About Us
Founder/Owner
Alicia Bruffett MSN, NP-C
Originally from the Bay Area, Alicia relocated to Merced to start a family. She became a registered nurse in 2020 and gained valuable experience as a traveling nurse before accepting a permanent position at Stanford Hospital. Alicia then went on to become a Nurse Practitioner, graduating from the University of Southern California. She later became board-certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Driven by a deep passion for aesthetics, she pursued advanced certifications in aesthetic services and co-founded LAC Aesthetics to provide personalized, expert care that helps clients feel confident and beautiful.
Medical Director
Dr. Gregory Caputy
Dr. Gregory Caputy brings over three decades of expertise in the field of aesthetics, having supervised nurses, aestheticians, and junior doctors in laser, injecting, and surgical techniques. With a robust background as a cosmetic plastic surgeon for over twenty years, he has personally treated 24,000 patients, performing an impressive 12,000 surgical procedures.
Dr. Caputy's commitment to excellence extends beyond his clinical practice—he has served as the chief surgeon and co-owner of the Aesthetica Plastic and Laser Surgery Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and played a pivotal role in establishing Aesthetica Medispa, the first Medispa in Hawaii back in 1995. As a seasoned professional, he has also contributed significantly to medical education as the chief editor of plastic surgery for WebMD and Medscape for three decades.
After four successful years practicing in Colorado Springs, Dr. Caputy has relocated to California to continue his medical practice.Dr. Caputy continues to share his knowledge as an instructor for botox and filler injections across multiple states, demonstrating his dedication to advancing the field of aesthetic medicine.