Our staff strives to create a comfortable, caring, relaxed, and professional atmosphere. Your journey starts with us at the consultation where we assess your health history, lifestyle, skin care and facial appearance goals to Hecht Aesthetic Center is a
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related challenges.
Jason C. Lichtenberger, M.D.
Dr. Lichtenberger brings a wealth of experience and extensive training to HAC. He is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. His surgical skill and artistic style combine to enhance the beauty in each and every patient. After receiving his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey he completed a six year residency in Ear, Nose and Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Vermont and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. During his training he focused on head and neck oncology and skin cancer excisions, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and nasal and sinus procedures, in addition to general otolaryngology.
Director Dr. Lichtenberger then completed an advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center in Atlanta, GA. This fellowship, under the direction of world renown surgeons Drs. William Silver and Louis DeJoseph, focused on cosmetic surgery of the face including rhinoplasty, face lifts, eyelid surgery, and otoplasty. He also received extensive training in facial injectables such as Botox and facial fillers. During his time in Atlanta, Dr. Lichtenberger was a Clinical Instructor in the Otolaryngology Department at Emory University. He helped train otolaryngology residents in plastic and reconstructive procedures serving as an attending physician at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Hospital. Focused on achieving natural results in his cosmetic patients with minimal downtime procedures, Dr. Lichtenberger brings the most advanced and up-todate options in facial plastic surgery to Bellingham. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, biking, and yoga.
Christopher Stacey
P.A.-C.M.M.S., Physician Assistant
Mr. Stacey is a nationally certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), graduating with honors and then earning a Master’s Degree in Medical Science (M.M.S.). He has lectured, consulted and published articles on cosmetic procedures and laser safety and is a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. As a practicing P.A. since 2000 and with work involving more than eleven medical specialties, Christopher employs a multitude of modalities for healing and wellness. He currently sees patients in the ENT clinic and at St. Joseph’s Hospital and is a surgical assistant for the Bellingham ENT and Hecht Aesthetic Center surgeons.
He has been awarded injection certifications from Allergan (Botox and Juvederm) and Medicis (Restylane) and keeps himself current on the newest fillers and techniques with regular training and updates. Mr. Stacey specializes in injectable procedures, gaining recognition as one of the area’s top providers. He prides himself on “natural looking” outcomes and enjoys working with patients to achieve the results they desire. As part of his holistic approach to health, Mr. Stacey is also trained in Trigger Point Needling (TPN) for neck, back and musculoskeletal pain. TPN or Intramuscular stimulation is a treatment using small needles with an injection device to relieve pain and restore limited range of motion in acute or chronic injuries.
Amy Classen
Clinical Aesthetician
Amy Classen is a licensed aesthetician with over ten years of cosmetic and skin care experience. Amy specializes in clinical facial care and treatments at the Hecht Aesthetic Center. She offers complimentary consultations and will create a treatment plan suitable to your lifestyle and needs. Amy can help correct undesirable skin conditions and provide information about new and innovative skin care products. Amy also acts as a liaison between Dr. Lichtenberger and other staff members to ensure that patients receive the most effective treatments and care.
Amy is certified in the use of chemical peels and microdermabrasion with skin care companies such as PCA Skin, Diamondtome and Syneron. Amy utilizes a combination of products and treatments to correct skin conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, sensitive skin and aging or sun-damaged skin. In addition to her work as an aesthetician, Amy is also an experienced laser technician and commonly incorporates laser in her treatment room. Born and raised in the Midwest, Amy loves living in Bellingham with her husband, Glen, and their greyhound, Freya. She enjoys updating her Facebook page with tips about healthy skin, best skin care practices and facial treatments. To learn more, like Amy Classen, Aesthetician on Facebook.
Katy Denooyer
CMA (AAMA), Light & Laser Specialist
Ms. Denooyer is our highly trained Light & Laser Specialist for laser hair reduction, Fotofacial (IPL) treatments, Refirme Skin Tightening, Vascutouch, LED and Biotherapeutic treatment options. She also enjoys facial waxing and eyebow/eyelash tinting. Katy has enjoyed doing various laser treatments for the Hecht Aesthetic Center since 2000. Ms. Denooyer also works closely with our physicians during cosmetic consults, pre and post operative visits, non-surgical procedures
such as Botox, injectable fillers and Matrix Fractional CO2 Laser Treatments. She understands that choosing to have a cosmetic procedure is a big decision and she will do her very best to make sure the process goes smoothly. Katy is very nurturing, kind, gentle and extremely thorough. Ms. Denooyer is a graduate of the Whatcom Community College Medical Assisting Program and is also a certified medical assistant active in the Whatcom County Chapter of Medical Assistants. She is also a licensed clinical aesthetician and graduate of Evergreen Beauty & Barber College. Katy values continuing education opportunities for herself and for those who share the passion of her profession. She takes every opportunity she can to mentor students in the medical assisting and aesthetic programs, speaking frequently at the colleges she attended.
