MEET THE TEAM

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LAUREN ABRAMOWITZ, PA-C

FOUNDER & MASTER INJECTOR

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Lauren is widely recognized for her innovative work in cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic medicine, and facial and body rejuvenation techniques. A native New Yorker and board-certified Physician Associate since 2002, Lauren founded Park Avenue Skin Solutions on Manhattan's Upper East Side in order to create an environment that reflects her philosophy of balance and mindful cultivation of beauty. Lauren now has brought that uptown refinement and clinical expertise to her flagship location and practice in TriBeCa, New York. A very early adopter of injectables and skin laser technologies, Lauren's artful work has built her reputation as a peerless practitioner who helps her patients create meaningful internal and external changes in their lives… read more

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LAURA PALMISANO, PA-C

CO-FOUNDER, SENIOR AESTHETIC PROVIDER

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Laura Palmisano is a licensed and certified Physician Associate, a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the New York Society of Dermatology PA’s, and is board certified through the NCCPA. Her specialties include medical and cosmetic dermatology, with a focus on cutting-edge laser treatments and injectables. She has been practicing in the Dermatology field for more than 17 years, specializing in both medical and cosmetic dermatology with a focus on laser technology and injectables. Laura has sat on the Allergan Advisory Board and was selected as a faculty member for the Allergan Medical Institute... read more

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DIANA PALMISANO, PA-C

CO-FOUNDER, SENIOR AESTHETIC PROVIDER

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Diana Palmisano is a licensed and certified Physician Associate, a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the New York Society of Dermatology PA’s, and is board certified through the NCCPA. Her specialties include medical and cosmetic dermatology, with a focus on cutting-edge laser treatments and injectables. Diana has sat on the Allergan Advisory Board and was selected as a faculty member for the Allergan Medical Institute. She has carried this role as a speaker and trainer for Doctors and Physician Extenders in the United States on Botox, Juvederm Ultra & Ultra Plus XC, Voluma XC, Volbella XC. Vollure XC, Latisse, and Kybella for over 10 years… read more

Melissa Knudson

CO-FOUNDER, COSMETIC NURSE INJECTOR, LASER EXPERT

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Melissa is a licensed and registered nurse specializing in plastic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and laser technologies. Her areas of expertise include Botox, Dermal Fillers, Chemical Peels, IPL Therapy, Ulthera, Microneedling with PRP, and CoolPeel. Melissa graduated with a bachelor of arts in Sociology from DePaul University. She then went on to St. Catherine University to obtain her nursing degree. Melissa is known for offering realistic expectations and providing natural results. She personalizes the process by educating her patients on how each treatment works with their anatomy to help them feel and look like the best version of themselves… read more

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    Jill Libretto

    VP OF OPERATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS

    Jill is our VP of Operations and Communications. Not only does she manage the entire team, but she makes sure that day-to-day operations are running smoothly. With a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from NYU, Jill handles digital and print marketing and has been the glam behind our Instagram @skinsolutions.co since the founding of our practice. Behind the lens, Jill captures the essence and true beauty of Skin Solutions Collective.

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    Christine Avalo

    LASER SPECIALIST

    A New York native, Christine has been with our practice since its Upper East Side roots. She is a veteran practitioner who has worked by Lauren’s side for over nine years. Licensed as a medical assistant and phlebotomist, Christine is also clinically certified in multiple laser technologies and IV therapy. She heads up our Laser and Light Therapy practice at Skin Solutions Collective and strives to provide our patients with the best possible care and service.

  • EMILY WENDORFF

    PATIENT COORDINATOR

    Emily graduated from Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and has pivoted those creative skills into a career in administration and operations. Outside of work, you can still find Emily composing music for fun, getting creative in the kitchen, or enjoying the outdoors. A lifelong cyclist and runner, you might find Emily cycling through the northeast or jogging through New York City, feel free to say hello!

