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    4.1 (310 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Acne treatment

    Anti-aging

    Pore cleansing

    Skin brightening

    Wrinkle treatment

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    Before and after NO MAKEUP

    Dr Roy is AMAZING!!!!! I have extreme medical anxiety but have always wanted a blepharoplasty specifically a trifecta lift. and he made me feel so comfortable during the process. My results are ....incredible. Keep in mind I got a trifecta lift and also decided to get full face Co2 laser as well. The best money I have ever spent. I live in BEVERLY HILLS and I traveled to the Bay Area to see Dr Roy because after seeing his work online and having a consult with him I knew he would do an amazing job. LA GIRLS HEAD TO THE BAY!!! He's so much better than any LA surgeon, I'm telling you. I will post a before and after no makeup and then also a selfie 4 weeks post op w makeup. I would trust this man w my life.

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    AK S.

    In 2021 I was severely burned at RefinedMD and have permanent scars from it. I have waited to post this because of trauma and not wanting the backlash from RMD. I had Ulthera done on my full face and neck at Refined MD. I have had this done before at my former derm office in SF with great success. (To be clear I have had countless lasers and microdermaplasions and facials etc performed on my face/body at various clinics across the Bay Area with no ill effects). I really wanted to target my upper lip and forehead. RefinedMD insisted on the full face which included the neck (even though I really didn't need any neck support). I was forced to prepay the ~$2k. During the treatment, I asked where the upper lip wand was and they said that they did not have it - and I said that was the only reason I was there. She left the machine and went and got the manager and they said they were sorry and would give me a discount off a FUTURE service. I had a gut feeling to leave but I had already paid, so I stayed. Im not sure if it was an older unserviced machine, or if the tech really didn't know what she was doing but I was severely burned on my neck on both sides of my thyroid. During the exam I was smelling burning and I kept telling her - and she said she didn't smell it (she was masked due to covid protocols). That night of the procedure I started to blister all over my neck - the blisters just kept coming out, I called the RefinedMD emergency line and no one answered and no one called me back. I was in so much pain I applied ice and ice water consistently to just keep the burning sensation down. Upon reading on the Ulthera site - it clearly stated to not use the laser near the thyroid area. The next day RefinedMD called me and asked me to come in, there was no way I could drive the 45min to the office. I was swollen like a balloon on my neck. I missed a week of work, and was in pain for months. I went in to the office the following week and they accused me of leaving something on my neck and that was why I burned - which is a. Not true and b. Their responsibility to wash the neck. It was at that meeting that Dr S told me I WOULD NOT SCAR. Even though these were serious burns. It's been 3 years, I am scarred in 2 places on my neck. They treated the scars for a year - I would have to take a day off of work to go up and get laser treatments on the scar - for no charge. After the year ended, they said "that completes our treatment". And here I am 2 years later with life long scars. Dr S is a sweet man, the cat Botox is adorable and most of the people there are pretty nice. However, the way this office is run and the training of the techs leaves people with scars and trauma. Further, I am challenged to get full face treatments now because I break out into anxiety at every office I try to go to. It's hard to get accountability at derm practices in the Bay Area. Maybe be ok looking your age, maybe choose really carefully. I would not use this place going forward.

    Megan P.

    I chose Dr Roy at RefineMD to do my lower bleph because of how nice and welcoming he was during my consultation. He answered all my questions and I immediately felt assured that everything would go well. I had my surgery on 1/20, I'm 3 months post op now and I love my results. The recovery wasn't too bad and Dr Roy was always available via text when I had questions. Thank you Dr Roy, Christine, Alex and the whole RefineMD team for such a positive experience!

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    1 year ago

    Hannah's facials are amazing! Very relaxing and thorough. Her skills are top notch. I have referred many friends to her.

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    Absolutely love Dr Swengal and his staff! Always professional, quality work and awesome energy in his office. Happy people work there.

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    Ask the Community - RefinedMD

    Do you offer dimpleplasty ? If so, what is the cost?

    Do you guys have any experience with treating malar bags/ edema? I know many people don't have experiece with this. If you guys do, what treatments do you guys offer? Any lasers, filler etc...

