Who We Are
Providing exemplary service is a function of attracting and retaining the best staff possible. At Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery, we have hand-selected a group of highly motivated professionals who are passionate about aesthetics and go far beyond the standards of customer service and results for our patients.
Knowledgeable, friendly, and honest: our staff comprises individuals with significant tenure in the specialty of plastic surgery. They recognize the importance of providing you an exceptional experience and take their role in your care seriously. The shared values of Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery is showcased in the integrity of our work and the excellence of our results. We want all of our patients to leave our office our efforts on the feeling satisfied with their care, comfortable with the expectations we have discussed, and heard from our staff.
Sophisticated and knowledgeable without being intimidating, our staff insists on an atmosphere of confidence, convenience, and warmth for every San Jose and San Francisco plastic surgery patient.
Alice
Physician Assistant
Alice is our Physician Assistant supporting our Los Gatos and San Mateo locations. Alice is native to the Bay Area. She grew up in the South Bay and went to San Jose State University for her undergraduate studies, majoring in Biology and Chemistry. After graduating, she moved to San Francisco where she received her Physician Assistant training and credentials from Samuel Merritt University. She worked at Marin General Hospital and Marin Health in Breast oncology. Prior to joining Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics, Alice was part of the plastic surgery department at Palo Alto Medical Foundation bringing a wealth of knowledge to our SVIA family and patients. When Alice isn't assisting in surgery or performing injectable treatments, she enjoys exercising and spending time with her son.
Amanda
Patient Care Coordinator
Amanda is the Patient Care Coordinator supporting our surgical patients in our Sacramento location. Amanda prides herself in building relationships and creating trust with our patients. Her background as a licensed Massage Therapist for the past 12 years has given her the opportunity to perfect her patient care and attention to detail which has naturally carried over into her role at SVIA. When Amanda isn't in the office, she is studying towards her certification in Lymphatic Drainage, hiking, running, and going on explorations with her son and two wild Cattle dogs.
Brenda
Aesthetician
Brenda is our expert medical Aesthetician in our Los Gatos location. After going to school for aesthetics, Brenda learned how to treat and control her own skin and developed the passion to help others with difficult skin conditions feel confident about themselves. With fourteen years of experience, she continues her education and is certified in Advanced Chemical Peels and Resurfacing Treatments, Hydrafacial MD, Microblading, Lymphatic Drainage, and European Massage Technique. When Brenda isn't in the office, she is expanding her skincare knowledge by learning about intuitive healing and working with different types of quartz crystals to use for energy clearing.
Brittney
Office Manager
Brittney is the Office Manager at Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics where she is responsible for overseeing operations for our entire network of practices. She comes to us with 10+ years of experience in Medical Administration and Practice Management in large hospitals and dental practices. When Brittney is not at one of our SVIA locations, you will find her with her husband at one of their sons' sporting events, at the lake, traveling with friends and family, or snuggling up with one of her many pets.
Carly
Patient Concierge
Carly is part of our Patient Concierge team supporting patients for our entire SVIA Network. As a 2 time Neuroblastoma Cancer survivor, Carly formed a love for aesthetics, especially in reconstructive surgery at an early age. Her love and passion for providing a happy and positive experience for every patient is always top priority. When she has free time, you find Carly collecting and building rare lego sets, spending time with her 4 children, traveling and volunteering at Camp Okizu, a camp for children who are undergoing treatment and/or in remission from cancer.
Courtney
Registered Nurse
Courtney was previously a Medical Assistant at our Sacramento office before attending nursing school. We are so happy to have her back in the practice but now as a Registered Nurse and providing patients with non-invasive treatments! Courtney is passionate about helping patients feel confident and beautiful in their own skin. When she is not in the office, you can find Courtney spending time with her fiancé, dining at local restaurants, camping, and caring for her hens.
Jessica
Aesthetic Nurse
Jessica graduated Magna Cum Laude from Samuel Merritt University with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Graduating with honors, she was invited to join the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society and actively participates in continued education and precepting new nurses. When not at SVIA, Jessica is a Chemotherapy-certified Registered Nurse at CPMC VNC’s Oncology unit. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, family and friends, sipping craft cocktails and dining at highly rated restaurants found on Yelp, and never passes up an opportunity to relax on the couch to stream something on Bravo.
Kailee
Medical Assistant
Kailee is our medical assistant at the SVIA Sacramento office. Kailee is passionate about patient care and, if you have had the opportunity to meet her, you know she really takes the time to get to know all of our patients and learn about their aesthetic goals. Genuinely driven by the aesthetic industry and education, Kailee hopes to continue her career and pursue nursing to become an Aesthetic Registered Nurse. When she's not in the office, you can find Kailee hanging out with her son and eating their favorite food, sushi!