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    Morgan Watkins

    MEDICAL ASSISTANT

    Morgan graduated with a major in Biology and having spent most of her healthcare career in a hospital setting she is excited to work more closely with patients and providers. When Morgan isn’t reading or exploring New York City as an Arizona transplant, you can find her planning her meal or new borough foodie tour of Manhattan.

  • Sophie Fragoyannis

    MEDICAL ASSISTANT

    Born and raised in the Washtngton DC area and joining the team with excitement and a zestful attitude for jumping into living in the big apple. With a bachelors from University of Michigan she is ready to dive into her passion in aesthetic medicine as both a medical assistant and provider-to-be. With a strong passion in skincare, this motivated her to start a new role as the medical assistant for Skin Solutions Collective. During free time, you can find her at scoping out the Manhattan food scene and new hip places!

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    Halle Sapecky

    MEDICAL ASSISTANT

    Halle's passion for cosmetic dermatology began upon entering the field immediately post-college graduation. Her experience as a medical assistant in internal medicine laid the foundation for her current role at Skin Solutions Collective. What Halle enjoys the most about working in aesthetic medicine is the confidence boost her patients get upon leaving the office.

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    Amanda Beczner

    MICROBLADING EXPERT, PMU ARTIST

    Amanda is an established makeup artist, hairstylist, and PMU artist with a career that spans more than 18 years in fashion, celebrity beauty, advertising, and editorial. She pairs this experience with her passion for permanent makeup to create beautiful, natural brows for each of her microblading clients. Believing in a less is more philosophy, Amanda pairs perfectly with the Skin Solutions ethos of achieving beauty with natural results.

  • ABBY LANDAU

    PATIENT COORDINATOR

    After 20 years in the fast-paced world of media, Abby transitioned from a bustling New York City career to a more balanced life in Connecticut. She has always been captivated by the transformative power of cosmetics and skincare, and a decade-long stint in the beauty industry cultivated a passion for all things beauty. Abby holds an advertising degree from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications. She and her husband are enjoying the serene beauty of Connecticut, where they now live with their two children.

  • SUMMER DOW

    PATIENT COORDINATOR

    Born in San Francisco, Summer moved right to New York following her English degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. With a background in group fitness and sports science, Summer has over 10 years of experience rowing competitively and is working towards a long term goal of becoming a Physical Therapist. When Summer isn’t out with friends in the East Village, she is spending time with her cats or in the kitchen cooking new recipes.

  • Alyssa Fernandez de Cordova

    DIGITAL MARKETING

    Alyssa helps bring the Skin Solutions Collective experience online as part of our in-house creative team. With a love of photography and a sophisticated eye for design, Alyssa works behind the lens to help us bring the Skin Solutions experience online. Alyssa has always had a desire to be creative and channeled her passions into her professional life. She enjoys traveling and spends her holidays and summers in Marbella, Spain where she spends time with family and friends and enjoying Spanish culture.


 

Lynnea Villanova, MD

Lynnea Villanova, MD

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Lynnea Villanova brings her 25+ years’ experience to her role as Medical Director of Park Avenue Skin Solutions. Appointed Physician Advisor to the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board and board-certified in Family Medicine and Medical Acupuncture, Dr. Villanova has owned and practiced in integrative, aesthetic and pain management medical practices since the early 2000s. 

She has served as the Associate Medical Director of Physical Medicine practice, provided Pediatric, provided Adult Medicine & Obstetrical clinical services, and taught as clinical faculty at the New York Presbyterian and St. Joseph’s hospitals. She has lectured on Acupuncture and Ayurveda for UNC Medical School’s alternative medicine curriculum. Recently, she served as an Allopathic and Asian medical consultant on Sirius Satellite Radio.

A warm and generous provider, Dr. Villanova enjoys applying her deep Eastern and Western medical knowledge to help patients transfer and overcome pain, internal medical, neurological, GYN/infertility, emotional issues & much more. When not working with patients, she performs in New York as a semi-professional musician and is a published essayist and poet.