Neekan Rivera
Neekan Rivera is a Physician Assistant with advanced experience and knowledge in both clinical and cosmetic dermatology. She specializes in full-facial rejuvenation and passionately provides a wide variety of aesthetic treatments for her clients. Neekan prides herself on her comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and safety, her honesty, her strong attention to detail, and her keen eye for recognizing each patient’s natural beauty. She is often referred to as a perfectionist and believes your cosmetic enhancements should only compliment your own beauty, not distract from it.
Neekan serves as a trainer for Allergan Medical Institute, Galderma and PDO Mint Threads and spends much of her free time traveling around the country training other injectors. She uses a variety of techniques to help patients feel lifted, restored and highlighted while reversing the signs of aging and maintaining natural appearing results that are true to each individual’s unique beauty.
She is constantly advancing her own skills by seeking the best training programs in the world to ensure that she always delivers the highest quality and most effective treatments. On her free time she enjoys traveling with her family.
Experience
Neekan has been specializing in cosmetic treatments since 2013 and has quickly worked her way up to being a national trainer for Allergan and Galderma, the two biggest providers of injectables in the United States. She was recently one of few trainers asked to serve on Allergan’s West Coast Advisory Board and has consistently been one of the most requested trainers in the Los Angeles area.
Neekan earned her Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2009. During her undergrad years, she worked as a research assistant for world-renowned Dr. Frederic Brandt at the Dermatology Research Institute in Miami, where she assisted with clinical trials on fillers and Botox.
Neekan went on to study medicine at George Washington University and earned a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, graduating cum laude. Upon graduation, she worked in internal medicine in Denver, Colorado, and developed a diverse clinical background. Her passion for dermatology and facial aesthetics led her to accept a position with a cosmetic dermatology clinic in Los Angeles.
Neekan spent many years advancing her aesthetic skills and receiving extensive dermatology training from well-known plastic surgeon injectors. Then, she opened her own practice in Beverly Hills. She has built a loyal following and has treated clients from all over the world. Now, Neekan is glad to be able to provide her services in both Los Angeles and Denver!
As an expert injector and one of Allergan’s most requested trainers, Neekan continues to advance her skills and knowledge to ensure she is using the best and safest techniques on her clients. She is an expert in skin-resurfacing, micro-needling, PDO threads, scar revision, and skincare. Neekan is able to put together a custom variety of treatments in order to help her patients reach their cosmetic goals. She is passionate about providing the highest standard of care and ensuring natural-looking results for every client.
