David R. Shapiro, M.D. became interested in light-based therapies for skin as an outgrowth of his extensive work and research applying light to the eye in the form of laser vision correction -- an area in which he is considered one of the nation's leading authorities. Dr. Shapiro has been named "one of the country's top laser surgeons" by NBC Channel 4 News in Los Angeles. He has been called called one of the 30 leading LASIK surgeons in the world by EyeWorld and one of the "nation's top refractive surgeons" by Primary Care Optometry News, two leading eye care journals. Working with other leading laser vision correction surgeons from across the country, Dr. Shapiro has helped bring these advanced light-based technologies to the skin at the Shapiro Laser Aesthetics Center.
 
     
 





 


Patricia Tolegian, Licensed Aesthetician and Penny Vogel, R.N.
work together as a highly trained team specializing in the use of modern light-based skin rejuvenation therapies. Patricia’s background is unique in that she is a licensed aesthetician with over 30 years of medical experience in aesthetic dermatology, having worked in medical offices providing care and counseling after cosmetic dermatology treatments. Over these past three decades, she has been involved in the evolution of aesthetic skin care, including the evolution of medical laser and light-based skin therapies. Previously voted Ojai Valley Community Hospital’s “Nurse of the Year,” Penny has over 14 years of hospital-based nursing experience, including experience with skin lasers. Under Dr. Shapiro's guidance, they have received advanced one-on-one training specifically in the new generation technologies involved in Controlled Spectrum Light Therapy by nationally recognized leaders in this revolutionary field. Over the past two years, both Patricia and Penny have been involved in hundreds of CSL treatments at the Shapiro Laser Aesthetics Center.

 
 
     


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