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Meet the Staff
Dr. Spenler, Dr. Jewell and the staff of the Association of South Bay Plastic Surgeons and the Personal Image Center® continuously strive to offer the best in patient care and expert results. This is your opportunity to meet all of the people who support our surgeons and aid them in providing their unique combination of personal care and surgical expertise. You can also read about the expert procedure aftercare we offer at the Serenity Care Center in Santa Monica.
The staff of the Association of South Bay Plastic Surgeons and the Personal Image Center® (and their clients) had a great time at a recent "Day of Beauty" Luau. Check out our special events page for discounts, special offers and news of our next "Day of Beauty." Don't miss the fun!
Physician Assistant
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Maheshni Karunasena
Maheshni has been practicing medicine for fourteen years as a Physician Assistant specializing in Aesthetic Medicine and Emergency Medicine.
Maheshni has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California at Irvine and her post graduate Physician Assistant studies from the University of Southern California College of Medicine. Her training in Emergency Medicine includes advanced surgical procedures, trauma cases, as well as teaching medical students. To Aesthetic Medicine she brings expertise in injectables, numerous laser procedures, training staff, as well as patient education.
Maheshni is nationally certificated in both Surgery and Medicine since 1994.
Maheshni is originally from Sri Lanka and has lived in the United States since she was five years old. She will be available in our office full-time and looks forward to working with the Personal Image Center clients.
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Registered Nurses, Laser Specialists/Nurse Injectors
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Lenka Stverakova
Lenka received her nursing degree in 1992 from a very well-known university in the Czech Republic, where she specialized in pediatric nursing. Upon arrival in the United States, her nursing credentials were accepted by the State Board of California and she quickly began to excel in her field, working at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in the Labor and Delivery Department.
While there, Lenka became interested in medical aesthetics and started to pursue an education in non-invasive, non-ablative medical procedures. She received training in all aspects of laser treatments and injectables and decided to pursue her newfound passion by accepting a highly integral position with a busy plastic surgeon.
Lenka's experience in the plastic and cosmetic surgery field grew while in this position, where she managed the successful office, assisted the surgeon in plastic and cosmetic surgeries, administered injectables, such as Restylane, and BOTOX® Cosmetic, and performed non-ablative laser treatments including treatments for tattoo removal, hair removal, wrinkle reduction, hyperpigmentation, mole and telangiectasia removal, and Photo facials.
In the fall of 2004, Lenka decided to focus exclusively on treating patients for their non-surgical, non-invasive concerns by joining The Personal Image Center® as a specialist in injectables and laser treatments. Her goal is to treat each patient as an individual, with individual concerns, desires, and requests. It is this philosophy that makes Lenka a favorite with patients and the friends, family members, and acquaintances they refer.
Lenka continues to deepen her knowledge in this field by attending annual meetings, such as the American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses and also by continuing her education in the newest and latest technologies offered.
She looks forward to meeting new patients and offering them the individualized care they deserve with both established treatments and the latest proven technologies. If you have any questions about the treatments and procedures, please don't hesitate to give Lenka a call. She's always willing to answer any questions for prospective patients.
Lenka is fluent in Czech and she understands Polish and Russian.
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Stephani Horn
Stephani is an experienced Aesthetician who is highly trained in a variety of innovative skin care procedures. Stephani specializes in chemical peels, facials and body sculpting treatments. Stephani was formerly a trainer/educator for Visual Changes Skin Care International, Inc. As an educator for the company, Stephani traveled nationally conducting hands-on product knowledge and peel classes for Dermatologist, Day Spas and Plastic Surgery offices. Stephani is passionate about skin care, and enjoys educating and assisting people in correcting their skin care challenges.
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Lisa Sanchez
With five years of experience in the skincare industry, Lisa has been specially trained in advanced esthetic courses. She has been fully trained and certified at the International Dermal Institute, Obagi Nu Derm, all Biomedic peels, and microdermabrasion. Lisa's goal is to help you achieve beautiful, clear and healthy skin.
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Vivian Jackson
Vivian has earned a reputation in the industry for her professionalism and her commitment to detail. She adheres to the philosophy: Education, both hers and the patient's, is key in achieving the best results in skin care. As a result of her continued education, Vivian is able to discern between proven treatments and transient fads. Vivian has extensive working knowledge in Obagi and Biomedic and is certified in the industry's most innovative procedures.
She has developed and mastered a progressive procedure for treating scars, currently being taught in other medical offices. Vivian provides her clients with protocols individually designed for optimal results and will continue to tailor treatments as progress is achieved.
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Association of South Bay Plastic Surgeons Staff
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Yvette, Front Office Receptionist
Yvette has been in the medical field for nine years and is bilingual. She has worked as a receptionist and medical assistant in urgent care, family practice, industrial medicine and Dermatology. She joined our team in 2006. |
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Radka Kralik, Certified Medical Assistant
Radka has 4 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. She joined our team in 2006 and she enjoys working with plastic and reconstructive surgery patients. She is currently enrolled at El Camino College and is completing her prerequisites in order to enter their nursing program.
Radka is fluent in Czech and she understands Polish and Russian. |
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