Our Staff

MICHELLE MANTEL BASSICHIS MD
Medical and Design Consultant / Clinical Research Director

Michelle Mantel Bassichis, MD – also known as “Mrs. Dr. Bassichis”– is a Harvard-trained physician who devotes her professional and creative skills to the ADVANCED Facial Plastic Surgery Center. From web design and marketing, event planning, and interior design, to patient education and human resources, Michelle is the behind-the-scenes, jack-of-all-trades, “yes girl” at ADVANCED. As well, “Mrs. Dr. Bassichis” coordinates the highly respected Clinical Research program for the ADVANCED Facial Plastic Surgery Center. Outside the practice, she is dedicated to several philanthropic causes, but most importantly, she is responsible for the care, education, and adoration of the three Bassichis kids as well as the canine and equine family members.

JULIE
Registered Nurse

Julie is originally from Hereford in West Texas but now enjoys Plano as her home. Upon graduating from the University of Texas-San Antonio with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Julie honed her patience and education skills as a high school teacher and coach. After marrying her (very lucky) husband, Julie followed her passion for education back to Nursing School. As gorgeous as she is compassionate and intelligent, Nurse Julie worked at Parkland as well as a Surgery Center until she met Dr. Bassichis and Dr. Scalfano. We are so blessed that this talented clinician and empathic caregiver has joined our ADVANCED family. When she isn’t kindly answering all of our patients’ questions, Julie loves spending time with her husband and two beautiful young children!

KENZIE
Registered Nurse

Nurse Kenzie was born and raised in Abilene, Texas, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Abilene Christian University. With her previous experience as an Emergency Room nurse and as a CNA on the Cardiac Floor, Kenzie doesn’t skip a beat in fast-paced environments. Her passion for taking wonderful care of patients and helping people feel confident in their own skin led her to join our amazing ADVANCED team! When she isn’t at work brightening up the ADVANCED office, you can find Kenzie kickboxing or spending time watching “Scrubs” with her husband and adorable golden retriever, Graham.

MEREDITH
Registered Nurse

Our Mississippi sweetheart, Meredith, moved to Dallas three years ago after earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mississippi College. She started her nursing career working in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Baylor Scott and White Heart and Vascular Hospital, before transitioning into the medical aesthetics field. She is known for lighting up a room with her joyful and kind spirit and making her patients feel relaxed and comfortable. Outside of the clinic, she can be found running at White Rock Lake with her husband, taking her Goldendoodle to the park, and exploring all that Dallas has to offer with her friends and family.

JEANETTE
Licensed Medical Aesthetician

Born and raised a native New Yorker, we are so grateful Jeanette made her way down to Texas to join our ADVANCED team. Her background in the medical field started 15 years ago in pharmaceutical sales when she found her passion for great skin care. While educating clinicians about prescription dermatology products, Jeanette’s interest in the science of skincare and her gracious people skills led her to seek additional training in the aesthetic industry. Now a Licensed Medical Aesthetician, Jeanette utilizes her combined scientific and aesthetic knowledge to help her patients achieve healthy and radiant skin. Following each of her amazing medical spa treatments, Jeanette takes the time to educate her patients on proper skincare maintenance to develop and upkeep their beautiful results. In her spare time, Jeanette loves spending time with her husband, three beautiful kiddos, and their spunky pup, Wells.

DELISA
Licensed Medical Aesthetician

Delisa is our brilliant aesthetician and skincare professional who has been an invaluable member of our ADVANCED team since 2005. With her background in fashion design and art, Delisa is highly attentive to even the subtlest details in skin and beauty. Though Dallas is her hometown, Delisa has lived in England, New York City, Montreal, and Kansas. Living around the world has opened her eyes to different cultures, giving her a sense of worldliness and respect for diversity that is evident in Delisa’s graceful and therapeutic touch. Delisa’s skilled knowledge in skincare is matched by the genuine compassion she has for her patients. She works intentionally with each patient to help them achieve the best results possible. In her spare time, Delisa enjoys spending time with her wonderful family and friends.

MALLORY
Patient Care Coordinator

Originally from Iowa, Mallory made her way to Dallas after earning both her bachelor’s degree in Apparel Merchandising from Iowa State and her Cosmetology License. She first worked in the field of home health as an office manager before deciding to follow her passion for aesthetic medicine and joining our ADVANCED team. Our patients love Mallory for her witty and fun personality and the intentional time she takes to make each patient feel truly cared for. As a leader of our Patient Care team, Mallory is the main point of contact between our patients, Dr. Bassichis, and our aesthetic team. She ensures that our patients’ questions are answered and that they are always receiving the best care possible. She loves her ADVANCED teammates and we love her right back for the positive work environment she encourages and creates! In her spare time, Mallory enjoys spending time with her family; her husband, sassy two-year-old daughter, and two fur babies.

JENNIFER
Licensed Laser Technician

Jennifer is a licensed aesthetician with over 20 years of experience in the skin care and beauty industry. She has had several publications in magazines and medical journals, including a feature in New Beauty Magazine, and numerous television appearances including Shopping is my Cardio, Best Docs Network and Meet the Doctors. Jennifer’s true passion lies in optimizing the way her patients view themselves. With her extensive experience and continued education in medical aesthetics, Jennifer thrives by helping patients reach and maintain their skincare goals. Jennifer works alongside Dr. Bassichis to treat many skin care concerns including anti-aging, acne, scar revision, hair removal, and balancing overall skin tone and texture. She specializes in PicoSure, IPL Photo-Rejuvenation, Hair Removal, and Laser Resurfacing. Our ADVANCED patients love Jennifer for her upbeat and sincere nature, which allows them to feel comfortable expressing their concerns and work together to develop a treatment plan customized to their lifestyle. Outside of skincare, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her free-spirited 10-year-old daughter and delights in the outdoors. She practices a healthy and active lifestyle, has a passion for art, and is a collector of vintage clothing and antiques.

NASTASSIA
Medical Billing & Insurance Specialist

A true southern sweetheart, Nastassia is originally from Mississippi and eventually made her way to the great state of Texas and joined our Advanced team. With over 12 years of billing experience, Nastassia knows all of the ins and outs of medical billing and insurance verification. She is also the author of her personal blog on budgeting and financing; she can teach all of us a thing or two! Nastassia has the most selfless heart and incredible work ethic; she consistently goes out of her way to help answer questions for our patients. When she isn’t in the office crossing our T’s and dotting our I’s, Nastassia enjoys reading, traveling, fishing, and spending time with her beautiful family.