As an Oculofacial Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Kristin Tarbet’s area of
expertise focuses on the eyelids and face. Double fellowship-trained and triple-board certified, Dr.
Tarbet has detailed knowledge of the anatomy and structures of the face. With this specialized
focus, she is able to provide the most current and effective surgical and non-surgical techniques
for reconstructive and cosmetic facial procedures.
Dr. Tarbet has authored numerous clinical articles, scientific publications, and textbook chapters.
She lectures, trains, and instructs physicians both locally and nationally. She is the recipient of
several awards, including most innovative cosmetic technique.
I am double board-certified in ophthalmology and facial plastic surgery. My subspecialty focus provides me with a detailed knowledge of the facial region and allows me to concentrate my skills on the most current, safest, and effective techniques in ophthalmic facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
My three-year fellowship training provided me the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected leaders in each field. I continue to research and assess the newest technological and procedural innovations in my field in order to fully educate my patients and offer them the best care in ophthalmic facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Steve is one of our cosmetic injectors with over 12 years of experience in Botox and Dermal fillers. Steve not only is an expert injector but he has an extensive background in the operating room as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. His surgical background provides a true understanding of facial anatomy while injecting botox and fillers. He has also been a clinical and didactic instructor for the USC school of nurse anesthesia. Steve started his career in Beverly Hills Plastic Surgical institute as a nurse anesthetist assisting with surgical cases in the morning as well as a cosmetic nurse injector.
Passionate about the ever-changing and growing field of aesthetics and injectables, Steve constantly seeks to learn and educate himself in the latest techniques. With his extensive experience as a cosmetic injector he has been fortunate enough to work with highly esteemed plastic surgeons over the years.
Eve received her education with Euro Institute in 2014 as a Master Aesthetician. Eve is a nurse with 25+ years of healthcare experience. Eve’s aesthetic approach to skin care combines her training in European traditional aesthetics and medical aesthetics. She specializes in laser therapy and radiofrequency technology such as Viora for body contouring/skin tightening and Ultherapy (non-surgical spots). She also works with V-beam laser for hyperpigmentation, smaller broken capillaries, rosacea and overall redness of the skin. Eve is committed to integrating a science based approach to skin care and educating her clients. By empowering her clients to make the right skin treatment and home care choices, they will look and feel better at any age.
Education:
Dori Nasserziayee
Master Aesthetician
Dori received her education with Euro Institute in 2005 as a Master Aesthetician. She has over 10 years of experience as a Master Aesthetician in skincare and laser treatments. Dori is skilled and trained in a variety of laser systems to include IPL, Fraxel, Ultherapy, Viora, Velashape, V-beam & Laser hair removal. Her advanced esthetic techniques include medical strength chemical peels, microdermabrasion, facials, rapid spot treatment of capillaries and skin irregularities. She is always happy to share information and educate her patients. She continues to achieve the best results with all skin types.
Education:
Marleina Binongcal
Front Desk Coordinator
Marleina will be the first face you see when you check in and she will strive to make your check in process streamline. She has been in the customer service industry for 20 years and decided to focus her attention in the field of aesthetics for the past 5 years. She is dedicated to helping each patient have the finest experience possible. Her calming and compassionate character is something that our patients enjoy.
On a personal note, Marleina enjoys spending time in the outdoors during her free time. She likes camping and hiking.
Terrie Porter
Front Desk Coordinator
Terrie started in the field of customer service 36 years ago, she has also worked in radio and the field of aesthetics with anti-aging. She enjoys working in the field of aesthetics to see the positive experience in all of the patients. As a mother of 3, she brings efficiency and organization to the office.
On a personal note, Terrie enjoys learning about nutrition and fitness as well as spending time with her family.
Chris Greaves
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist/ Certified Medical Assistant
Chris has been in the field of ophthalmology for 5 years and is a certified Medical Assistant. Chris did his Ophthalmology specialty training at Stanford University focusing on corneal diseases and dry eye syndrome. He graduated from California State University and studied nursing before moving to the Northwest in 2013 where he started working at Seattle Children’s Hospital, helping children with severe ophthalmic issues both in clinic and the NICU. Chris assisted with stem cell research for dry eyes and is now performing state of the art dry eye treatments using stem cells here at our office to help patients of all ages decrease symptoms of dry eye. He is sure to put a smile on your face when working with all of his patients.
On a personal note, Chris enjoys weight training at the gym and participating on an intramural football team in a league located in Seattle. He consistently strives to improve his knowledge in his specialty on a daily basis.
