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Kristen Thornley Hunt

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Kristen Thornley Hunt

Tampa Bay's Largest, Most Trusted Medical Aesthetic Facility

Kristen Thornley Hunt

APRN-C, MSN, FNP | Clinical Director

Kristen Thornley Hunt completed her training as a Family Nurse Practitioner, receiving her Masters of Science in Nursing at the University of Central Florida in 2001. She graduated top of her class with Sigma Theta Tau nursing Honors. As our Clinical Director, she earned the prestigious black diamond injector status after having performed over 10,000 BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments making her one of Allergan’s top injectors in the country.

She is a highly skilled facial rejuvenation injector with a perfectionist’s eye. She also has a passion for helping her patients create the naturally youthful appearance that so many of us long for as we age, through the use of injectable fillers, neurotoxins and skin resurfacing lasers. She has received extensive hands-on training in the most cutting-edge methods of employing neuromodulators and dermal fillers to achieve superb cosmetic results.

Kristen Thornley Hunt APRN-C, MSN, FNP | Clinical Director

She also uses advanced methods of microcannula placement for optimal patient results with minimal downtime, and she specializes in the placement of JUVÉDERM® XC, JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ JUVEDERM VOLLURE, JUVEDERM VOLBELLA, Restylane®, Restylane® Lyft, Sculptra™, and Radiesse®.

“I love helping people radiate their inner beauty by simply accentuating their features and correcting their cosmetic concerns. It gives me such satisfaction to hear how much of a positive impact it can make on a person’s self-confidence, and I truly enjoy being able to provide that.” – Kristen Thornley Hunt

One of the most rapidly developing fields, Kristen has a depth of laser experience that has been honed by over fourteen years of experience working with numerous types of lasers alongside Dr. Hunt. Some of the 18 different lasers that she specializes in include IPL Photo Rejuvenation, eMatrix™ Sublative, Harmony® Pixel, Pixel RF, ResurFX®, Fotona Erbium Micropeel, Fotona 3D Laser Facelift, Fotona Pixel and Fractional CO2.

Combining the highest quality skincare products with the latest technology in lasers, she works closely with patients to provide each individual with a multidisciplinary plan of care to achieve optimal results for their concerns, including sun damage, wrinkles, acne, scars, and rosacea. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. During your consultation, she will spend as much time as needed to create a look that best fits you. With her steady hands, gentle touch, and friendly, welcoming demeanor, she endeavors to ensure your comfort and improve your self-esteem and confidence. She is compassionate towards her patients and highly knowledgeable about the dynamic and ever-changing field of aesthetic medicine.

Barra “BMS” Stern

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LOVE LOVE LOVE !!! Cassandra is FABULOUS *)💜💜💜💜

Sandy Clark

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Very Professional and informative

Sabrina F

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Deborah Parkinson

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Cassandra always so personable and friendly. Very “gentle” and professional.

Scott Armstrong

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I love coming here to the vein and cosmetic center. They continue to make My appearance useful in our fight against aging.

Michele Joyce

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I’ve been going to see Kristen for over 10 years. She does a fabulous job. She always takes the time to listen to me and genuinely interested in my input. Everyone here is so nice and helpful. The decor in the place is absolutely beautiful!

Dayni Prieto

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Maravillosamente bien, en confianza, segura y con una atención personalizada excelente..Desde qué entras a la clínica te sientes plácida y atendida. Un equipo de trabajo muy unido y muy proefesionales. Felicidades

Michelle Peña

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The place is clean, relaxing and the employees are very kind. Liz, the person who do my treatment is very profesional, sweet and knowledgeable.

Tessa Sturtevant

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Everyone was super nice and helpful. I was able to set my appointment fairly quick and easy.

Lyla Woodward

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I can’t say enough good things about the Vein and Cosmetic Center, Andrea and her assistant were not just very professional and highly skilled, but so kind, caring and compassionate! I can’t recommend them enough!

Michele Garris

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I see Tammy for sclerotherapy. She is always cheerful and so good at her job. My results are great and it’s always a pleasure to see her.

Kathy Paskert

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Tammy was great. She was extremely thorough and explained everything.

Stacy Landers

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I've been receiving hormone replacement therapy with Joy. She is amazing! Very knowledgeable and caring.

Gia Ramos

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The place is beautiful well lighted good atmosphere. I had been looking for a place here in Tampa. I found the one, I love it. I had lip fillers and Kate is wonderful friendly. I am satisfied with my fillers. I will be going back. Thank you Kate 🥰

Gail Rademan

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Always the Best experience! 👌

Alicia Ortiz

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Great experience!!

Mabel Barban

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Me encantó el lugar y sobre todo la visita fue muy rápido y el personal muy amable los recomiendo 100% 😊

Tammy Sawyer

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I always have the best experience. Everyone is friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Vicki Muchler

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Always a pleasure with Joy Drexler been seeing her for 5yrs now. I have sent her a few referrals over time! Feeling amazing and I thank you

Marcia M TeachingforJoy

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Being seeing by Joy and her assistant for my treatment it’s always a pleasant experience. Joy it’s knowledgeable, professional, and care about her patients.

