Shelly Williamson Esnard, PA-C
Center Director
1.5 Million Units and Counting: The Measured Influence of Shelly Williamson Esnard, PA-C.
In an industry often driven by trends, Shelly Williamson Esnard, PA-C is defined by experience.
As of 2025, the Baton Rouge–based injector has administered more than 1.5 million units of Botox® — a milestone that places her among the most experienced injectors in the United States. As Partner and Center Director of Williamson Cosmetic Center & Perenack Aesthetic Surgery, Esnard has built her reputation on anatomical precision, refined technique, and results that prioritize natural, elegant rejuvenation. The delivery of 1.5 million units represents far more that a numerical achievement – it reflects decades of disciplined practice, patient trust, and clinical mastery.
That consistency has translated into institutional recognition. Williamson Cosmetic Center & Perenack Aesthetic Surgery is designated a Top 50 national account for Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm®, DiamondGlow®, CoolSculpting®, CoolTone®, and SkinMedica®. This distinction places the practice among the most elite aesthetic centers in the country, reflecting exceptional treatment volume alongside rigorous clinical standards.
Esnard’s influence extends beyond her own treatment rooms. Since 2007, she has served as a national faculty trainer for Allergan, educating physicians and advanced injectors across the United States in sophisticated injection techniques, safety protocols, and complication management. Her instruction is rooted in a depth of real-world experience, rarely matched in the field - shaped by personally administering more than 1.5 million units.
Medicine has long been central to her foundation. Esnard was born into the Williamson medical family, founders of Williamson Eye Center, a longstanding name in Southern healthcare for decades. She has carried forward that tradition of clinical rigor and patient-first care into the field of aesthetic medicine, helping elevate standards beyond the conventional medical spa model.
Under her leadership, Williamson Cosmetic Center & Perenack Aesthetic Surgery has evolved into a multi-location aesthetic recognized for advanced technology, comprehensive treatment offerings, and structured clinical training. Drawing on that operational experience, Esnard founded The Aesthetics Platform (TAP), a consulting and educational initiative designed to help aesthetic practices strengthen both clinical protocols and business infrastructure.
Esnard graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport in 2001 and holds certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). In recognition of her professional accomplishments and impact on the field of aesthetic medicine, she was honored as the 2025 Alumni of the Year by LSU Health Shreveport.
Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to advancing the physician assistant profession. Since 2012, she has served on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants, holding multiple leadership roles including the Past President and current Treasurer. In these capacities, she has worked closely with state legislators and healthcare leaders to support policies that strengthen the PA profession, expand access to care, and empower more physician assistants to practice more effectively within the modern healthcare system.
With more than two decades of experience and over 50,000 procedures performed, Shelly Williamson Esnard’s authority is defined not only by volume, but by precision, discipline, and enduring patient confidence — built, quite literally, on 1.5 million units of experience.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
1999-present
Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants (LAPA)
1999-present
The International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons (ISCLS)
2002 – 2009
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
2002-present
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
2009-present
APPOINTMENTS/CLINICAL TEACHING
President-elect
Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants, 2012
National Faculty Speaker and Trainer for Allergan
Training Practitioners in Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm
Center Director
Williamson Cosmetic Center, L.L.C.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Laser Safety Officer
The Outpatient Surgery Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana
HOSPITAL/SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
The Outpatient Surgery Center for Sight
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
HONORS
Dean’s List
Louisiana State University, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Kappa Delta Sorority Alumni
Louisiana State University, 1995-1999
MEETINGS/COURSES ATTENDED
Alex Trivantage Laser Tattoo Removal Training, Candela
Baton Rouge, La
April 2012
LightSheer Duet & Lumenis One Training
Dr. Warren Seiler III, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
November 2009
Sculptra Injection Training
Dr. Burke Robinson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
October 2009
Sculptra Injection Training
Dr. Mary Lupo, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
April 2009
Radiesse Dermal Filler Injection Training
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
January 2009
Active FX-CPG and Deep FX powered by UltraPulse® Encore(tm)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
July 2008
The Aesthetic Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 2008
Elos Technology Velasmooth Training
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
July 2007
Aesthetic Health Dimensions: Shaping the face of Aesthetic Medicine, Advanced Techniques
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 2007
Primary Care Conference
Biloxi, Mississippi,
April 2007
Obagi Systems Professional Course
Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
June 2006
American Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference
San Francisco, California
May 2006
Facial Enhancement and Facial Anti-Aging Treatments Using Botox Cosmetic
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
February 2006
Annual International Symposium on Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
Las Vegas, Nevada
September 2004
Annual American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Meeting
Dallas, Texas
April 2004
Laser Concepts for the Laser Safety Officer in Healthcare Course, ASLMS 24th Annual Meeting
Dallas, Texas
April 2004
Annual International Symposium on Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
San Diego, California
September 2003
Basic and Advanced Techniques for Intense Pulsed Light, Photorejuvenation, Laser Hair Removal, and The Treatment of Leg Veins
Dr. Jay Burns,
Dallas, Texas,
January 2003
Annual International Symposium on Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
New York, New York,
October 2002
Cosmetic Botox for Facial Rejuvenation Workshop, ISCLS 11th International
Symposium
Dr.s’ Jean Carruthers, Tina Alster, and Paul Rose,
New York, New York,
October 2002
Laser Hair Removal Workshop, ISCLS 11th International Symposium
Dr.s’ Sandy Tsao, Marc Avram, and Marjorie Yang
New York, New York,
October 2002
Fillers Workshop, ISCLS 11th International Symposium
Dr.s’
Stephen Bosniak, and Karyn Grossman,
New York, New York,
October 2002
Non-Ablative Workshop, ISCLS 11th International Symposium
Dr. David Goldberg,
New York, New York,
October 2002
Leg Veins, Vascular Lesions Workshop, ISCLS 11th International Symposium
Dr. Neil Sadick,
New York, New York,
October 2002
VersaPulse and LightSheer Preceptorship
Dr. Barry Dibernardo,
Montclair, New Jersey,
June 2002
Collagen Specialist Program, Inamed Company
Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
June 2002
Annual American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana,
April 2001
Eleventh Annual Conference for Certification/Recertification Review for Physician Assistants
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia,
September 2001
Laser and Light Source Hair Removal Course, ASLMS Annual Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana,
April 2001
Non-Ablative Laser and Light Rejuvenation Workshop, ASLMS Annual Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana,
April 2001
Laser Skin Resurfacing: The Complete Course, ASLMS Annual Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana,
April 2001
Laser Treatment of Leg Veins Course, ASLMS Annual Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana,
April 2001
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