We can help you restore the appearance of younger skin, lifting, brightening, and restoring.
Makeup and Skincare
A consultation can get you on your way to a treatment plan personalized to your needs and goals. If you are interested in resolving troublesome skin conditions or learning about new and innovative skin care options, Hecht Aesthetic Center has state of the art solutions.
PCA SKINÂŽ Clinical Care Products and PCAÂŽ MEN products are scientifically formulated using
All Neocutis products are formulated with a targeted blend of science and Swiss technology to enhance
technically advanced, all-natural ingredients
skin’s natural beauty. Each product helps to diminish
to nourish, hydrate and rejuvenate your skin.
the visible signs of skin aging as it soothes, stressed,
PCA home care products are free of color
irritated skin. Developed and tested with leading
additives, synthetic fragrances, harsh alcohols,
Dermatologists, Neocutis brings the timeless beauty
comedogenic oils and other known sensitizers
and precision of Swiss technology to create a
and are designed to deliver results without irritation. Whether battling acne, rosacea, sun damage or aging skin, daily use of PCA products will dramatically improve skin health and help provide the glowing, radiant complexion desired.
premiere line of anti-aging skincare available only through physicians.
Makeup Application
Come enjoy a full-face makeup application of Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. Sessions are 30 minutes. Free when you purchase products of $50 or more. ($50)
Makeup Lesson Jane Iredale: The highest standard in mineral makeup! All products are free of oil, talc, FD & C dyes, synthetic preservatives, parabens and fragrances. Even the most sensitive skin will look and feel fabulous! These minerals are ultra water resistant and formulated for comfort all day long.
Join us for a hands-on make up lesson! We will help you find the perfect Jane Iredale mineral foundation for your skin tone and pick colors that will highlight your features. Let us show you new tricks for any occasion, from every day natural to a bolder evening look. Sessions are 30 minutes. Free when you purchase products of $50 or more. ($50)
Skin Treatments
Body Smoothing Peel
Even out pigment discoloration while smoothing and brightening skin, this potent yet skin friendly body peel treats rough, dehydrated, sun-damaged or acneic skin on arms, hands, neck, chest, legs and feet.
Rosacea/Sensitive Skin Treatment
For those who suffer from red, blotchy skin, sensations of tightness, burning or tingling, mild to moderate breakouts and skin that flushes easily. Treat aggravated rosacea with gentle exfoliation and nourishment. • Gentle exfoliation • Therapeutic topical such as a treatment masque or enzyme peel • Infusion of Hyaluronic acid • Complimentary application of Jane Iredale Mineral makeup Typical Treatment Series: Scheduled once per month.
Age Management Treatment
The Age Management treatment is customized to the individual depending on what the age related issues are. Age Management Treatment can include: • Microdermabrasion of full face, neck, décolleté, arms & hands • Application of light chemical peel • Infusion of Hyaluronic acid • Complimentary application of Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup This facial treatment is excellent for those who want to maintain healthy skin. Individualized for all skin types except for those with severe acne.
Bio-Hydroderm
Hydrodermabrasion combines crystal free microdermabrasion, vacuum technology, and strategic product infusion to provide a gentle and effective exfoliation that leaves skin visibly soft, radiant, & glowing. Perfect for all skin types and is specifically designed for: • Dull skin • Age management, fine lines, & wrinkles • Mild to moderate acne • Skin smoothing • Hyperpigmentation A Bio-Hydroderm session can be added to most facial treatments.
Detox Deep Poor Treatment
This active blend of lactic, glycolic & salicylic acids effectively penetrates pores to dissolve impactions & blackheads, kill bacteria, reduce inflammation & remove excess cell debris leaving skin feeling hydrated, purified & clear. Extractions included. Indications: Congested pores, mild to moderate breakouts & normal to oily skin. Typical Treatment Series: Customized for individual skin types & may be recommended every 2 to 3 weeks or once per month.
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Microdermabrasion
Non-invasive resurfacing treatment for removing the topmost layer of skin leaving it supple & vibrant. Indications are for sun-damaged skin, age spots, fine lines & wrinkles, acne scarring, shallow scars, oily skin, & rejuvenation. Treatment followed by a soothing azulene masque, condition specific serums & moisturizing solar protection. Typical Treatment Series: 6 treatments total, once every 2–4 weeks. Areas that can be treated: Face, neck, chest, arms, hands, back, & shoulders.
Men’s microdermabrasion available.
