Author: Valeri Rusco, PA-C

Valeri Rusco, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant and the founder of Direct Aesthetics. She holds a BS in Health Science from Grand Valley State University and a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Western Michigan University. With clinical experience in sports medicine, general medicine, and pediatrics, Valeri now specializes in medical aesthetics with a focus on facial rejuvenation and natural-looking results.

With a deep passion for the science of aging, Valeri focuses on helping patients understand the why—why lines form, why volume shifts, and how skin changes over time. Through education and personalized care, she empowers patients to make informed choices that support both confidence and long-term skin health.

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