Skin Vitality

Joseph A. Franklin, MD, FACS

Dr. Franklin's career began at a busy Level 1 Trauma Center with diverse clinical responsibilities. He served as the Medical Director of the Craniofacial Clinic at Vidant Medical Center, taught medical students and other healthcare professionals as an adjunct clinical professor in the Brody School of Medicine at ECU, and cared for an array of patients – both in the academic arena and within his own private office setting. Ultimately, after eight years, he decided to relocate his practice to the Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC area to be closer to family members and friends. Today, he feels very fortunate to call Raleigh home. After spending many years living in the south, Dr. Franklin knows that hospitality is one of the area’s greatest attributes and, as a result, has become one of the cornerstones to his approach as a surgeon. He understands the importance of competent and compassionate medical care delivered in a reassuring and inviting atmosphere, which he extends to every patient. You can find more information about Dr. Franklin and his practice on his website. Dr. Franklin will be available twice monthly at Skin Vitality for injectables appointments and plastic surgery consultations. Please call us at (919) 797-0071 to book your appointment!

Education: Brody School of Medicine at ECU

Sigrid Yorke

Aesthetic Guru LE,CPCT,CPT,CMA Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, Aesthetics, Lasers, Ultherapy Sigrid is a licensed aesthetician, film and theater trained makeup artist, cosmetic tattoo artist, phlebotomist, and clinical medical assistant. Yes, in that order! This unique accumulation of education, certifications, and experience has expanded over her 36 year career, with 22 of those years spent working directly with plastic surgeons. Sigrid has a vast understanding of both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic options, including facial fillers and injectables. She is trained in numerous advanced medical skincare modalities and treatments, including chemical peels, advanced microneedling, Fraxel®, IPL/VPL, lasers, permanent makeup, cosmetic and medical tattooing, microblading, and Ultherapy®. That’s why at Skin Vitality we call her the "Aesthetic Guru." She has positively earned that title. In the world of movies and theater, a makeup artist uses special effects makeup to create optical illusions and/or enhancements of certain aspects of the face. This training and knowledge informs how Sigrid sees facial structure. She translates that knowledge into anti-aging and beauty enhancing options for her clients when she consults and designs a plan that is customized for their needs. Her keen eye for detail and meticulous approach have earned her a loyal following among those who demand the very best for their facial enhancement. The vast majority of her clients via are referrals from members of the medical community, her peers, and her own tattoo artist. She has performed over 10,000 procedures, including permanent makeup, microblading, and advanced tattooing procedures, among others. She has extensive experience in cosmetic tattooing and has experience with every type of machine or manual method available. She has been interviewed by local news stations, including ABC 11, WRAL, and NBC. She appeared on Ambush Make Over, has authored magazine articles, and has done makeup for magazine photo shoots. She absolutely LOVES her work. She sees beauty in all faces, feels privileged that her clients entrust her, and enjoys making people feel more confident about their appearance. Sigrid is fluent in both French and English and attempts to speak some Spanish. She is also passionate about supporting local causes. Donate Life, BRA Day, The American Red Cross, Look Good, Feel Better, and OCRFA, are just a few of the charities closest to her heart. Committed to being exemplary in her craft, she attends annual conferences and is a member of SPCP, AAM, and AmSpa.

Dana Cohen

Beauty Virtuoso Licensed Aesthetician Specializing in Ultherapy, Lasers, and Microneedling Dana’s personal struggles with teenage and then adult acne led to a deep understanding that what may seem like a superficial issue to some can have a profound effect on how you feel about yourself. It also set her on a journey to improve her own skin. A lot of time was spent at both the dermatologist’s office and at the makeup counter. She became an expert at using makeup to hide her issues. (Literally - she is a trained makeup artist who has provided makeup artistry fashion shows, photo shoots, and weddings, in addition to many years as a sales manager for high-end brands!) Even with so many options at her fingertips, she continued to struggle with acne along with the onset of new skin issues, such as melasma (brown patches). Nothing seemed to work. Her quest led her to a medical aesthetician, where she received in-office treatments that were a total game changer! She knew she had found her path and her passion! She followed her heart and went to school to become a medical aesthetician. She is passionate about helping clients meet their aesthetic goals in a caring and understanding way. There is so much information (and misinformation!) available at the click of a button that it’s easy for clients to become overwhelmed and confused. Dana loves to demystify the process and work with her clients to create customized treatment plans based on their personal needs and goals. Dana has years of experience in medical skincare modalities, including advanced training in and extensive knowledge of Ultherapy® - an Advanced Ultherapist- and Microneedling. She has Medical Laser Certification and comprehensive experience in IPL/VPL, Laser Hair Removal,, Medical Grade Chemical Peels, and Microcurrent technology. She is also a member of AMspa. She is committed to staying current on the best techniques and products, and attends advanced trainings and conferences as often as possible in support of her mission to educate and empower clients to feel confident and beautiful in their own skin.

Certifications: Medical Laser Certification

Dr. Tiffany Marum