About Us

Dr. Alysia Bedgood

Medical Director

Dr. Alysia Bedgood is the Medical Director at Splendid Aesthetics, bringing extensive experience in primary care and sports medicine, as well as fellowship training in family and athletic medicine. She has also completed coursework through the Institute for Functional Medicine toward certification, along with additional training in hormone optimization and peptide therapies, allowing her to provide safe, results-driven, and personalized treatments tailored to each guest’s unique goals.

A South Austin native, Dr. Bedgood earned her Medical Degree from UT Health Science Center, Houston, after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin. She trained in Family Medicine in Sugar Land and completed her fellowship at Methodist Willowbrook, where she worked with collegiate athletes. Since returning to Austin in 2016, she has focused on combining her expertise, precision, and patient-centered approach to support wellness, skin health, and aesthetic enhancement.

Dr. Bedgood believes every guest deserves thoughtful, evidence-based, and supportive care that helps them look and feel their best. As Medical Director for Splendid Aesthetics, she oversees all clinical services, protocols, and medical compliance, including injectables, hormone replacement therapy, and medical weight loss. She is also actively involved in patient care and provides select wellness services, including HRT and medical weight loss consultations and management. All treatments are performed by trained and licensed providers in accordance with state regulations.

Ayla Gaines

Owner / Aesthetician & Laser Specialist

Ayla Gaines is the Owner, Aesthetician & Laser Specialist at Splendid Aesthetics, bringing over 18 years of experience in aesthetics, with advanced training and extensive hands-on experience in skin treatments and laser services. She is passionate about helping clients look and feel their best through personalized, results-driven care.

As a provider, Ayla is known for her thoughtful technique, relaxing approach, and treatments that prioritize both skin health and client comfort. She takes the time to ensure each guest feels informed, at ease, and confident in their care.

Ayla’s goal is for every guest to feel welcome, cared for, and renewed, creating an experience that is both elevated and comfortable. Splendid feels like home to her, and she loves creating that same sense of warmth for every guest.

Her favorite treatments include Ultra Laser Resurfacing and SkinPen Microneedling. Outside of Splendid, Ayla is a wife and mother of four boys, and when she is not working, she is usually spending time with her family or thinking of new ways to make Splendid even better alongside a team she truly enjoys.

Kianna

Assistant Manager/ Lead Coordinator

Kianna is the Assistant Manager and Client Specialist at Splendid Aesthetics. She has a deep love for all things beauty and wellness and is passionate about helping others feel confident in their own skin. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and enjoys blending her knowledge of wellness with her passion for aesthetics. At Splendid Aesthetics, Kianna also leads much of the clinic’s social media presence, creating beautiful Instagram and social content that helps the clinic’s online presence pop. She takes pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment where every client feels genuinely cared for and leaves feeling refreshed, confident, and radiant.

Lucy

Nurse Practitioner

Lucy Bush is a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of clinical experience. She earned her Doctorate from Baylor University and is passionate about educating her patients, helping them understand lab results, balance hormones, and achieve healthy weight goals. Lucy takes a thoughtful, personalized approach, making sure every patient feels informed, supported, and confident in their care.

Outside of work, Lucy enjoys hiking with her husband and their dog, Pogo, and traveling whenever she can.

Stephanie

Registered Nurse Injector

Stephanie Diaz brings 7 years of nursing experience to her work at Splendid Aesthetics, focusing on safe, precise treatments that enhance natural beauty while helping every client feel comfortable, informed, and confident. She especially enjoys performing treatments on the lateral cheeks, where subtle, balanced results make a big impact.

Before transitioning to nursing, Stephanie spent 13 years at Disney and has a background in finance, bringing her attention to detail and people skills to every client interaction. Outside of work, she loves traveling and hiking, and is passionate about helping guests leave feeling refreshed and confident in their own skin.

Alta

Registered Nurse Injector

Alta Jafari, RN, helps patients look, feel, and be their best through customized treatment programs and natural-looking results. With over 15 years of nursing experience and nearly four years of advanced training in aesthetic injectables, this proud Texan, born and raised in the state, is passionate about patient-centered care.

Alta specializes in full-face balancing using neurotoxins and dermal fillers, combining artistry with clinical expertise to enhance each patient’s unique features while maintaining a refreshed, rejuvenated, and confident appearance. She loves helping people feel more confident in their own skin and seeing the positive impact that confidence has on their daily lives.

​When she’s not caring for patients, Alta enjoys traveling with her family, exploring the outdoors, hiking, and spending quality time with friends, all of which help her stay grounded and energized.

Hannah

Front Desk Coordinator

Hannah is the Front Desk Coordinator at Splendid Aesthetics. She graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and enjoys combining her background in business with her love for creativity, organization, and building lasting relationships. At Splendid, she helps keep the day-to-day flow of the clinic running smoothly while helping create a seamless and enjoyable experience for each client from the moment they walk through the door.

Hannah also helps manage Splendid Aesthetics’ social media, where she loves creating content, showcasing the team’s work, and sharing everything Splendid has to offer. She especially enjoys the creative side of aesthetics and being part of an environment centered around helping people look and feel their best.

Outside of work, Hannah loves reading, spending time with her family and friends, and finding new excuses to be creative.