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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Hair Restoration
  • Med Spa

Every patient is
a patient for life

— PATRICK R. FELICE, MD
— CHARLES KARCUTSKIE, MD

#1 Plastic Surgeons in Connecticut and New York

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
  • Fellows of the American College of Surgeons
  • American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery
  • American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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If you have questions about any of our cosmetic or plastic surgery procedures, medical spa services, or hair restoration, please feel free to contact us.
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Our Procedures

We offer full scope aesthetic surgery of the face, body, and breast, including options specially suited for men.  We also host the most advanced hair restoration center in the region, as well as nonsurgical rejuvenation and a custom designed skin care line.

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These before and after pictures represent actual patients from Patrick R. Felice, MD. They will help to assist you in understanding your various options and enable you to set realistic goals for your own surgical outcome.

ABOUT US

Why Youthful Images?

Youthful Images is the premier plastic surgery and aesthetics center in the Greater Hartford and Farmington Valley areas of Connecticut.  Established in 1990 by Dr. Patrick Felice, it has provided over 30 years of surgical and nonsurgical expertise.  

In 2023, the practice expanded with the arrival of Dr. Charles Karcutskie, bringing the newest treatments and techniques from some of the most prestigious centers in plastic surgery in the nation. Now, more than ever, Youthful Images continues to thrive and provide the highest quality of aesthetic needs to the area.  

Offering the full spectrum of aesthetic plastic surgery, the latest in med spa & nonsurgical rejuvenation, the most advanced techniques in hair restoration, custom designed skin care products, and a continually evolving philosophy, Youthful Images is one of the only centers offering full scale aesthetic solutions in one location.

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Full Spectrum Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Drs. Felice and Karcutskie both offer numerous surgical procedures regarding the aesthetics of the face, body, and breast.  With years of experience and the newest proven techniques, their results always aim to provide each individual patient with their exact desires.  They understand that each patient has different goals, and to achieve these goals, the approaches must be specifically tailored.  Over the years, both of our surgeons have perfected these techniques to continue to improve each patient’s outcomes.

With expertise in facial aesthetics, breast enhancement and shaping, body contouring, fat transfer, and more, Drs. Felice and Karcutskie are able to provide the full scope of aesthetic surgery.

For more information about surgical procedures offered, click here.

For more information about Dr. Felice, Dr. Karcutskie, and all of our staff, click here.

ACHIEVING BEAUTIFUL RESULTS

My passion is to restore your youthful “glow” with attention to every detail using a “light” a touch that will allow your natural features to radiate through without other people knowing you had “work done” with fast recovery. The rigorous training and experience I received during my three fellowships has laid the foundation for the high standards that have defined my practice for over three decades. So whether you are seeking cosmetic eyelid surgery, a facelift, facial dermal fillers, laser skin rejuvenation, a revision from previously performed surgery or soft tissue reconstruction you will receive the information you need to be fully informed before you make important decisions regarding any proposed procedures. As an NYC facial plastic surgeon, I have attempted to anticipate the most common questions that arise and I have answered them simply so that you will be better informed about the treatment options that are available.
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Patrick R. Felice, MD

Dr. Patrick Felice received his undergraduate degree in Biology with honors from West Virginia University. Before attending medical school, he was involved in research with the Department of Pharmacology for three years where his work was published. After completing his medical doctorate education at West Virginia University, he completed his five year residency in general surgery at the University of Connecticut. During his residency, he published several papers related to general surgery and trauma, and achieved first place honors in several competitions. Realizing his passion was for restoring the body form, Dr. Felice was accepted to complete a two-year residency in Plastic Surgery at the Medical College of Ohio.

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Charles A. Karcutskie, MD

Dr. Charles Karcutskie grew up in a small town outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He received his undergraduate degrees from the distinguished Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with two majors and two minors focusing on Chemistry, Physics, and Philosophy of Science. He then obtained a Master of Arts degree in Biology from Loyola University Chicago, and returned home to Scranton to attend Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. After obtaining his medical doctorate, he completed a seven year residency in general surgery at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital; one of the largest hospitals in the country.

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Complete Nonsurgical Rejuvenation

As powerful as surgery is, there still remains a number of issues that it cannot resolve. Whether a patient is not quite ready for surgery, or looking to enhance a surgery, this is the void that nonsurgical rejuvenation can fill. Whether it is injectables, laser therapy, or other technology, these treatments have the ability to close the circle and truly complete each patient’s total look. Drs. Felice and Karcutskie have fully trained clinical staff offering treatments that are proven to provide the best results. They provide standard treatments such as botox and hyaluronic acid fillers. In addition, they also treat conditions such as excessive sweating and masseter hypertrophy, which can be seen with teeth clenching. Their platelet rich fibrin system is the most advanced in the field. Laser therapies include both carbon dioxide lasers, as well as the Clarity II system, which has the versatility to use on patients of virtually any skin tone. Other specialized treatments include the Dermafrac microneedling system, Accufit noninvasive muscle toning, and Sculpture noninvasive body contouring. Youthful Images is extremely well equipped to handle any and all nonsurgical forms of rejuvenation of both the face and body. For a full list of nonsurgical treatment options, click here.

