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Exceptional Aesthetic Care, Backed by Dermatology

Our cosmetic team combines medical expertise with an artistic approach to deliver personalized treatments and natural-looking results. Get to know the professionals dedicated to helping you look and feel your best.

E. BERKELEIGH LADD<br>MSN, FNP-C

E. BERKELEIGH LADD
MSN, FNP-C

MARIA MUESSEN<br>MSN, FNP-C, CANS

MARIA MUESSEN
MSN, FNP-C, CANS

LAUREN ABEL,<br>MASTER AESTHETICIAN

LAUREN ABEL,
MASTER AESTHETICIAN

CAROL BYRD, MD<br>(EMERITUS)

CAROL BYRD, MD
(EMERITUS)

E. Berkeleigh Ladd, MSN, FNP-C

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Dermatology Associates of Virginia - E. Berkeleigh Ladd, MSN, FNP-CWatch Video

Patient Reviews:

  • "Berkleigh was patient, explained process/what she was doing in detail. Nurse, reception/check out everyone was lovely and seemed happy to be there."
  • "Berkeleigh and the supporting staff are wonderful! Top notch medical service with warm and welcoming demeanor. Thank you!!"
  • "Berkley and the whole staff are very talented and professional."
  • "The Cosmetic Center at DAV is wonderful. Berkeleigh Ladd is amazing-she gives great care and takes a lot of time explaining treatments, follow up care and thoughtful recommendations. She is THE BEST!!"
  • "Berkleigh and her nurse were so comforting. The procedure went exactly as they explained."
  • "Berkleigh and her group are so awesome and personal. Just love them!"

Education:

  • Undergraduate: Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC | BS, 1999
  • Graduate: Walden University, Minneapolis, MN | Masters of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, 2016

Special Interests:

Laser Specialist

Location(s):

  • Reynolds Crossing Office

Q&A:

  • What are your hobbies?
    Volleyball, running, and fishing.
  • How would your friends describe you?
    My friends would describe me as kind, loyal to a fault, and competitive.
  • What was the first concert you attended?
    Alanis Morrisette
  • What was the first record album you bought?
    When I was 4 years old my parents gave me a Barry Manilow record and I still have it!
  • What is your favorite childhood memory?
    Growing up we had a place down in the Outer Banks. My family would go down there almost every weekend. My dad would take us driving out on the beach at Oregon Inlet and we would fish all day. I still enjoy going to Oregon Inlet because it has such good memories for me!

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Lauren Abel, Master Aesthetician

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DermVA - Lauren Abel - AestheticianWatch Video

Patient Reviews:

  • "Lauren, the esthetician, is fabulous. I had the MOST relaxing facial with her. She is the best!"
  • "Lauren was wonderful, and the atmosphere was very calming and soothing."
  • "Lauren was fantastic - did an excellent job, was thorough and knowledgeable. 10/10 I’ll be back!"
  • "Lauren Able was excellent. Her bedside manner and care was exceptional."
  • "Lauren is fantastic. Answers questions and very professional."
  • "Amazing…is the only word that captures how I felt after my facial with Lauren."
  • "Great experience. Lauren was wonderful. Very personable and professional."

Education:

  • Undergraduate: Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia | 2000 - 2004
  • Training: American Spirit Institute | Master Esthetician and Esthetics Instructor, 2012 - 2013

Location(s):

  • Cosmetic Center

Q&A:

  • What is your favorite thing about your career?
    The way that the field of esthetics is always evolving and there is always something new to learn.  I also love educating clients about their skin and how to best take care of the largest organ of their body.
  • What are your hobbies?
    I love listening to true crime podcasts and doing diamond art.  I probably have about 50 completed pictures.
  • What's the  most daring thing you've ever done?
    Traveled to Antigua alone for a week.
  • Who is your favorite author?
    Jodi Piccoult.  I love how in each of her books you get to hear each character's perspective of the plot/drama.
  • If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
    2007.  It was the last year I had with my mom.  I would spend much more time with her.

 

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Maria Muessen, MSN, FNP-C, CANS

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Patient Reviews:

  • "Maria Muessen is a stellar asset for your company. She is intelligent with a pleasant demeanor and she displayed much more knowledge than the plastic surgeons that I have visited. It was a pleasure meeting her."
  • "Maria is warm, easy to talk to, and always makes me feel comfortable. She takes the time to listen and consistently does an amazing job. I always leave feeling refreshed and confident, with natural-looking, long-lasting results. If you’re looking for someone you can trust with your facial aesthetics, I highly recommend."
  • "Berkley and the whole staff are very talented and professional."
  • "Very happy and I have referred your practice to my friends."

Education:

  • Undergraduate: Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL | BS, 2011
  • Graduate: Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL | Masters of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, 2016

Special Interests:

Dermal Fillers
Sculptra
Facial Balancing
Neurotoxins
Laser Specialist

Location(s):

  • Reynolds Crossing Office

Q&A:

  • What is your favorite thing about your career?
    I love that my career lets me combine the science of medicine with the artistry of aesthetics.  It's incredibly rewarding to use both skill sets to help patients feel confident, refreshed, and comfortable in their own skin!
  • What is your favorite foreign food?
    I love my Mom's Ukrainian pelmeni or vareniki!  But I also love bulgogi (Korean BBQ)
  • What was the first concert you attended?
    Probably Warped Tour as a teenager
  • What did you want to be when you were small?
    I always wanted to be a nurse or a detective
  • Is there anything you wished would come back in fashion?
    Yes!  Dressing up fancy for no reason at all
  • How many languages do you speak?
    Three - English, Ukrainian, and Russian - My family is from Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine

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Carol Byrd, MD (Emeritus)

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DAV Cosmetic Center - Carol Byrd, M.D., Emeritus

Education:

  • Undergraduate: University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, 1972-1976
  • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 1976-1980
  • Internship: Pediatrics, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida
  • Residency: Pediatrics, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida

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