About Us

Jason C. Lichtenberger, M.D. -Director 

Dr. Lichtenberger brings a wealth of experience and extensive training to Hecht Aesthetic Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. His surgical skill and artistic style combine to enhance the beauty in each and every patient.

After receiving his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey he completed a six year residency in Ear, Nose and Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Vermont and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. During his training he focused on head and neck oncology and skin cancer excisions, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and nasal and sinus procedures, in addition to general otolaryngology.

Dr. Lichtenberger then completed an advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center in Atlanta, GA. This fellowship, under the direction of world renown surgeons Drs. William Silver and Louis DeJoseph, focused on cosmetic surgery of the face including rhinoplasty, face lifts, eyelid surgery, and otoplasty. He also received extensive training in facial injectables such as Botox and facial fillers.

During his time in Atlanta, Dr. Lichtenberger was a Clinical Instructor in the Otolaryngology Department at Emory University. He helped train otolaryngology residents in plastic and reconstructive procedures serving as an attending physician at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Hospital.

Focused on achieving natural results in his cosmetic patients with minimal downtime procedures, Dr. Lichtenberger brings the most advanced and up-to-date options in facial plastic surgery to Bellingham. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, biking, and yoga.

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Amy Classen, Clinical Aesthetician

Amy Classen is a licensed aesthetician with over ten years of cosmetic and skin care experience. Amy specializes in clinical facial care and treatments at the Hecht Aesthetic Center. She offers complimentary consultations and will create a treatment plan suitable to your lifestyle and needs. Amy can help correct undesirable skin conditions and provide information about new and innovative skin care products. Amy also acts as a liaison between Dr. Lichtenberger and other staff members to ensure that patients receive the most effective treatments and care.

Amy is certified in the use of chemical peels and microdermabrasion with skin care companies such as PCA Skin, Diamondtome and Syneron. Amy utilizes a combination of products and treatments to correct skin conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, sensitive skin and aging or sun-damaged skin. In addition to her work as an aesthetician, Amy is also an experienced laser technician and commonly incorporates laser in her treatment room.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Amy loves living in Bellingham with her husband, Glen, and their greyhound, Freya. She enjoys updating her Facebook page with tips about healthy skin, best skin care practices and facial treatments. To learn more, like Amy Classen, Aesthetician on Facebook.

Christopher Stacey, P.A.-C.M.M.S., Physician Assistant

Mr. Stacey is a nationally certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), graduating with honors and then earning a Master’s Degree in Medical Science (M.M.S.). He has lectured, consulted and published articles on cosmetic procedures and laser safety and is a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

As a practicing P.A. since 2000 and with work involving more than eleven medical specialties, Christopher employs a multitude of modalities for healing and wellness. He currently sees patients in the ENT clinic and at St. Joseph’s Hospital and is a surgical assistant for the Bellingham ENT and Hecht Aesthetic Center surgeons.

He has been awarded injection certifications from Allergan (Botox and Juvederm) and Medicis (Restylane) and keeps himself current on the newest fillers and techniques with regular training and updates. Mr. Stacey specializes in injectable procedures, gaining recognition as one of the area’s top providers. He prides himself on “natural looking” outcomes and enjoys working with patients to achieve the results they desire.

As part of his holistic approach to health, Mr. Stacey is also trained in Trigger Point Needling (TPN) for neck, back and musculoskeletal pain. TPN or Intramuscular stimulation is a treatment using small needles with an injection device to relieve pain and restore limited range of motion in acute or chronic injuries.

Katy Denooyer, CMA (AAMA), Light & Laser Specialist

Ms. Denooyer is our highly trained Light & Laser Specialist for laser hair reduction, Fotofacial (IPL) treatments, Refirme Skin Tightening, Vascutouch, LED and Biotherapeutic treatment options. She also enjoys facial waxing and eyebrow/eyelash tinting. Katy has enjoyed doing various laser treatments for the Hecht Aesthetic Center since 2000.

Ms. Denooyer also works closely with our physicians during cosmetic consults, pre and post operative visits, non-surgical procedures such as Botox, injectible fillers and Matrix Fractional CO2 Laser Treatments. She understands that choosing to have a cosmetic procedure is a big decision and she will do her very best to make sure the process goes smoothly. Katy is very nurturing, kind, gentle, and extremely thorough.

Ms. Denooyer is a graduate of the Whatcom Community College Medical Assisting Program and is a certified medical assistant active in the Whatcom County Chapter of Medical Assistants. She is also a licensed clinical aesthetician and graduate of Evergreen Beauty & Barber College. Katy values continuing education opportunities for herself and for those who share the passion of her profession. She takes every opportunity she can to mentor students in the medical assisting and aesthetic programs, speaking frequently at the colleges she attended.

Sarah Scobee, Surgery Scheduler

Sarah has over 5 years experience in the medical field with an accounting background. She started at Bellingham Ear Nose & Throat and Hecht Aesthetic Center over a year ago scheduling and coordinating surgeries. Because of her experience and background she is highly intuitive in coordinating patient and provider’s schedules and finds this challenge very rewarding. She enjoys the patient care piece accommodating cosmetic needs along with insurance pre authorization to ensure confidential, caring and quality customer care in a warm friendly manner.

Jessica Kingry, Patient Care Coordinator