hispanic, she has passionately learned about the different ethnic skin tones and how to treat them safely and effectively with different laser modalities. We are not all created equal therefore she designs treatments that are unique for each patient. Her goal is to provide an ambiance of healing and wellness, while bringing out the best of YOU!

Consulting Fees: 0$
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Clinical Privileges
  • Memorial Hospital
Education
  • Undergraduate: BS, University of Puerto Rico
  • Medical: MD, UCC School of Medicine
Postdoc Training
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, University of South Florida
  • Fellowship: Endocrinology, University of South Florida
GPS coordinates on map: 25.7930298,-80.3376143
Primary location
Location name: Tampa
State: FL
Country: US
Map point: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Linette Rivera, MD

Treatments
  • Aquagold
  • Botox
  • CO2 Laser
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Fractional Laser
  • Glo2Facial
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • IPL
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Opus Plasma
  • PlasmaPen
  • Scar Removal
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Skinbetter Science
  • SkinMedica
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 761
Answer count: 3
Review count: 1
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: Mar 23, 2017
Profile modified: Nov 14, 2023
Profile photo modified: Nov 14, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Internist
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jul 12, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Tampa, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Face (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Belotero (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Belotero (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Belotero (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Face (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Face (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Face (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Bella Mia Medical Aesthetics & Laser Institute – Tampa, https://bellamiamedical.com/
Address
2102 S MacDill Ave.Ste. D, Tampa, Florida, US, 33629 (GPS coordinates: 27.9256727,-82.4932535)
Phone
+18137733661
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Jul 12, 2017 / Dec 14, 2021

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Kybella for bra fat. What are the risks?
Kybella- underarm area (bra fat)
Jul 25, 2017
Thank you for your question. Kybella is synthetic deoxycholic acid which is a molecule that is normally produced in the gallbladder. It helps with the breakdown and absorption of fat. It is currently FDA approved to be used in the submental area or “double chin”. It has been used “off label” in the underarm area or “bra fat” and under the buttocks. Unfortunately, long term risks cannot be established at this time, since it has not been studied for…
What is the best treatment for my acne scarring?
Acne scarring treatment
Jul 12, 2017
Thank you for your question. To treat acne scars one of the best devices is the fractional laser or 1540. It is a strong laser that works on skin resurfacing and penetrates deeper in the skin to start making your own collagen which produces smoother skin, takes care of scars and reduces pores. You would need around 4 treatments which are done 6 weeks apart. This, combined with a good skin care regimen before, during and after your treatments (which make the treatments work…
I had laser her removal yesterday and now I have these spots on my legs, will this be permanent? (Ph
Spots after laser hair removal
Jul 12, 2017
Thank you for your question. After laser hair removal you may experience some irritation or redness which should go away in 1-2 days. If it does not, you can try applying hydrocortisone cream. Hyper-pigmentation or burns may happen if the settings used at the time of your treatment were too high for your skin type. Make sure to let the provider know about these spots so they can give you the appropriate care and adjust the settings for your next visit. Always wear sun…

Last updated on 12/11/2023