Kristen Hanenian, APRN, AGNP-C, LE, is the owner of Elite Medical Aesthetics, Tampa’s premier medical spa for comprehensive skin care, that includes lasers and injectables.

A highly credentialed medical provider, Kristen provides her patients with extensive experience, superior qualifications and a customized approach to aesthetics. She provides a variety of non-surgical procedures in a luxurious environment frequented by several celebrities.

Her practice is devoted to the art of aesthetics and regenerative medicine. At Elite, she focuses on non-surgical interventions to address the common effects of aging and help her patients achieve a natural and refreshed appearance.

Kristen’s philosophy centers around the importance of making patients feel like they are a part of a family, not a number. She prioritizes patient safety, trust, honesty and the understanding that medical aesthetics is the practice of medicine first and foremost.

“I nurture the relationships with my patients. When a patient has a connection to you, there’s care, accountability, accessibility and ultimately greater compliance,” she says. “In an industry that’s hyperfocused on Instagram filters and unrealistic expectations, a lot of people are missing the mark. Patient education is so important to me.”

She adds, “The top of the anti-aging hierarchy is always skin health and helping clients achieve healthy, youthful glowing skin. The rest is all icing on the cake.”

Kristen travels extensively for advanced training and is always working to perfect her craft. She is a three-time honors graduate from USF and maintains membership with the Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurse Council, Florida Nurse Practitioner Network, Dermatology Nurses Association and the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners. Kristen is also a former police officer with many years of service and dedication to the City of Tampa.