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About GLOW

Dr. Elena Reitman MD

Dr. Elena Reitman founded GLOW in Cresskill, NJ to bring together medical precision, artistic vision, and genuine patient connection under one roof.

She is an Ivy League-trained, board-certified physician. She built this boutique practice around a straightforward belief: aesthetic medicine should enhance who you already are.

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Dr. Elena Reitman, founder and medical director of GLOW
Our Story

The GLOW Story

Dr. Reitman spent years in the operating room alongside surgeons, working in anesthesiology and obstetrics/gynecology at a large academic hospital. That experience shaped everything about how she practices today. She learned to read anatomy under pressure, manage complex patients with calm precision, and prioritize safety above all else.

Her time in surgical settings also revealed a different kind of patient need. She watched women and men light up when they felt good about how they looked. She saw how targeted, thoughtful treatments could restore confidence without requiring invasive procedures or long recovery periods.

Dr. Reitman pursued advanced training in minimally invasive aesthetics, developing deep expertise in injectables, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, and laser treatments. In 2020, she opened GLOW at 15 Broadway, Suite 105 in Cresskill, NJ. The practice was designed from the start as a physician-led boutique experience where every patient receives unhurried, individualized attention.

Philosophy

The GLOW Philosophy

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Natural Results, Never Overcorrection

Dr. Reitman follows a "less is more" approach that sets GLOW apart from volume-driven med spas across Bergen County. She believes the best aesthetic work is invisible. Patients should leave looking refreshed and balanced, not altered.

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Treatment Plans Built Around You

Every consultation at GLOW begins with a candid conversation about your goals, your facial anatomy, and your daily life. Dr. Reitman does not apply one-size protocols. She evaluates skin condition, bone structure, and tissue quality before recommending a single treatment.

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Medical Judgment at Every Step

Unlike practices that delegate treatments to non-physician staff, Dr. Reitman performs or directly oversees every procedure at GLOW. That means board-certified medical judgment informs every injection depth, every laser setting, and every treatment plan adjustment.

Dr. Reitman performing a treatment procedure
Credentials

Training and Credentials

Dr. Elena Reitman is an Ivy League-trained, board-certified physician. Her medical foundation spans anesthesiology and obstetrics/gynecology, disciplines that demand precision, real-time clinical decision-making, and mastery of patient safety.

Eleven years of operating room experience at a large academic hospital gave Dr. Reitman hands-on expertise in anatomy, tissue handling, and pain management. Colleagues who worked alongside her in surgery now trust her with their own aesthetic treatments.

Dr. Reitman holds advanced training in minimally invasive aesthetic medicine. Her clinical focus includes injectable neuromodulators and dermal fillers, PRP therapy, laser skin treatments, RF microneedling, PDO thread lifts, and body contouring.

Meet the GLOW Team

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Melanie

Office Manager

Melanie is the first voice and face patients encounter at GLOW. She handles scheduling, treatment coordination, and pre-visit preparation with attention to detail and genuine warmth. From your first phone call to post-treatment follow-up, Melanie ensures every visit runs smoothly.

Patient Experiences

What Our Patients Say

"She is professional, a perfectionist, and follows the 'less is more' natural approach to treat problem areas and to refresh your natural assets. I have referred all of my friends to her. And as a bonus, I can also vouch for her professionally. We had worked together for 11 years in the operating room at a large and busy academic hospital, and she always took amazing care of my patient's anesthesia needs."
Chia-Ling Nhan-Chang
"I've been seeing Dr. Reitman for over five years for Botox, filler, and threading, and I can honestly say I always look forward to my visits. Dr. Reitman has an incredible eye and a true gift for what she does. My enhancements consistently look natural, refreshed, and never overdone."
Trisha Costa
"Dr. Reitman and her staff are the best. I was treated with such respect and I absolutely love my results. I look natural and younger, no one can tell what I had done, and I look so much better."
Julia Milman
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