PCA Skin Chemical Peel
Uniquely customized for all skin conditions including rosacea, hyperpigmentation, acne/breakout prone skin, hormonally challenged skin, sensitive skin, aging and skin cancer. • Application of peel to full face, neck & décolleté • Application of condition specific serums • Application of retinol booster • Ten day, take home skin care kit Typical Treatment Series: 6 peels recommended two weeks to one month apart. Individuals may experience light flaking for 2 to 5 days after peel.
Vascutouch
Remove unsightly vascular blemishes and skin tags quickly and effectively. Treated within just minutes, vascular blemishes can be expected to disappear between 3 to 4 weeks and skin tags can be expected to fall off between 4 to 7 days.
T R E A T M E N T S
L A S E R Fotofacial Skin Rejuvenation
Restore skin to a more youthful state using gentle light and electric energies. Fotofacial Skin Rejuvenation will improve the appearance of brown spots from sun damage and aging, red blotchiness from spider veins or rosacea, and uneven or rough skin texture will improve over a treatment series. Typical Treatment Series: 6–8 treatments every 3–4 weeks.
Isolaz
Wake up with clear, radiant, and blemish-free skin with the Isolaz acne treatment. Isolaz uses a pore-cleansing vacuum and broadband light for a cleanse that goes deep into the pores, removing dirt, blackheads and excess oil, and destroying acne causing bacteria. The vacuum helps soften and remove debris from deep inside your pores, while the broadband light kills acne causing bacteria for long-lasting results and purified skin from the inside out. Safe for all skin types.
Laser Hair Reduction
Permanently reduce embarrassing or unwanted hair. Laser hair removal uses laser energy to disable the follicle from growing hair and gradually results in a reduction of the amount of hair in the treated area. This long-term solution eliminates the need for continuous shaving, waxing, plucking and other painful alternatives. Typical Treatment Series: 8–14 treatments, 4–6 weeks apart, depending on the body area. Individual results vary, depending on medical and genetic factors.
P R O C E D U R E S ReFirme Skin Tightening
Stimulates long term collagen production and reduces fine lines and superficial wrinkles. Noticeable lifting can be observed and the texture of your skin becomes smoother. Gradual and cumulative results are seen throughout the treatment series. Typical Treatment Series: 5–8 treatments done every 2–4 weeks.
Clear + Brilliant
This unique laser treatment expands skin care to not only address
unwanted signs of aging, but gives you the power to help prevent
them! Adding Clear + Brilliant to your collection of skin care tricks— at any age—will help you recover: • Visibly illuminated skin tone
• Renewed, ultra-soft and smoother texture • Naturally radiant and glowing skin
• Improved tone, texture and radiance
• Reduction in the appearance of pores
Clear and Brilliant is comfortable, fast, effective and affordable with minimal down time and safe for all skin types.
Matrix Fractional Co2 Laser Resurfacing Treatment
This physician-performed procedure is a cutting edge option to treat fine lines, sun damage, melasma, and acne scarring. The Matrix Fractional Laser uses an intense Carbon Dioxide laser to treat selected areas of facial skin, but is also used on other areas of the body, including the neck, chest, and arms. The Matrix laser system allows precise adjustments to the depth and area of treatment to limit the effects on surrounding tissue while delivering the necessary treatment energy with artistic precision. The recovery period from this laser is less than a week, with long lasting results.
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Radiesse
Ideal wrinkle reduction is achieved by replenishing your skin's lost volume. RADIESSE Volumizing Filler immediately provides volume and life needed to diminish the signs of aging. Acts as a scaffold under the skin, providing structure and stimulating your own natural collagen to grow. Natural results are clinically proven to last a year or more in many patients.
Dysport
Frown lines are “dynamic”—they happen because of the way a person’s face moves. Because frown lines are created by facial movements, such as frowning or squinting, they may develop even in younger adults. Dysport works by stopping the signal from the nerve to the muscles, ultimately resulting in a reduction of muscle activity and temporarily preventing contraction of the muscles that cause frown lines. The untreated facial muscles still contract normally, allowing you to freely show facial expression, such as laughing, in untreated areas. And with Dysport, there is little to no downtime after injection.
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LATISSE®
This solution is a growth treatment for lashes. In fact, it’s the only FDA-approved treatment clinically proven to grow lashes. And it’s the only lash growth product of its kind available by prescription. LATISSE® solution is a once-nightly treatment you apply topically to the base of your upper eyelashes, as instructed by your doctor. Then, gradually, the results come in. You may start to see more length in as little as 4 weeks and you should achieve full growth in 16 weeks. It’s not an illusion of growth. It’s real lash growth.
