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.

Aisha

Aisha

Aesthetician

Aisha, LE, is a licensed Medical Aesthetician at SVIA Plastic Surgery Los Gatos and a certified Hydrafacial MD, Chemical Peel, and Dermaplaning expert. Aisha's gentle and sweet disposition, coupled with her passion and knowledge for skincare, provides SVIA patients with an amazing experience and individualized results. In her spare time, you can find Aisha spending time with her family and friends and playing tennis on the weekends.

Alice

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

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.

Amanda

Amanda

Registered Nurse

Amanda joins the SVIA team bringing over 12 years of healthcare experience to our Sacramento office. Amanda is a Sacramento native and graduated from Chamberlain University with honors from the College of Nursing and was a member of The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Training directly with our Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons, Amanda has a natural eye for aesthetics and amazing passion for treatment plan customization for our patients. Amanda has built her career's nursing foundations at Sutter Health Oncology Department allowing her an exceptional experience for patient care.

When Amanda isn't in the office, you can find her with her four stepsons or 2 miniature dachshunds - Dottie and Ziggy. She is passionate about travel, has a perpetual inclination for dessert, and is a rockstar at the Karaoke bar.

Brittney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

MacKenzie

MacKenzie

Front Desk Receptionist & Patient Concierge

Mackenzie is our Front Desk Receptionist & Patient Concierge supporting all of our offices. MacKenzie has been a part of the service industry for 6 years and is passionate about patient care in the aesthetic industry. She completed her cosmetology training in 2022 at Cinta Aveda and became very passionate about aesthetic skin care shortly after leaving school. When MacKenize is not at SVIA, you can find her doing yoga, thrifting, cooking or spending time with her friends.

Megan

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

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

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.

Yen

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.

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