Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery Blog for Los Gatos & Campbell, CA

Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Leads to Her Getting Emsculpt

08 Feb SOS: Britney Spears’s Oppressive Conservatorship Leads to Her Getting Emsculpt and Not Emsculpt NEO #freedbritney

Posted at 05:00h in Body Toning

What happens when a decades-old conservatorship leads to the biggest pop star in the world being deprived coffee, candles—and the latest non-surgical treatments? Britney Spears undergoing Emsculpt and not Emsculpt NEO! We can’t blame Britney, of course. Kept from having control over her life (and...

What is LaseMD? The Answer to Brighter Skin | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

03 Feb What is LaseMD? The Answer to Brighter Skin

Posted at 05:00h in LaseMD

At RefinedMD, we are committed to providing clients with all of the best treatments and technologies, which is why we are home to one of the largest laser suites in the area. However, with so many lasers, we understand that it can be overwhelming. Which...

Why These 3 Skin Conditions are Worse in Winter | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

02 Feb Why These 3 Skin Conditions are Worse in Winter

Posted at 05:00h in Acne, Clear + Brilliant, Halo, Melasma, Microneedling, Rosacea

Acne, rosacea, and melasma have a few things in common—including the fact that they are often worse during winter. RefinedMD has options to treat all three of these stubborn conditions. Although these three issues are technically dermatological skin condition, it’s also important to remember that...

Not All CoolSculpting is Created Equally | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

27 Jan Not All CoolSculpting is Created Equally

Posted at 05:00h in CoolSculpting

Do you know someone who got CoolSculpting and their “after” picture looked just like their “before?” Us too—which is why we work with quite a few people who want proper CoolSculpting after a subpar job. However, if this has happened to you, at RefinedMD we...

Plateaued with Weight Training? Emsculpt NEO Can Help! | RefinedMD

25 Jan Plateaued with Weight Training? Emsculpt NEO Can Help!

Posted at 05:00h in Body Toning

Everyone plateaus at some point when it comes to weight training and fat loss—even bodybuilders, professional athletes, and fitness models. That’s one of the reasons RefinedMD offers Emsculpt NEO, the game-changing, non-invasive treatment that builds muscles only where you want them and burns fat while...

Why You Don’t See Many People with Facelifts Anymore | RefinedMD

21 Jan Here’s Why You Don’t See Many People with Facelifts Anymore

Posted at 05:00h in Facelift

Remember the 1990s and early aughts when facelifts were everywhere on television? You could tell by the pulled-back look and dramatically sharp eyebrows (though that would require a brow lift as well as a facelift). The reality is that facelifts are actually more popular than...

Make 2022 the Year You Ditch Bad Skin Care Products | RefinedMD

20 Jan Make 2022 the Year You Ditch Bad Skin Care Products

Posted at 05:00h in Skin Care Products / Online Store

Just a reminder—that celebrity with flawless skin isn’t actually using the skin care products they’re advertising. RefinedMD only offers medical-grade skin care products because they are the only products that actually work. Only medical-grade skin care products can legally use the most powerful active ingredients...

Tighter Skin No Longer Requires Surgery | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

18 Jan Tighter Skin No Longer Requires Surgery

Posted at 05:00h in Ultherapy / Thermage Skin Tightening

When we think about signs of aging, we usually consider lines and wrinkles—but overall skin laxity is the broader sign of aging that was previously only correctable with surgery. RefinedMD offers Thermage FLX, the revolutionary, non-invasive skin tightening treatment suitable for all skin types. Thermage...

14 Jan Here’s Why THAT Glute Machine Doesn’t Work—but Emsculpt NEO Does

Posted at 05:00h in Body Toning

If you’ve ever expressed an interest in a bigger, more defined booty, you’ve seen ads on your social media for that machine (which we shall not name) that guarantees the badonkadonk you’ve always dreamt of in just 10 minutes per day. At RefinedMD in Los...

The LONG History of Chemical Peels | RefinedMD, Los Gatos + San Jose

11 Jan The LONG History of Chemical Peels

Posted at 05:00h in Peels and Facials

Chemical peels are ultimately a form of exfoliation that also encourages collagen production. They are just what they sound like: chemical concoctions that peel away (exfoliate) the top layer or layers of skin to reveal the younger-looking skin below the surface. RefinedMD offers a variety...