Dr. Bucky’s Aestheticians are Experts in Skin Care
and Laser Services

  • Our Aestheticians have a combined 50 years of experience in taking care of patients skin care needs.
  • Skin care plays an integral part of our surgical practice and is incorporated into all aspects of the practice. In addition to skin care, patients prepare for surgery by discussing relaxation techniques, good nutrition and taking special pre-surgery vitamins. Our aestheticians provide support to prepare patients for surgery and a good recovery.
  • Our Skin and Laser Center completes the continuum of rejuvenating skincare options for patients by offering the latest and most advanced technologies, techniques and products available for both surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Our Experienced Aestheticians

The Dr. Bucky Skin Care and Laser Center offers the finest aesthetic skin care team in our region. Our aestheticians each have over a decade of experience in their field, and are specifically trained from both skin care and surgical perspectives. Their robust, well-rounded knowledge base is vital to patient education and collaboration and is the reason why many of our surgical patients have become committed, life-long skin care patients.

Our aestheticians regularly participate in on-going education to stay on the leading-edge of aesthetic skincare advancements.

Today, the very best, most natural results in facial skin care are achieved through a combination of non-invasive treatments and minimally-invasive treatments. Dr. Louis Bucky’s Skin Care and Laser Center completes the continuum of rejuvenating skin care options for patients by offering the latest and most advanced technologies, techniques and products available for both surgical and non-surgical procedures.

With one of the most highly trained aesthetic skin care teams in the nation, patients receive an individualized course of action to achieve their personal rejuvenation goals. From eye cream to laser treatments to facelifts—every level of facial care can be considered and utilized in tandem to create the most natural, revitalized results.


Joanna Pinkerton
Clinical Aesthetician

Philadelphia Plastic Surgery Medical Aesthetician Joanna Pinkerton

Joanna Pinkerton is a Clinical Aesthetician with over 11 years experience in facial aesthetics. After working in dermatology for several years, Joanna made the exciting decision to switch to plastic surgery. Wanting to work for the best, her career path led her to the practice of Dr. Bucky.

Joanna makes it a priority to understand the individualized needs of every patient she treats and is highly dedicated to the best possible care of our patients. “I take a very creative approach to skin care, customizing each treatment plan to attain optimal results. It’s amazing to see my patients’ self-esteem improve as the health of their skin is improved! I find it very rewarding to be a part of this process.”

Joanna was recently featured in Society for Plastic Surgery Skincare Specialists for her contribution to skin care for cancer patients. She has developed a treatment protocol that we currently use to help improve our patient’s skin while they are going through chemotherapy and radiation.

Joanna practices at Dr. Bucky’s Philadelphia and Ardmore offices.

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“I feel that the skincare and laser treatments offered within our surgical practice encompass everything the aesthetic world has to offer. The medical aesthetic field is constantly changing and improving. Working with Dr. Bucky, I have the opportunity to provide our patients with cutting-edge technologies to help them achieve their facial rejuvenation goals.” − Joanna Pinkerton, Clinical Aesthetician


Renee Christoph
Clinical Aesthetician

Philadelphia Plastic Surgery Medical Aesthetician Renee Christoph

Renee joined our surgical practice in 2009 as a clinical aesthetician with over 9 years of experience in medical aesthetics. Renee has a passion for skin care and is committed to making our patients look and feel their best. Extensively trained in skin care and laser services, she is dedicated to helping our skincare patients achieve optimal results.

Renee works closely with our patients and with Dr. Bucky both before and after their surgical procedures. “I strongly believe that the skincare treatments and products that we provide to our surgical patients as part of their comprehensive care plan make such a tremendous impact in how good their skin looks both before and after their procedures. I love when patients look in the mirror and can’t believe how fantastic they look.”

Renee enjoys listening to her patients’ concerns regarding their appearance and then mapping out an individualized treatment plan to help them achieve their personal rejuvenation goals.

“My ultimate goal is for my patients to feel great about their skin—with or without makeup. Great skin gives great confidence.” − Renee Christoph, Clinical Aesthetician