About Us

Conveniently located in San Marcos, Aesthetics of Central Texas is honored to assist men and women throughout the heart of Texas with a vast variety of cosmetic concerns. Our modern facility features a highly trained faculty that prioritizes your welfare and satisfaction to ensure all of your needs are met. We pride ourselves on putting patient care first while providing the highest quality care anywhere. We provide medical care with a personal touch, specializing in skin and beauty rejuvenation.
Aesthetics of central Texas team.

Our Technology

At Aesthetics of Central Texas, we are proud to offer a wide assortment of effective treatments featuring our sizable collection of high-class technology. Some of our most requested services use the state-of-the-art Harmony XL PRO technology.

The Harmony XL PRO device features numerous handpieces with distinct laser functions and results, allowing the system to adapt to your skin type and your specific concerns.

If you’re looking for a way to reduce signs of aging with little to no downtime, nonsurgical skin tightening may be a great solution This procedure increases the generation of fibers and proteins for more taut, radiant skin.

Our Practice

Aesthetics of Central Texas features a highly trained team of doctors and technicians with varied areas of expertise who all work in harmony to produce beautiful outcomes for our patients in and around San Marcos, TX. Each one of our cosmetic experts is qualified to operate our modern collection of technology, including the Harmony XL PRO by Alma.
Dr. Teresa Irwin is a board-certified physician in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She is among just 1,500 board-certified FPMRS physicians in the country, and the only one between San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX.
Dr. Teresa Irwin
Founder, Medical Doctor
Dr. Teresa Irwin is a board-certified physician in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She is among just 2,000 board-certified FPMRS physicians in the country, and the only one between San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX. Dr. Irwin received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Texas at El Paso. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Irwin completed training at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. to be a robotic gynecologic surgeon proctor and trains doctors to use the robotic tools as well. She also served as the pro bono medical director of Hays County’s Women’s Health Program and Family Planning Services for more than a decade.
Dr. Richard Laue
Founder, Medical Doctor
Dr Laue is board certified in Family Practice. He  graduated from Mayo Medical School in Rochester MN in 1996, and did his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston TX.  He served active duty in the US Air Force, which brought him to central Texas in 1999.  He has been practicing in San Marcos and New Braunfels since 2003.  He has 3 sons and one granddaughter.  He spends most of his time trying to keep up with his wife, Dr. Teresa Irwin, AKA, “The Vaginacologist,” and her boundless energy. Dr. Irwin and Dr Laue founded Aesthetics of Central Texas (ACT) in order to provide services and education to men and women in all things health and wellness, with Dr Laue providing a special a focus on men’s sexual health.
Dr. Laue is board certified in Family Practice. He  graduated from Mayo Medical School and founded Aesthetics of Central Texas with his wife, Dr. Teresa Irwin.
Abigail is a Medical Aesthetician, Laser Technician and Cosmetic Injector with Aesthetics of Central Texas. Graduated from The Aveda Institute in Austin, TX in 2016 for Esthetics. Abigail attended ACC in 2013 taking classes for Health Science and Kinesiology eventually gaining experience with homeopathic medicine working for local Austin compounding pharmacies and holistic wellness centers.
Abigail Watson
Medical Aesthetician
Abigail is a Medical Aesthetician, Laser Technician and Cosmetic Injector with Aesthetics of Central Texas. Graduated from The Aveda Institute in Austin, TX in 2016 for Esthetics. Abigail attended ACC studying Health Science and Kinesiology gaining experience working at local Austin wellness centers. In 2020, she began working for day spas in the Houston and Austin area which evolved into her passion for Medical Aesthetics. Attending Texas Laser Institute Houston, TX in 2022 for her Laser Technician Certification. In 2024, Abigail received her certification as a Cosmetic Injector from Texas Laser Institute Houston, TX. When not in the clinic Abigail enjoys taking her dog Penny for hikes and swims around the Austin and San Marcos area.
Lauren Bissonnette
Nurse Practitioner
Lauren is an ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She started in the medical field in 2012 with a BSN from San Diego State University. She worked on a Medical/Surgical hospital unit in for 3 years before transferring to a Labor & Delivery unit in Missouri. Lauren attended Southeast Missouri University for her MSN. After graduating in 2018, she worked in a primary care/urgent care role for 2 years. Lauren moved to New Braunfels in 2020 and began working at a wellness clinic there. For the last 4 years Lauren has been passionate about providing hormone therapy, weight loss, and aesthetic injection services. When not at the clinic, Lauren is busy homeschooling her 2 boys, spectating at their soccer games, or planning the next family trip.
Lauren is an ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She started in the medical field in 2012 with a BSN from San Diego State University.