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BA in English from the University of Washington
Kali Swenson is a former senior writer at RealSelf, where she covered a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments—everything from medical-grade skin care and bariatric procedures to plastic and gender-confirming surgery. During her time at RealSelf, she traveled with a team of plastic and reconstructive surgeons to Dehradun, India, where she covered their treatment of people with serious scarring from burns.
Kali has also served as a creative content consultant for numerous beauty, skin care, and wellness brands. Currently based in Los Angeles, she’s the senior content designer at Curology, a telehealth dermatology company.
Kali Swenson is a former senior writer at RealSelf, where she covered a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments—everything from medical-grade skin care and bariatric procedures to plastic and gender-confirming surgery. During her time at RealSelf, she traveled with a team of plastic and reconstructive surgeons to Dehradun, India, where she covered their treatment of people with serious scarring from burns.
Kali has also served as a creative content consultant for numerous beauty, skin care, and wellness brands. Currently based in Los Angeles, she’s the senior content designer at Curology, a telehealth dermatology company.
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BA in English from the University of Washington
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