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When it comes to full scale aesthetics, there is no single center in the area that is more comprehensive than Youthful Images.

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  • Youthful Images Aesthetics
    120 Simsbury Road Avon, CT 06001
  • 860-242-0505

Opening Hours

Monday – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
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Sclerotherapy is a treatment for spider veins. These tiny visible veins are injected with a very fine needle, using a sclerosing agent. This instantaneously makes the veins obliterate and become invisible.
SculpSure is a device that can provide noninvasive fat burning and body contouring. It works by using 1060nm laser that targets fat cells to cause lipolysis, or destruction of the fat cells. It is the first FDA-cleared device for noninvasive body contouring.
Accufit is a muscle toning system that uses external electrical pulses to stimulate muscle contraction. It has the same effect of doing a strenuous workout, all without leaving the chair. The benefits are that the electrical signals can provide stronger muscle contraction than what is typical in a traditional workout. Results can be seen in as few as 4 treatments, but many patients make it a regular treatment.
Using our Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM) technology, we offer scalp injections that aim to initiate growth of hair. By using the growth factors provided by PRFM, inactive hair follicles can be reactivated and stimulated to grow hair again. This has been shown to give great results. This is a key portion of nonsurgical hair restoration offered at Youthful Images. PRFM can also be used in conjunction with our hair transplantation procedures. For more information about hair transplantation procedures that we offer.
Using our Clarity II laser, we are able to perform hair removal where ever a patient may desire. We guarantee results. We also have the ability to adjust our setting, allowing this treatment to work on any skin type, which is something that is not always possible with certain lasers.
Nonablative laser treatments can have many targets. Whether it is small wrinkles, pigmented spots, vascular lesions, or scars, these lasers can helps improve it all. Our device, the Clarity II laser, has the ability to be adjusted based on the treatment type and skin type. We are able to treat any skin type by adjusting settings, allowing use to be completely inclusive of treatments.
The CO2 laser is one of the best lasers to help reverse aging. It works by targeting water, inducing just enough damage to the skin to allow your body to rejuvenate the skin by enhancing collagen production, softening and smoothing skin. It provides excellent results in treating fine lines that no surgery can improve. It works very well when done independently, but can be even more beneficial when combined with surgical treatments. Depending on the goals, the CO2 laser can be used with a few different intensities to target different issues.
Microneedling is a treatment that uses a series of extremely fine needles to make numerous micropunctures in the skin. Our device, the Dermafrac, provides a gentle suctioning force to rid the skin of the imperfections, while simultaneously providing microinjections of either selected serums or platelet rich fibrin matrix (PRFM). This allows your skin to build more collagen and improve skin quality. By using selected serums or PRFM, growth factors or directed vitamins can help enhance these results.
Microdermabrasion is a treatment that uses a very fine abrasive surface to “scrub” off the very superficial layer of cells of the skin. This helps take away the most superficial blemishes and skin irregularities, allowing the skin to initiate a rejuvenating process. This can be done on it’s own or in combination with microneedling.
Jawline contouring is a board category of treatments. In addition to using fillers to contour by adding volume, Botox can be used to inject the masseter muscle, a large muscle at the angle of the jaw that can be very large in some people. By injecting this with Botox, it can inactivate the muscle and help it decrease in bulk, allowing a slimmer facial width. This can provide additional relief in people that have issues with teeth clenching, as relaxing this muscle relieves that pressure.
Excessive Sweating can be treated using simple Botox injections. Botox, unlike its use in facial injections, works to paralyze the sweat glands rather than muscles. By injecting certain areas, the sweat glands become inactivated temporarily. These results can typically last around 6 months but can be shorter or longer depending on multiple factors. Areas of use can vary based on the patient, but typical locations include axilla (armpits) and the palms.
Sculptra is an injectable treatment that stimulates your own body to locally increase volume. It contains a compound called poly-L-lactic acid, which essentially forms a framework for your body to lay more collagen fibers. Studies have shown an increase in type I collagen, the main type that exists in our body. This fills out volume, smooths skin, and provides an overall more youthful appearance.
Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix is a unique treatment with multiple modalities. It all begins with a simple blood draw. From there, your own blood is spun at a high speed in a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma, or fluid portion of the blood. In this fluid, there are many platelets, which release powerful growth factors. This plasma is then isolated and then the fibrin cross-linking that naturally happens during clotting is activated. This PRFM can then be used in multiple techniques, including volumizing injections, hair restoration injections, microneedling applications, and more. The benefit of PRFM over traditional Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections is that by utilizing the naturally occurring fibrin matrix reaction, it allows the platelets to remain in the tissue for 5-7 days. Typical PRP is only present for about 24 hours before the body washes it away. This additional times means multiple additional days of growth factor release. Research has shown this, along with much improved results.
Fillers are injectables that are used to restore volume. The most frequently used are based with a compound called hyaluronic acid. This can be formulated with various “stiffness” for the various uses. Based on the location to be injected, it can be used to fill in deep lines or creases, volumize areas of loss, balance out asymmetries, and much more. The compounds are naturally broken down by your body over time, typically lasting between 1-2 years, depending on multiple factors.
Botox is a neuromodulator, meaning it works by paralyzing muscles. The purpose of these injections are to paralyze specific areas of muscles, frequently in the face, in order to eliminate unwanted lines and creases. These typically last 3-6 months and are one of the most common treatments done in any medspa.

