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

Average American Spends $15,000 on Skin Care | RefinedMD

17 Sep Average American Spends $15,000 in Their Lifetime on Skin Care: Here’s How to Get Better Products for Less

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

It’s estimated by the US Census and Simmons National Consumer Survey that the average American spends $322.88 every year on skin care—that’s about $15,000 in someone’s lifetime. But did you know that while it might seem like you’re paying more when choosing medical-grade skin care...

Muscle Up to These Facts with Emsculpt NEO | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

15 Sep Muscle Up to These Facts with Emsculpt NEO

Posted at 05:00h in Body Toning

Would you rather burn fat or build muscle? If you’re like most people, the answer is both! That’s why RefinedMD offers Emsculpt NEO, the latest generation of Emsculpt technology. The first Emsculpt “only” built muscle, but Emsculpt NEO builds muscle while burning fat at the...

Clear + Brilliant to Achieve that Unnaturally “Natural” Look | RefinedMD

13 Sep Clear + Brilliant to Achieve that Unnaturally “Natural” Look

Posted at 05:00h in Clear + Brilliant

Have you always wanted that dewy, perfect natural look—but haven’t been able to achieve it due to skin imperfections? Lasers and light-based therapies can be your secret weapon, especially Clear + Brilliant. It’s suitable for people of all skin types and tones, and is a...

The Invisible Facelift | RefinedMD, Los Gatos + San Jose

10 Sep The Invisible Facelift

Posted at 05:00h in Facelift

There’s a good chance at least someone you know has had a facelift—and if you don’t know who it is, it was done very well. RefinedMD is home to double board-certified Dr. Sudeep Roy, a San Jose facial plastic surgeon who offers both facelifts and...

CoolSculpting: The Ultimate Summer Treat | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

08 Sep CoolSculpting: The Ultimate Summer Treat

Posted at 05:00h in CoolSculpting

Summertime is for popsicles, swimsuits—and CoolSculpting! In fact, this favorite non-surgical procedure has its own roots in summertime fun. The technology, called cryolipolysis, was discovered by accident in the 1970s by researchers who wondered why kids who ate a lot of popsicles had less facial...

Too Much Sun this Summer? We’ll Reverse by Autumn! | RefinedMD

07 Sep Too Much Sun this Summer? We’ll Reverse that Damage by Autumn!

Posted at 05:00h in Broadband Light, Clear + Brilliant, Microneedling, Moxi, Skin Care Products / Online Store, Sun Damage / Hyperpigmentation

It can take decades for some sun damage to show up—but other times it’s a lot speedier than that. If you’ve noticed an increase in hyperpigmentation, lines, or wrinkles this summer, that can all be sun damage that could be largely reversible. At RefinedMD, we...

Decrease Gym Injuries with Emsculpt NEO | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

03 Sep Decrease Gym Injuries with Emsculpt NEO

Posted at 05:00h in Body Toning

“Strong is the new skinny” is more than just a motto—it’s a reminder that strength-building is a critical part of staying healthy. That’s why at RefinedMD, we offer Emsculpt NEO. It’s the second generation of Emsculpt, the technology that forces muscles into 20,000 supramaximal contractions...

Can You Survive the ApocaLIPS? | RefinedMD, Los Gatos + San Jose

02 Sep Can You Survive the ApocaLIPS?

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

Can You Survive the ApocaLIPS? We can! Our ApocaLIPS special includes 3 key ingredients to get the perfect pout to pucker up: • Lip filler • Dior Addict Lip Stain • Alastin INhance This trifecta is mask-safe and 100% capable of transforming your face! Lip fillers from expert injectors...

Diamonds are a Sun Worshipper’s Best Friend | RefinedMD

30 Aug Diamonds are a Sun Worshipper’s Best Friend

Posted at 05:00h in DiamondGlow / Hydrafacial

Sun damage is tricky—that initial burn (and if you’re lucky, tan) is just the first sign. At RefinedMD, we work with clients who are struggling with signs of sun damage that have appeared years and even decades after the initial UV damage event. The reality...

27 Aug Should You Choose Emsculpt or Emsculpt NEO?

Posted at 05:00h in Body Toning

Emsculpt NEO is the latest iteration of the famed Emsculpt, but at RefinedMD we continue to offer both because every client is unique! If you’re just starting to explore the differences among BTL technologies, let’s take a look at these two options. Both are non-invasive...