Meet Sara Levene, ARNP

Sara Levene, ARNP, is a highly experienced nurse practitioner, practicing in South Florida since 2005. She is highly skilled in medical aesthetics and is a national instructor in laser and intense pulsed light treatments (IPL). She is a consultant with Cynosure, the only manufacturer of Smart Lipo. “We are thrilled to have Sara on board to provide her expertise to our patients,” says Dr. Cristina Keusch. “She is a welcome addition to our highly-skilled personnel. Sara's level of expertise not only complements our plastic surgical practice, but also adds another dimension to what we are able to offer our patients. ”

Sara holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University, and received her undergraduate degree in Nursing from the University of Florida. She brings a wealth of experience in skin care, aesthetics and cosmetics.
Sara’s background includes a special emphasis on injection therapy including Botox, fillers and sclerotherapy. She is extremely well-versed in laser technology – and she holds advanced certification in these areas. Her expertise in laser therapy includes laser and light-based skin therapy, laser hair removal, and laser assisted liposuction.

Sara is happily married to her husband whom she met in Gainesville while studying at University of Florida. They are proud parents to their cocker spaniel Bailey. Sara enjoys painting, drawing, shopping and practicing yoga in her spare time. In addition to practicing at the Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center, she will continue as an educator in this field.

Services offered:

Dermal fillers such as restylane, juvederm, and radiesse
Botox
Chemical Peels
Sclerotherapy
Photofacials
Laser Vein Treatments
Laser Resufacing
Laser hair removal
Tattoo removal (not offered at this office)
Plasma Portrait treatments (not offered at this office)

Curriculum Vitae

Name:	Sara Levene, ARNP
Office Address:	950 Glades Road, Suite 3A Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Education:	August 2003 - May 2005 MSN, Master of Science in Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Family Nurse Practitioner Track 45 credit/640 total clinical hours in health assessment, family practice, women’s health, pediatrics, and gerontology. GPA 3.95 August 1999 - May 2003 BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, FL GPA 3.5 Dean’s list recipient
Certifications:	Rhytec Plasma Portrait Regeneration certification June 2007 Cynosure Elite certification July 2007 Cynosure Affinity Laser certification September 2007 Florida Society of Dermatology’s South Beach Symposium February 2007 AEI Advanced Botox and Dermal fillers certification November 2006 AEI Sclerotherapy certification February 2006 General Botox and Dermal fillers certification November 2005 Certified Palomar Laser & IPL specialist November 2005 ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner July 2005
Clinical Experience:	Plasma Portrait PSR skin regeneration treatments Cynosure Elite, Laser skin treatments, Cynosure Affinity, Laser tattoo removal treatments Medical Weight Loss, medically supervised weight loss specialist Administation of Botox Injections Administration of Dermal Fillers, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse Palomar Starlux, Laser and IPL skin treatments including Fractional 1540nm laser resurfacing, Photofacials, Hair reduction, Vein Therapy Sclerotherapy vein treatments
Work Experience:	June 2007- July 2008 Presh Medspa, Fort Lauderdale, Fl Nurse Practitioner and Lead Clinician November 2005-June 2007 Radiance Skin Care and Laser Center, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Nurse Practitioner & Lead Clinician Staff Educator August - December 2004 Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Pathophysiology Teacher’s Assistant Summer ‘97, ‘98, ‘99 Center Pharmacy, Ft. Myers, FL Pharmacy Clerk