Brenna Derakshan
RN , BSN Aesthetic Injector
SPECIALIZING IN
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gorgeous!
LOVES
I love cats! I love all animals for that matter, but I especially love cats. My beautiful baby angel, Khloe, is a Persian, Silver-Tipped, Chinchilla. I'm sure you will see pictures of her in the clinic.
HOBBY
I am also an Artist! I paint and sketch facial portraits and create Geode Coffee Tables. I have always loved studying and painting faces, which is why injecting is such a passion and obsession of mine.
CULTURAL BACKGROUND
I am an Iranian-American. My dad is full Iranian and my mom is Russian and German. I was mostly raised on my dad's side by my Iranian grandmother and father and I grew up with that culture and know how to speak Farsi!
INSIGHTS
Ask about what work I have had done! While I am your provider, I have been a patient many times and share that perspective with you. Working in cosmetic surgery, while having had work done helps me give you pointers and even help figuring out what best suits your goals.
Hi! I'm BRENNA,
I specialize in providing personalized aesthetic procedures that allow individuals like you to align their external appearance with their inner confidence. With my expertise, I offer expert beauty guidance, ensuring that your voice is heard, and you are never pressured or left with concerns about looking artificial or regretting your investment.
There is nothing worse than paying $1000's for a poor result you end up dissolving - which is why I take the time to truly understand your unique facial structure and goals.
As one of the top 1% of injectors world-wide, in the beauty capital of the world (So-Cal), I bring extensive experience in healthcare since 2010, as an RN since 2012, and aesthetic RN since 2016 in both medical spas and cosmetic surgery. This combination of knowledge and skill allows me to deliver exceptional results while prioritizing your safety and satisfaction.
I have an Associate in nursing, an ADN-RN, and an RN-BSN Bachelor's degree in nursing, and am currently in school to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP).
Rest assured that with my background and dedication to delivering outstanding outcomes, you can entrust your aesthetic journey to my capable and compassionate hands.
-Brenna
I LOVE A GOOD BEFORE AND AFTER…
ON THE FENCE?
LET’S TALK FAQ’S
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Filler can indeed make you appear fake, puffy, ducky, or overdone when done poorly or without restraint. Unfortunately, the few cases you see in public are ruining the reputation of all the many around us who are beautifully undetectable.
When it is done right, you don’t know it’s been done. This is always the goal: a natural, rested, and rejuvenated appearance.
Filler should NEVER appear fake, puffy, ducky, or overdone. If you realize this has happened to you, I can help fix this.
There are a few factors that result in a fake appearance: Inappropriate pre-assessments that do not review your treatment history and fail to do any palpating, assessing, or observing of your facial shadows, animations, and movements.
Another factor is an inappropriate selection of filler, amounts of filler, and depths or areas of the face.
A final factor may be injecting too soon over the previous filler, where there is no space for the filler, leaving it susceptible to migration. The face is a unifying, moving structure of many dependent areas, and it should move and rest naturally.
I spend a considerable amount of time assessing your face on animation and rest, I listen to your goals, and I review your history of treatments before injecting you.
While I do this, I will educate you on what is the safest and most effective way we can provide you with the most beautiful result. We will work together.
I will say no if I have to, and will help you reverse or repair any filler that has migrated or has made you look “fake”.
My approach is natural and holistic, I see your face in all parts, angles, shadows, and how it represents you.
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For many who are curious about filler but have yet to try it out of fear of a bad result, you may have peace of mind in the fact that I only use FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers which are fully reversible if needed using a dissolver.
Furthermore, these fillers break down and are absorbed by the body over time.
However, the focus should instead be placed on our consultation: I will work with you prior to make sure you are comfortable and ready for fillers before injecting.
I will educate you on what to expect so that you are confident of what your result will be before I ever inject you.
In this way, you will feel at ease that your outcome is aligned with your vision.
As a portrait artist, I am especially adept at providing detailed explanations of exactly how your face can and will change for the better.
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Botox and Dysport last 2-4 months on average.
Fillers usually last about 2 years.
However, with both substances, everyone’s body breaks down substances differently.
For example, some might notice filler begin to dissipate after a year while others see results lasting for 3-4 years. Some MRI studies have even shown fillers to last up to 7 years or more.
The fillers I use are hyaluronic acid fillers which are safe, dissolvable and break down over time.
When discussing Botox and Dysport, the same is true, the effects last differently for everyone.
For both fillers and neuromodulators: dose equals duration.
So this must be factored in as well, while your body reacts differently, the amount should be sufficient for your body.
Underdosing or underfilling will have fewer results and will last for less time.
The best way to think about this is to have a regular maintenance plan where I assess your face to do minor adjustments over the years so that you can maintain that desired result for as long as possible.
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I use name-brand, FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers which are safe, biocompatible, dissolvable, and are broken down/absorbed by the body over time.
This is why I choose to only use hyaluronic acid fillers because they are safe, predictable, and dissolvable.
With any procedures, there are risks associated that must be understood before any treatments are made.
We will familiarize and educate you with any questions or concerns you have about the product or the process.
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This depends on the treatment you are getting.
For Botox or Dysport you may need to come in every few months (again, this is different for everyone depending on how your body reacts to the treatment).
Fillers, on the other hand, can last much longer (although this also depends on the patient and is different for everyone).
Therefore, the best way to think about this is that when you come in for each new round of Botox/Dysport, every 2-4 months, we will assess and discuss together where we are at in your filler maintenance plan.
Just as we maintain our health, fitness, hair, teeth, nails, etc, we must also maintain our aging and face.
I will help guide you through this process, assess, and work with you each time you come in.
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Kind Words...
“Brenna is the best in the business. I won’t go to anyone else. She loves what she does and is very good at what she does. She’s professional, and kind. She explains everything and makes you feel comfortable. She’s caring and compassionate, and most of all, I trust her. I 100% recommend Brenna to anyone and everyone!”
- Ashley F.
“Brenna came highly recommend and did not disappoint! She is very knowledgeable about all the procedures and made me feel relaxed and confident in my decision. My questions and concerns were answered and together we devised a treatment plan that I was comfortable with. I never felt pressured and really enjoyed my experience from start to finish. Thank you Brenna! Can’t wait to see you again!”
- Mary H.
“I've been seeing Brenna for three years for Botox and filler. She is the most patient practitioner I have been to. When I feel anxious or nervous about my filler, she takes her time to calm me down, always makes me feel heard, and takes care of me the whole process through. Botox with her is such a breeze and I am always pleased with my results. I'm so excited to see her in her thrive in her new space.”
- Lucia B.
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