Dr. Simon Ourian launches patient Q&A series Ask Dr. Ourian

Dr. Simon Ourian has launched Ask Dr. Ourian, a monthly patient education series on Epione Beverly Hills’ website that answers common cosmetic dermatology questions in his own words. The series starts with melasma, laser hair removal and laser resurfacing on deeper skin tones, aiming to give patients clearer expectations before consultation.

Why it matters: - Ask Dr. Ourian turns recurring consultation questions into a public educational resource for patients researching cosmetic dermatology. - The series focuses on treatment limits, candidate selection and skin-tone-specific concerns, which can affect whether patients seek care and what results they expect. - The first topics address melasma, laser hair removal and laser resurfacing on darker skin, all common areas of confusion in aesthetic medicine.

What happened: - Dr. Simon Ourian, founder and medical director of Epione Beverly Hills, launched Ask Dr. Ourian at epionebh.com/ask-dr-ourian. - The series publishes answers to patient questions in Dr. Ourian’s own words. - Each answer is recorded, transcribed and reviewed by Dr. Ourian before publication. - The first five questions cover why melasma comes back, the difference between thin skin and loose skin, how many laser hair removal sessions are needed, whether laser resurfacing is safe on darker skin, and whether white stretch marks can still be treated. - Five new questions will publish each month. - Readers can submit their own questions through the same page.

The details: - Dr. Ourian has practiced in Beverly Hills since 1998. - His patients have included Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Megan Fox, Lady Gaga and Adriana Lima. - Dr. Ourian developed the Coolaser® and Coolbeam® treatments used at Epione. - Treatment at Epione begins with an in-person consultation. - Not every patient is accepted as a candidate. - The series does not quote prices or recommend treatment to individual readers. - The content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment. - Results and treatment suitability vary by patient. - Dr. Ourian said melasma can often be improved significantly, but maintenance is part of the treatment. - Dr. Ourian said laser hair removal does not work well for patients with blonde, red or gray hair. - Dr. Ourian said patients are still incorrectly told their skin is too dark for lasers. - Dr. Ourian estimates about 60% to 70% of his patients are Fitzpatrick IV or above. - Any figure attributed to Dr. Ourian is presented as his own clinical estimate, not published research. - Epione Beverly Hills is located at 444 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. - Epione lists its phone number as 310.651.6267.

Between the lines: - The series positions Dr. Ourian as both clinician and educator, using his consultation experience as the content engine. - The focus on melasma and deeper skin tones signals an effort to address common misinformation in laser and cosmetic procedures. - Requiring in-person consultation and screening patients before treatment suggests the practice is trying to manage expectations as much as outcomes.

What's next: - Epione plans to add five new questions each month. - Patients and readers can continue submitting questions for future installments. - The monthly format could expand the series into a recurring educational archive for prospective patients.