Johna Whittington

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Jackie is the best! So courteous and professional and a delightful personality. She does great work. Highly recommend.

MICHELLE FOSTER

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It’s always a pleasure to go to the Vein and cosmetic center to see Joy. She’s so knowledgeable and cares about everyone that comes in her office.Best HRT provider 💜

Nastassia “Nazz” Baltodano

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All the staff was really friendly, and each procedure was explained to me thoroughly.

Erica Fratus

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The staff is amazing and very truthful about services. I love that they honor what you want but also provide honest feedback about not going over the top when getting something done.

Donna Turner

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It is always a pleasurable experience.

Candy Apple

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I had a CO2 laser peel with Jackie. The facility is beautiful. The staff is professional and everyone is super nice. I highly highly recommend going. This is the second time I’ve had the peel and the results are wonderful.

JILL BENDER

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Amazing skin results with the CO2 laser. I love my skin results! And staff very friendly :)

Andrew H

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Joy was extremely professional!

lorraine valenti

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Had a scheduling mix up but staff was fantastic

Tammy F.

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I've been coming here for years. The staff is excellent. They listen to your concerns and are honest about what procedures will work. They set expectations so there are no surprises. The facility is excellent as well.

Sharon Snider

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Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Very gentle during treatment.

Maria Ramos

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Wonderful staff , Jackie always kind listens to your concerns. Love this place

Vicki Mieir

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I have been going to Vein and Cosmetic Center for 12 years, I have had multiple services and everyone is always well informed and very good at what they do.

Fay Itawi

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Melissa is wonderful .I was so happy with her service ❤

Lexi Whitley

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Went twice for laser hair removal and had a good experience. Was worried about it hurting but barely felt anything. Both times Lyz Roland saw me and she was good at being both professional but friendly.

Michele Young

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1st sclerotherapy for spider veins. Tammy APRN is a highly skilled practitioner, who is kind, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend!

Sara Shangle

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Best experience with lip filler ever. Quick, professional, polite and ended up with the best shaping yet. I will definitely be coming back for future services.

Omitsa Lopez

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Amazing place!! Love Andrea, she’s got amazing hands!!

Andrew Buck

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Very pleased with my experience with Andrea!

Wanda Ayala-Stewart

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I get the hormone pellets every 3 months or so. The office is wonderful and Joy is a real pleasure. She is so caring and treats me as if I'm the only patient for the day.

Cynthia Dawson

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I get my hormone pellets here and Joy is one of the nicest providers I have ever met in my entire life. She is super knowledgeable, explains the process and listens to your needs. She goes above and beyond!!!

Silvia Frabasile

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Kate is not only professional but also personable. I appreciate the level of care and knowledge she extends while treating my face.

Terri Fitz

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Jaque was very professional and caring. She did a great job making sure I was comfortable during the process and I am pleased with the results

Belinda Bishop

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I get face peels done here as well as Dysport. Everyone there is always do friendly & knowledgeable. I use Jacqui as my PA there. She is wonderful.

Jessica Scarlett

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Kate is the best! Since I’ve been seeing her since January, I’ve had 3 random compliments on my face and skin. Shes very quick and painless. I trust them.

Anne Morgan

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I did Botox and Sofwave with Andrea. She answered all my questions and was skilled at doing the treatments. I’m very happy with my results 😊

Monica M. K.

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I had the best experience from the moment I walked in. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. I absolutely loved Jaquelyn and can’t wait to go back

Creek

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I was there a consultation and I set up an appointment.They were outstanding and very professional

Lily Gee

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Professional, thorough, superior services.

Jeanne Hamlin

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Jacqui is the best! So patient and knowledgeable! I love my results

Landon Wicker

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Thank you Dr Hunt for the excellent varicose vein treatment this past year. My legs no longer look bad or hurt. The procedure was easy and painless. Practice is also very nice & staff professional and kind.

Sherrill Latour

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Been getting various services here for 20 years. Hope to use them for 20 more.

Kimberly Dixon

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Excellent Service — Gabbi was extremely thorough and very personable. Explained the process to me and answered all my questions. Amazing place!!

Donna Fitzpatrick

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Jessica and her support team are fantastic. Miminal discomfort and maximum results. Jessica is such an expert in her field. Best I have ever experienced-formally lived and had procedures in SF and LA so that is saying something.

Kat Cifelli

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Great staff! All the ladies are very helpful, patient and friendly.

Audrey Rodriguez

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Amazing staff and a great community! I always leave very happy!

Bethany Fife

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I have had nothing but excellent service and a great experience here. Liz has been an awesome partner to work with. Beautiful and clean clinic. Highly recommend!

Yurina Reiser

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Great HRT experience today! Tammy always educates us!! Glenn R

P Deitrich

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Love Love LOVE!!! The staff is AMAZING!! Loved how they walked me through each step. They were so kind, friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. I am a lifetime customer.. thank you ladies for making my first time an amazing one!

Kristen Land

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Always an amazing experience with the staff! It has been easy to make decisions on how to proceed with any procedure they offer. Very knowledgeable and caring when it comes to providing services. Thank you!

