// 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

Physician Assistant · Master Injector

Georgia native. Bachelor of Science in Biology from Augusta State University (2003); Master's in Physician Assistant studies from Nova Southeastern University (2007). Joined Southern Vanity in 2019. Trained extensively in cosmetic dermatology under Dr. Brown's direction. Practices cosmetic injection at Southern Vanity and supports medical dermatology at our medical practice.

Kacee Morris, PA-C
// 03

Kacee Morris, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Master Injector

Harlem, Georgia native. Bachelor's in Biology, summa cum laude, from Augusta State University (2012). Master's in Physician Assistant from Augusta University (2016). NCCPA certified. Joined Southern Vanity in 2019 and has been a highly sought-after injector since. Apprenticed under Dr. Brown.

Lauren Mathis, DNP
// 04

Lauren Mathis, DNP

Doctor of Nursing Practice · Master Injector

Joined the Southern Vanity team in 2025. Practices across all three offices under Dr. Brown's direction.

Amber Burns
// 05

Amber Burns

Master Cosmetologist · Certified Laser Technician

Joined Southern Vanity in 2022. Performs laser hair removal, IPL, vascular treatments, and supports laser resurfacing protocols under physician supervision.

// 06

Samantha Dickerson

Cosmetic Concierge

Guides patients through their treatment plan — from first contact through follow-up. Coordinates between the clinical team and the patient so the plan, the cost, and the expectations are all in writing before any procedure begins.

// 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.