    Hi Alex - Interesting question because it is very important that you first really determine the cause of the swelling or pooching that you want to address. I would suggest… Read more

    Do you treat freckles ?what kind of machine do you have for freckles removal? And how much will be generally?

    Hi, I had a most of my sun damage and freckles removed with 1 BBL session with Alice. You can take a look at my review for a before and after photo! You'll be impressed, I still can't believe my results! Unfortunately I can't remember the prices… Read more

    Is the consultation free?

    No. Consultation is $150.

    Do you treat keloids that form from piercings? If yes, how do you treat them?

    Hi Valerie, Thank you for your question. Yes we have different treatment options available to… Read more

    Hello, I'm wondering if this place is able to fade a scar I have on my face about an inch long? What would be the options and about how much would a small scar cost? Thank you so much in advance?

    Hi Jose, Thank you for your question. We do have several different treatment options to address… Read more

    What is the best way to treat banana rolls? I am a pretty skinny person and have read mixed reviews on coolsculpting.

    Hi Vannya, thank you for your question. Although Coolsculpting is a great procedure to treat… Read more

    Is there any medication or skin procedure to treat keratosis pilaris?

    Hi Naina, thank you for your question. Yes, there are treatment options available. Please call us… Read more

    Hi do you have Fat Dissolving Injection or anything similar?

    Eliminating fat cells can be done in a variety of ways. One way is with the injectable Kybella. Kybella is composed of a naturally produced chemical deoxycholic acid. Kybella is used to eliminate the double chin to show a defined jawline.… Read more

    How much do lip fillers cost? Are they doing them per syringe? Do you use a numbing agent?

    Unfortunately, this is a difficult question to answer. Yes, the cost of fillers is priced out by syringe. However, which filler product and how much is needed are the biggest factors when determining the actual cost. As these vary per patient, and… Read more

    How much does micro-needling cost?

    Hi Maria, thank you for your question. Would you mind calling our office at (408) 688 2082 and one… Read more

    Has anyone had a procedure for knee wrinkles?

    Hi Marianne, thank you for your question. Yes! There are different treatment options available… Read more

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    Review Highlights - RefinedMD

    Roy, Christine, Alex, Monica and his entire team were fantastic, professional, attentive, and genuinely caring.

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    Christopher Schmidt, MD

    Christopher Schmidt, MD

    4.0(54 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I had melanoma in 2006 and dr. Schmidt discovered it right away, biopsied it and his measurements…read morewere right to the point according to UCSF Pathology. He saved my life.

    (Please know it breaks my heart to have to write this type of review.)…read more In general, Dr. Schmitt was lovely. Easy going, knowledgeable, and addressed my issues quickly. My gripe is with the front desk staff/billing. I visited in early January 2022. Went to pay my bill right after seeing Dr. Schmitt and the credit card machine was down. As a Healthcare IT professional, I can undestand that. Things happen. I was expecting a charge for $124.32, as this was what they asked for on 1/11/2022. They couldn't process it so I informed them I'll just wait for the bill. It's now 3/1/2022 - and I still do not have the bill AND now I owe $180+! Where did this additional $60+ come from? Their statement: "You recieved skin tag removal - that's a cosmetic procedure. We don't send that to insurance." WHAT? You should have disclosed that at the appointment! You don't send everything to insurance? Why not? Who cares if its covered or not - let the insurance decide that. That's their entire job. This screams lack of transparency, shadiness, and overall a negative experience for patients - as now the bill is $60 higher than anticipated. Overall, just terrible billing practices. SHADY. Lastly, whoever was answering phones on 3/1/2022 @ 1PM needs a lesson in empathy. You may want to look at another dermatology office.

    SkinSpirit - Los Gatos - Dermal filler can be applied to the jawline to achieve a more streamlined silhouette.

