Nestor Garcia Porcayo
Aesthetic Nurse Provider
Nestor is a national and internationally trained aesthetic injector and has been in the industry of aesthetics since 2019. Nestor was born in Cuernavaca, Mexico. After his family relocated to Chicago, they all eventually settled down in the Northwest Suburbs. He attended Northern Illinois University where he obtained his BSN. After graduation, he worked under the supervision of cardiovascular surgeons who performed Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) and Sclerotherapy for 5 years. That’s when he discovered how important the use of energy in conjunction with other adjunct therapies is to achieve an improved look for varicose legs, which he will then incorporate into his aesthetic approach. In addition to working with a cardiovascular surgeon, he worked most of his nursing career caring for adults and pediatric populations in the Emergency and intensive care departments. Eventually, he obtained his MSN through Grand Canyon University. In the world of aesthetics, when performing a client consultation, Nestor’s stance is: “I must always set a baseline – realistic and achievable expectations. Additionally, in the same way, that we have compliant and non-compliant patients, we also identify and categorize good and Not good candidates for these types of procedures.” “I do not hesitate to turn clients away whose expectations are unrealistic or who aren’t willing to invest the time and dedication in themselves. In addition to setting up realistic expectations, I look at the client’s face (skin, texture, wrinkles, dis-chromas, asymmetries) and their context (drinking and smoking habits, etc) as one. This approach allows me to identify the proper approach to potentially achieve the client’s desired outcome. However, it doesn’t mean that injections and energy therapies are for everyone.”
Nestor’s commitment: “Unfortunately as we age, we all lose elastin and collagen while the fat pads in our face become smaller and slide down due to the lack of support. As injectors, it is our duty to remember that results may vary from client to client and not all clients are appropriate candidates for injectables or energy therapies. Having said that, energy, neurotoxins, and fillers/implants are a great way to achieve a younger, refreshed, and hydrated complexion without the downtime of surgery.” “We can also achieve a more harmonious and symmetrical look while protecting and preserving the essence and individual characteristics that make each of us unique.”
Tamie Lai
Licensed Aesthetician/Laser Tech / Patient Care Coordinator
Tamie performs many of the initial consultations for our med spa services and helps coordinate both scheduling and service requirements for patients. She works closely with every member of our medical team to provide a satisfactory experience and makes sure your treatment goes seamlessly. In addition to her role as a patient care coordinator, Tamie also lends her expertise to our medical team in performing various aesthetic treatments. She has been instrumental in working closely with Dr. Conrardy with liposuction consultation. Tamie has been a licensed aesthetician since 2012 and a certified laser technician since 2020. She is experienced in laser skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, microneedling, HydraFacials®, and chemical peels of varying strengths. With her product knowledge and understanding of the science behind your skin, she can perform facial treatments specified to your needs.
Jigna Gandhi, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Jigna Gandhi NP, is an experienced, board-certified family nurse practitioner. She graduated at the top of her class from the University of Illinois at Chicago with her NP in 2015. Previous to that she has also been a nurse since 2009. She has been in Medical Aesthetics since 2020 and previous to that she was a lead NP in an outpatient Cardiovascular/Electrophysiology clinic for 8 years. While there, she created and led a lifestyle modification program including weight loss for cardiovascular patients with arrhythmias and heart failure. She is currently working to earn her Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine.
