Heather Rypien, NP

Heather Rypien, NP, brings nearly 15 years of advanced aesthetic experience to Saluja Cosmetic & Laser Center, joining our physician-led practice with a national reputation for precision, artistry, and clinical excellence. Licensed in 38 states, Heather has an unusually broad scope of national impact in the field of medical aesthetics. Her foundation was shaped over many years practicing in New York City, where she treated a discerning, high-profile patient base across the beauty, fashion, and performance industries—an environment that refined her signature approach of natural, elegant, and anatomically meticulous results.

Heather is one of the most respected educators in aesthetic medicine. She is a top Galderma Gen Now speaker and trainer, and faculty for Aesthetic Consulting and Training in Hickory, North Carolina. Her leadership extends across the industry: she has served on numerous advisory boards for both Galderma and Allergan, contributing insight into product development, safety standards, and innovation in injectable science.

Her credibility and expertise have placed her on national stages, presenting at some of the most esteemed conferences in aesthetic medicine—including AMSPA and Aesthetic Next, and The A-List in Belfast, Ireland. In addition, Heather has trained with some of the most influential injectors in the world, including Julie Horne, Arthur Swift, MD, Mauricio de Maio, and other global leaders in facial anatomy and injectable artistry. Her work and perspective have been featured in media outlets such as Byrdie, and InStyle magazine.

Now serving patients in the Charlotte and Lake Norman regions—including Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson, Mooresville, and beyond—Heather brings her national-level expertise to each appointment. She is known for her thoughtful, collaborative, and patient-centered approach, taking time to understand individual goals and craft customized treatment plans that enhance facial harmony while preserving natural expression. Her advanced skill set includes not only neuromodulators and fillers but also biostimulators such as Sculptra, offering patients regenerative, collagen-stimulating solutions for long-term improvement.

Areas of Expertise

• Neuromodulators, including Botox and Dysport
• Dermal fillers for cheeks, jawline, chin, lips, and temples
• Tear trough and under-eye rejuvenation
• Full-face balancing and harmonization
• Perioral and lip shaping
• Biostimulators, including Sculptra for global collagen stimulation and long-term rejuvenation
• Subtle, natural, anatomically grounded aesthetic outcomes

Heather’s approach blends advanced anatomical understanding with a refined aesthetic eye developed through years of high-level practice and training. Her presence at Saluja Cosmetic & Laser Center elevates our commitment to physician-led, evidence-based, regenerative aesthetic care.