Destin Plastic Surgery

Our longtime physician assistant Bill Edelman earned the nickname "BOTOX Bill" through his dedication to mastering the craft of cosmetic injectable treatments, including dermal fillers in addition to BOTOX® Cosmetic. Patients travel not only from Pensacola and Panama City for BOTOX treatments at Destin Plastic Surgery, but from throughout Florida and beyond. Bill's reputation as a perfectionist with an excellent eye for detail is well-known, and he's one of the most knowledgeable providers of BOTOX Cosmetic in the Southeast. Discover why women and men travel to Destin for BOTOX and other aesthetic injections performed by Bill by requesting a free injectable consultation online or calling our office.

Joan Pleat, BSN, RN, graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Joan worked in the intensive care unit (ICU) and step-down unit with critical care patients at Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury, MD. Joan then moved to Baltimore, MD, where she worked in the OB/GYN and newborn nursery unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her critical care experience at Johns Hopkins and other hospitals allowed her to gain much medical experience and knowledge. Joan moved with her family to Rockville, MD, to assume a position as the head surgical nurse for the Podiatric Surgical Center. She also worked in the community health and maternal child units at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital where she taught classes in childbirth, breastfeeding, and American Heart Society Life Support training. Joan is certified in advanced cardiac life support.

Born and raised in Florida, Sally started her medical career in 1978 as a registered nurse learning how the body works both inside and out. Her passion became focused on specializing solely on the skin and understanding the complexities of it. In 1997, she took a 600-hour medical aesthetician course and obtained her skincare specialty license as a certified medical aesthetician in the states of Florida and Alabama, which allowed her to work with dermatologists and plastic surgeons using the latest innovative technology in medical skincare. Sally has been employed at Destin Plastic Surgery’s Anti-Aging Clinic of Destin since 2003 and has dedicated herself to over 2,000+ clients by helping them attain healthy skin through results-oriented therapy such as facials, peels, and clinical grade cosmeceuticals. Having the privilege of working with two highly sought-after physicians in Destin, she feels like there is so much to still learn and strives to keep herself educated.

Machele Hale is a native of the Destin area and joined Destin Plastic Surgery in 2000. Since that time, she has worked in patient scheduling and finance with a focus on providing excellent customer service. When you meet Machele, you are taken in by her warmth, mannerism, and friendliness. Machele will coordinate the scheduling of your surgery and your preoperative and postoperative care to make the process as smooth as possible. She will also explain the cost of your procedure, including the surgeon’s fees, the anesthesia fee, and the facility fee.

Melissa St John has been a licensed Esthetician since 2005 and has most recently been voted Best Esthetician of the Emerald Coast for 2012 and 2013. She gained her experience working for one of the top rated Resort Spas in the state of Florida before transitioning to the exciting clinical side of skincare. She has a true passion in the skincare industry, helping her clients achieve optimal results through clinical grade procedures and products. She is also a certified Xtreme Lash Extension stylist offering lash extensions and fills. “The best part about my job is the fact that I love making a difference in the appearance and health of my clients’ skin. Nothing is more rewarding to me than seeing my clients’ skin rejuvenate into something beautiful while also improving their self esteem.”

Natalie has worked for Destin Plastic Surgery and Dr. Burden since June 2008. She was initially a front desk patient liaison, then she became the skincare manager, and now she wears multiple hats working as a patient care coordinator and doing some skincare management. She has received a tremendous amount of top notch training in skincare products, injectables and different procedures to improve skin wellness while working at the front desk. Whether you are wanting to know about skincare products, injectables or a surgery, Natalie can help! As a patient care coordinator, Natalie serves as our patients’ liaison from scheduling their initial consultation through their surgery and post-operative care. She helps answer questions regarding your procedure, financing options and surgery scheduling. She appreciates the privilege of being a part of patients’ decision to have surgery and wants to ensure that our patients have an incredible experience from beginning to end.

As our plastic surgery clinic manager, Sarah is one of the first faces you will see when arriving at our practice. Sarah loves relating to patients on a personal level. “Building relationships is very important to me, I truly care about every patient.” She oversees all our laser and injectable appointments. Sarah also works with our marketing team to provide them with up to date events and “what’s happening” at the practice. Sarah joined us a few years ago, when she moved to Florida from New York, where she was a makeup artist/stylist in the fashion world. She has always been fascinated by the medical field and believes overall health is a result of a combination of things, including feeling confident about one’s self.