Laser Treatments

Study Highlights “Appreciation” of Thermage FLX | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

17 Jun Study Highlights “Appreciation” of Thermage FLX

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

A recent questionnaire-based study examines how much Thermage technologies are appreciated when performed by dermatologists. At RefinedMD, Thermage FLX is one of the two most popular options for skin-tightening, suitable for mild to moderate skin laxity. The researchers analyzed 52 surveys and found that Thermage...

How to Undo Brown Spots | RefinedMD, Los Gatos + San Jose

15 Jun How to Undo Brown Spots

Posted at 05:00h in Broadband Light, Microneedling, Peels and Facials, Sun Damage / Hyperpigmentation

When asked what the first, most obvious signs of aging are, most people will say wrinkles. However, at RefinedMD, we are equally asked about undoing brown spots. Also known as liver spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation, brown spots can also quickly age a person. Moles...

What’s the Best Solution for Sagging Necks? | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

08 Jun What’s the Best Solution for Sagging Necks?

Posted at 05:00h in Facelift, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, Ultherapy / Thermage Skin Tightening

At RefinedMD we offer various treatments for sagging neck and laxity in this area. This includes a necklift, Ultherapy, and laser treatments—but how can you tell which is best for you? A consultation is the only answer, but it’s always a good idea to educate...

Should You Get Thermage FLX or Ultherapy to Tighten Skin? | RefinedMD

27 May Should You Get Thermage FLX or Ultherapy to Tighten Skin?

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

Want to tighten your skin without surgery? It’s possible to treat mild to moderate skin laxity with non-invasive treatments, but there are a few options to choose from. At RefinedMD, we offer both Thermage FLX and Ultherapy, two different skin tightening treatments that work in...

Lasers Can Help Complement Facial Plastic Surgery | RefinedMD

23 May Lasers Can Help Complement Facial Plastic Surgery

Posted at 05:00h in Broadband Light, Clear + Brilliant, Halo, Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Generally, the more aggressive the treatment, the more dramatic the results. A full facelift can help someone look 10+ years younger by lifting and tightening the skin. At RefinedMD, double board-certified Dr. Sudeep Roy specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, but there’s a reason our clinic...

Muscle or Low Fat: Which is More Important for Health?

03 May Necklift, Lasers, Ultherapy? Stick Your Neck Out and Find the Best Treatment

Posted at 13:42h in Facelift, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, Ultherapy / Thermage Skin Tightening

Winter is well behind us, which means you can’t hide that sagging, banding, and neck wrinkles under turtlenecks and scarves anymore. RefinedMD offers multiple options to treat aging necks, and there’s no one “best” procedure for all. More severe neck sagging might require a necklift,...

6 Factors When Choosing a Laser | RefinedMD, Los Gatos + San Jose

22 Apr 6 Factors When Choosing a Laser

Posted at 05:22h in Broadband Light, Clear + Brilliant, Halo

There are so many lasers available and, to make things even more confusing, some of them aren’t even “lasers” at all! RefinedMD is where you’ll find one of the biggest collections of lasers and light technologies (as well as complementary treatments that use energies like...

13 Apr Cosmo Calls Clear + Brilliant the “Perfect Treatment for Laser Newbs”

Posted at 05:00h in Clear + Brilliant, Laser Skin Rejuvenation

If you’re new to laser skin rejuvenation, perhaps researching your first treatment, it’s common to be overwhelmed by all the lasers out there—we get it, there are a LOT! RefinedMD is actually home to one of the largest laser suites in the region, and that’s...

Options for Lifting the Neck | RefinedMD, Los Gatos + San Jose

07 Apr Options for Lifting the Neck

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

At RefinedMD, we offer both surgical and non-surgical options for all of your skin concerns—and that includes the neck. This part of the body is often overlooked and neglected (we’re looking at you, sunscreen skippers). However, it is constantly exposed to UV damage and is...

Aesthetic Dermatology and Medical Dermatology | RefinedMD, Los Gatos

29 Mar What’s the Difference Between Aesthetic Dermatology and Medical Dermatology?

Posted at 05:00h in Broadband Light, Clear + Brilliant, DiamondGlow / Hydrafacial, Skin Care Products / Online Store

Our skin is an organ—the biggest one we have. And as an external organ, it faces a lot of stressors including environmental (and especially UV damage!). There are over 3,000 unique skin conditions, and at RefinedMD we treat a lot of them. However, there is...