RefinedMD
800 Pollard Road, Building A
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 688-2082
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: Please call for availability
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Our aestheticians know the best techniques to clear clogged pores without damaging your skin. Proper treatment of acne spots can reduce scarring and instantly boost the looks and health of your skin. Plus, it’s one of the most satisfying and cathartic experiences out there. (Seriously, rage-cleaning your kitchen has nothing on this).
The trick to flawless extractions is steam. Most clients are basic (sorry, everyone) and on the finger-extraction level. Add in some comedone extractions with a special little tool, or a vacuum-assisted extraction via Dermalinfusion, and you’re on a whole new level. Sebum, or skin oil, can be a good thing. It keeps our skin hydrated and looking young. However, too much leads to clogged pores and an oily complexion. Just like chocolate and wine, there really can be too much of a good thing.
Since establishing RefinedMD in 2012, Dr. Swengel has earned a reputation throughout the South Bay as one of the area’s top cosmetic and medical dermatologists. He is sought out for his expertise as a Mohs micrographic surgeon and laser treatment specialist, as well as his warm, attentive style of patient care.
Meet Dr. Steven SwengelPair an extraction appointment with any other treatment option for acne and maximize your skin’s health. A chemical peel can reveal even fresher skin below the surface. A facial is the ultimate way to pamper your skin after an extraction session. In the aesthetic industry, “extraction” is an overarching term for popping pimples. However, at RefinedMD, we can still bill your insurance company and call it acne surgery. That’s right. “Surgery” doesn’t need to involve scalpels or incisions. Acne is a serious condition, as anyone suffering from a zit from the underworld knows. It can be just as damaging as other skin conditions like cysts (and for the record, we can totally extract cysts, too. Don’t try that at home!). It just happens to operate on both an aesthetic and medical level.
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Curious about peptides and how they may fit into your wellness plan? Join us virtually on September 22nd at 6:00pm for an educational event on medically supervised peptide therapy. Learn what peptides are, how they are administered, and how our providers determine which options may be appropriate based on your individual goals and health history.
Refresh, replenish, and give your wellness routine a boost with RefinedMD’s physician-developed IV Therapy. Designed to deliver hydration, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream for rapid and efficient absorption, our IV treatments make it easy to choose support aligned with how you want to feel. Whether your goals include hydration and recovery, immune support, antioxidant support, or energy and metabolism, there’s an IV designed with your needs in mind. And now is the perfect time to experience IV Therapy at RefinedMD: choose from five of our most popular IVs and receive 20% off when you book your treatment on a Thursday or Friday with Nurse Denise. Want to personalize your drip even further? Ask about available add-ons, including glutathione, NAD+, and vitamin D3, for an additional wellness boost.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy by a RefinedMD Medical Editor on August 26th, 2026.
