Alexandra Vivanco - Esthetician at Institut V Esthétique Montreal
Founder and Lead Esthetician Since 2018
Alexandra Vivanco is the founder and lead esthetician of Institut V Esthétique, the professional aesthetics studio located at 6532 Rue Beaubien Est in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood of Montreal. Passionate about skin and lasting results, Alexandra created Institut V to offer a space where expertise, technology and personalized attention come together.
Her Journey
Before esthetics, Alexandra worked in the automotive industry, first as a receptionist at a driving school, then at car dealerships. She always had a deep interest in skincare, beauty products and makeup. In 2018, she followed her passion and earned her DEP in Esthetics at École Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. During her training, she realized this was her true calling: the treatments were as therapeutic for her as they were for her clients.
After COVID, she built a professional treatment room and never looked back. She completed advanced training in esthetics to offer more technical, results-driven services. Institut V grew out of this journey, a space where science, expertise and well-being come together.
Specialties
Alexandra excels at in-depth laser consultations: a complete skin analysis, a clear understanding of your goals, and structured treatment plans built around them. She is a specialist in laser hair removal with the Clarity II, pigmentation treatment, photorejuvenation and permanent hair reduction. She also offers personalized facials, custom protocols for acne, dehydration, sensitivity, aging and uneven texture.
What Sets Her Apart
Alexandra's approach is deeply results-driven. She never works "blindly" and never follows generic protocols. She identifies the exact why behind each skin concern in order to target the most precise solution. Her pillars: in-depth personalized analysis, adaptable treatment plans, a combination of advanced technologies with targeted treatments, precise at-home recommendations, and genuine follow-up with adjustments.
Beyond the treatments, she cares about the impact on self-confidence: when the skin truly improves, it changes your posture, your assurance, the way you look at yourself in the mirror and the way you engage with the world.
Her Philosophy
"Institut V is a modern esthetics space where expertise, results and personalized attention come together to reveal the best version of yourself."
Alexandra wants everyone who walks through the door to feel immediately at home: a warm, comfortable and calming space. No judgment, only listening, respect and kindness. Every client matters, and none is "just an appointment."
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Training & Certifications
- DEP in Esthetics - École Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (2018)
- Cynosure Certification - Clarity II Laser (2024)
- HydraFacial Certification (2024)
- Dermaspark Certification - Advanced facials (2024)
- Body Treatments Training - École Esthétique Avancée (2024)