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
Fat reduction treatments are popular choices for people seeking targeted spot reduction, treatment for that one last spot that won’t disappear with diet and exercise, and treatments to help reduce larger areas of fat and kick-start a journey. With services for men and women alike, it’s never been easier to handcraft a slimmer body.
RefinedMD invites you to learn more about a few exciting treatments for fat reduction of the face and body including
Be sure to book your complimentary consultation with our fantastic staff to share your goals and we’ll put together a plan that’s right for you. Call (408) 688-2082 today.
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 Swengel
As one of the quickest treatments available, Kybella takes just 10 – 15 minutes and involves a series of injections. Designed specifically for that “wobble” under the neck that often comes with age (or genetics), most patients see visible contouring in two to four treatments. However, some patients require six treatments to achieve their desired goals.
Kybella works via deoxycholic acid, which is a natural molecule in the body. It helps in breaking down and absorbing dietary fat, but isn’t always as effective as it could be. When the right break down occurs, the fat cells are gone forever. Many Kybella patients report that no future treatments are needed. Even better, there’s minimal downtime. You might want to take it easy with work and social plans for the 24 hours following the procedure, since side effects can include redness, bruising, pain, and swelling, but these quickly subside. Still, it might be a little awkward to meet your Tinder date when you’re sporting a crimson neck.
Kybella is one of the most extensively studied new products on the aesthetics market. It took ten years to identify proper injection placements and techniques, but the results have been well worth the wait. It’s FDA approved, safe, and effective.
With Selective RF technology, Vanquish Me is the first fat reduction treatment that doesn’t limit patients to being within 30 pounds of their optimal BMI. Designed for the abdomen and inner/outer thigh areas, two areas that stubbornly cling to fat, fat cells are destroyed by selectively heating them externally. This leads to shrinkage and ultimately elimination of adipocytes over several weeks.
Vanquish Me works by precisely using thermal energy whereby fat cells are targeted with heat in the deep tissue layer. Vanquish Me is completely free from contact and patients only feel a gentle warming sensation as the panel hovers over their treatment area. Once the fat cells are destroyed by the heat, they are processed by the body and eliminated naturally. Vanquish Me is comfortable, non-surgical, pain-free with absolutely no down time.
Exilis works via ultrasound and radiofrequency. Targeted areas of the body are heated up using these methods to melt away stubborn fat while simultaneously tightening the skin. Your results? Gorgeous contouring with rejuvenated skin. There are no needles, no invasive procedures, and most patients report only slight warmth. The procedure is so comfortable, no topical anaesthetics are needed.
An applicator tip is used to massage the heat over the area. This laser allows for a deeper penetration to better melt away fat and shape the body. Energy destroys the fat cells, which are then removed naturally by the body in weeks following the procedure. Destroyed fat cells can never come back. Unlike fat cells that are shrunk through diet and exercise, once fat cells are gone they’re gone for good. After the fat is melted, a soothing cooling applicator is applied. This is what kickstarts the skin tightening. Exilis is suitable for both the body and face, with different applicator tips depending on skin thickness. This kind of customized settings is part of what makes Exilis such a personalized treatment option.
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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.
