919-256-0900

10941 Raven Ridge Road, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC

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Michael Law MD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The Plastic Surgery Center

Dr. Law performs surgery in our Joint Commission and AAAASF accredited, state of the art free standing operating theater. The single story facility includes a private first floor entrance and a private waiting area for families to provide privacy for our discerning clientele. For inpatient procedures, we provide a complimentary overnight stay at the surgery center with medical observation to enhance patient comfort and to provide peace of mind to patients and their families.

All major surgical procedures performed at The Plastic Surgery Center are conducted under anesthesia provided by an experienced, board-certified MD anesthesiologist. Your anesthesia MD will evaluate you prior to surgery, accompany you to the O.R., remain with you throughout the entire surgical procedure, and will then accompany you to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (the PACU, aka the recovery room). Your anesthesia MD will remain on site until you have reached the point of recovery where continuous monitoring of vital signs is no longer required and you are close to being ready for discharge from The Plastic Surgery Center.

Joint Commission accreditation is truly a remarkable accomplishment. The Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is a national organization that accredits hospitals and surgery centers. We are the only office based plastic surgery center in North Carolina that dually holds Joint Commission accreditation and AAAASF certification. At the heart of the accreditation process is the goal of creating and maintaining a culture of patient safety that is sustained at the highest level between accreditation surveys. Both accrediting organizations require ongoing evaluation of the environment of care. Compliance with accreditation standards must be continuously monitored. Credentials of all staff members and anesthesia providers must be verified and maintained. Regular updates and self-surveys are required during each three-year cycle.

Our extraordinary team of medical professionals hand-picked by Dr. Law will provide you with exceptional care before and after surgery. You will feel safe and cared for by our friendly well-trained nursing staff. Patients regularly comment that they feel as if they are there with them every step of the way.

Privacy is a significant consideration for our local, regional and international patients. We are accustomed to seeing many high profile patients before and after surgery. Our private entrances and waiting area create an environment where discerning patients may avoid public entrances, lobbies, elevators and parking areas.

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Meet Our Team

Our team of dedicated, professional, loyal and kind employees are committed to
delivering only the best in medical care. Blue Water Plastic Surgery’s team of medical
professionals offer only the safest possible care for cosmetic surgery patients in this
special environment.

Our Departments:

Administrative

 

OUR BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON

Internationally recognized and respected plastic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Your safety, comfort, and beautiful, natural-looking results are the highest priority of Dr. Law and his entire team.

Dr. Michael Law

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ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

Anesthesia is provided by a team of board-certified MD anesthesiologists each of whom regularly provides anesthesia care to Blue Water Plastic Surgery patients. Patient safety and comfort is their highest priority.

Leadership

With over 45 years of experience, our leadership team works hard to ensure that our core values are at the forefront of each patient experience in every department. Our incredible leadership team has not only helped others to look and feel their best, but they have also accomplished outstanding philanthropic goals including supporting over 200 charities annually, building a nursery and library for children in need, and assisting women in need in our community.

Amaris Balkus,
Chief Operating Officer

since 2005 | 18 years

Sean Nock,
Director of Safety and Facilities
since 2008 | 15 years
Ariana Tracy,
Chief Experience Officer

since 2007 | 16 years

Tracy Barlow,
MSN, FNP-C
Director of Compliance & Patient Safety
since 2013 | 10 years
Mari Beth Hedeman,
Director of Clinical Training
since 2003 | 20 years
Katie Cardone,
Director of Client Engagement

since 2016 | 7 years

Tasha Rowland,
Director of HR & Event Coordination

since 2021 | 2 years

OUR SURGICAL CARE TEAM

Surgical Care Team

Our Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform a very important role. These highly trained medical professionals are available around the clock to provide care, even when your surgeon is in the OR with another patient. If a patient ever has a concern or question after surgery, they can speak to a physician extender immediately and can be seen right away if needed.

Tracy Barlow,
MSN, FNP-C
Director of Compliance & Patient Safety
since 2013 | 10 years
Casey McFarlane,
Surgical Registered Nurse
since 2023

Surgical Nurses

All Blue Water Plastic Surgery surgical nurses are highly experienced nursing professionals. They rotate between Pre-Op, Circulating OR, and PACU, so you always have a dedicated expert nurse by your side at every step of your surgical experience.

Jessica Portnoy,
Surgical Registered Nurse Lead
since 2022 | 1 year
Melissa Klous,
Surgical Registered Nurse
since 2018 | 5 years
Markie Hill,
Surgical Registered Nurse
since 2012 | 1 year
Debbie Castiller,
Surgical Registered Nurse
since 2020 | 3 years
Savannah White,
Surgical Registered Nurse
since 2022 | 1 year
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Surgical Registered Nurse
since 2020 | 3 years
Molly Price,
Surgical Registered Nurse
since 2023

Certified Surgical Technologists

Our Certified Surgical Technologists love the atmosphere of the operating theater. They are proud to work alongside Dr. Law and his elite medical team.

Melissa,
Certified Surgical Tech
since 2020 | 3 years
Pedro,
Certified Surgical Tech
since 2014 | 9 years
Fluent in Spanish

Certified Sterile Processing Technicians

Our Certified Sterile Processing Technicians ensure that all of our instruments and equipmentare sterile and in top condition, according to AAAASF and JCAHO regulations.

Sherry,
Certified Sterile Processor
since 2011 | 12 years
Angela,
Certified Sterile Processor
since 2022 |1 year

EXPERT NURSE INJECTORS

All of our nurse injectors are incredible! Our nurse injectors go through extensive training in the operating room with Dr. Law, and they also complete cadaver training. Our nurse injectors are very conservative with the goal of providing a result that looks great, but doesn’t make someone look like they have had filler or Botox. We are amongst the top providers of Botox and filler in the country.

