ABOUT SAINT CROIX PLASTIC SURGERY & MEDISPA
At Saint Croix Plastic Surgery & MediSpa, we’re focused on establishing an international reputation as the premier cosmetic surgery practice in the Eastern Caribbean. Our practice, located on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, offers a broad range of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures from an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified surgeon, Dr. Robert F. Centeno. Our specialized training in facial rejuvenation, breast procedures, body contouring, massive weight loss body contouring, varicose and spider vein treatments, and laser procedures help ensure you receive the best care. Since opening our doors in April 2008, we continue to uphold the principles behind our practice’s incorporation: To create a new class of medical practice that raises the standard of care in aesthetic plastic surgery and focuses on collaboration among our team members.
Saint Croix Plastic Surgery & MediSpa combines the experience and specialized training of Dr. Robert Centeno with state-of-the-art technology. After completing a prestigious fellowship in cosmetic surgery and gaining a national reputation in practice, Dr. Centeno brings his advanced skills and the latest aesthetic surgery techniques to the US Virgin Islands. To our knowledge, Saint Croix Plastic Surgery & MediSpa is the only cosmetic surgery practice in the region with a highly specialized, fellowship-trained surgeon. Our surgeon’s technical training and experience gives our patients more options for achieving the results they want. Dr. Centeno is also an attending physician at the JCAHO accredited Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center.
Our approach of patient-focused care is a core value of Saint Croix Plastic Surgery & MediSpa. We understand that seeking elective plastic surgery is an intensely personal decision that demands a true partnership between you and your surgeon. Thus, we respect our patients as partners in the process. Having any kind of elective surgery is an important choice, and we want our patients to be well informed about what to expect. We appreciate that patients may need to think about their options without feeling pressured to make a decision. Consequently, second consultations are common and encouraged. If a patient requests a procedure that’s not appropriate, we will take the time to help the patient understand our rationale and offer alternatives.
OUR STAFF
Lisa Vargo, Patient Coordinator and Office Manager
Lisa came to Saint Croix Plastic Surgery & MediSpa in the Spring of 2008 as patient coordinator and office manager. She holds degrees in Design and Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Before joining our team, Lisa served as District Manager for Cook Medical, a surgical device and biotechnology company. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Lisa has called Tampa, Florida home for the last 13 years. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering for animal shelters and women’s organizations. For relaxation, Lisa enjoys exercising and spin classes, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Lucrecia Monte-Elliott, Skin Care Specialist and Make-up Artist
Lucrecia, better known as “Cuca” to her friends and family, serves as a skin care specialist and make-up artist at Saint Croix Plastic Surgery. Before joining Saint Croix Plastic Surgery & MediSpa, Cuca trained nationally and internationally to administer various cosmetics and skin care lines.
Cuca provides make-up treatments, instructs patients on the basics of good skin care, and teaches the art of applying camouflage make-up for concealing post-procedure redness and bruising. In addition, she assists Dr. Centeno in administering Skin Saint Croix, our exclusive line of physician-prescribed skin care products. Cuca is also available to apply professional make-up for weddings, parties and other important events outside of the office. A native of St. Croix, she is married to A. William Elliott and has two beautiful granddaughters, Solé and Shanai, and a chihauha-mix dog, Néna.