Overview

Chelsea Vacca Medical Aesthetics (formerly known as Lotus Aesthetics) is a boutique medical aesthetics practice located in downtown Sarasota at 240 N Washington Blvd Suite 480, Florida, specializing in Botox, dermal fillers, CO2 laser treatments, and tattoo removal. Founded and led by Chelsea Vacca, MSN, APRN-C, an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner with extensive facial anatomy knowledge and advanced injection training, the practice delivers personalized, natural results through the latest aesthetic techniques. Since launching in July 2020 and evolving into Chelsea Vacca Medical Aesthetics, the practice has earned recognition as a nominee for Women Who Roar: Influential Women of Sarasota in both 2022 and 2023, establishing itself as a trusted destination for sophisticated aesthetic care in the Sarasota community.

About the Clinic

Chelsea Vacca Medical Aesthetics was founded in July 2020 when Chelsea Vacca, MSN, APRN-C, pursued her passion for aesthetics after six years in the broader medical field, initially launching as Lotus Aesthetics and Wellness before rebranding to Chelsea Vacca Medical Aesthetics to reflect her personal commitment to exceptional, personalized care. Chelsea has completed extensive advanced training with both Allergan and Galderma, focusing specifically on facial balancing, advanced facial anatomy, sophisticated filler techniques, and lip augmentation artistry. Her specialties include strategic filler placement for facial balancing (cheeks, jawline, chin enhancement), expert lip filler application, neurotoxin injections with Botox and Dysport, CO2 skin resurfacing using the CoolPeel laser, and comprehensive tattoo removal services. Chelsea has officially completed training on the PicoWay laser system, expanding her practice capabilities to include tattoo removal, melasma treatments, eyebrow pigment removal, and advanced skin toning procedures. She demonstrates commitment to continuing education by attending multiple aesthetic conferences annually, ensuring her techniques remain current with evolving industry standards and emerging technologies. Chelsea’s practice philosophy centers on achieving natural, subtle results through gentle technique combined with cutting-edge technology, ensuring clients never leave feeling overfilled or underwhelmed but rather authentically enhanced. The practice was nominated for Best Day Spa in Sarasota by SRQ Magazine in spring 2023, reflecting growing community recognition of the exceptional care provided.

What Clients Are Saying

Clients consistently describe Chelsea as amazing and incredibly knowledgeable about injectables and skincare, praising her ability to make them feel comfortable throughout treatments while using excellent technique and only the highest quality products. Reviewers report seeing excellent results over their year-plus relationships with Chelsea, with multiple clients noting they’ve achieved the natural, refreshed appearance they desired. The practice receives particular acclaim for Chelsea’s expertise in facial anatomy and her strategic, customized approach to treatment planning that considers each patient’s unique goals and facial structure. Clients appreciate the personalized consultation process where Chelsea educates them about the changes occurring in their faces and skin, ensuring they understand their treatment options and realistic outcomes. The welcoming, professional atmosphere combined with Chelsea’s genuine care creates an experience where clients feel valued as individuals rather than processed through a system.

Laser Type Used

PicoWay Laser PicoWay is an advanced picosecond laser system that delivers ultra-short pulse durations measured in trillionths of a second (picoseconds), offering faster and more effective tattoo removal than traditional nanosecond lasers. The technology uses photoacoustic energy rather than heat to shatter ink particles into smaller fragments that the body can eliminate more efficiently, resulting in fewer treatment sessions and reduced risk of thermal damage to surrounding skin. PicoWay’s multiple wavelengths (1064nm, 532nm, and 785nm) enable treatment of all ink colors across all skin types, including darker skin tones that may be at higher risk with other laser systems. The system’s high peak power and ultra-short pulse duration create a powerful pressure wave that fragments even stubborn ink colors like blues and greens that traditionally resist treatment. Clinical studies demonstrate PicoWay can achieve significant fading in fewer sessions compared to Q-switched lasers, with many patients seeing dramatic results and some tattoos clearing completely with minimal risk of hypopigmentation or scarring.

Business Hours

Business hours were not comprehensively detailed in public materials at the time of research. Clients should contact Chelsea Vacca Medical Aesthetics directly at (941) 441-4744 for current operating hours and to schedule appointments.

Unique Features

Chelsea Vacca Medical Aesthetics distinguishes itself through Chelsea’s credentials as a Master’s-prepared Nurse Practitioner (MSN, APRN-C) with specialized aesthetic training from industry leaders Allergan and Galderma, providing a level of medical expertise and safety uncommon at typical spa environments. The practice’s evolution from Lotus Aesthetics to Chelsea Vacca Medical Aesthetics reflects the founder’s vision of building a truly personal brand centered on her commitment to individualized care and natural results. Chelsea’s recognition as a two-time nominee for Women Who Roar: Influential Women of Sarasota demonstrates both professional accomplishment and community impact beyond clinical walls. The practice’s boutique atmosphere in downtown Sarasota provides an intimate, unhurried experience where Chelsea personally oversees all treatments rather than delegating to rotating providers, ensuring consistency and building genuine practitioner-patient relationships. Chelsea Vacca Medical Aesthetics’ combination of advanced technology (PicoWay laser, CoolPeel CO2) with conservative, artful technique creates the “natural, subtle” aesthetic the practice promises—results that make clients look refreshed and confident rather than obviously treated.