Ivani Alves, C.M.A., C.A.C.
Central Florida Dermatology Associates
700 E. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-481-2620
www.centralfloridaderm.com
Ivani Alves, C.M.A., C.A.C., is the cosmetic coordinator at Central Florida Dermatology Associates, which offers a full range of medical, dermatological, surgical and cosmetic procedures for the whole family.
Trained by Kathleen W. Judge, M.D., as a cosmetic consultant, Alves is able to evaluate patient concerns and recommend appropriate treatment plans, including home therapy. She has been with Central Florida Dermatology Associates since August 2000.
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Katie Benson, P.A.-C.
Orlando Plastic Surgery Center
3872 Oakwater Circle, Orlando • 407-857-6261
www.orlandoplasticsurgerycenter.com
Katie Benson, P.A.-C., graduated from Philadelphia University with a master’s degree in physician-assistant studies. She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed to practice in Florida.
Benson is certified to perform all of the Cutera laser treatments, including Pearl (skin resurfacing), Limelight (to remove redness, tiny veins, brown spots and sun damage), laser hair removal and vein therapy.
Benson also uses Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, Dysport, Radiesse and Juvéderm, and she works closely with George H. Pope, M.D., to provide care for surgical patients at Orlando Plastic Surgery Center.
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Giuliana Crider, L.M.A.
Orlando Plastic Surgery Center
3872 Oakwater Circle, Orlando • 407-857-6261
www.orlandoplasticsurgerycenter.com
Giuliana Crider, L.M.A., is a licensed medical aesthetician, and she holds a degree in medical skin care from Florida College of Natural Health. She also has received a Golden Touch Award of Excellence.
Crider performs a wide range of treatments, including microdermabrasion, anti-aging peels, acne treatments, facials and waxing. She also offers care for rosacea, scars and sun-damaged skin. She works closely with George H. Pope, M.D., at Orlando Plastic Surgery Center to provide pre- and postoperative treatment to surgical patients.
She offers SkinMedica, Obagi and Image skin-care products.
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Darine Elbahnsawy
The Meisenheimer Day Spa
7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 115, Orlando • 407-351-8885
www.meisenheimerdayspa.com
A longtime Florida resident, Darine Elbahnsawy graduated from Florida College of Natural Health in 2004 as a registered facial specialist. She specializes in providing clients with customized waxing treatments. She has a pleasant personality and truly cares about her clients.
Elbahnsawy is on staff at The Meisenheimer Day Spa.
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Christy Giovannini, L.M.A.
Central Florida Dermatology Associates
700 E. Michigan St., Orlando • 407-481-2620
www.centralfloridaderm.com
Christy Giovannini, L.M.A., has been a licensed medical aesthetician in Florida since 2004. She performs a number of aesthetic therapies, including facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, body treatments and waxing, at Central Florida Dermatology Associates’ VitaliaMed Spa.
In addition to the spa, Central Florida Dermatology Associates offers a full range of medical, dermatological, surgical and cosmetic procedures for the entire family.
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Elham Mirali Akbari, P.A.-C.
Breeze Laser Center
7565 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-370-9142
www.breezelasercenter.com
Elham “Ellie” Mirali Akbari, P.A.-C., is a board-certified physician assistant with master’s degrees in surgery and internal medicine and specializes in anti-aging laser skin-care treatments.
Her professional services include a variety of Food and Drug Administration-approved laser treatments for both men and women.
The newest service she offers is precision laser hair growth therapy, which employs a nonablative, “cold” laser that stimulates cell metabolism, improves cell health and promotes hair growth. Hair growth therapy is indicated for men and women who have thinning hair, chemotherapy or chemically induced hair loss, and alopecia areata. It also is used after hair transplant surgery to reduce shock and hasten follicle viability.
Other services offered include tattoo removal, laser hair removal, Fraxel skin rejuvenation, VelaShape, Botox Cosmetic and injectable fillers.
Mirali Akbari practices at Breeze Laser Center in the Dr. Phillips area. The facility also employs medical aestheticians who perform a variety of facials and medical-grade skin peels. Breeze Laser Center carries several professional skin-care product lines, including Obagi, Vivité, Clinique Medical, EltaMD, NeoStrata and Clarisonic MD.
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Sarah Zylich
Bella Lina Cruz Salon
3131 Daniels Road, Winter Garden • 407-905-4411
Sarah Zylich, a graduate of Von Lee International School of Aesthetics Inc. in Maryland, has been in the aesthetics industry for five years and is certified in aromatherapy, manual lymph drainage and Intaglio Cosmeceuticals. She has been in the Orlando area for more than 1.5 years and specializes in resurfacing facials, including glycolic peels and microdermabrasion. By using the Derma-Pod system, Zylich is able to perform nonsurgical face-lifts that utilize a mild electrical current in combination with LED light therapy to treat the effects of aging, acne and hyperpigmentation.
She also offers makeup application, waxing, and brow- and lash-tinting services.
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