Meet the Team

Sarah S. Levy, MD is a board-certified Ophthalmic Surgeon with extensive experience in aesthetic treatments. She is the founder and medical director of the Facial Aesthetics Center of Rhode Island.

Dr. Levy specializes in upper and lower face neurotoxin treatments, micro-cannula filler injection techniques, and full face rejuvenation with Sculptra . Dr. Levy is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, where she trains Ophthalmology surgeons-in-training. She also mentors medical residents in aesthetic techniques at her office, and runs a summer internship for Brown University medical students, and pre-med college students.

Dr. Levy is a nationally renowned expert in neurotoxins (Botox^® and Dysport) and filler treatments. She has been invited to lecture at medical conferences nationally and regionally about advanced injection techniques. She is also a physician faculty for Galderma (the makers of Dysport, Restylane^® and Sculptra^®) and was physician faculty and national speaker for Allergan (the makers of Botox^® and Juvederm^®), training physicians and physician extenders in safe and effective injection techniques.

Dr. Levy was elected to the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Council Advisory Board, and is a Key Opinion Leader in the aesthetic industry. She has been an international speaker for Hydrafacial on Hydrafacial Day, and has been a resource for Wall Street when doing research on upcoming aesthetic trends and products.

Dr. Levy was awarded America’s Most Honored Doctors - Top 1%, in 2020, and received the Vitals Patients’ Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018. She is a member of the New England Ophthalmology Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and has been Board Certified and Board Recertified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Sarah Levy graduated from Brown University, and received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. She received her specialty training by top surgeons associated with the Department of Ophthalmology at SUNY Buffalo. Dr. Levy joined the faculty at the prestigious Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan, as Assistant Professor of Surgery, before moving to Rhode Island, where she founded the Facial Aesthetics Center of Rhode Island and joined the faculty at Brown University’s Department of Surgery.

Dr. Levy’s volunteer work includes multiple week-long trips to impoverished areas in Mexico to perform cataract surgery on adults who have limited access to modern medical procedures. In addition, Dr. Levy has been volunteering at the Providence VA Medical Center since 2011, providing glaucoma and cataract care, medical Botox and laser treatments to veterans from Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

When not working, Dr. Levy loves to spend time with her family, husband, children, and 2 cats. She also tries to make time for hiking, biking, ziplining, playing the piano, and learning how to ballroom dance.

Dr. Helen Livson is a Board certified Doctor of Periodontology with extensive training in Facial Aesthetics. Dr. Livson joined the Facial Aesthetics Center as a physician injector in 2014, and her expertise in lower face anatomy and precise injection techniques have been instrumental in providing our aesthetic patients with unparalleled results as well as comfort.

Dr. Livson graduated from Tufts University with a degree in Biology and Studio Arts, and received her Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from the University of Connecticut. She continued her medical education with a one year hospital-based residency training. Dr. Livson then completed a 3-year fellowship at the world renowned Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, graduating with a Master of Medical Sciences in Periodontology, Implantology and Regenerative medicine.

Dr. Livson spent the next few years performing surgeries in a busy Periodontology practice in Brookline, MA. She also volunteered teaching fellows at the Harvard University School of Dentistry. In 2012, Dr. Livson was invited to the Facial Aesthetics Center as an expert guest lecturer. She shared her expertise in lower face anatomy, numbing techniques to make lip injections very comfortable for patients, and ways to use Botox^® to relieve clenching, and balance lower face muscle asymmetries.

The two sisters quickly realized that combining Dr. Livson’s expertise in lower face anatomy and Dr. Levy’s expertise in upper face anatomy, they were able to provide aesthetic patients with unparalleled medical care and results.

Dr. Livson is Board Certified and Board Recertified by the American Board of Periodontology. She is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics.

Sophie is passionate about everything skin-care though her career background is in client relations. After leaving San Francisco, where she grew up, Sophie led guest relations training in the National Headquarters of American Honda Motors in Los Angeles and then followed her sister and mother to Rhode Island 8 years ago. Landing at Castle Hill Hotel in Newport, Sophie's passion for creating individualized, luxury experiences for all of her clients was showcased daily and she has brought the same same drive and passion to the clients and team of FAC. Sophie’s love of high-quality skin care is not only apparent but makes understanding product ingredients and usage easy for everyone looking to up their skin care game. In her role as Patient Care Coordinator, Sophie assists the doctors in assessing patient goals and explains the aesthetic options that we have available to them. She is a resource for patients and strives to support the team in every way possible.

Christine is a professionally licensed Aesthetic Registered Nurse, and native Rhode Islander with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. Christine has served not only as a provider but also as an educator, including time at the National Laser Institute, teaching laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation procedures.

Her work in aesthetics has covered the complete scope of hair, makeup and skin care, performing Hydrafacials, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, and lasers, including: BBL/IPL, PhotoFacials, etc. Her experience and passion for finding the best solutions for her clients’ skin care concerns make her an invaluable resource for both patients and for the team.

Annie’s experience is with some of the most renowned names in the beauty industry. Laura Mercier, The Revlon Company and Mally Beauty gave her the passion to move forward in her career and become a medical aesthetician and she comes to us with endless insight into the ever changing world of skin care.

Having graduated with honors from The Christine Valmy International School in New York City, Annie’s main focus is to make a lasting difference in her clients skin. Having struggled with acne in her past, she knows how much having great skin can impact your life.

Since joining the FAC family, Annie has become certified and proficient with all of our spa technology including Hydrafacial, The Skin Pen, Sciton lasers and Cutera’s Aviclear. Her passion for treating acne lead her to become a certified Acne Expert with Face Reality and helped pave the way for the FAC Acne Clinic.

Annie loves to educate her clients, believing that excellent results come from team work, knowledge and compassion. Her excitement for learning and evolving in the beauty space is fueled by her dedication to her clients and passion for all things beauty.

In her free time, Annie can be found at the gym, catching up on her favorite Bravo shows or enjoying quality time with friends and family!

Jamie graduated from Aveda Institute for Esthetics in 2016 & National Laser Institute in 2017. Jamie's passion for skin is apparent when you speak to her. She is a wealth of great information when it comes to skincare and effective treatments that will guide you on your journey to better skin health . In addition to her many certifications, Jamie is a certified Acne Specialist who has dealt with acne herself and understands how important it is to relate to her clients and help them understand their acne and create customized treatments with a strict skin plan customized to them. Jamie is always ready to learn and contribute to the team’s success.

“You should always feel good about yourself inside and out and it’s such a rewarding career to help others do that on a daily basis”

Meet your aesthetician for life! Savannah started her career at a very successful Day Spa in 2005. For 7 years she grew, gaining vast knowledge of all skin types.

Learning to assess and treat skin problems for the face and body. She also worked as a makeup artist for weddings, proms and instructed clients with one on one lessons. With a constant desire to learn and better serve her clients, she took on a position at a well known Medical Facility. Within one year she became the Spa Coordinator. During this time she gained irreplaceable knowledge while working with Doctors and the medical staff. Savannah joined the FAC family to ensure that she could provide her clients with the most advanced and wide ranging medical skin care treatments available, nothing but the best!

Savannah has built a reputation of treating every client with empathy and honesty. Having dealt with her own skin issues in the past, she is able to connect with clients and share first hand success stories. Not only is she highly trained in MedSpa services, but she also brings her multi faceted knowledge of makeup and beauty tips for her clients. As a dedicated skin care expert and hair removal specialist, she also seeks to educate others about proper skin care, appropriate product selection, and customized regimens. With having nearly a decade of experience with SkinCeuticals medical-grade skincare products and professional treatments, you can feel safe in her well trained hands!