Stephanie Lambert - Registered Nurse

Born and raised in California, Stephanie is happy to call Santa Barbara home. Stephanie has been a Registered Nurse for 12 years with specialty nursing experience in a variety of settings, including the Emergency Room, ICU, and she even has Operating Room experience! She is a very qualified nursing professional, and a great fit and resource for the Montecito Plastic Surgery team. Stephanie is passionate about working with patients, and her kind and professional demeanor is very appreciated. As our Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, our patients are in the best of hands for their miraDry, CoolSculpting, Rejuvapen, Clear & Brilliant, and other non-invasive treatments. Stephanie is also an appreciated member of our operating team so she will be involved in many aspects of your aesthetic care!

Ruthie Iniguez - Patient Coordinator

Ruthie has been in the medical field since 2007, starting out as a reception service specialist, then successfully growing into an outstanding patient care coordinator. Ruthie will be your host, guiding you through your experience with Montecito Plastic Surgery. With her calmness, friendliness, and keen ability to listen, she will expertly help you navigate your consultation, surgery, and after care. She is always happy to answer any and all of your questions.

Cynthia Calvillo - Administrative Director

Cynthia is a Santa Barbara native who has tremendous experience in the customer service and management industry. Having worked at Churchill Jewelers for many years, she understands the importance of maximizing the customer experience and the satisfaction of supplying her customers with a great product. She is the person that will greet you, help you schedule your appointments and make sure you get your questions answered promptly. Making your visit at Montecito Plastic Surgery a positive and memorable experience is her goal.

Lori Salamati, RN - CRNA

Lorie Salamati received her Master of Science in Anesthesia from UCLA School of Medicine in 1995. Lorie received the Agatha Hodgkins Award for outstanding student in her class, an award voted on by all of the staff at the hospitals in which she completed her residencies. She started her career in anesthesia at Olive View UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, and resigned that position 2 years later to focus her attention on anesthesia for plastic surgery. She maintained staff privileges at UCLA Medical Center for 14 years while working with various plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills. Lorie joined the Montecito Surgery Center in 1997 as the primary anesthesia provider, and has continued in that capacity ever since. The challenge and rewards of working with elective surgeries has contributed to an exciting and fulfilling career. She feels it is an invaluable part of the surgical experience to have the opportunity to speak with your anesthesia provider the evening before your procedure. It allows her to formulate her anesthetic plan for the next day, and gives you the time to have any questions answered about the anesthetic process.

Alice Lopez - Licensed Aesthetician

Locally raised, Alice has been an aesthetician for nine years and graduated with a degree in aesthetics from Santa Barbara Cosmetology Academy in 2006. She is fully licensed by the California Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Alice was referred to us through some very happy clients, and we have been thrilled with her extensive knowledge of skincare and extraordinary work. Her ability to customize her treatments to her client’s needs fits perfectly with Dr. Lowenstein’s concepts of individualization of care. Alice’s approach combines her technical knowledge with a relaxing and soothing touch. Her attention to detail has allowed her to become a master provider of facials, chemical peels, full body waxing, and more. Her ongoing thirst for learning has made her a successful leader in the aesthetic industry and keeps her up to date on the latest skin care regimens and techniques. The fantastic feedback received from her clients has solidified her as a outstanding resource for our patients at Montecito Plastic Surgery.

Hillary Brodt - Registered Nurse

Hillary is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, where she worked as a Neurocritcal Care Nurse at their #1 hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). In 2015, she ventured out to California as a traveling nurse where she worked along the coast from San Diego to Santa Cruz. During her time as a travel nurse she fell in love with Santa Barbara, and pursued a career at Cottage Hospital as an Anesthesia Nurse. Hillary’s background gives her the essential skills needed to be a detailed and compassionate Aesthetic Nurse for Montecito Plastic Surgery. She specializes in Rejuvapen (Microneedling), Clear+Brilliant, miraDry, and CoolSculpting.

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