
We are blessed to have our A-list, Amazing, A+ team at Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery in Dallas. We know you will enjoy getting to know them all as they take wonderful care of you.
Gary Scalfano, MD
Anesthesiologist
For your maximized safety and comfort, the Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Center uses ONLY board-certified Physician Anesthesiologists (MD Anesthesia). Led by our personally selected anesthesiology consultant, Dr. Gary Scalfano, our MD Anesthesiologists provide excellent care and personalized attention with the highest standard of anesthesia techniques. Our goal is to ensure better patient safety and outcomes, minimize complications, and give each patient the best opportunity for an uneventful and healthy recovery.
Dr. Scalfano and our team of physician anesthesiologists and surgical staff will personally attend to all details of your health before, during, and after your surgical procedure. From your pre-operative phone consultation with your anesthesiologist to personal support as you go to sleep and wake up, our MD Anesthesiologists will care for you with a personal touch. Your health, well-being, safety, and comfort mean everything to Dr. Bassichis and Dr. Scalfano, and they look forward to taking wonderful care of you during your surgical experience.
Michelle Mantel Bassichis, MD
Medical and Design Consultant / Clinical Research Director
Michelle Mantel Bassichis, MD – also known as “Mrs. Dr. B”– is a Harvard-trained physician who devotes her professional and innovative skills to the Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Center. From design to human resources, Michelle coordinates the infrastructure of the practice. “Mrs. Dr. B” also leads the center’s highly respected Clinical Research program. Outside the practice, she is dedicated to several philanthropic causes, but most importantly, she cares for the Bassichis children and pets.
MICHELLE’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
Revision Intellishade TruPhysical & Jane Iredale Lip DrinkRevision Intellishade TruPhysical & Jane Iredale Lip Drink
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!
JULIE’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar & Epionce Renewal Cream
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 our office, you can find Kenzie kickboxing or watching “Scrubs” with her husband and adorable golden retriever, Graham.
KENZIE’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
Pro Heal Vitamin C Serum & Alastin HydraTint Sunscreen
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.
MEREDITH’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
SkinCeuticals C.E. Ferulic & ZO Exfoliating Polish
Brooke
Registered Nurse
Brooke was born in Singapore and spent her early childhood in Asia before moving to the States. She first attended Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health, and then received her BSN at the University of Oklahoma. Brooke has gained valuable experience working in the NICU at Parkland Hospital and as an infusion nurse at Texas Oncology in Dallas. When she isn’t working, Brooke loves going out to eat and trying new foods with her husband and friends.
BROOKE’S FAVORITE PRODUCT:
Alastin HydraTint Sunscreen
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.
JEANETTE’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum 40, Jane Iredale Powder Me SPF & Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar
Delisa
Licensed Medical Aesthetician
Delisa is our brilliant aesthetician and skincare professional who has been an invaluable ADVANCED team member 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 which is evident in Delisa’s graceful and therapeutic touch. Delisa’s skilled skincare knowledge is matched by her genuine compassion 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.
DELISA’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
The Entire Alastin Line, ADVANCED Cleanser & Epionce Intensive Nourishing Cream
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 they always receive 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.
MALLORY’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
ZO Complexion Renewal Pads & SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel
Nastassia
Medical Billing & Insurance Specialist
A true southern sweetheart, Nastassia is originally from Mississippi, but she eventually made her way to the great state of Texas and joined our Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery 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.
NASTASSIA’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
Epionce Renewal Facial Cream & Epionce Enriched Firming Facial Mask