A Page Six co-host and entertainment journalist this summer underwent a full smile makeover at New York City’s Apa Aesthetic, receiving 14 upper and four lower porcelain veneers from Dr. Nick Mavrostomos, frequently billed as Dr. Mavro. The treatment, carried out over several visits, culminated in what the patient and the practice described as a natural-looking enhancement that restored the patient’s confidence.
The makeover began with a consultation in which Dr. Mavro assessed concerns about tooth proportion, a reverse smile arc and discoloration linked to years of at-home whitening and beverage staining. He described the case as a “minimal prep” situation, meaning little natural tooth structure would be removed. His plan called for modest lengthening of the two central incisors, shortening of the canines and building out adjacent teeth so the smile followed the curve of the lip. The clinic said custom work at Apa Aesthetic can range from about $800 to more than $5,000 per tooth depending on materials and extent of treatment.
The process unfolded across four primary appointments. During the second visit the dentist prepared and placed temporary veneers, hand-sculpted from tooth-colored acrylic to approximate the final restorations; the patient wore these temporaries for roughly three weeks while porcelain versions were crafted. Dr. Mavro said he and his in-house ceramist worked from those temporaries as a blueprint, making incremental adjustments to shape and proportion to ensure continuity with the patient’s facial features.
Apa Aesthetic uses in-house ceramists rather than outside laboratories, and the practice emphasized that the veneers were handcrafted with what it described as hands-on guidance from Dr. Mavro. The final installation occurred about three weeks after the temporaries were placed. According to the patient’s account, Dr. Mavro removed the temporaries and meticulously seated each porcelain veneer, making small adjustments until the dentist and patient agreed the appearance was seamless.
Dr. Mavrostomos, 31, trained at New York University and completed a residency at the Brooklyn VA. He has received awards from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and treats a roster of high-profile clients, according to the practice. Apa Aesthetic lists offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Dubai and has treated entertainers, reality television stars and professional athletes.
In describing the finished smile, Dr. Mavro said the goal was enhancement rather than reinvention: “We gave you a little bit more of a masculine shape with the front two teeth. We lengthened the two side teeth and then we lengthened the teeth in the back a little bit to give it a more uniform arch to follow your lip. And we went a little bit brighter.” The patient said the result looked natural and restored the ability to smile without self-consciousness.
The patient also recounted details of comfort and experience in the treatment chair, noting routine use of nitrous oxide during appointments and the clinic’s treatment-room smart televisions, which the patient used to watch the reality show The Hills. The patient said the temporaries proved fragile and advised caution with certain foods while they were in place.
The account framed the veneers as the final step in a broader set of recent cosmetic procedures the patient had pursued. The practice and patient framed the work as an aesthetic choice that was not intended to be conspicuous; Dr. Mavro said patients should not receive attention solely for their teeth but should have results that feel intrinsic to their appearance.
Apa Aesthetic’s approach emphasizes custom design, close collaboration between clinician and ceramist, and incremental adjustments during the temporary phase so laboratory work reflects precise fit and proportion. The practice’s reported price range and celebrity clientele underscore how cosmetic dental work can vary widely in cost and visibility.
After the final fitting, the patient reported increased self-confidence and said friends and strangers offered compliments that felt organic rather than overt. The practice recommended routine follow-up care and communication with the treating clinician for maintenance, though specific post-procedure instructions were not detailed in the account.
The case adds to a continuing trend of high-end cosmetic dentistry marketed to public figures and consumers seeking aesthetic dental solutions, with offices and practitioners promoting bespoke design and in-house fabrication as differentiators in a competitive field.