Kirsten graduated with Honors from Marvel College in Calgary, Alberta 1999. In 1999, she took her passion and discovered the Medical Side of Esthetics, working alongside two very well-known dermatologists for over five plus years.

Kirsten Patterson is trained and certified in Glycolic Acid Skin Peeling 1999, as well as Glycolic Therapy Dr.Ciraldo 1999, and Obagi Skin Care Health Programs 2003. Kirsten Patterson also received Advanced Medical Peel Certification 2004, followed by The Herbal Green Peel Dr.Schrammek Certification 2005.

In 2006 Kirsten Patterson received her certification with the Medical Gentle YAG Laser (specializing in Permanent Hair Removal, Vascular Treatments and Skin Tightening.) Also in 2006, she received her Micro-pigmentation Certification (Permanent Make-Up). Always staying current, Kirsten Patterson also received a certificate for The Skin Care Training Seminar held in 2009 by Dr.Ciraldo.

Having accumulated the necessary training and experience, Kirsten Patterson opened her own skin care clinic FACES in 2004. The Reader's Choice Award Winner for Seven Years, for Best Skin Care In The Foothills. Awesome or what????

She has been featured in FASHION, WEDDINGS BELLS Magazine, GLOBAL TV, BILLBOARDS, TRADE SHOWS, RADIO, YOU TUBE and MUCH MORE! Kirsten Patterson, Medical Esthetician, has treated thousands of people all over the world, and continues to make a difference in people's skin and self-esteem.