How to Consult for Your Patients on HA Safety 

Join our expert panel in an engaging discussion around the evolving landscape of injectable HA filler. We'll be addressing HA filler sentiment, the evolving patient's desired natural look, and strategies to address filler concerns both inside your practice and on social media.

Moderator

Vanessa Lee, RN, Founder, The Things We Do

Vanessa Lee is a globally recognized aesthetic expert, entrepreneur, and the creator of the term Facial

Balancing in modern medical aesthetics. With over 17 years of experience in cosmetic dermatology, she is known for her refined, natural results and her signature East-meets-West approach that blends advanced injectables and skin technologies with principles of traditional Chinese face reading. Lee is the founder of the multi-location medical aesthetics brand The Things We Do, a trusted beauty authority across social media, and a sought-after speaker and educator who is passionate about helping both patients and providers elevate their understanding of facial balancing, skin health, and longevity.

Speakers

Shawna Chrisman, NP-C, Founder, Destination Aesthetics

Shawna Chrisman is a board-certified nurse practitioner, industry thought leader, and the founder of Destination Aesthetics Medical Spa, a premier aesthetic practice with five locations across the greater Sacramento area. She launched Destination Aesthetics in 2011 as a solo venture and strategically scaled it into one of the fastest-growing medical spas in the nation, achieving a Top 10 Allergan account ranking in the U.S. within eight years.
Renowned for her expertise in medical aesthetics, Chrisman is an Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) educator for injectables and SkinMedica, a Colorescience Know Better Skin Pro, and an active speaker, panelist, and contributor to industry webinars, roundtables, and PR initiatives for Allergan Aesthetics. She also serves on the Thought Leadership Group for CareCredit and the Medical Advisory Board for Advanced MedAesthetic Partners (AMP), where she helps shape industry best practices and business growth strategies.
Her leadership and business acumen have earned her multiple accolades, including recognition as a “Sacramento Top 100" Business Leader by the *Sacramento Business Journal (2021) and the prestigious “Women Who Mean Business” award (2019). In 2023, Destination Aesthetics joined Advanced MedAesthetic Partners (AMP), where Chrisman continues to drive innovation and operational excellence as a Managing Partner and Chief Aesthetics Officer leveraging her expertise in financial strategy, operational efficiency, and scalable growth to optimize profitability, expand market reach, and drive long-term business success.

Lisa Espinoza, MD, Founder, La Chelé Medical Aesthetics

Dr. Lisa Espinoza began her first career as a professional ballerina before earning her bachelor's degrees in biology and psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She went on to obtain her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, where she distinguished herself as Chief Resident.
In 2007, Dr. Espinoza founded La Chelé Medical Aesthetics, which has since grown into one of the largest cosmetic injectable and laser centers in Pennsylvania, with four award-winning locations across the state. La Chelé has been named Best of Philadelphia, Best of Bucks County, and Best of the Main Line. Under her leadership, the practice now houses more than 75 advanced laser and energy-based devices and employs 65 team members. Additionally, the company ranks among the Top 20 Botox and filler accounts in the United States.
With more than a decade of full-time experience in cosmetic and laser medicine, Dr. Espinoza is a nationally and internationally recognized key opinion leader. She serves on multiple pharmaceutical advisory boards, leads clinical research studies, and is a national trainer and speaker for numerous pharmaceutical and laser companies.
Dr. Espinoza has received the prestigious WBENC certification and actively participates in Women’s Leadership Forums in Philadelphia. She also serves on two trustee boards and supports more than 250 nonprofit organizations along the East Coast.

Shawna Jones, PA-C, Lead Provider, SkinSpirit

Shawna Jones, PA-C, is a board-certified physician associate and lead provider at SkinSpirit Newport Beach. With over 18 years of clinical experience and as a national trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute, she specializes in anatomy-based injectable techniques and facial balancing. Jones also serves on SkinSpirit’s Medical Advisory Board, where she contributes to clinical education, innovation, and provider development across the organization.