Meet Anifat Balogun, the driving force behind SkinMD Seattle Laser & Aesthetic Medical Clinic, a woman of color-led skin health and wellness company dedicated to addressing the unique skin issues of people of color. At SkinMD, we focus on educating and delivering corrective procedures, treatments, and cosmetic enhancements, especially for those with skin of color who have been historically overlooked in the medical aesthetic and skin wellness field. We are passionate advocates for the daily application and reapplication of sunscreen for patients of all skin tones, dispelling the outdated belief that sunscreen is unnecessary for people with darker skin. By partnering closely with our clients, we strive to ensure immediate and long-lasting improvements in their skin health, with the ultimate goal of keeping them youthful for years to come.

Anifat stopped by The Day With Trae to discuss treatment options for the top three concerns of patients with skin of color and the importance of daily sunscreen application. Anifat Balogun received her Medical Doctorate from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, where she graduated with honors from the Accelerated Psychiatry Program. She completed her General Surgery internship and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, where she also received additional training in Craniofacial Reconstructive Surgery and Genetics. With a focus on noninvasive, balanced, and natural face and body rejuvenation, Dr. Balogun is an expert in providing safe and effective treatments for patients with skin of color. She continuously trains nationally and internationally, bringing the latest advancements in Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine to her clinical practice. As a consultant and national trainer, Dr. Balogun specializes in expert neuromodulator (Botox), dermal filler, and PDO thread lift techniques, emphasizing minimally invasive procedures to achieve a natural, balanced, and youthful appearance.