About Kristen Arkens, Aesthetician Specialist
Kristen is a registered nurse who has an extensive background in the field of aesthetics. Starting off her journey through aesthetics, she lived in Toronto, Canada studying abroad at one of the top makeup colleges in North America. She became certified in all seven disciplines of makeup developing skills ranging from camouflage and everyday makeup to special effects and prosthetics. When she returned to the states she furthered her career by graduating from Douglas J Aveda school of esthetics. As a licensed aesthetician, Kristen has worked for some of the top plastic surgeons in Michigan. While doing so, she traveled to Boston and became a certified laser technician who has received extensive, specialized training in laser hair removal, IPL photofacials, tattoo removal, radiofrequency and laser skin tightening, laser resurfacing, microneedling, and Coolsculpting fat reduction. Kristen is also a clinical trainer who travels throughout North America to train physicians and aesthetic providers on surgical and non-surgical devices. She has been with the Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for the past five years and excels in providing patients with the highest quality care, experience and benefited results.