Michael-Ellyn Schetzel
Certified Medical Assistant
Michael-Ellyn graduated as a Certified Medical Assistant in 2011. She has worked in the field of urgent care, cardiology, internal medicine and nephrology in the past before joining our team. Michael-Ellyn has had experience in modeling, television and voice over recording. She loves fostering relationships with her patients and being a partner with them in their care.
On a personal note, Michael-Ellyn enjoys singing as a musician in local bands, spending time with her dog and husband.
Nancy Guse
Surgical Coordinator
Nancy has been working with surgeons for 37 years as a surgical coordinator. Nancy enjoys helping others learn more about the field of aesthetics and surgery. She has an exceptional skill when it comes to educating her patients about expectations and outcomes of surgical procedures.
Stephanie Doshmanziari
Practice Manager
Stephanie has been in the field of plastic surgery, aesthetics and anti-aging for 15 years and is the Practice Manager for Kristin J. Tarbet and AMARA Medical Aesthetics. She attended the London school of aesthetics & beauty to learn more about facial anatomy to help further her career. Combining her background with her compassionate patient care philosophy she can ensure all aspects of the practice to be a positive and exceptional experience.
Stephanie enjoys art and graphic designing in her spare time along with spending time with her family.
Tanya Apodaca
Aesthetician
Tanya Apodaca is one of our clinical aestheticians that will work with you to customize a daily skin regimen that will optimize in-office treatment results, and help you achieve and maintain healthy and vibrant skin. Tanya is also a certified Xtreme lash practitioner and make-up artist with 17 years of experience in the industry.
Tanya specializes in luxury facials, skin-care, dermaplaning, waxing, and light chemical peels.
We have carefully selected premium quality, physician-dispensed skin care lines that contain the maximum concentration of active ingredients to meet and surpass your expectations. Schedule your complimentary skin-care consultation today.
Products And Services
Injectables
Facial injections are an ideal solution for preventing fine lines, wrinkles and an alternative to an invasive surgery such as a facelift or eyelid lift since there is no downtime involved. In time we lose facial volume and fillers help restore a more youthful appearance instantly. Kristin J. Tarbet M.D. and her team of trained injectors perform all the facial injectables at the clinic and Bellevue Square location.
Ultherapy, otherwise known as the “No Downtime” Lift, is the only FDA approved procedure to non-invasively lift your eyebrows, neck, mid-face, jaws, and décolleté. Ultherapy improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, all in just 1-2 treatments of collagen stimulation.
There are no knives, no needles, no need to stay inside for days to hide the swelling and wait for the bruises to fade away.
This procedure is ideal for post face-lift clients wanting their neck and chest to align with their more youthful looking face, and for those interested in getting a facelift later on.
Ultherapy uses ultrasound therapy and imaging to stimulate collagen naturally and gradually. The targeted ultrasound energy heats the multiple layers of skin to lift and tighten without any cutting. This treatment is administered in the AMARA office by one of our Master Aestheticians, allowing them to see the layers of tissue they are treating, ensuring the energy is appropriately distributed in the targeted areas at the best temperature and at the right depths.
The beneficial lift and tightening results can last 18-24 months.
Automated Micro-needling, often called Collagen Induction Therapy, treats fine lines and acne scars, and also improves the skin’s texture, tone, and color.
This procedure involves minimal pain and takes anywhere from a few minutes to an hour to complete, depending on the severity and size of the affected area. The gentle method of micro-needling suits men and women of all skin tones and sensitivities.
Before the treatment, an AMARA Master Aesthetician will apply a numbing cream on the targeted area, reducing your ability to feel the needling process. The skin is pricked with a needling device, creating a micro-wound which stimulates cell regrowth. New collagen is then forming and renewing your skin. As a result, skin imperfections are softened, reduced, or completely removed, and the top layer of your skin is thicker and firmer.
Modern men and women are always on-the-go, searching for the best possible option to improve the look and texture of their skin. AMARA’s micro-needling services have minimal to no downtime — at the most, you may experience some post-procedure skin redness for a day.
If multiple procedures are needed, there must be a break period of about six weeks to ensure that new collagen has formed and your skin is ready to be affected by another treatment. 3-6 appointments are usually required to see superior results.
Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Photo Facial Rejuvenation targets damaged skin, wrinkles, fine lines, large pores, and unwanted body hair. This procedure helps improve the overall look and tone of the face, neck, décolleté, and hands by targeting the problem areas with multiple wavelengths of light, significantly reducing hyperpigmentation and rejuvenating the skin.
IPL reduces the appearance of discolored and damaged skin by using laser technology to cause collagen and blood vessels to tighten below the top layer of your skin. Also known as the “PhotoFacials” procedure, IPL has minimal discomfort with minimal to no side effects.
