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 …
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This summer, take control of your body goals with our Cool For The Summer package designed to deliver real, visible transformation in the areas that matter most to you. Choose from targeted zones such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, or chin and commit to a customized treatment plan completed within 120 days for optimal results. This package is built around achieving meaningful change in a defined area, with a team that is committed to helping you reach your goals. As an added benefit, medically eligible patients will receive 12 weeks of microdosed tirzepatide at no additional cost with package purchase, supporting your progress from multiple angles and helping you feel confident all season long.
