Pasadena Cosmetic Surgery Center

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  Sarah

  Patient Care Coordinator

  Sarah is our patient care coordinator. She has been working with Dr. O’Toole since 1998. She is the main contact person by telephone or via the internet. Sarah will be happy to discuss the entire process with each patient from consultation to full recovery. Her personal touch without pressure is something many patients have appreciated. She spends countless hours as a patient advocate and is never too busy to listen and help.

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  Nadia

  Nurse

  Nadia is our nurse and works closely with Dr. O’Toole in the treatment of cosmetic surgery patients in our Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley-area office. She also cares for our patients in the pre-op and recovery areas at PCS Surgery Center. This provides excellent continuity of care for patients undergoing surgery. She will be present from your first consultation, through the preparation process before surgery, immediately in the recovery room after surgery, and during all subsequent follow-up visits with Dr. O’Toole. Nadia has been nursing for over 25 years and is very knowledgeable in all aspects of cosmetic surgery. She is always only a phone call away.

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  Valerie Gilbert

  Certified Make-up Technician (CPMT)

  Valerie Gilbert is a Certified Make-up Technician (CPMT) and a licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years experience in numerous aspects of the beauty industry. She is trained and knowledgeable in many aspects of the beauty industry, including restorative cosmetic make-up procedures, permanent make-up, chemical peels, and advanced skin care. She continues to take advanced training courses in the field and has dedicated her practice to helping clients and patients look and feel their best. Valerie has been a dedicated volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good…Feel Better” program since 2009. Certifications: Citrus College/Cosmetology California Cosmetology License #KK500650 Certified Permanent Makeup Technician Certified in Scar Camouflage Certified in Areola Reconstruction and Other Advanced Restoration Techniques Advanced Training Tehachapi Mountain Research Center Certified Soft-Tap Technician (Hand Tool Method) Certified in Medical Microdermabrasion Certified in P.C.A. (T.C.A. Chemical Peels)

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  Joanie Smith

  Medical Aesthetician

  Joanie Smith is our medical aesthetician. She has been a licensed aesthetician for 7 years and has worked for Dr. O’Toole 3 years. With all the new advances in skin care, Joanie regularly attends skin care courses and seminars. This way she can provide the best results for her patients’ skin. Whether she is targeting acne prone, sun damaged, or aging skin, Joanie’s warm and caring touch helps each patient feel informed and comfortable with all their facial procedures and needs.