    SkinSpirit - Los Gatos

    4.8(343 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$
    Established in 2003
    Free consultations

    I've been seeing Bela for over 5 years and truly can't recommend her enough. She's the perfect mix…read moreof knowledgeable, calming, professional, and fun. She always makes the entire process feel easy and comfortable. She's amazing! From Botox and Dysport to PRF, I always feel at ease in her care. Bela takes the time to educate, answer questions, and make sure you feel confident every step of the way. I always leave feeling refreshed, excited, and so happy with my results:)

    Bella is talented, and I was happy with the actual Dysport results I received from her. This review…read moreis not about the quality of her work. It's about the overall experience surrounding it, which consistently felt far more difficult and time-consuming than necessary for relatively routine aesthetic treatments. From January through May, the process involved paid consultations, long scheduling gaps, delayed communication, unclear coordination, waiting, and repeated back-and-forth. Communication with Bella directly, including over Instagram, often felt fragmented and inefficient, which made even basic scheduling feel unnecessarily complicated. I also felt consultations frequently expanded into broader and significantly more expensive treatment plans than what I originally came in seeking. While I understand recommendations are part of aesthetics, the overall experience often felt more focused on escalation than simplicity. Most recently, I mistakenly arrived on the wrong appointment date, which I fully take responsibility for. However, after months of coordination, rearranging childcare, driving to Los Gatos repeatedly, planning around travel during Mother's Day weekend, and then waiting another 20 to 30 minutes to see whether I might possibly be accommodated, only to ultimately be told no, I realized this simply was not the right fit for me anymore. What stood out most throughout the experience was the complete lack of flexibility or operational ease at any stage of the process. Luxury service should reduce stress, not create more of it. Ultimately, I realized I no longer have the bandwidth for this level of friction around relatively routine aesthetic maintenance, especially when there are many other talented providers in the Bay Area.

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    Enjoy your brightest complexion yet + treat sun damage with an IPL photofacial.

    SkinSpirit - Los Gatos - We recommend microneedling or micropenning to brighten the skin and address texture.

    We recommend microneedling or micropenning to brighten the skin and address texture.

    SkinSpirit - Los Gatos - Treat crow's feet, brow & forehead lines with the #1 Botox providers in the country.

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    Treat crow's feet, brow & forehead lines with the #1 Botox providers in the country.

    Pacific Bay Dermatology

    Pacific Bay Dermatology

    4.0(12 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    The scheduling experience should have been an early warning sign. It took several days of repeated…read morecalls just to secure an appointment at the Palo Alto office. I ultimately took time off work and drove over an hour to be seen. Upon arrival, we were greeted and roomed, and the medical assistant was courteous and professional. However, while we were waiting for the physician, a front desk clerk entered the room and informed us--only at that point--that our insurance was not accepted. We were told we would need to pay $200 out-of-pocket for the visit, in addition to any further services. I was frankly shocked. I have never encountered a medical practice that does not verify insurance coverage in advance, especially after multiple scheduling interactions. While the clerk did apologize, nothing further was done to assist us in any way, shape, or form. There was no attempt to offer alternatives, solutions, or even basic accommodation--just a blunt choice to either pay out of pocket or leave. This was an unacceptable experience and a complete waste of time, effort, and lost work hours. I left feeling dismissed and undervalued as a patient. The lack of accountability and inadequate administrative processes had a direct and significant impact on my experience. On top of that I was charged the office visit fee and after a week I have yet to receive a refund. I would not recommend this practice and will be cautioning others about their failure to properly manage something as fundamental as insurance verification.

    Dr. Lee is a fine doctor but his billing office is incompetent…read more My husband went to see Dr. Lee in April 2024. They billed the wrong code so our insurance did not apply the plan contract price. Took us three phone calls and 8 months to fix the problem. Meanwhile, they kept billing us so we paid in full since we did not know what else to do and don't want to ruin our credit. After insurance finally got the right code to fix the bill in January 2025, we called the billing department for a refund (since we paid in full). No call back. Today, instead of getting a refund, we got a bill saying we owe more money because the bill fails to list the full payments we made. Now we have to call them again. No matter how good a doctor Dr. Lee is, it is not worth our time and energy to deal with the billing department. Dr. Lee: you deserve a better billing service!

    RefinedMD - medicalspa - Updated May 2026

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