Personnel – Meet Our Team

The Team

Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery, in combination with our in-house skin care center and med spa, Aesthetics by Design, is comprised of some of the most talented, experienced, and skilled professionals in the industry. From the latest in technology to advanced product knowledge, our staff is the go-to resource for Denver med spa services and all things aesthetic. Together, we use our refined skills, expertise, and genuine compassion to make your visits as comfortable, pleasant, and productive as possible. Whether you visit our Englewood, CO facility for facial rejuvenation, fillers, skin care, or other services, we look forward to helping you achieve the aesthetic results you desire. We can’t wait to meet you!

Lisa Adams, Clinical Director And Patient Coordinator

Lisa Adams, Clinical Director And Patient Coordinator

Lisa Adams started working with Dr. Imola at Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery in 2013 as the clinical director and patient coordinator. She has a degree in business administration and has worked in healthcare for over 15 years. Lisa loves engaging with patients and makes them feel welcome from the moment they step into the clinic. She goes above and beyond for every single patient and truly loves her job. Lisa is married with three boys and has a very lovable golden retriever named Guinness who keeps her busy when she’s not at work!

Pam Gillette, Practice Administrator

Pam Gillette, Practice Administrator

Pam manages every aspect of the practice, including human resources and finances. She has worked with Dr. Imola since 2000 and has honed her skills for nearly three decades, providing world-class service to the doctors and their patients.

Mallory Mericle, Aesthetics By Design Office Manager

Mallory is a Colorado native and has been in healthcare since 2012 where she worked in the aeromedical industry. She has worked with Dr. Imola since 2017 and became the new office manager for Aesthetics by Design in February 2020. With her organizational skills, resourcefulness, and eagerness to learn and grow, Mallory helps the Aesthetics by Design office run smoothly and efficiently. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside gardening or hiking.

Sheri Dean, D.D.S., Certified Injectionist

Sheri Dean, D.D.S., Certified Injectionist

Dr. Sheri Dean joined Aesthetics by Design in 2013 where she was trained in neuromodulators and injectable fillers by the renowned Patricia Ritter, NP. She has a Bachelor of Science in biology from New Mexico State University, a doctorate in dental surgery from the University of Colorado, and did a residency at the West Los Angeles VA Hospital.

Since joining the team at Aesthetics by Design, Sheri has focused solely on injectables. Her kind, caring manner, amazing hand skills (she has a very gentle touch), knowledge of anatomy, and eye for aesthetic balance and harmony has made her one of the most highly respected and positively reviewed injectors in the Denver area.

Sheri attends many hours of continuing education every year to keep abreast of current techniques in the industry. She prides herself on her conservative approach and feels that “well-done injectables should not be visible to the casual observer, they should only make a person look refreshed and possibly younger, but still look like yourself.”

Sarah Rutherford, Paramedical Aesthetician

Sarah Rutherford, Paramedical Aesthetician

Sarah is a well-respected veteran in the skin care industry. She began her aesthetics career in Indianapolis, IN as an apprentice in a large day spa under the tutelage of French aestheticians. Since relocating to Colorado, Sarah has successfully owned and operated her own skin care practice for ten years, focusing on providing attentive, custom client care.

Among her proficient skills and certifications, Sarah counts microdermabrasion, COlaser resurfacing, dermaplaning, lunchtime and more intense chemical peels, facial massage, laser hair removal, skin analysis, and product knowledge. Now, after over 14 years in the industry, she brings her holistic approach to skin wellness and full medical aesthetic services to Aesthetics by Design.

Lisa Domenico, Paramedical Aesthetician

Lisa Domenico, Paramedical Aesthetician

Lisa is a Western girl through and through. Born in New Mexico and raised in Littleton, CO, she became interested in the science and effects of aging on the skin. After graduating from the Stacey James Institute in Parker, CO, Lisa became a mentee of Beryl Rekers and was subsequently hired on as a paramedical aesthetician at Aesthetics by Design. She is fully qualified in a range of face and body treatments, including CoolSculpting®, HydraFacial®, chemical peels, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, COlaser resurfacing, FemTouch™, Fotofacial®, and Fractora radiofrequency skin tightening.

Lisa’s genuine interest in and compassion for her patients motivates her to continually deliver the utmost in client care each day. After analyzing the skin and listening to the patient, she can assimilate their needs and formulate a plan that’s effective, fits their budget, and addresses their concerns. Lisa believes that investing in your skin today will deliver dividends in self-confidence in the future.

Ashley Zhivotovsky, Registered Nurse

Ashley Zhivotovsky, Registered Nurse

Ashley Zhivotovsky is a Registered Nurse at Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She then returned to school and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Regis University, a top ranked Nursing School in Denver, CO. Ashley is a Certified Injectionist and provides neuromodulator and filler treatments in addition to assisting with patient care and in-office procedures. She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her dog, and drawing/painting in her free time.

Alex Kelm, Medical Assistant

Alex Kelm, Medical Assistant

Alex is a medical assistant at Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery. He graduated from Iowa State University magna cum laude with a bachelors in Biology. While studying, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Des Moines. Alex stays busy on the weekends, snowboarding and mountain biking with friends.

Yvonna Shefchek, Medical Assistant

Yvonna Shefchek, Medical Assistant

Yvonna is a medical assistant who is an Illinois native but has called Colorado home since 2003. She has worked in healthcare for over 10 years and the cosmetic industry for 6 years. She loves the interactions with patients and seeing them smile. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her teen son, dancing, and hanging out with friends.

Bethany Burnham, Front Desk Receptionist

Bethany Burnham, Front Desk Receptionist

Bethany joined the COFPS team in early November of 2023. She comes to us with a year and a half of experience working in different parts of the cosmetic world. She first started in a medical spa, then moved to the cosmetic side of a dermatology office, and now she’s getting to experience and learn from the world of plastic surgery! She moved to Colorado with her soon-to-be husband and their dog Boost in August of 2022 from a small town in Kentucky where she got her start working in a medical spa. She will soon be working towards getting her aesthetician and laser license. Bethany enjoys engaging with patients and will help to answer any questions and help them work towards any skin/cosmetic goals they may have and is excited to keep moving up in the industry!