Medical Aesthetician, Phlebotomist, Electrologist, MA

After experiencing firsthand how the right aesthetic care could transform her own skin, Hanna knew she wanted to help others experience that same confidence. Now, with a decade of experience as a medical aesthetician, she brings a highly personalized approach to skin health, combining extensive hands-on expertise with a passion for education and long-term results. We sat down with Hanna to talk about the personal skin journey that inspired her career, why IPL remains one of her favorite treatments, what a decade of treating skin has taught her, and the skincare myth she still loves busting.

Tell us a little about yourself. Where do you live, and what do you enjoy outside of work?
I’ve lived in Naples, Florida, for the past five years, and I absolutely love it here. Outside of work, you can usually find me at hot Pilates. It has become a huge passion of mine, and I’m there almost every day. I also love spending time with my dog, Blue.

What inspired you to pursue a career in aesthetics?
My own skin struggles really inspired me. When I was about 21, I was dealing with hormonal acne along my chin and jawline. I found an aesthetician who completely transformed my skin over the course of about three or four months.

I was fascinated by the process. It wasn’t an overnight change. She took the time to understand my skin, created a plan, and gradually helped me get it to a completely different place. Seeing what was possible made me realize that I wanted to be able to do that for other people.

How has your background shaped the way you connect with patients?
Before aesthetics, I worked in the service industry, including high-end restaurants in Naples, and I think that experience taught me so much about communicating with people. It helped me become comfortable talking with anyone, answering questions, building relationships, and staying confident in different situations.

If I don’t know an answer, I’m comfortable saying that and finding it. I think that experience has translated really well into patient care.

Have you personally tried any CSLC treatments?
I’ve tried almost everything CSLC offers! Having personal experience with treatments is incredibly helpful because I can speak to patients about what the experience is actually like.

If I had to choose one favorite, though, it would absolutely be IPL. I love it.

What is your philosophy when it comes to aesthetic treatments?
My philosophy is to enhance, not change. Aesthetic treatments should bring out someone’s natural features and help them look refreshed, healthy, and confident while still looking like themselves.

I also believe every treatment should be personalized, with long-term skin health and patient education at the center of the recommendations. I want patients to understand not only what we’re recommending, but why we’re recommending it.

What treatments do you specialize in or enjoy performing the most?
Facials are definitely one of my specialties. I have 10 years of facial experience, and at this point, so much of it has become second nature. Patients can feel that confidence and experience through touch, and I think that’s one of the reasons they continue coming back.

What I really love about being an aesthetician at CSLC, though, is the variety. I’m rarely performing the same treatment all day. I might be doing a facial, Morpheus8, PRF, microneedling, or a combination treatment. Every day and every patient is different.

What are some of the most common skin concerns patients bring to you?
Hyperpigmentation, sun damage, dullness, and dry skin are some of the biggest concerns I see, especially in Florida. People simply weren’t as aware 20, 30, or 40 years ago of how much sun exposure could affect their skin long term, so we see a lot of accumulated damage.

Fine lines around the mouth are another concern I hear about constantly. The lower third of the face tends to be an area patients really notice as they age.

Do you have a favorite combination treatment for improving overall skin quality?
I love combining lasers with microneedling and PRF. You’re addressing so many different aspects of the skin in one plan: redness, brown spots, fine lines, texture, and overall rejuvenation. It’s a great combination for creating a healthier, more refreshed complexion.

Is there a patient experience that has been especially meaningful to you?
One thing I’m particularly proud of is that I’ve identified suspicious areas on three different patients that ultimately needed evaluation for skin cancer. One of those people was actually my mom.

She came to visit and had a small area on her nose that looked like a scab. She thought she had bumped it, but something about it caught my attention, so I encouraged her to see her dermatologist when she got home. It turned out to be precancerous.

Experiences like that are an important reminder that working closely with someone’s skin means paying attention to more than aesthetics.

Patients sometimes worry that aesthetic treatment will make them look overdone. What do you tell them?
I always tell people that we notice the bad work because we’re not supposed to notice the good work. The best injectable results are undetectable.

People also sometimes lump Botox, filler, and other treatments together without really understanding how differently they work. Education is huge. When treatments are chosen thoughtfully and performed well, someone should simply look refreshed. You shouldn’t necessarily be able to identify what they had done.

What do you think patients often misunderstand about Botox, filler, and aestheitc treatments?
A lot of people don’t understand the physiology behind these treatments or even that Botox and filler do completely different things. For example, Botox doesn’t “fill in” a wrinkle. It works by reducing the muscle movement that contributes to certain lines.

I love explaining the why behind treatments because once patients understand how something works, the entire process becomes much less intimidating.

Is there a treatment that continues to impress you with its results?
IPL, without question. I call it a workhorse because it can make such an incredible difference, especially here in Southwest Florida where we see so much sun damage.

What is one piece of advice you give almost every patient?
Wear SPF. Every day. It is one of the most important things you can do for your skin.

What makes CSLC different from other med spas?
CSLC looks at the whole picture. Just because someone is scheduled for a particular treatment doesn’t automatically mean that treatment is what they need that day.

We take the time to reassess, talk about what has changed, and build a care plan around what the patient actually needs. I’ve worked in other aesthetic settings where someone was scheduled for Botox, they received Botox, and then they left. CSLC is much more comprehensive. We’re always thinking beyond the individual appointment.

How have you seen aesthetics evolve over the last 5 years?
There has been a major shift toward regenerative treatments and more natural-looking results. People are moving away from highly invasive approaches and are increasingly interested in treatments that stimulate their own collagen, improve skin quality, and require less downtime.

I love that direction because there can absolutely be a place for injectables, but they don’t have to be the entire treatment plan.

Where do you think aesthetics is headed over the next 5-10 years?
I think we’ll continue seeing more PRF, radiofrequency treatments, collagen stimulation, and regenerative approaches. There will still be a time and place for filler and other injectables, but I think patients will increasingly want treatments that work with their own biology and support long-term skin health.

Even beauty trends are moving in that direction. People are wearing less makeup and focusing more on having really healthy, beautiful skin. I think that “less is more” mindset is going to continue.

What does confidence mean to you?
Confidence comes from knowledge, preparation, and consistency. Once you have those things, I think confidence naturally follows.

What’s a skincare myth you love busting?
That dermaplaning makes your hair grow back thicker. It doesn’t. Only a hormonal change can alter the texture of your hair.

I think part of that myth comes from people remembering that when they started shaving their legs, their hair seemed to grow back differently. But that often happens around puberty, when hormones are changing at the same time. Dermaplaning does not change the structure of the hair follicle or make facial hair grow back thicker.

What skincare product can you not live without?
Skinbetter Science Mystro. It’s my favorite.

And your favorite coffee order?
A coconut iced latte.