Meet The Injector

Her first Botox came from a Groupon, and the injector pointed out a flaw in her chin she had never noticed. Years later she still thinks about it, and she promised herself never to point out anything a person hasn’t asked about. Ericka is a nurse practitioner and aesthetic injector at Handal Plastic Surgery in East Boca Raton, Florida, where she works alongside plastic surgeons Dr. Arthur Handal and Dr. Michael Plastini. Before aesthetics she spent more than 10 years as an emergency room nurse

Since founding Westside Aesthetics in Los Angeles, Dr. Alexander Rivkin has earned a reputation as a pioneer in non-surgical aesthetics. Originally trained in ENT, he was drawn to the possibilities of injectables early in his career and has since become a leading authority on advanced non-surgical procedures. Patients know him best for his signature treatment, the non-surgical rhinoplasty, which has become a trusted alternative for reshaping or even correcting surgical results without another o

Julie’s path to aesthetics began after a move to Georgia and a shift from regenerative medicine. She quickly fell in love with the field, drawn to the blend of science, artistry, and patient connection. Her approach centers on natural-looking results and comprehensive treatment plans that keep patients coming back. After starting as an injector at another med spa, Julie teamed up with her best friend, Dr. Amy Hubert, to bring a garage-based setup to life. Julie pitched the idea to turn it into

Amanda Rose always wanted to be a nurse—drawn to meaningful, hands-on work from a young age. After starting in pediatrics, she shifted to aesthetics during COVID, wanting to help people feel better about themselves. At Allenby Cosmetic Dermatology, she looks beyond lines and wrinkles. Amanda focuses on the full picture—bone structure, fat loss, sun damage—and customizes treatments for long-term, natural-looking results. Her day-to-day includes lasers, microneedling, Botox, and fillers, but her

As a physician assistant and aesthetic injector at MD Beauty Lab in Portland, Geneva wears many hats. From smoothing wrinkles with Botox and fillers to helping people reach their goals through the GLP-1 weight loss program, Geneva focuses on giving honest feedback and helping people plan their treatments. She started her career in family medicine, then found her way to dermatology and eventually aesthetics—a natural fit for someone who loves working with her hands and has an eye for detail. T

As an aesthetic nurse injector at MD Beauty Lab, Brittany Nelson enhances confidence with precision and artistry. As a post-op nurse at Portland Plastic Surgery Group, she’s a calming presence, guiding patients through recovery with compassion and care. Her path to aesthetics started in a hospital room—but not as a nurse. At 16, Brittany was hospitalized for two weeks, and the kindness of the nurses who cared for her left a lasting impression. She wanted to be there for people the way they were