Ashley  DortonAshley Dorton, Aesthetician Specialist, Esthetician Richmond, VA

Ashley Dorton, Aesthetician Specialist

Esthetician

Travis Shaw, MD, Richmond, VA 232355545.46 miles

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About Ashley Dorton, Aesthetician Specialist

Ashley Dorton is our licensed aesthetician and laser technician. She received her esthetics education from American Spirit Institute in 2011, going on to further her professional training for laser in DC, pursuing one-on-one training through cynosure and quantum laser technologies. She specializes in treating skin conditions like acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, melasma, and tattoo removal. She has been recognized for her work in treating all skin type conditions. Ashley’s primary focus is to provide the safest, most advanced techniques and products currently available in skin care to her patient’s unique needs and concerns. Ashley attends clinical seminars for certifications in laser treatments and skin rejuvenation. You may also find Ashley assisting Dr. Travis Shaw with more complex cosmetic procedures as well. Ashley is not only a talented artist in skin and body care but also in photography and graphic design, photographing weddings, families and real estate. While she is passionate about personalized skin care and lasers, Ashley also really enjoys traveling, spending time her little girl Reagan and all the excitement of planning her wedding this year.

Professional Title

Aesthetician Specialist

Top Procedures

  • Botox
  • Chemical Peels
  • Deep Chemical Peels
  • Dermaplaning
  • Glycolic Peel
  • HydraFacial®
  • Kybella®
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Liquid Rhinoplasty
  • Medium Depth Chemical Peels
  • Microdermabrasion
  • PDO Thread Lift
  • Phenol Peel
  • Salicylic Acid Peel
  • TCA Peel
  • Waxing

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Board Certifications

    Years of Experience

    14 years of experience

    Education

    Languages

    • English

    Social

    Offerings & Procedures Performed by Ashley Dorton, Aesthetician Specialist

    • Face

    • Skin

    • Body

    • Hair

    Face Procedures addressed by Ashley Dorton, Aesthetician Specialist

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