Kelly
Patient Care Coordinator
Kelly is the Patient Care Coordinator at SVIA Plastic Surgery bringing over 20 years of experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery in the Bay Area. Our patients love Kelly for her caring, empathetic, and compassionate personality and her passion for our industry. While offering support to all of our patients to reach their aesthetic goals, Kelly has developed specialized guidance and care for our transgender community. During her free time, you can find Kelly spending time with her dogs, family, and friends. She also loves to cook, bake, do photography, sew, play tennis, hike, and kayak.
Laura
Aesthetician
Laura is our lead medical aesthetician in our Sacramento Medical Spa.
Laura grew up in LA county and has a long-standing career in luxury hospitality and customer service and found her passion for aesthetic skincare while managing a luxury spa. Laura genuinely wants her patients to feel confident in their skin and, therefore, carefully customizes each skincare routine to effectively focus on their skincare goals. In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs exploring local hiking trails and finding fun new places to eat.
Lauren
Patient Concierge/Medical Assistant
Lauren helps support our practice as a Patient Concierge and Medical Assistant in our Los Gatos and San Mateo locations. Lauren is a Bay Area native and graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Neuroscience. Lauren is looking to further her career and become a Nurse Practitioner but, in the meantime, Lauren’s professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine passion for patient care is the perfect addition to our practice and for our patients. In her spare time, Lauren likes to stay active with softball, basketball, martial arts, and Crossfit!
Lauren
Patient Concierge
Lauren is part of our Patient Concierge team and has been in the customer service industry for over 8 years. With an esteemed background as a licensed cosmetologist, Lauren has a genuine passion for the aesthetic industry and is empowered by the positive impact our procedures have in our patient's lives. She also enjoys answering your questions and takes part in getting excited for your cosmetic journey. When Lauren is not at work, you can catch her at the gym, cooking or catching up on her favorite reality TV shows!
Lorena
Aesthetician
Lorena is an Aesthetician at our SVIA Medspa in San Mateo. Lorena entered the skincare field nearly twenty-five years ago, acquiring her aesthetician’s license from Cendec School in Santiago, Chile in 1984. Once she moved to California, Lorena then obtained her aesthetician’s license in 1990 from De Loux Skin Care School in San Mateo. Lorena has extensive experience in the aesthetics and medical spa industry. She loves connecting with her clients and giving her personal attention to their needs. Lorena believes that investing in your skin is a benefit that will last a lifetime. In her free time, Lorena loves to connect with nature and music.
Megan
Practice Development Manager
Megan is the Practice Development Manager at Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics. In this position, Megan oversees all of the marketing and branding operations for the entire SVIA network. Megan brings 15 years of plastic surgery industry experience to our team, excelling in all aspects of aesthetic practice management. Originally from Chicago, Megan now lives in the Sacramento area. In her free time, she loves to travel, see live music, and explore new areas to hike and camp.
Nicole
Plastic Surgery PA
Nicole grew up on the East Coast and went to the University of Florida for undergraduate studies – majoring in nutrition sciences. After graduation, she moved to NYC and received her Physician Assistant training and credentials from Rutgers University School of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. She worked at New York Presbyterian Hospital at Cornell Medical Center and has extensive experience in neurosurgery and vascular surgery. In 2012, Nicole and her family moved to the Bay Area and they have been living in Los Gatos ever since. Prior to joining the Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics in 2020, Nicole was an essential part of the surgical teams at Stanford and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys an active lifestyle chasing her 3-year-old twin boys around, hiking, yogalates, and running.
Noel
Patient Care Coordinator/Aesthetician
Noel is our Patient Care Coordinator in our Los Gatos location and has been a member of our team for over 6 years. Noel began her career in Aesthetics as a Licensed Medical Aesthetician and CoolSculpting Coordinator where she performed skincare and body contouring treatments on patients and formed long-lasting relationships. She prides herself in being open and honest with our patients, and her combined background in customer service and passion for aesthetics aids in assisting patients to become better educated about aesthetic treatments to help them achieve their personal goals. In her free time, you can usually find Noel trying out local breweries with her husband, designing interior spaces, or spending time at home with her Miniature Schnauzer, Captain.
Uyen
Administrative Assistant
Uyen is our Administrative Assistant. Before finding her home in SVIA, she spent over 10 years in academia coordinating clinical trials in optometry, ophthalmology, and medical oncology. She has previously held various positions in medical technology companies focused on women’s health and was a past team member of the School of Oncoplastic Surgery. When not at the office, she helps out in the community by volunteering at Susan G. Komen and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. In her free time, Uyen loves to go hiking, running, soul cycling, watching Hallmark movies, and baking biscotti.
Yen
Medical Assistant
Our Medical Assistant, Yen, joins SVIA Plastic Surgery from San Diego. Bringing over 4 years of medical assisting, Yen has experience in pediatrics, adult medicine, and dermatology. Eventually, Yen hopes to become an aesthetic registered nurse. You’ll find Yen shopping with her friends and trying the best new restaurants around town during her free time.