Botox速
Botox injections improve the look of fine lines and superficial wrinkles caused from everyday facial exercises like smiling, or squinting. If you find that the early signs of aging are becoming apparent or if your facial expressions are causing premature wrinkles to appear, then Botox may be for you. Botox is also used in the prevention of wrinkles by prohibiting you from making the facial gestures that cause wrinkles. Typical Treatment: Maximum benefit is reached in one to two weeks. The effects last approximately three months thereafter from a single
treatment of Botox, resulting in the smoothing of your skin and the improvement of fine lines and superficial wrinkles in the area of your treatment.
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Restylane/Perlane
The Restylane family of products includes Restylane and Perlane, both cosmetic dermal fillers that replace lost volume and restore youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. While both products contain hyaluronic acid derived from the same biotechnical process, Perlane gel particles are larger and designed for deeper injection than Restylane. Your doctor will decide which product is right for you, based on an evaluation of facial wrinkles and folds. Both products are FDA approved and last about six months.
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Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). But as you age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to lose structure and volume, creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds—like those parentheses lines around your nose and mouth.Using a dermal filler like JUVÉDERMŽ XC is a safe and effective way to replace the HA your skin has lost, bringing back its volume and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. Can last up to one year.
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“I am 54 years old. I went to the Hecht Aesthetic Center inquiring about a facelift. I had sagging jowls, a double chin, and under eye bags. The
Sculptra
The first facial injectable that gives you subtle results over time. Replacing lost collagen. Giving you a more naturallooking appearance, without giving you away. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, can last up to two years.
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360-738-FACE
procedure was explained to me in depth by the doctor who was very honest about what could be done to address my facial appearance concerns. I felt very comfortable with the entire staff. Everyone was very kind. I am so happy with my facelift results and I highly recommend the Hecht Aesthetic Center.” —Luanne
F A C I A L P L A S T I C S U R G I C A L O P T I O N S Facial plastic surgical procedures can help you look and feel your best. At our facility, we offer the latest surgical techniques to rejuvenate the face, reshape the nose, and bring out the beauty in your eyes.
Following is a list of surgical procedures commonly performed in our facility.
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The natural tendency of the skin of the face is to relax over time. There is loss of facial volume in some individuals. Relaxation in the neck area causes vertical folds and extra tissue under the chin. A facelift can help your face look its best and give you a look of health and a more youthful appearance. Many patients experience increased selfconfidence after seeing the results.
The eyebrows frame the eyes, and many people notice a slow descent of the brow over time. A browlift, often combined with a blepharoplasty, can reverse these changes and allow a brighter, more awake look to the upper face and eyes. New techniques allow this procedure to be performed with an endoscope in most individuals—leading to shorter recovery while still maintaining long-lasting results.
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Browlift (Forehead Lift)
Eyelid Surgery
The eyes are one of the first areas to show the signs of age. Eyelid surgery, also known as ‘blepharoplasty,’ can reshape the upper eyelid to reduce extra skin, and addresses the puffiness and bags under the eye. These individualized procedures on the eyelids achieve some of the most dramatic anti-aging changes, with minimal recovery.
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Nasal Reshaping Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Protruding ears can be very difficult for young children and adults alike. Otoplasty can be performed at any age after the ears have reached full size, usually ages five or six. This procedure makes it not only possible to “pin back,� but ears can be reshaped, reduced in size, or made more symmetrical.
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Ear Reshaping Surgery (Otoplasty)
The nose is the center of the face and subtle differences in its shape can lead to unwanted attention. Many people are bothered by a hump on the nose, or a wide nasal tip. Trauma to the nose is common, and can lead to obstructed breathing and distorted appearance. Rhinoplasty, or nasal reshaping surgery, can help bring the nose in balance with the rest of the face. This can often be combined with surgery to improve breathing through the nose, or correct a deviated septum.
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Platysmaplasty (Neck Lift)/Submental Liposuction
There are many options to address the loose skin or fullness in the neck. In younger patients, liposuction or liposculpture of the neck can remove excess tissue to improve contour of the neck. Vertical bands can be addressed by a platysmaplasty—tightening the muscles under the chin. Many patients choose to combine these procedures with a facelift for maximal improvement in the jawline and neck.
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Facial Implants
Cheek and chin augmentation are used to enhance these important areas of the face. A high cheek bone is an attractive feature, and cheek implants can highlight this aspect of the face. A small chin can be improved with a chin implant, with very natural results and minimal downtime.
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Why choose us? The decision to take this step toward the new you is an important one. We will help you through this process, starting with a consultation visit. We start with high quality photographs, a complete review of your medical history, and discussion of your goals and desires. Computer imaging, allowing you to visualize the changes that can be achieved with surgery, will be performed to facilitate discussion and optimize results.
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