March 11, 2026
Some of the most important work in aesthetics happens behind the scenes—long before a treatment becomes a household name.
That’s why this moment matters.
At Sciton’s UP Xchange conference in February in Scottsdale, Kristine Romine, MD, received Sciton’s first-ever Excellence in Aesthetic Leadership Award—an honor that reflects her standing in the industry and the kind of leadership that elevates the field for physicians, practices, and most importantly, patients.
At BelleSante, we’re proud to celebrate Dr. Romine. This award reflects the way she works every day, with clinical rigor, a sharp focus on better outcomes, and a commitment to shaping what comes next in aesthetic medicine.
The Work Behind the Work
There’s a version of aesthetic medicine that revolves around trends. Dr. Romine has never worked that way.
Her influence has always been grounded in the long game: evidence, outcomes, training, safety, and the patient experience. Over the years, she has served (and continues to serve) on advisory boards for many medical organizations, contributing insight that helps define standards of care and informs how new technologies are responsibly introduced and adopted.
It’s the kind of work that rarely makes headlines but absolutely sets the tone for where the industry goes next.
A Relationship with Sciton Built on Trust
This award also highlights Dr. Romine’s long-standing relationship with Sciton and her role in advising the company as it develops and innovates new laser and light-based treatments. Her clinical insights have helped shape how Sciton technologies perform in real-world practice. She has also been an early adopter of major innovations—she was the first dermatologist in the country to bring BBL HEROic into her practice.
One perfect example of that collaboration is her years-long relationship with Sciton founder Jim Hobart, PhD. Over the years, Jim would check in with Dr. Romine regularly to learn how the equipment was performing in clinical practice—the outcomes she was seeing, what patients were experiencing, and the refinements that mattered most as technologies moved from concept to clinic.
Just as importantly, those conversations weren’t limited to “how it’s going?” Dr. Hobart also sought input on what should come next, inviting Dr. Romine to weigh in on emerging platforms and future-facing technologies, and leaning on her clinical judgment about which innovations would make the biggest difference for patients. It’s the kind of candid, practitioner-to-industry feedback loop that helps a great device become a truly great patient experience.
That same clinical judgment shows up every day in patient care. Dr. Romine’s strength is the intersection of physiology and technology: she understands the pathways behind complex skin conditions, and she knows how different laser platforms perform in real tissue. Combined with the consistency and excellence of Sciton technology, that expertise has allowed her—when clinically appropriate and carefully selected—to treat highly complex cases, including profound keloid scarring, with results that can be truly transformative and “lifesaving” for patients.
This level of collaboration between practitioners and industry is rare—and it reflects a shared commitment from both Sciton and Dr. Romine to get it right. At BelleSante, we believe tools and treatments should earn their place through performance, safety, and results that hold up in the real world.
“We’re delighted to honor Dr. Kristine Romine with Sciton’s first 2026 Excellence in Aesthetic Leadership Award,” said Ariel Roberts, global luminary relations leader for Sciton. “Her dedication, expertise, and patient-focused leadership have shaped the field of aesthetic medicine. We’re grateful for her partnership and proud to celebrate the lasting impact she makes—for her patients, her peers, and the industry.”
What This Means for BelleSante Patients
If you’re a BelleSante patient, this recognition reflects something you’ve likely felt from the very beginning: Dr. Romine’s standards are exceptionally high—and they never drift.
She stays at the cutting edge of aesthetic medicine because she believes patients deserve the best opportunities available: the most effective devices, the most advanced protocols, and the most thoughtful treatment planning. But she doesn’t chase “new.” She evaluates, tests, refines, and trains—so that what we offer is not only innovative, but truly worth your time, trust, and investment.
This award honors Dr. Romine’s impact on the industry. For our patients, it reinforces our promise: care that is physician-led, precision-driven, and always focused on results that look natural, healthy, and sustainable.
Celebrating the Partnership
Dr. Romine is quick to acknowledge that leadership is built through collaboration—with like-minded companies such as Sciton that care deeply about outcomes, with peers who push the field forward, and with patients who trust her to guide them toward what’s possible.
We’re honored to celebrate this recognition with her and proud of the behind-the-scenes work it represents.
Congratulations, Dr. Romine. Your leadership is shaping the industry, and your patients feel the difference every day.
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