Susan K. Silva, M.D.
Dr. Silva is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in minimally invasive rejuvenation with natural results. She graduated with Honors and a BS in Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, followed by a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of California, Davis, where she served as President of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. As a student, Dr. Silva received awards for outstanding clinical expertise, surgical skill, and research, including excellence in Plastic Surgery. With over 20 years of experience, she has lectured and trained other practitioners on advanced techniques using Botox, injectable fillers including Sculptra, Juvéderm, and Restylane, and lasers including Fraxel and CO2 resurfacing.
She is currently an Allergan Medical Institute Faculty Member and participated in the FDA clinical trials leading to the approval of Juvéderm for lip enhancement. Her role on the Scientific Advisory Board for Olivino is consistent with her belief that health and beauty come from within.
My Aesthetic Philosophy
One’s appearance is very personal. It is a joy and privilege to partner with my patients as they seek to create an outside that reflects their inside. Happiness for me is creatively merging cutting-edge technology with my years of experience and extensive ongoing training and an artistic eye to help my patients realize their esthetic vision. Combining art and science creates the magic.
Board Certification
- American Board of Dermatology Board Certified, September 1997
Medical Degree
- Doctor of Medicine, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, 1993
Residency
- Dermatology University of California, Davis, School of Medicine July 1994 – June 1997
Affiliations
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Sacramento Valley Dermatologic Society
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
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