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Timeless Beauty

Dr. Svetlana Hanson’s subtle art of transformation

Article by Destin City Lifestyle

Photography by Emerald Blue Photography

Originally published in Destin City Lifestyle

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You’re in good hands with Svetlana Hanson, MD. A double board-certified physician, she has a precision-based approach to aesthetics, and it shows in all she does at VivanaMD Medical Spa and Wellness Clinic.

"I built VivanaMD to be the kind of place I would want to go to—a boutique space where the care is deeply personal, the treatments are evidence-based and every visit feels like time well spent," says Dr. Hanson, who has been practicing medicine in Destin for seven years and opened her own clinic two years ago.

Her journey began in her native Russia, where she completed medical school before embarking on an extraordinary odyssey to the United States in 2008. “Mastering a new language, conquering rigorous licensing exams and excelling in an internal medicine residency were thrilling milestones on my adventure of growth and resilience,” Dr. Hanson shares.

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Dr. Hanson is a visionary who doesn’t just see faces; she sees possibilities. Her goal is to ignite her patients’ excitement for transformative change. Overfilled faces are a thing of the past, while refining natural beauty is the new standard.

Popular treatments at VivanaMD include Sculptra, which stimulates your body's collagen production for volume that looks and feels natural; Morpheus8, which tightens and smooths the skin, redefining contours and improving texture without surgery or downtime; and platelet-rich fibrin, which taps into the body's own healing power for skin rejuvenation and hair restoration.

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Dr. Hanson’s goal is to help patients understand their body—not just their weight. As a board-certified obesity medicine specialist, she guides patients who are prepping for a milestone event, wanting to refresh their look or needing hormone optimization to renew energy.

One of her go-to treatments is EmSculpt, which strengthens and tones muscles while burning fat for a sculpted look from the inside out. Because transformation starts with information, the VivanaMD team uses InBody 580—an advanced body composition analysis device that provides detailed data. With regular scans, changes are monitored and health plans are adjusted to keep patients moving in the right direction.

“Aging gracefully never goes out of style,” Dr. Hanson says. “At VivanaMD, looking great isn't about chasing trends. It's about making you feel like you again. We’re committed to personalized care and cutting-edge treatments, ensuring a tailor-made experience just for you. Our results are natural, personal and timeless.”

Dr. Hanson merges her extensive medical background with an artist's eye, offering much more than surface-level beauty. Discover the transformative difference at VivanaMD with special promotions in September.

“Aging gracefully never goes out of style. At VivanaMD, looking great isn't about chasing trends. It's about making you feel like you again. We’re committed to personalized care and cutting-edge treatments, ensuring a tailor-made experience just for you. Our results are natural, personal and timeless.”