// The team

The clinicians who trained for this.

Dr. Brown leads. Master injectors and certified clinicians perform — each trained under her direction, each held to one protocol.

Dr. Briana Brown, D.O., FAAD
// I · Owner-physician

Dr. Briana Brown, D.O., FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist · Master Injector

Dr. Brown earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from West Virginia University, cum laude, then attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in the top ten percent of her class. She served as a reserve U.S. Army Officer during medical school.

She completed her dermatology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where she received focused training in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine. She shadowed Dr. Tina Alster — widely regarded as the country's leading cosmetic dermatologist — and developed a cosmetic medicine training program for her fellow residents.

Dr. Brown completed active duty as a Major and Chief of Dermatology at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. She co-founded Southern Dermatology and Southern Vanity Medical Spa, practicing in Esvie Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, Monument Dermatology in Pittsburgh, and Southern Dermatology and Southern Vanity Medical Spa in Augusta and Harlem, Georgia, and Aiken, South Carolina.

She is married to Michael Brown and is the mother of four children.

Specialty
Board-Certified Dermatology
Fellow
American Academy of Dermatology
Residency
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Prior post
Chief of Dermatology, Eisenhower Army Medical Center
// II · Clinical team

Master injectors & certified clinicians.

The team that performs. Each clinician trained under Dr. Brown's direction. Each protocol set by a board-certified dermatologist.

Kierston Holifield, PA-C
// 02

Kierston Holifield, PA-C

Clinical Chief of Medical Spa Services · Master Injector

Joined Southern Vanity in 2019. Georgia native; Physician Assistant since 2007 (BS Biology from Augusta State; MS from Nova Southeastern). Started in pain management, then moved into cosmetic dermatology — apprenticed under Dr. Brown for over a year and became the first full-time PA at our medical practice in 2023. Today serves as Clinical Chief of Medical Spa Services at Southern Vanity.

Kacee Morris, PA-C
// 03

Kacee Morris, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Master Injector

Joined Southern Vanity in 2019. Harlem, Georgia native; Physician Assistant since 2016 (BS Biology summa cum laude from Augusta State; MS from Augusta University; NCCPA certified). Started in obstetrics and gynecology, then moved into cosmetic dermatology — apprenticed directly under Dr. Brown and joined our medical practice as a full-time dermatology provider in 2024. One of the most requested injectors at Southern Vanity.

Lauren Mathis, DNP
// 04

Lauren Mathis, DNP

Doctor of Nursing Practice · Master Injector

Joined Southern Vanity in 2025. Over a decade in critical care nursing — ICU, pediatrics, and cardiothoracic surgery — followed by five years of full-time aesthetics. Focus is regenerative aesthetics: PRP, Sculptra, and Radiesse, with emphasis on natural, balanced results that support long-term skin health. Practices across all three offices and teaches injection technique to other providers in the field.

Amber Burns
// 05

Amber Burns

Master Cosmetologist · Certified Laser Technician

Joined Southern Vanity in 2022. Master Cosmetologist and Certified Laser Technician. Performs laser hair removal, IPL, and vascular laser treatments, and supports laser resurfacing protocols under physician oversight. The clinician patients see for skin-tone and small-vessel work.

// 06

Samantha Dickerson

Cosmetic Concierge

Cosmetic Concierge. Guides patients from first inquiry through follow-up — coordinating between the clinical team and the patient so the plan, the cost, and the expectations are in writing before any procedure begins. The voice on the other end of most pre-treatment questions.

// III · Support team

The team that runs the day.

Coordinators, medical assistants, and the support staff who keep three offices running on the same standard.

Mike Brown

Mike Brown

Medical Service Organizer · Co-Owner

Maria Ellis

Maria Ellis

Lead Medical Assistant

Aubrey Skinner

Aubrey Skinner

Patient Coordinator

Alaina Owen

Alaina Owen

Medical Assistant

Katie Ezzell

Katie Ezzell

Medical Assistant

Brandy Savoy

Referral Specialist

Tatum Gower

Patient Coordinator

Dana Britt

Patient Coordinator

Sidney Tullis

Patient Coordinator

Alissa Bolinger

Medical Assistant

Jacquelyn Chavez

Medical Assistant

Begin with the consultation.

Visits are unhurried and in-person.