Meet Team Contempo Aesthetics

Dr. Rachel Reyes-Bergano
Physician & Medical Director
Rachel Reyes-Bergano, D.O. is the Founder and Medical Director of Contempo Aesthetics, a premiere Medical Aesthetics practice in Pasadena, CA, which was acquired by SkinSpirit in May 2023. As an expert injector, Dr. Rachel Reyes-Bergano has been an Allergan Medical Institute trainer since 2020. This honor is reserved for top aesthetic injectors nationally.
Dr. Reyes-Bergano is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her Osteopathic Medical Degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and completed her medical residency at USC Family Medicine at California Hospital in Downtown Los Angeles, CA.
"Dr. Rachel," as her patients affectionately know her as, practices aesthetic medicine with safety and efficacy guiding her results-oriented approach. Her philosophy has always been creating a patient-first experience that enhances one's best version of themself. Dr. Rachel's expertise is facial aesthetics, utilizing the best in class modalities including hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, neurotoxins, PDO Threads and bio-stimulators to deliver exceptional results that are natural, yet impactful. She believes in integrated skincare and her three essentials are Vitamin C serum, Retinol, and SPF.
In 2022, Dr. Rachel was selected by SkinCeuticals to be the spokesperson and medical key opinion leader for the debut of Phyto Corrective Essence Mist. Additionally, Dr. Rachel has collaborated on several social media and marketing initiatives including acting as an on-camera spokesperson for internal and consumer-facing videos and in-person events. In addition, she has also spoken on behalf of Aesthetics Biomedical about their Vivace Ultra technology at The Medical Spa Show 2023.
When she is not at the office, Dr. Rachel enjoys pilates and traveling internationally with her husband and daughter.
Continuing Education:
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P.A.L.E.T.T.E. Workshop Training
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Allergan Epic Master Injector Course
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Derma Medical advanced training course for use of botulinum toxin type a and dermal fillers at Derma Medical training academy in London, UK
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Advanced Hyaluronic Acid Filler Techniques Course with Dr. Tom Van Eijk
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Allergan Injectable Training
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Galderma Injectable Training
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One-on-one Sculptra Training with Dr. Gideon Kwok
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Lips Masterclass Theory and Practical with The Consultant Clinic, U.K.
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Liquid Rhinoplasty Masterclass Theory and Practical with The Consultant Clinic, U.K.
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Merz Aesthetics Injectable Training
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Dermal filler with cannula technique through Aesthetic MD
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Masters of Aesthetics Course with Dr Stephen Mulholland
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Aesthetic BluePrint Seminar with Dr Kent Remington
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PDO Threads training (Facial) with American Institute of Aesthetic Medicine (AIAM)
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Anatomy training with Dr. Jonathan Sykes
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PDO Threads Training with MINT
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Anatomy training with Dr. Sebastian Cotofana of France
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Facial US Training with Dr. Stella Desyatrikova and Dr. Leonie Schelke of Netherlands
Statistics on Injectables Experience:
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Injected over 150,000 units of Botox Cosmetic & Dysport
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Performed more than 600 Kybella treatments
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Injected more than 5,000mL of dermal filler
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Articles Featuring Dr. Rachel:
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If You’re Noticing Lines Forming In Your Lips, You Need to Read This, Spotlyte. March 2019
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Injectables: Maintenance and the Big Picture, Haute Beauty by Haute Living. August 2019
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Dr. Reyes-Bergano On How She Became An Aesthetic Medicine Expert, Haute Beauty by Haute Living. December 2019

John Bergano
Director of Operations
John Bergano, Co-Founder and Director of Operations with Contempo Aesthetics, saw the practice lifecycle through from bootstrapped start-up to acquisition by SkinSpirit in May 2023. As Director of Operations, John managed an efficient team of front and back office personnel, implementing systems, policies, and procedures as well as maintaining a high level of personalized customer service throughout the organization. As Co-Founder, his role supported Dr. Rachel Reyes-Bergano and her brand platform by strategizing the growth of the company through key partnerships including SkinCeuticals Flagship Aesthetic Center (2019 to 2023) and HydraFacial (Black Diamond status 2018 to 2023).
Through John's work with Contempo Aesthetics, he was invited to be a founding faculty member of Galderma's GAIN Business Program as well as a member of Allergan's MedSpa Advisory Board. He has since been contracted as a consultant with Allergan Data Labs.
In 2022, John launched a Fintech for Medical Aesthetics providers / practices, with the first product being a Visa rewards business credit card: Aesthetics Card. After exiting Contempo Aesthetics, John continues to work through his venture and consulting opportunities to build on best business development practices and infrastructure towards the future of Medical Aesthetics.