Chantale M.

Chantale joined Youthful Images in November 2021 as one of our Front Office Coordinators. She started her career as a dedicated Human Resources professional with a passion for fostering a positive work culture and facilitating employee development. After years of experience in HR operations, she took her first steps into the field of aesthetics and has found a new home at Youthful Images. This opened the opportunity to get her foot into the door to learn from an amazing team of highly educated and experienced professionals. Chantale enjoys her work responsibilities as a Front Office Coordinator but the most rewarding part of her job is making patients feel welcomed, have an amazing experience, and seeing and hearing them achieve their aesthetic results.

When Chantale is not at work she loves to garden, ice skate, be active in fitness, practice her French language skills, and travel the world. Last, but not least, she enjoys being a fur mom to her Chihuahua named Coco Bijou.

Joan O.

Joan joined Youthful Images in December of 2011. A native of Rhode Island, she moved to San Diego in 1982, where she graduated from the Cabrillo School of Nursing with a Certificate in Medical Assisting. She also attended National University with an emphasis in Business Administration. She returned to New England in 1993, making Connecticut her home. She has worked in a variety of medical practices, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Hand Surgery, and an Ophthalmologic Surgery Center. At Youthful Images, Joan is one of your first points of contact. She also assists in managing daily workflow, practice management, and coordinating patient appointments.

Melisa Selimovic, RN, BSN

Melisa is a registered nurse at Youthful Images whose position includes performing non-surgical services such as Botox, Filler, PRFM, lasers, facials, and more. She also assists Dr. Felice and Dr. Karcutskie with office visits and will scrub or circulate within our operating room on surgical days. Melisa graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2022. Before joining Youthful Images, she worked in the Emergency Department. She has always had a passion for aesthetic nursing and thinks it’s important to uplift others and to create a welcoming environment for all her patients. During her free time she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors in warm weather.

Kelsey Parker, RN, BSN

Kelsey is a Registered Nurse at Youthful Images whose position includes performing non-surgical services including Botox, filler, PRFM, microneedling/microdermabrasion and laser therapy, as well as coordinating and managing the hair restoration practice. On surgical days, you can expect to see Kelsey circulating or scrubbing in our operating room. Kelsey graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UConn in 2018, in addition to earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Hartford in 2015. Kelsey has worked in various fields of nursing during her career including postpartum nursing, labor and delivery, and circulating in various orthopedic surgeries. Kelsey’s passion for making others feel and look their best led her to Youthful Images in 2021. She strives to provide a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and fulfilled. Her passions outside of work include hiking with her two dogs and husband, as well as spending time watching her newborn baby grow and learn.

Ali Putman, MHS, PA-C

Ali is a physician assistant at Youthful Images, providing a wide range of nonsurgical treatments such as Botox, filler, platelet rich fibrin matrix, and laser treatments. She was born and raised in Connecticut. She received her Bachelor of Health Sciences from Quinnipiac University in 2016 and went on to graduate from their Physician Assistant program in 2018. She spent the first 3 years of her career in the emergency department and urgent care setting before transitioning to the field of aesthetics, joining Youthful Images. In her spare time, Ali enjoys baking and spending time with family and friends.

Nancy Russo, RN, BSN, NE-BC

Nancy graduated from Barry University in Miami, Florida. She joined Youthful Images in 1997 as Clinical Administrator, prior to which her background had been in oncology, nurse consulting and hospital administration. She has been a Board Certified Nursing Executive since 1998 and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses, the CT Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers/Patient Safety Organization as well as the National Association of Professional Women. Nancy is responsible for daily operations, patient education and oversees patient care, as well as assisting patients through the surgical process. She is also an active member of the operating room team. Nancy’s role is to ensure the highest level of care is maintained throughout the surgical process.