Mari Lippig,
Registered Nurse
International Trainer
since 2016 | 7 years
Catherine Downey,
MSN, NP-C
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
since 2020 | 3 years
Brooke Lawrence,
MSN, NP-C
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
since 2020 | 3 years
Wahiba Kartaoui,
MSN, NP-C
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
since 2021 | 2 years
Fluent in Spanish, French and Arabic
Alisa Howe,
MSN, AGNP-C
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
since 2022 | 1 year
Fluent in Serbo-Croatian
Naomi Aramburu,
Registered Nurse
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
since 2022 | 1 year
Fluent in Spanish
Hannah Bates,
MSN, FNP-C
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
since 2023

LASER TECHS

Our superb team of laser technicians are exceptionally well-trained, professional and compassionate. Our laser team continues to learn and train others about the safest, most effective, and most comfortable laser treatments available. Our laser team has performed over 300,000 laser procedures on men and women of all skin types.

Hannah Bates,
MSN, FNP-C
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
since 2023
Naomi Aramburu,
Registered Laser Nurse
since 2022 | 1 year
Fluent in Spanish
Cassidy Combs,
Registered Laser Nurse
since 2022 | 1 year
Lauren,
Certified Medical Assistant & Senior Laser Technician
since 2017 | 6 years
Laura,
Medical Aesthetician & Laser Technician
since 2010 | 13 years
Sinead,
Senior Laser Technician
since 2015 | 8 years
Fluent in Spanish
Niki Peralta,
Registered Laser Nurse
since 2023
Jada Nguyen,
Registered Laser Nurse
since 2023
Sarah DeBurkarte,
Registered Laser Nurse
since 2023

SKIN & BODY SPECIALISTS

Our outstanding team of aestheticians are passionate about skin and body care. Our nurse practitioners, nurse injectors, and surgical staff have extensive experience in the field of medical aesthetics and mentor our aestheticians and body treatment specialists. All Blue Water Spa skin care professionals and body treatment specialists have a minimum of five years of experience with an average of ten years experience in skin care or body treatments.

Laura,
Medical Aesthetician
since 2010 | 13 years
Jamie,
Medical Aesthetician
since 2015 | 8 years
Serenity,
Medical Aesthetician & Body Treatment Specialist
since 2016 | 7 years
Kandi,
Body Treatment Specialist
since 2021 | 2 years
Alexandra,
Body Treatment Specialist
since 2021 | 2 years
Fluent in Spanish
Cassidy Combs,
Registered Laser Nurse
since 2022 | 1 year
Lauren,
Medical Aesthetician
since 2023
Koni,
Medical Aesthetician
since 2023 | 1 year

CONCIERGE SERVICES

Our concierge team is unparalleled! Their professionalism and appreciation for business excellence makes them each a natural fit at BWS. They look forward to scheduling your appointments and answering your questions about our many services and products. Our concierge team is eager to ensure your visit is perfect from check-in to check-out. If there’s anything we can do to enhance your visit, our concierge services team would be happy to assist!

Jennifer,
Concierge Services Lead
since 2013 | 10 years
Maggie,
Concierge Services Lead
since 2018 | 5 years
Maria,
Concierge Services
since 2019 | 4 years
Fluent in Greek
Ellen,
Concierge Services
since 2019 | 4 years
Fluent in Spanish
Dariana,
Concierge Services
since 2021 | 2 years
Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
Bianca,
Concierge Services
since 2021 | 2 years
Fluent in Spanish
Abby,
Concierge Services
since 2021 | 2 years
Fluent in Spanish
Carole,
Concierge Services
since 2022 | 1 year
Stephanie,
Concierge Services
since 2022 | 1 year
Avae,
Concierge Services
since 2023
Phylicia,
Concierge Services
since 2023
Paula,
Concierge Services
since 2023

VIRTUAL CONCIERGE SERVICES

Our Virtual Concierge team is at your service! Each Virtual Concierge staff member works hard to quickly connect with patients via text, webchat and email. Our Virtual Concierge team can assist you with questions needing a quick answer, appointment scheduling, product ordering, locating our facilities, and even helping you to find the perfect treatment to address your aesthetic concerns. They are eager to assist you and are just a quick text away!

Holly,
Virtual Concierge Lead since 2021 | 2 years
Christina,
Virtual Concierge Services
since 2009 | 13 years
Lia,
Virtual Concierge Services
since 2007 | 16 years
Ashley,
Virtual Concierge Services
since 2021 | 2 years
Stephanie,
Virtual Concierge Services
since 2022 | 1 year
Nury,
Concierge Services
since 2022 | 1 year
Fluent in Spanish
Nina,
Virtual Concierge Services
since 2023

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Our team of creative minds! Our Community Engagement Team works hard to showcase the results of our treatments, products and surgical procedures. They put forth a great deal of time and effort to make our corporate philanthropic goals a reality! Additionally, they are often available while you are shopping on our BWS e-store and are ready to answer any questions you have about our products or services.

Kristen,
Community Engagement
since 2017 | 6 years
Kayla,
Community Engagement
since 2022 | 1 year

OUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Our exceptional Administrative Team works together to ensure that everything behind the scenes runs flawlessly in an organized and color-coded fashion. They are the rock stars behind our operation! They ensure everything about our facility is perfect – from the fresh flowers to our hydration station to the pristinely pressed linens. Their daily tasks ensure the comfort and safety of each and every patient.

Jordan,
Director of Administrative
Services
since 2012 | 11 years
Susan,
Administrative Assistant
since 2021 | 2 years
Fluent in Spanish and German

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