When it comes to skin care, a lot of attention is given to what we put on our faces—cleansers, serums, moisturizers, sunscreen. But sometimes, the most meaningful improvements happen when we focus on what needs to come out. Clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, and underlying congestion...
Extractions often fall into the “facial” category, but they’re not exactly a facial. They are exactly what they sound like: professional “extraction” of the gunk and debris from your pores so that your skin looks smoother and your pores appear smaller. It’s a favorite add-on...
Maybe you’ve been told that your skin does a perfectly good job of shedding dead skin cells and doesn’t need any help—that isn’t necessarily true. While your skin will certainly continue “shedding” dead skin cells, that doesn’t mean those cells will always quickly and easily...
At RefinedMD in Los Gatos, we offer both dermatological and aesthetic services—but what’s the difference? Aestheticians specialize in cosmetic treatments for the skin and face, and what they’re qualified to perform depends on the state where they work. RefinedMD is proud to boast some of...
To our valued clients at RefinedMD: There has been some confusion regarding what treatments for acne are covered by insurance and what treatments are considered to be cosmetic in nature. Acne is a specific condition of the skin and is considered a disorder of the pilosebaceous...