Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery - Charlotte

I have been a plastic surgery nurse for 34 years. I began my journey as an Aesthetic Nurse Injector 24 years ago. Four years ago, Allergan Medical Institute invited me to be one of 186 National Trainers of Aesthetic Injectables. My passion is not only injecting patients and helping them feel great about themselves, but also sharing the knowledge and expertise of injections with other medical professionals interested in this industry.

I have been a nurse for over 7 years with the first year working at Atrium Health on a surgical Trauma unit. My passion has aways been aesthetic nursing and have practicing at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery for over 6 years doing what I love. I graduated from Queens University with my BSN and graduated from CoolSculpting University, completing 3 levels finishing their Master course. I spend countless hours a year on continuing education and have had the pleasure and awesome opportunity to attend Injection Anatomy in Kansas City with Dr. Chris Sure in 2020 -- a must for Injectors!

I began my career as a Registered Nurse over 33 years ago, working both in the OR and in Recovery. Caring for patients is the heart of my practice. I expanded my passion for patient care 16 years ago by becoming a Certified Nurse Injector. Continuing education with Allergan Master Courses provides my patients with top-level results utilizing Botox Cosmetic and the full collection of Juvederm fillers. My trademark is truly listening to my patients and achieving their goals with beautiful outcomes.

I studied aesthetics and received my license outside of the DC area at Yvonne de Vilar Scientific School of Skincare. I have been in practice as an aesthetician for over 35 years, educating and taking care of patients' skin in spa and plastic surgery practices. I love teaching at the Aesthetic School here in Charlotte and recently launched my own skincare line, Love Skin by Angie Thomas. I am currently the department lead at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery and have been employed here for 23 years.

Candace has been practicing medical skincare for 17 years. Her ultimate goal with every patient is to help them become confident in wearing less makeup to they don't feel the need to cover up their skin but to show off their skin. She believe that a combined effort of recommended in-office treatments using medical grade products is the only way to get results. As a Micropigmentation (permanent makeup) Specialist, Candace says that permanent makeup compliments the "less makeup" approach. During a thorough consultation, you can view photos of her work, discuss details and together you will narrow down your specific plan. You will see how Candace can make your morning routine less time consuming.

I have been a practicing aesthetician for 25 years, with 21 of those years here at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery. I love providing top-notch treatments for my patients, combined with customized treatment plans, to keep their skin looking healthy and beautiful. My specialties include chemical peels, BBL treatments, laser peels, laser hair removal and RF vaginal rejuvenation.

For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about skin. I enrolled in Cosmetology by junior year in high school. After Passing my VA State Board of Cosmetic Arts in 1997, I continued by education in skin by enrolling in Esthetics International in Columbia, SC. After graduation in 2002, I began my career at a Medical Spa where I gained extensive training and experience in chemical peels, derma planing and microdermabrasion. My aesthetic training and experience also includes laser hair removal, CoolSculpting and numerous medical grade skin care lines. My goal is to keep my patients looking their best with beautiful and healthy skin, using the right combination of treatments and products, no matter what their age.