About Sève
A calm clinic for thoughtful aesthetics.
Sève was founded in 2014 by Dr. Elise Laurent with a simple idea: aesthetic medicine should feel as caring as it is precise.
Our story
Named after the sap that keeps a plant alive.
In French, sève is the sap that runs through every living plant. It is quiet, constant and essential. That is how we think about skin care.
Instead of quick fixes, we build long-term plans that respect your natural features. Our studio is designed to slow you down, with soft light, warm materials and time to talk.
Dr. Elise Laurent
Founder & Medical Director
What we believe
Four promises, every visit.
Natural first
We enhance what is already there and never chase trends.
Medical precision
Physician-led protocols, sterile rooms and FDA-cleared devices.
Radical honesty
Clear pricing, realistic expectations and no pressure, ever.
Slow care
Longer appointments, so every client gets real attention.
Our team
The people behind your plan.
Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Elise Laurent
Board-certified dermatologist with 15 years of experience in aesthetic medicine.
Senior Nurse Injector
Nora Hayes, RN
Specialist in natural-looking injectables and facial balancing.
Lead Esthetician
Camille Ortiz
Creator of our signature facials and skin care protocols.
Sève Clinic · Santa Monica
Come and meet us.
Visit our Santa Monica studio for a free, no-pressure consultation.