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Seattle | Lynnwood | Bellevue
2

locations

20

years experience

5

Star reviews

ELIZABETH HAGEN
RN, BSN
MASTER AESTHETICIAN ELECTROLOGIST

20 years of experience

Elizabeth Hagen is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience providing clinical dermatology and nonsurgical aesthetic services to men, women, and nonbinary people at Absolute Aesthetics. Elizabeth founded Absolute Aesthetics in 2015. The med spa has grown from a home studio in Lynnwood to its second location in Bellevue. Using her years of knowledge of skin care, Elizabeth creates customized treatment plans to address each patient's specific needs. Elizabeth is passionate about helping her patients look and feel their best.

Elizabeth Hagen

Education and Training

Elizabeth is a registered nurse, licensed master aesthetician, electrologist, and nationally certified laser operator with over 20 years of clinical and cosmetic skin care experience working with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and skin types in prestigious Plastic Surgery and Dermatology practices in the Seattle, Bellevue, Mill Creek and surrounding Puget Sound area.

She attended the nation's #1 nationally ranked School of Nursing program at the University of Washington in Seattle earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, cum laude, and the School of Anthropology at the University of Washington earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree, magna cum laude in Medical Anthropology and Global Health. She obtained her registered nursing license post-graduation and is currently earning her Doctorate; the Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Washington School of Nursing.

Elizabeth is a Seattle native, born and raised. She grew up in Seattle's View Ridge and Green Lake areas and attended Roosevelt High School. She left for a short time to post-secondary school in Utah at Cameo College of Essential Beauty in Salt Lake City. She earned two technical degrees as a master aesthetician and electrologist and acquired Utah board certifications. In 2001, Elizabeth moved back home to Seattle. She began working with the highly respected plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist Dr. Curran Smith until he retired.

She brought her knowledge as a trained laser technician/operator to Providence Medical Group with the dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Dieter Schmidt where she created and operated the aesthetic skin care and laser department. In 2008, Dr. Schmidt opened North Sound Dermatology. As the director skin care and laser, Elizabeth expanded the cosmetic services to include clinical treatments using photodynamic therapy for the treatment of actinic keratosis (pre-cancers) and squamous cell in-situ, as well as laser treatments for other dermatological skin conditions.

Elizabeth holds laser certifications with Alma, Lumenis, Laserscope, Candela/ Syneron, Palomar/Cynosure, BTL, Thermi, and CoolSculpt. Elizabeth served as a National Trainer for DUSA’s Blu-U PDT (Photodynamic Therapy) system, Palomar’s Icon Intense Pulsed Light system, and 1540nm fractional laser device and has been a highly sought-after instructor, teaching Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists, and nurses throughout Seattle, Puget Sound, and Washington State. Absolute Aesthetics is currently a luminary site for Alma Lasers.

Memberships

  • AANP: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • SNA: Student Nurses Association
  • Society of Dermatology Skincare Specialists

Personal Life - Elizabeth loves:

  • Her three beautiful beautiful boys who are all grown up
  • Spending her time with children, family, and friends
  • Adventures and traveling; to anywhere
  • Do-it-yourself projects at home
  • Getting 8 hours of sleep
  • Exercising every day
  • Eating healthy
  • String Lights
  • Sunshine

Lynnwood, WA

16517 Spruce Way, Lynnwood, WA 98037

By Appointment Only.

Bellevue, WA

606 120th Ave NE #D204
Bellevue, WA 98005

Monday - Sunday

9 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Testimonials
Testimonial 13 - Yelp AT 2020

I have had just 3 appointments, and I can see amazing results, Elizabeth has quality training to compare to my prior experience. I would definitely recommend Elizabeth!!!

A.T. Source Yelp

Testimonial 23 - Vagaro MO 2023

I love Elizabeth! She’s very kind and caring, always checking on me while doing laser. She’s very funny and makes each visit so great!

M.O. Source: Vagaro

Testimonial 9 - Google MH 2019

I had an amazing first meeting with Elizabeth. She is warm and friendly. She is most importantly a real expert and shares her knowledge in a very eye opening way.

M.H. Source: Google

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