Elite Aesthetics Guide

Kristin Gaucher

LE

Top 10 Esthetician in Rhode Island
Coastal Derm MediSpa · Cranston, Rhode Island

About Kristin Gaucher

Kristin Gaucher is a licensed medical aesthetician at Coastal Derm MediSpa in Cranston, Rhode Island, at 750 Reservoir Avenue (spa suite, left entrance). She has been licensed since 2000 and has been a valuable member of the Coastal Derm team of specialists since 2002, giving her over 20 years of experience at the practice. Her primary goal with both new and longtime clients is to educate them on proper skincare, guiding them through the selection of treatments that are best suited for their individual needs and desires. Her extensive experience, combined with ongoing training on newer and ever-advancing technologies, has broadened her skill set and knowledge of skin treatments to the great benefit of her many clients. She is certified in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing, facials, brow and lash tinting, DermaPen treatments, and a wide range of laser technology therapies, including the removal of excess hair, tattoos, freckles, and birthmarks, acne and surgical scar revisions, the elimination of vascular lesions, and treatments to repair pigmentation and sun damage and correct uneven skin texture and tone. She works under the direction of dermatologist Dr. Linda Zhou at Coastal Derm and Cosmetic Center. Clients praise her mastery of the laser process and many years of experience, with one client noting she helped them get through laser tattoo removal sessions. When not working, she enjoys Bikram Yoga, cooking, baking, and knitting. Services include microdermabrasion, chemical peels, DermaPen microneedling, facials, waxing, brow and lash tinting, laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, laser treatment of vascular lesions, pigmentation correction, scar revision, and photo-rejuvenation.

What Sets Them Apart

25 years as a Licensed Medical Aesthetician 23 consecutive years at Coastal Derm MediSpa (since 2002) - exceptional sin
Broadest laser indication portfolio among RI estheticians surveyed: 7+ distinct clinical applications certified
Dermatologist-supervised under Dr. Linda Zhou (board-certified dermatologist
20 years)
DermaPen microneedling certified microdermabrasion chemical peels brow and lash tinting
Documented ongoing advanced technology training as a career-defining practice

Recognition History

2026

Top 10 Esthetician in Rhode Island

Elite Aesthetics Guide 2026

Independently Evaluated & Recognized