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Name: Richard Gangnes, MD, FACS

Statement: Dr. Gangnes specializes exclusively in facial cosmetic surgery and has over 30 years of experience. He believes a rested, natural, engaging, and vibrant appearance is always the primary goal of aesthetic medicine, using the least invasive procedures to achieve the greatest results.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1980

Rating: 5.0

Name: Bryan Brandon, MD

Statement: I have a passion for helping patients look and feel their best, and this is what initially drove me to the field of Facial Plastic Surgery. I always strive to provide a comfortable and collaborative experience for every individual patient, combining personal attentive care with flawless results. My philosophy is to deliver natural and balanced results, while achieving each individual’s unique aesthetic goals.

I continue to be actively involved in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery research, co-authoring several journal publications, book chapters, and am an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Outside of my academic endeavors and clinical practice, I have been involved with humanitarian work around the world, with my most recent trip to Guatemala to help children with nasal deformities associated with cleft lip and palates. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and eating good food.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2019

Rating: 5.0

Name: Sharon Christopher, PA-C

Position: Physician Assistant

Biography: Sharon is a Board Certified Physician Assistant with over 28 years of experience. Sharon started her medical career as a Registered Nurse and then continued on with her education to become a Physician Assistant.

As a Physician Assistant, Sharon has experience in various specialty areas of medicine and surgery. She spent many years as the Chief PA of a large cardiac surgery group in Reading, Pennsylvania. Sharon was also the Chief Physician Assistant of the cardiac surgery / cardiac transplant team at the prestigious Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Name: Cassandra Macasieb, RN

Position: Registered Nurse

Biography: Cassandra is a Registered Nurse specializing in facial and body aesthetic treatments for the past 4 years. She went to Santa Monica City College for her AND. She started her career in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills in a luxury medical spa, training with distinguished aesthetic physicians and surgeons.

Name: Nikki Bahash Reynolds

Position: Aesthetician

Biography: Nikki is a licensed Esthetician and Permanent Makeup Artist. Her passion for skin care started at a very young age. After graduating from high school in 2003 she began studying at The Paul Mitchell Skin Academy in Costa Mesa, CA. Their advanced skin care program, developed in alliance with The International Dermal Institute, helped her master classic professional techniques, speed waxing, customized treatment protocols and ingredient technology. She honed her skills at a medical laser center and a salon in Orange County before joining Facial Aesthetic Concepts in 2005.

Name: Nadia Bahash

Position: Aesthetician

Biography: Nadia is a Board Certified Medical Esthetician who has always had a passion for skin care. her journey began at The University of California of San Marcos where she was studying bio-chemistry. After studying the anatomy and changes of the skin, Nadia realized she wanted to pursue a career that allowed her to help teach and develop ways for her patients to transform their skin. Nadia studied her aesthetics course at Salon Success Academy in Corona, California, where she mastered skin analysis, European facial techniques, body waxing, chemical peels, and electric modalities. Nadia was awarded a Certification of Excellence from the Dermal Institute.

Name: Mary Granger

Position: Aesthetician

Biography: Mary has been in the skin care industry over 10 years. She is a Board Certified Medical Aesthetician, Licensed Permanent Make-up Artist Specializing in CIT/Microneedling, and is certified in Coolsculpting, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Exfoliation, Facial & Body Waxing, Eclectic Modalities. Starting out as a front desk manager she wanted to do more to help patients and to do that she had to move from behind the desk and work in the treatment room.

Name: Teresa Conter

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Biography: Teresa attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising for Marketing and Merchandising. After having her first daughter, Teresa decided to change paths as she was always intrigued with the health of the skin, skin care regimens, and products. Upon establishing this love for skin care, Teresa went to Paul Mitchell Skin Academy where she became Board Certified as an Esthetician in 2008.

Name: Jodi Reynolds

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Biography: Jodi has over 15 years of experience working in the aesthetics field and has been with Facial Aesthetic Concepts since 2012 as an Patient Advisor in our Rancho Santa Margarita location. Jodi’s strengths and knowledge base are in administration, treatment plans, patient coordinating, sales and management.

Name: Simone Smith

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Biography: Simone is a native of Brazil, but moved to Southern California over 20 years ago. She attended Orange Coast College where she further enhanced her business as well as attended Dermalogica International Dermal Institute, in which her knowledge and skills have been an asset to the team.