Unwanted hair can be a huge burden to deal with. Waxing is painful and can require waiting until hair gets to an uncomfortable length. Shaving can cause razor burns and leave traces of unreachable hair behind. Permanent hair reduction is a simple way to get rid of that unwanted body hair – forever!
This lasting solution can permanently minimize facial and body hair. The procedure takes about 4-6 sessions, with each treatment lasting from ten minutes to an hour, with absolutely no downtime. Hair growth cells are destroyed through laser technology, leaving no damage to the skin around them.
During the procedure, your targeted area will be coated with a gel and a smooth, glass surface will be applied to the skin, transferring pulses of light into the treated zone. PhotoFacial and LHR procedures are typically completed in a series of 3-5 treatments, and each one done about one month apart.
Each treatment lasts about ten minutes to an hour. IPL and LHR procedures are all FDA-cleared, hassle-free, and effective on all skin colors and hair types. Beneficial results occur gradually in the weeks following treatment.
Unwanted hair can be a huge burden to deal with. Waxing is painful and can require waiting until hair gets to an uncomfortable length. Shaving can cause razor burns and leave traces of unreachable hair behind. Permanent hair reduction is a simple way to get rid of that unwanted body hair—forever!
This lasting solution can permanently minimize facial and body hair.
During the procedure, your targeted area will be coated with a gel and a smooth glass surface will be applied to the skin, transferring pulses of light into the treated zone. The heat from the laser beam destroys the hair follicles and alters the hair’s ability to reproduce. PhotoFacial and LHR procedures are typically completed in a series of 5-6 treatments, and each one done about one month apart.
Each treatment lasts about ten minutes to an hour. LHR procedures are all FDA-cleared, hassle-free, and effective on all skin colors and hair types. Beneficial results occur gradually in the weeks following treatment.
VIORA Reaction™ is a non-invasive procedure of multiple treatments for contouring and tightening the skin on your body, neck, and face for a youthful look.
Reaction™ works wonders for anyone who needs help with circumference reduction and appearance of cellulite. This procedure is ideal for post-partum mothers and those who have had dramatic weight loss.
Clinically proven to work safely, painlessly, and non-invasively, AMARA uses this treatment to tighten sagging skin and diminish the appearance of cellulite. By using multi-radiofrequency technology, it gives you amazing results that tighten your skin’s problem areas, leaving you with a confident glow.
The most common areas for body contouring and skin tightening are abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. Facial contouring and skin tightening includes eyes, lower face sagging and neck.
AMARA offers several treatment applications for the industry’s most-demanded body contouring and skin tightening procedure. Reaction™ combines the mechanism of advanced radiofrequency (RF) energy and vacuum therapy that work with the body’s natural restoration process to deliver safe and efficient treatments.
During the procedure, you will feel brief waves of heat and a vacuum-like pull adjusted to your comfort levels. To protect your skin from the temperature, we apply an oil or gel to the targeted body area. This process encourages new cell growth and collagen formation.
Age can leave skin wrinkled and damaged over time, while acne and skin diseases can leave permanent scarring. Whatever the reason, damaged skin not only hurts your look but takes away your confidence.
The Spectra Peel is a no-downtime treatment that can help rejuvenate the appearance of a wide range of skin imperfections. If you’re looking for a great way to quickly get rid of the top-layer problems of your skin, look no further. This gentle procedure is safe on all skin tones and most skin types, and doesn’t have the downtime of most laser procedures.
This treatment evens your skin tone, diminishing the appearance of age-induced lines, scars from previous skin diseases, and various discolorations.
There comes a time when looking your absolute best requires more than regular at-home care for your skin, regular facials, and living a healthy lifestyle. If you want your skin to really glow, our medical grade skin peels are the next step.
We offer a variety of medical strength peels for all skin types, ranging from light to medium depth peels. All will help improve skin tone, soften fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce hyperpigmentation.
Reverse the adverse effects of aging, acne, sun damage, environmental factors, and various skin diseases. Minimize stubborn melasma and hyperpigmentation on the face, hands, arms, and chest. Our skin peels are designed to enhance your natural beauty by stimulating dermal and epidermal restoration.
Benefits:
Aid skin that has been damaged by the sun, environmental factors, and aging
Get rid of acne, clear impurities, and calm inflammation
Fix the look of hyperpigmentation, including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Clear ultraviolet-induced brown age spots
Provide relief for skin sensitivities from rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis
Heal sun damaged skin
Recent studies have shown that about a quarter of the United States population has at least one tattoo. While some people are completely content with their tattoos, other people experience tattoo regret. Many people having experienced this regret have undergone some form of tattoo removal treatment, or at least have thought about getting their ink removed or lightened.
