From injectable artistry to integrated wellness and quietly refined skin, we introduce you to a more connected approach to modern aesthetics. Under the expertise of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Lombardi, this network of premier destinations offers bespoke treatments and subtle tweakments designed to future-proof how you look and feel
by Archana Aithal Rose
It’s Gettin’ Taut in Here
Some aesthetic treatments become popular over time; XERF wasn’t one of them. After debuting in South Korea in 2024, the radio frequency skin-tightening treatment quickly became one of the industry’s most talked-about innovations when it reached the U.S., even earning praise from Kim Kardashian, who called it her “new fave tightening laser” on social media earlier this year. Now available at Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center, XERF reflects the growing demand for noninvasive treatments that lift and tighten skin from within. The system delivers controlled radio frequency energy deep beneath the surface to stimulate collagen production and gradually improve firmness, making it effective not only for the face, but also larger areas like the abdomen, arms, thighs, and knees. The treatment itself is surprisingly understated – warm, comfortable, and completely downtime-free – making it an easy addition to a regular aesthetic routine while results continue to develop in the weeks that follow. lombardiplasticsurgery.com
performance protocol
The future of men’s wellness isn’t correction – it’s calibration. Once reactive conversations around fatigue, weight, or low testosterone are now taking place sooner, centered on prevention and integration. Enter Lombardi Vitality Institute, a Monmouth County clinic built around the idea that energy, performance, and aging are interconnected systems rather than isolated concerns. Instead of treating symptoms in silos, the approach brings together hormone balance, metabolic health, and sexual wellness within a single framework of care. The approach is rooted in the art of fine-tuning – restoring a baseline that feels sharper, steadier, and more in sync with how patients function in their day-to-day lives. lombardivitality.com
POUT OF CONTROL
Anyone who’s ever had their lips enhanced knows it’s one of the most personal treatments in aesthetics. It’s not just about picking the right filler, but choosing the hands behind the syringe. At Lips and IV’s by Dr. Lombardi in Marlboro, that trust is matched by one of New Jersey’s most sought-after teams of cosmetic injectors, known for achieving beautifully balanced, natural-looking results. Working with industry-leading dermal fillers like Restylane Kysse and Juvéderm, the focus remains on subtle refinement rather than obvious volume. Think softly defined borders, restored symmetry, and lips that complement the face instead of competing with it, because the best compliment after an appointment isn’t, “Who did your lips?” It’s, “You look amazing.” lipsandivs.com