Elissa Palmquist, RN, BSN

Clinic Founder & Nurse Aesthetic Injector

As a Denver native, I've always been passionate about helping people feel their best. My journey in nursing began in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Colorado Children's Hospital, where I spent over a decade honing my skills in gentle care and meticulous attention to detail.

While I cherished my time in the NICU, I found myself increasingly drawn to the world of cosmetic nursing. After excelling in my Advanced Injectables course and fellowship, I decided to follow my heart and transition into aesthetic medicine. Now, I bring the same compassion and precision I used in caring for newborns to helping my clients enhance their natural beauty.

I am excited to meet you and embark on this journey together. Let's enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence in a way that feels authentic to you. “Welcome to the Enlighten Aesthetics family!"

Katelyn Wright, LE

Medical Aesthetician

As a graduate of Lash and Company Education, Katelyn is passionate about delivering evidence-based treatments through advanced skin solutions. She is dedicated to enhancing her clients' natural beauty, helping them improve their confidence, and achieving a radiant glow from within.

Katelyn's approach is rooted in fostering strong relationships and personalizing each treatment to ensure the best results. She combines her extensive knowledge of skincare with a compassionate touch, always aiming to provide treatments that are both effective and tailored to the unique needs of her clients.

Katelyn can’t wait to meet you!

Dr. Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS, PCEO

Medical Director

Dr. Buford is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and nationally recognized MASTER Facial Injectables Trainer. In addition, he is the founder of Core Aesthetics Training Institute, a nationally recognized organization responsible for training medical professional in the safe and effective use of facial injectables. Dr. Buford has been consistently recognized in the media for his Plastic Surgery expertise and has participated with resources including Vogue, E Online, ABC News, FOX News, EMedicine, and many others. Dr. Buford is on Business Advisory Board for RealSelf, who have also named him a ‘Top Doc’.

Gregory A. Buford, M.D. received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed residencies in both General Surgery as well as Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He obtained additional training in Cosmetic Surgery through the esteemed Baker-Stuzin-Baker Fellowship as well as an Anti-Aging/Restorative Medicine Fellowship through A4M. He is also a proud graduate of the 2018 Physician CEO program at the Kellogg School of Management. Dr. Buford has maintained strong relationships with a number of his alma maters and in 2018 was chosen as the proud presenter of the UCSD Revelle College Commencement address and in 2022 was the keynote speaker at the UCSD Revelle College Honors Graduation where he gave the keynote address and was recognized as an Honorary Fellow of UCSD Revelle College.