MEET THE TEAM
TANYA PATRON, PA-C
Educator & Founder
Tanya's passion for delivering the latest advances in aesthetic non-surgical procedures and treatments is what sets her apart. Holding a Master's degree in Clinical Medical Sciences from Barry University, Tanya has been injecting since 2011 and specializes in Facial Contouring & Non Surgical Nose Job. She not only treats her patients but educates them on every available preventative treatment to ensure their overall well-being.
Tanya's innovative approach to patient care is evident in the way she revolutionized the patient experience through technology, memberships, and an innovative office design at her injectable based Medical Aesthetic Center, Selfie Aesthetic, in South Miami - all in 2020.
Tanya's expertise is recognized across the industry, as she serves as an educator and trainer for Allergan, Galderma, and Revance Aesthetics, while also being a faculty member of the annual Aesthetic Extender Symposium. Her commitment to advancing injectables led her to develop Liftie Aspirator™, an accessory attachment for fillers that makes injectables safer for patients and more comfortable for injectors worldwide.
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From her early years at Barry University's Physician Assistant program, where she helped launch the program's first Plastic Surgery rotation, to her work at Miami Plastic Surgery - where she continued to further her craft and love for cosmetic injectables for 12 years - Tanya has always prioritized improving the patient experience through education, innovation, and technology.
JESSICA OPORTO, NP
Aesthetic Injector
Jessica Oporto, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, always knew she was destined for a career in healthcare. Her passion for nursing gave her the ability to not only provide medical care, but also to connect with her patients on a personal level, providing specialized guidance and optimized medical outcomes.
After several years working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Urgent Care, Jessica decided to advance her career in 2018 by graduating from the University of Miami to become a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She then began to transition her education towards Aesthetic Medicine.
With now over 2 years in Aesthetics, Jessica is now specialized in injectables including neurotoxins, fillers, and various medical-grade skin treatments. Her Selfie patients will tell you how much they appreciate her truly gentle touch and dedication to aesthetic education. Jessica is also fluent in both English and Spanish.
SYMONE AMBROSE, RN-MSN
Registered Nurse
Symone Ambrose, is a Registered Nurse with a Masters in Science and Nursing. She has over 7 years of experience in the Plastic Surgery industry and specializes in all of our Selfie skincare treatments. Symone is dedicated to providing the best care possible for all of her patients' aesthetic needs and is passionate about helping them achieve their goals.
Some of her favorite treatments include Glacial Rx and Skinfusion Medical Facial, which she has found to be particularly effective in delivering outstanding results. Symone began her nursing career working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and has since continued to grow and expand her knowledge and skillset. She is graduating this year to become a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and Aesthetic Injector. Symone's patients are always getting the most pampering treatments offered at Selfie Aesthetic.
YEILAN SOTO, MA
Medical Assistant
Meet, Yeilan, Selfie Aesthetic’s newest Certified Medical Assistant. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Yeilan is here to answer any and all questions in both Spanish and English. After you check in, Yeilan is ready to assist you with your medical records and prep you before any of your treatments.
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Need a Vitamin Boost? Yeilan also administers all of our B12 and B12 + MIC vitamin injections. Scheduled for a PRP treatment? Yeilan will be drawing your blood and getting your skin ready for your treatment.
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Yeilan completed her Associate's degree in Medical Assisting at Miami Lakes Educational Center. Since completing her medical training, Yeilan has worked in various clinics including a Child Developmental Center. Yeilan has a special love for both children, and raising animals including french bull dog puppies. So cute! She also enjoys experimenting with makeup and all things beauty making her a perfect fit for our Selfie Squad.
MELISSA WHITE, MA
Practice Administrator & Medical Assistant
Melissa White, Selfie Administrator, has specialized in Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine since 2012. In 2010, Melissa obtained her Medical Assistant license alongside a degree in Health Care Management and in 2016 began working with Tanya Patron, PA-C. After so many years of great collaboration Melissa and Tanya, were too in-sync to separate. Their combined skills were put to the test with the opening of Selfie Aesthetic in 2020. With the rapid growth and success of Selfie Melissa started alongside Tanya PA-C Selfie Aesthetic journey since day one. With the rapid growth of Selfie Aesthetic.
Melissa’s role has evolved and expanded to develop proprietary management systems to ensure consistent patient experience as well as continued growth of the practice.
Melissa has a special gift of truly connecting with all of the Selfie Aesthetic patients on a personal basis, a concierge approach to each and everyone's specific needs. Melissa scheduling wizardry keeps Selfie consistently on time, and as efficient as possible. She continues to ensure Selfie is positioned as one of the top Aesthetic practices through excellent customer service and organization.
Melissa is also quite the animal lover and a wonderful mom of 3 children. She also enjoys candle making, traveling, and even helps to create some of the Selfie merchandise sold in our practice.
VALENTINA PORRAS
SELFIE CONCIERGE
Valentina is on the frontline of the Selfie experience. Her face is the very first one you will see entering our practice. Her attention to detail began at a young age when she started discovering her talent in makeup. By the age of 18 she became a professional makeup artist as well as a lead artist at MAC cosmetics. Her dedication to all things beauty and business has made her an integral part of the Selfie Squad.
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She is also currently finishing her last year to earn her Bachelors degree in Accounting so she can run her own empire in the near future!
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"I love greeting every patient here at Selfie; to see their excitement makes this such a fun place to work. I also love helping them with their skincare purchases and learning more every day about preventative treatments."
