Beautiful Skin Is Always In
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hat is the first thing you notice when you meet someone? Maybe their smile, hair or height? What about their skin? Dr. Leonora Lopez of Santa Ana Skin Care Clinic knows how important a first impression is, which is why she strives to make all her patients comfortable and confident in their own skin. Dr. Lopez started in family practice in Santa Fe 26 years ago. While practicing
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general medicine, she was always particularly interested in skin care. She began attending classes focused on dermatology and injectables. She started the first aesthetic skin care clinic 16 years ago in Santa Fe. Her practice flourished and grew. “We had the first cosmetic laser in Santa Fe. We used it until it wore out,” she remembers. “Certified laser technicians and aestheticians Karmella Blea and
Shunay Rivera started with me 12 years ago. As technology improved, we became more innovative and strategic with our lasers. We continue to help people find comfort in their own skin after all these years. Karmella and Shunay are probably the most experienced laser technicians in New Mexico.” Today, Santa Ana Skin Care Clinic (SASCC) has seven lasers that treat a variety of skin issues including acne,