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We’re not just a medspa. We’re your decision-making system for aesthetics and wellness.

At Core Aesthetic, we combine the sharpness of medical training with the clarity of real-world strategy. This isn’t just about injectables or skin—it’s about building a system around you.

We look at the entire picture:

  • Face. Skin. Structure.

  • Metabolism. Lifestyle. Weight.

  • Confidence, energy, and how you move through the world.

And then we build a plan that actually works.

  • Why clients come to us

    They want to look rested—not redone.

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What we do (and how we do it differently)

We specialize in:

  • Injectables with restraint

  • Full-face planning (not just “cheek filler”)

  • Morpheus8, CoolPeel & Tetra, and full skin regeneration

  • Precision-guided body contouring and skin tightening

  • Real metabolic support with GLP-1s and functional weight optimization

We don’t treat you like a menu item. We treat you like a human system with real structure, chemistry, and goals.

The Core Aesthetic Difference

  • Always led by real medical experts

    With pharmacy compounding and functional medicine experience

  • Rooted in strategy, never trends

    We plan results, not just perform aesthetic services

  • Built around trust and transparency

    We tell you what’s smart for you, never just what’s sellable

  • Focused on sustainability

    We don’t just fix what you can see. We optimize what you feel

The Core Aesthetic Team

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    Vickie Paesano, PharmD

    PRESIDENT, COFOUNDER

    Vickie is a PharmD and co-owner of Arlington’s Preston’s Pharmacy and Invictus CrossFit in Washington, D.C. With over 13 years of experience leading healthcare teams and fostering wellness in the community, Vickie co-founded Core Aesthetic to merge her expertise in pharmaceutical compounding with medical aesthetics, creating a holistic approach that supports both health and beauty goals.

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    Linh Huynh, MBA

    VICE PRESIDENT, COFOUNDER

    Linh, an MBA graduate from George Mason University, brings over 10 years of marketing and business expertise to Core Aesthetic. With a proven track record in driving growth across healthcare and small business ventures, Linh co-founded Core Aesthetic to combine her passion for health, beauty, and strategic innovation, creating a space where clients feel valued and supported.

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You’re not just booking a treatment

You’re choosing a team that understands the whole you. If you want to be walked through your options—calmly, intelligently, and without pressure—this is the place.

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