Who We Are
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Salmassian is a respected educator who dedicates her time to training and mentoring other doctors in advanced aesthetic techniques, raising the standard of safety across the industry. Balancing her life as an elite physician and an educator, her greatest joy comes from her family. Her roles as a dedicated medical professional and a family woman perfectly complement one another, fueling her deeply compassionate, patient-first approach.
Today, Dr. Salmassian brings this lifelong commitment to excellence directly to her aesthetic patients at Mercedes Aesthetic and Wellness Center—delivering a premium, science-backed experience where luxury wellness meets emergency-grade safety.
Our Philosophy : A modern approach to beauty, wellness & restoration
Meet Dr. Mercedes Salmassian
Dr. Mercedes Salmassian is a double board-certified physician in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine, blending elite clinical precision with an artistic approach to aesthetic medicine. With years of experience managing high-stress medical crises, she brings an unparalleled level of safety, anatomical mastery, and procedural expertise to the field of wellness and restoration.
Dr. Salmassian has paired her heavy hospital background with world-class, specialized training in cosmetic medicine. She completed rigorous, comprehensive certifications through the industry's gold standards: The National Laser Institute and Empire Medical Training.
Her advanced technical skillset includes:
Neurotoxins , Dermal Fillers & Biostimulators: Precision facial sculpting, line smoothing, improve skin quality and volume restoration.
Advanced Thread Lifts: Non-surgical lifting and structural rejuvenation.
Autologous Regenerative Fillers: Uses your own blood to stimulate collagen.
Laser & Energy Treatments: Targeted skin resurfacing,tightening, countouring, pigmentation correction, cellular renewal and hair removal
Plasma Treatment for resurfacing and rejuvenation
Wellness Treatments to improve skin hydration, IV infusion protocol and Medical Weight loss.
Autologous Fat Transfer: Utilizing the body’s natural tissues for seamless, regenerative volume enhancement.
THE CLINICAL EDGE: WHY AN EMERGENCY BACKGROUND MATTERS:
In aesthetic medicine, your safety depends entirely on your injector's clinical instincts and procedural capabilities. Dr. Salmassian built her foundational expertise through highly rigorous training, completing her Pediatric Residency in New York and her Emergency Medicine Fellowship training at UT Southwestern (UTSW). Spending years in these high-volume, elite medical environments means she has mastered the mechanics of the human body under intense pressure.
Procedural Mastery: Expertly handles everything from simple, fine-needle injections to highly complex, intricate emergency interventions.
Anatomical Precision: Deeply understands vascular pathways and facial anatomy, minimizing risks and ensuring optimal placement.
Complication Management: Uniquely equipped with the immediate readiness required to prevent, identify, and manage any rare side effects instantly.
The Ultimate Gentle Touch: Years of treating the most sensitive pediatric patients means Dr. Salmassian has perfected a painless, calm, and highly comforting injection technique.