Posts tagged Medical Esthetician
Jocelyn Locascio

Jocelyn grew up in Hilton Head, South Carolina and attended College of Charleston earning a degree in Education before finding her true passion in esthetics. She then went on to earn her Esthetics degree and certification from nationally renowned institute, Esthetics International.

She has now been a Licensed Esthetician for 10 years and has extensive experience with patient care in the Medical Spa industry.

Jocelyn is passionate about and dedicated to solving problems, and she delivers an efficient, effective, total treatment plan for all of her clients. She specializes in the use of medical-grade skincare products, advanced skincare techniques, and cutting-edge laser technologies including multi-modality treatments. She is your go-to for all things skincare from general skin concerns to more complicated issues such as rosacea, melasma, acne, acne scars, aging skin and much more.

In her off time, Jocelyn enjoys spending time with her Husband, Andy and their dogs, Moose & Tootsie.

Favorite Treatment: CoolPeel Laser
Favorite Product: Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream Retinol
Follow on Social Media: @thelaserskinexpert

Melissa Pappas

Melissa is a native Charlottean. She graduated from the Esthiology program at the Aveda Institute in 2010. Realizing soon thereafter that she wanted to focus more on medical esthetics, she enrolled in a medical assisting program at King’s College. Graduating with her associates degree in 2012, she immediately started working in the clinic of a busy dermatology practice. Melissa has 4 years of experience working in the clinics of dermatology and plastics surgery practices. She uses the knowledge she learned during that time to help her become a better skincare provider and to help inform her clients.

She found her niche working in medspas since 2016. Melissa loves providing results driven treatments. She loves to see a good skin transformation! Her goal is always to get your skin in the healthiest and most vibrant shape it can be at any age. She believes a solid at home skincare routine is essential for anyone looking to improve their skin’s vitality. She enjoys being able to provide safe and effective treatments for all skin types and tones. Some of her favorite treatments include PicoSure Focus and tattoo removal, IPL, RF microneedling, dermaplaning and Skin Classic.

Melissa lives in South End Charlotte with her husband Chad and their three tabby cats.

Favorite Treatment: Three for Me
Favorite Product: Revision Intellishade TruPhysical
Follow on Social Media: @skincare.with.melissa

Katie Sullivan

Katie began her career in the beauty industry as a makeup artist in 2016. After finishing esthetics school in New York in February of 2020, Katie began working at Complexions Day Spa, Salon & Med Spa as as an esthetician, and quickly moved on to medical esthetics at The Artistry of Face Medical Spa.

Upon moving to North Carolina she worked at Skin Goals Local until the opportunity arose to help open Elizabeth City Med Spa where she assisted in rebranding and building the business in her role as lead of esthetics.

Katie focuses on results-based treatments for her clients and is in constant pursuit of continued education. She is professionally certified in microneedling, dermaplaning, Hydrafacial, Forma, laser hair removal, laser vein removal, laser tattoo removal, IPL, hair restoration, chemical peels, and cosmetic tattooing such as lip blushing, and microblading.

Favorite Treatment: Hydrafacial
Favorite Product:
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
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@theskinvixen