Meet The Team

William H. Brown, III is a hernia specialist and an expert in vascular treatments on the body and face alike. He is a double board-certified surgeon who has enjoyed an impressive career serving athletes and non-athletes alike. Born in St. Louis, he attended the St. Louis School of Medicine and completed a residency in general surgery at St. Louis University Hospital. Dr. Brown has worked closely with professional athletes and college players throughout his career, including members in the San Jose Sharks and numerous NFL, NBA, and AFL pros. He is also passionate about laser and energy technologies, including how this tech applies to vascular treatments.

Zuzana Likar, MSN, RNFA, NP-C, is an expert in the field of cosmetic lasers and energy-based devices as well as injectables like neurotoxins and dermal fillers. Zuzana has treated more than 35,000 patients during her 21-year career. She also works with patients seeking leg vein removal, offering injectable and laser treatments. Her specialties include Fraxel Dual, CO2Re, Thermage, Picoway, BBL, Vbeam Perfecta, microneedling, and injectables as sclerotherapy using Asclera and dermal fillers and neurotoxoins.

Carina Mendoza, BSN, RN, grew up in neighboring Redwood City. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from San Francisco State University in 2017 and soon after became an Aesthetic Nurse. Carina’s approach to aesthetics is to help clients create a personalized treatment plan to help them feel comfortable in their own skin. Carina likes to combine modalities to help address early signs of aging by using medical grade skin care, lasers, neurotoxins and dermal fillers to create natural results. Her specialties include Laser Hair Removal, Clear and Brilliant, microneedling, IPL, Vbeam, Picoway, Thermage, Botox, Juvederm, CoolSculpting, Vanquish Me, and Emsculpt.

Sari Confortola has been a Licensed Esthetician for over 20 years. She strives to create a welcoming, positive, and trusting environment for her patients. Continuing education and training courses have always been important to her. She treats a variety of skin care conditions including acne, aging skin, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. She enjoys performing procedures such as the HydraFacial, dermaplaning, and chemical peels. Sari was born and raised in Sonoma County. She is married and a mother of a son and twin daughters. Along with caring for her family, she feels it’s imperative to find time to take care of ourselves in our busy lives.  Skin care should not be a luxury, but rather a necessity!

Andrea Ayala is the Front Desk Administrator and a Licensed Esthetician. She studied at the Paul Mitchell School in San Jose to become a Licensed Cosmetologist and received her medical assisting certificate at Mission Valley ROP—while still in high school—in 2015. Andrea enjoys performing HydraFacial treatments making her client’s skin glow. When she’s not working, Andrea loves spending time with her boyfriend and her Maltipoo, Tank. She grew up in Sequim, Washington but moved to the Bay Area eight years ago.  Andrea’s personal favorite treatment is IPL to reduce redness on her face and her favorite product is the SkinCeuticals Clay Masque to keep away any breakouts.

Shayla Lopes is a Front Desk Administrator & Licensed Esthetician. She graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Health Science, then attended the Paul Mitchell School where she received her Esthetician’s license. Her interest in esthetics began at a young age, as her family in Brazil owns their own cosmetic line. Growing up, she would accompany her mother to her dermatologist and medical spa appointments where her mother received treatments for hyperpigmentation and scarring. Shayla vividly remembers the miraculous results and confidence boost her mother enjoyed after these treatments. It was at that moment that Shayla realized she wanted to focus more on corrective treatments within the esthetics industry to help others gain self-esteem.

Cat Nelson is a Front Desk Administrator & Licensed Esthetician. She is a Bay Area native with 30 years of experience in the beauty industry as a licensed esthetician. She has worked in plastic surgery and skin care in both New York City and locally. She also owned her own day spa in the Bay Area for 15 years. Cat’s current position as a patient coordinator allows her to use her vast experience in the industry to provide an excellent customer experience to patients and advise them on correct skincare for their specific concern. In her free time, Cat enjoys traveling the world with a keen interest in cultural appreciation and local experiences.

Sheena is the Marketing Specialist and Patient Coordinator at Palo Alto Laser and Skin Care. She majored in Digital Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and found her way into the aesthetic industry while working in Los Angeles. Her favorite part about aesthetics is being a patient advocate and being able to positively impact and build one-self-confidence by combining the practice of medicine and artistry. In her free time, she enjoys reading a good book with a warm cup of coffee.

Michelle Osorio is a Front Desk Administrator. She is a Bay Area native of Santa Cruz County. Skin care is her passion! She has worked in the aesthetic industry for over 20 years and truly loves helping patients look their best. Her favorite product is Jan Marini’s Transformation Cream, which not only helps her skin stay hydrated but also is full of potent peptides, antioxidants  and alpha hydroxy acids that help fight premature aging. Michelle’s preferred treatment for herself include the HydraFacial to keep her skin glowing throughout the day. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and walks on the beach.