Med Spa in Ann Arbor

How Surgical Expertise Empowers Your Care

Aesthetic medicine requires a detailed understanding of anatomy and how treatment affects balance and healing. Dr. West built that foundation through medical and surgical training before focusing on nonsurgical and minimally invasive aesthetics.

A Foundation in Surgical Training

Dr. West completed her undergraduate studies through Michigan State University’s Honors College and then attended Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her advanced training includes:

• An otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery residency, where she served as chief resident
• A cosmetic surgery fellowship with Inland Cosmetic Surgery and Surgical Arts of Inland Empire

This experience deepened her understanding of how underlying structures influence the way people move, age, and express themselves.

Credentials That Reflect Expertise

Dr. West holds board certifications from the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. They guide how she evaluates anatomy, prioritizes techniques, and ensures safety.

For more than 5 years, she has served as a national speaker, trainer, and aesthetic educator. She lectures at device conferences, provides InMode-affiliated training, and teaches medical professionals advanced treatment techniques.

Her expertise has also supported:

• Professional skincare brands
• National aesthetic publications
• Private provider training

Precise Understanding of Anatomy

Dr. West understands the underlying anatomy and structural relationships beneath the skin. She applies that knowledge when she:

• Plans injectable placement
• Selects energy settings and treatment depths
• Evaluates skin laxity
• Combines services for balanced results

This clinical foundation supports precise treatment while protecting natural movement and proportion.

Personalized Rather Than Preset

Dr. West doesn’t follow a standard formula or recommend a procedure because it’s trending. She studies your features, listens to your goals, and considers how each option may affect your appearance over time.

Every recommendation reflects your:

• Anatomy and skin quality
• Desired level of change
• Lifestyle
• Comfort with downtime and maintenance

She might recommend one treatment or develop a carefully timed treatment plan with a combination of services. This individualized approach supports enhancements that feel balanced and authentic.

Expertise Shapes the Entire Experience

Dr. West’s training influences every stage of care, from consultation and candidacy assessment through after-care and result monitoring. That thoughtful approach carries through each visit at Michigan Center for Cosmetic Services.

What Your Experience at MCCS Looks Like

Every experience at MCCS follows a personalized path shaped around your goals, anatomy, and comfort. Dr. West and her team explain each step clearly and remain available as your results develop.

Consultation

Your care experience begins with a private consultation at our med spa in Ann Arbor. Dr. West listens to your concerns, reviews your medical and treatment history, and examines the areas you want to address.

She explains:

• Which options align with your goals and anatomy
• What results you can expect
• How much preparation or downtime each treatment requires
• What maintenance involves

Treatment

Before treatment, our team reviews your plan and preparation instructions. Dr. West performs every procedure herself, so the physician who completes your assessment also provides your treatment.

Depending on the service, we may use one of the following measures to help you remain comfortable throughout your appointment:

• Topical numbing cream
• Pro-Nox
• A Zimmer chiller

We also take the time to explain what you may feel and expect after concluding your care.

After-Care

Recovery varies by service. Some treatments require no downtime, while others may involve temporary changes such as inflammation, peeling, or bruising. These effects fade in the hours and days following treatment.

As your skin recovers, our recommended after-care instructions typically include:

• Skincare and sun protection
• Medication or activity restrictions
• Expected healing changes
• Reasons to contact our office

Our team remains available if questions arise.

Maintenance

Some services build the most beneficial results with routine appointments, while others foster refinements that last a year or longer. Dr. West explains the expected timeline before treatment and recommends follow-up care based on how your results develop.

As your features and priorities change, she reassesses your needs and adjusts your plan if necessary.

Careful planning and ongoing evaluation support thoughtful care that complements your natural features. You leave looking and feeling your best.