Tattoo regret can surface for any number of reasons – most commonly, people may experience a change in lifestyle, taste, or fashion – and sometimes, they simply don’t like the tattoo or the idea of having tattoos anymore. Regardless of what the reasons may be, the unifying factor is the search for a safe and effective tattoo removal method to improve happiness and confidence with one’s own mind and body.
FACELIFT PROCEDURE
Facelift surgery is a huge commitment, especially for someone as busy as you. But there is no need to sacrifice looking as youthful as you feel just because you can’t commit to the lengthy downtime of most plastic surgeries.
Designed to achieve amazing aesthetic results, mini Facelift is a revolutionary outpatient treatment that can make you look 10 years younger with a short procedure and minimal recovery time. This technique lifts and tightens loose skin in the lower region of the face, providing a more youthful and well-rested appearance.
The facelift was developed for men and women wanting to postpone the aesthetic aging process. Around the age of 40, people tend to lose the elasticity in their skin, developing a sagging, droopy look around the jawline and under the chin. While other reduced facelift procedures are restricted to limited-time skin tightening, mini facelift suspends the physical structure of the lower face for a longer-lasting effect with a minimally-invasive procedure.
If you are considering changing your older look to match your younger spirit, consider the area’s best and most qualified plastic surgeon for the job. Double fellowship trained and double board certified, Dr. Tarbet’s expertise in facial structure and 10 years of practice in facial plastic surgery has made her Seattle’s leading provider of the facelift procedure.
While facelift results in enduring anti-aging and skin tightening results, it is important to remember that after any facial procedure, the normal aging process continues. Lifestyle choices, bone structure, skin type, sun exposure, and heredity all play a part in how long the results will last.
NECK LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE
Liposuction and other forms of rejuvenation are used to correct problem areas of the neck such as saggy skin, loose muscles, and excess fatty deposits. All of these problems can be stubborn, resistant to diet and exercise, making patients appear older than they really are.
Your doctor will discuss your desires for change, as well as which procedure will produce those results most effectively. Liposuction is one of the most common techniques used. Lasers, endoscopic surgery, and necklift can also be used alone or in combination with other rejuvenation procedures.
Several techniques of liposuction exist which will be discussed briefly. In general, small incisions will be made either under the chin or behind the ears through which a cannula (a thin tube) is inserted into the fatty area. The cannula breaks up the fat to sculpt the area. The fat is then sucked out through the cannula, leaving the area permanently free of fat cells.
BLEPHAROPLASTY / EYELID SURGERY PROCEDURE
Eyelid surgery, commonly known to surgeons as “blepharoplasty”, is used to remove fatty deposits and excess, loose skin around the eyelids as a result of aging and environment. It can be done alone to improve vision problems or tired-looking eyes; it can also be done in conjunction with procedures such as facelift surgery, lip enhancement, or a brow lift to create a more defined, new look.
Surgery typically takes 1-3 hours depending on the number of lids being corrected, and how many complimentary procedures are being performed at one time.
BROW LIFT PROCEDURES
As a skilled oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Kristin Tarbet performs many brow lift surgeries. As we age, our brows can become heavy and gravity begins to take control, which may make you look angry or have a tired look. Heavy brows can droop over your eyelids, which can also obscure your vision as your skin and muscles lose strength.
Dr. Kristin Tarbet will ensure that your brows will still maintain their natural appearance. It is common for inexperienced surgeons to place brows too high, causing a more surprised look for patients. Dr. Tarbet’s technique ensures that your brow will maintain the natural curvature you have always had in your youth and sits just above the orbital ridge to give you a natural look.
FAT TRANSFER PROCEDURE
Fat injections, otherwise known as “autologous fat grafting,” is an all-natural process which uses one’s own body fat from one area of the body to the area needing rejuvenation. The procedure has been performed safely and effectively for a variety of cosmetic reasons, including:
Diminishing frown lines or nasolabial folds (smile lines)
Restoring volume to the cheeks
Providing definition to the jaw line and/or chin
Lip augmentation
Filling in depressions in several areas of the body such as the hands and thighs
CO2 LASER RESURFACING PROCEDURE
As today’s image-conscious population matures, greater numbers of patients are seeking procedures to eradicate or minimize photo-damaged skin and the ravages of time that cause skin to appear older.
Fortunately, there are several technologies to meet the aesthetic needs of your patients, from the gold-standard of laser resurfacing with its broadened utility to the latest generation of non-ablative skin treatments using Intense Pulsed Light, as well as the complementary finishing polish achieved with microdermabrasion techniques.