Debbie Milhoan

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They are always the best. I have been going here for years and I have to say it has kept my aging process at bay. Love, love, love them.

Anne Clothier Haydon

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Kristen and her team are the best! I’ve been going to the Vein Center for years for services and have always been 100% satisfied!

Maurine Long

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joy and sue are my everything I trust them they guide me recommending services beyond my my pellet therapy ♥️

Anthony Marino

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Always professional, caring and friendly. Thank you!!

Tina Jenkins

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Kate and staff were very professional and educated me on future possible procedures. Thank you all for a wonderful experience

Victoria Stout

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They always give the best advice and have the most qualified knowledgeable people there

Sohail Milanian

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I am getting bio identical testasturem therapy by Joy who is the nurse practitioner. She is great and very knowledgeable. The therapy helps me a lot with my mood, memoery, concentration, mild depression and my libido.

Lauren Scheffer

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Andrea is amazing! She is always honest in how much is too much, and has a way to always have you leaving looking as natural as possible.

Peggy Edman

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Everyone was so kind and made sure I was comfortable.Explained everything before,during and after procedure.Highly recommend.

Lolita Estrada

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Excellent service... this is my second time here. I'll be back next month

Anonymous

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Great staff, excellent customer service! Never had to wait! Great results and all very knowledgable! Made me feel comfortable and at ease.

chuck wright

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Always extremely satisfied. Staff are professional, courteous and fun to be around. Good attitude is contagious!😁👍 On a scale of 1-10 they are a 15!

L Cha

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I had a wonderful experience. The staff was caring, thoughtful and patient. During my first visit I was given extra time for explanation of procedures that was custom to my needs. I will definitely go back. Extra perk was the monthly specials.

Jennifer Jones

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Joy and her team are always very kind and professional. I drive almost an hour and a half for my appointments and will continue to do so to receive the quality of care that they provide.

Geri Lynn Martin

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Nothing but great things - Svcs and all tech Drs

Emmanuel Manias

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Met with Nicole for the first time and she was the ultimate professional and answered all of my questions and took interest in my needs.

Irene Thompson

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Love the Vein & Cosmetic Center! Kate is amazing—as are all the ladies who work there. Many options and excellent monthly specials. I would not trust anywhere else.

joseph mc donald

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Always a pleasure to see Joy. She’s the best..

Lynne Billing

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Fabulous hydrafacial with Machelle

Susan Ross

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The personnel that work there are amazing. Any questions or concerns I had were answered. Kate was the person that did my laser treatment and was so very nice. I have been going there for almost 20 years and will always continue to do so.

Ashley Rose

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I see Liz for laser hair removal. She is great, very friendly and knowledgeable. She lets you know her steps and what to expect during your session. I highly recommend her to all my friends and family.

Bruce Pileggi

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Have been going here for 7 years . They are best !

Patty Horst

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What is an tastic staff! Every single person from the receptionist all the way through made me feel important. They were so friendly. Everything went fantastically and was explained well.I’ll be back!!

Amanda Goon

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Joy was amazing. So knowledgeable! Answered all my questions and more!

Maria Morales

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Kate is wonderful, very relaxing experience!

Randy Metz

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I have been a client of the Vein Center for more than 20 years. Kristen is the best!!

Debra Bey

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Excellent service no matter what I’m getting done at the Vein Center. Everyone is always friendly and professional.

Cindy Mcdonald

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I had a great visit today with Joy Drexler. Joy is a BioT expert!! I’ve been seeing Joy and Sue for hormone replacement for many years. They are so knowledgeable, detailed, kind, and caring. They are absolutely amazing!!

Peggy DiFabio

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Very nice experience

Falconer Hudson

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Just saw Kate for my Botox and facial treatment game plan- it really is like family there! Just met Gabby today for a quick peptide talk- she is mega knowledgeable! THEY BUILD THEIR TEAM RIGHT!! ❤️❤️ Get in there and get some treatments done!

Rebecca Baratta

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Got me in sooner than my appointment time, had a great experience getting daxxify. Painless, fast, easy, and more affordable than I even thought it would be. Definitely will be coming back

Sandy C.

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It's always a pleasure coming to this facility. My mom comes here to get her pellet therapy with Joy Drexler. She is always a pleasure to talk with and assures us if all our concerns and addresses our questions.

Francine Grimaldi

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The best in the country.

Jorge Aguilar

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I WENT TO THE VEIN AND COSMETIC CENTER AND I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH JOY AND SUE ,THE STAFF HERE ARE PROFFESIONAL ,IM SO PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE ,SO HAPPY

Creative spirit

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Joy exceeds expections and really cares about her patients.

Karen Nuzzo

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Very professional Staff was kind and thoughtful Highly recommend

Tracey S

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There was a miscommunication at a prior appointment and the staff apologized and took care of the error. I was more than fairly compensated for the inconvenience.

Debbie Seibert

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Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

amalfi guillen

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Jacky wan amazing 👏

Meghan Parker

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Always excellent! Jackie is awesome.