Licensed Medical Aesthetician, Body Contouring Specialist

Melissa Valdez began her aesthetic career as a makeup professional, where her talent and passion for skincare quickly caught the attention of Dr. Vivian Bucay. With Dr. Bucay’s mentorship and encouragement, Melissa pursued her certification to become a licensed medical aesthetician.
Now a highly trained member of La Casita under the guidance of Dr. Bucay, Melissa specializes in facial rejuvenation, advanced skincare, and non-invasive body contouring. She is widely recognized for her ability to customize treatment plans by thoughtfully combining techniques tailored to each client’s unique concerns. Her approach is deeply rooted in the principles of "Building the Skin Care Regimen," authored by Dr. Bucay.
In 2018, Melissa was honored to attend CoolSculpting University and proudly became the first CoolSculpting Master in San Antonio. Her expertise in body treatments has since expanded to include Dr. Bucay’s revolutionary procedure, Emsculpt NEO. Melissa has earned distinction as a body contouring specialist, designing individualized combination plans that deliver optimal results. She is proficient in utilizing the industry's most advanced technologies, including:
- CoolSculpting
- Emsculpt NEO
- Emsculpt Legacy
- Exilis Ultra 360
- Vanquish
- Emtone
- Cellutone
- Zwave
Melissa is also passionate about skin health, offering a wide range of treatments for anti-aging, sun damage, skin laxity, and overall skin rejuvenation. She is an advanced, certified provider of:
- Ultherapy
- CoolMini
- Laser Genesis
- IPL
- Exilis Ultra 360
- ResurFX
- DermaSweep
- Eclipse Micropen
- Chemical Peels
- Laser Hair Removal
Melissa’s genuine dedication to her clients and her continual pursuit of cutting-edge techniques make her an invaluable part of the La Casita team.
Certifications:
- Exilis certified provider
- Vanquish certified provider
- CoolSculpting Specialist
- CoolSculpting Master
CoolSculpting Masters
Allergan recognizes that Melissa Valdez has attended and completed the CoolSculpting University training Program. Melissa Valdez is currently the FIRST and ONLY CoolSculpting Master in San Antonio, Texas.


