Dermatologist
Board-Certified Dermatologist
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
Your body relies on countless natural signaling molecules to regulate healing, metabolism, immune function, and healthy aging. Peptide therapy harnesses these naturally occurring amino acid compounds to support many of these essential processes, helping patients from Los Gatos, San Jose, and throughout the South Bay optimize their health from the inside out.
At RefinedMD, our physician-guided peptide therapy programs are carefully tailored to your unique goals, whether you’re looking to enhance recovery, support weight management, improve skin health, boost energy, or promote overall wellness.
What Is Peptide Therapy?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as messengers throughout the body, helping cells communicate and carry out important biological functions. As we age, or in response to injury, stress, or illness, these natural signaling pathways can become less efficient.
Peptide therapy uses targeted compounds to support specific wellness goals, such as tissue repair, metabolism, immune health, collagen production, and recovery. Because every patient is different, treatment protocols are customized by our physicians based on your health history, symptoms, and desired outcomes.
Benefits of Peptide Therapy
Depending on the peptides chosen for your individualized treatment plan, peptide therapy may help support:
- Recovery and tissue repair
- Healthy metabolism and weight management
- Energy and vitality
- Muscle recovery and athletic performance
- Skin quality and collagen production
- Hair health
- Healthy immune function
- Overall wellness and longevity
Our goal is to develop a treatment plan that supports your body’s natural processes while aligning with your long-term health goals.
A Reputation Built on Results
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Who Is a Candidate?
Peptide therapy may be appropriate for adults looking to proactively optimize their health or address concerns related to aging, recovery, body composition, or overall wellness. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, working toward weight loss goals, or simply interested in maintaining your health as you age, peptide therapy may be an effective addition to your wellness plan.
During your consultation, our team will review your medical history, discuss your goals, and determine whether peptide therapy is right for you.
Dr. Steven Swengel
Board-Certified Dermatologist
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 SwengelComplementary Treatments for a Comprehensive Wellness Plan
Peptide therapy is often incorporated into a comprehensive wellness plan and may be paired with:
- GLP-1 weight loss treatment to enhance results.
- Biote® hormone replacement therapy to optimize overall health and vitality.
- IV therapy to support hydration, vitamin replenishment, and recovery.