Meet Our Team

With over 14 years of experience in cosmetic and medical dermatology, Mistica LaBrasca’s expertise is in skin health and aesthetic medicine. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Pittsburgh. She went on to attend Chatham University to obtain her Master's of Physician Assistant Studies. Upon finishing her master's degree, Mistica began working for a busy dermatology practice where she worked for 13 years.

Mistica is a skin care expert with vast experience treating skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea, scarring, hair loss, melasma, and skin rejuvenation. In addition, she is a highly skilled injector with over 14 years of experience using neuromodulators (BOTOX® and Dysport®) and dermal fillers. She has extensive knowledge and experience using lasers, chemical peels, and microneedling devices. Over the past decade, Mistica has given many lectures and presentations to her peers in the field of dermatology and aesthetic medicine. She holds the esteemed title of Diplomate Fellow for the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and first-authored a publication in the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery.

Mistica believes skin care is the most integral aspect of everyone’s aesthetic journey, even more so than procedures. Her primary goal is to teach patients how to improve their skin health and then augment this with additional treatments to keep them looking natural and rejuvenated.

With a passion for skin care and self-care, Melissa Janoski is a skilled aesthetician with over 14 years of experience. She has worked in both plastic surgery and dermatology practices, and specializes in customized skin care regimens, chemical peels, microneedling, and lasers. She is also certified in lash lifts and tints, and is an expert in brow lamination. Melissa additionally holds a Bachelors of Journalism from Thiel College, and previously worked for local Pittsburgh radio stations and MTV.

Services offered by Melissa:

• SkinPen microneedling
• Laser Genesis
• LaseMD Ultra Laser
• Chemical Peels
• Dermaplaning
• Enhanced dermaplane facial services learn more
• Brow services: waxing, tinting, lamination
• Lash services: lifts and tints
• Skin care consultation (virtual or in person)

Dr. Algie LaBrasca is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and co-founder of SkinLaB. He specializes in breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, blepharoplasty, facelift, arm lift, and liposuction. Dr. LaBrasca earned his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Touro University, California. He then moved on to Memorial Hospital in York, PA, where he completed his general surgery residency, followed by a plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI. While in Michigan, he received additional training at the Detroit Medical Center and Botsford Hospital.

Dr. LaBrasca holds several past and present professional positions and memberships, including:

Professional Positions:

• Director of Plastic Surgery at UPMC Northwest, 2020 – present
• Interim Chief of Surgery, Penn Highlands DuBois, 2023
• Vice Chief of Surgery, Penn Highlands DuBois, 2019 – 2023
• Clinical Faculty, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009

Memberships:

• American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
• American Osteopathic Association
• Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
• Michigan Osteopathic Association

Dr. LaBrasca is known for his sense of humor, patient dedication, and expert-level professionalism.