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
Delivering controlled heat to a targeted layer of tissue can prompt your body to produce more collagen exactly where you need it. Collagen is our own natural fountain of youth, but our bodies make less of it as we get older. Thermage FLX has the precision to treat even the most delicate areas (around the eyes), giving you the option of delaying surgical skin-tightening procedures for years, such as a facelift or an eyelid lift.
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
In just a single treatment, you can enjoy a reduction in skin laxity that lasts approximately one year. Annual Thermage FLX treatments can help you sustain results and fall in love with your skin all over again. This technology works by delivering bulk heat to the skin’s surface without visibly damaging the skin. There is minimal downtime or recovery period, though it is common for skin to look a bit pink and sun-kissed immediately after the treatment. You will start to notice results about one month after your Thermage FLX session and those results will continue to improve in the following weeks.
Collagen production is not automatic, whether produced naturally as a teen or through collagen induction treatments like Thermage FLX and Ultherapy. It takes time, which is why non-surgical skin tightening treatments require a little patience. However, you will start to see results a few weeks after the treatment as collagen production begins to surge. The latest Thermage FLX device also includes a vibrating, cooling tip on the applicator for enhanced comfort and results. You can sit back and enjoy this lunchtime procedure as the heat separates the water molecules from fibrous collagen, which does lead to immediate contraction—in other words, skin tightening. This means that you will leave your appointment with tauter skin, but rest assured that the real, full results are yet to come.
RefinedMD offers advanced non-surgical solutions for patients who want visible lifting and tightening without incisions or downtime. Ultherapy has become a trusted option for those noticing early skin laxity along the jawline, under the chin, …
RefinedMD offers advanced non-surgical options for patients who want tighter, more lifted skin without surgery or downtime. One standout treatment is ThermageFLX, a radiofrequency-based therapy designed to firm skin and improve texture on the face …
At RefinedMD, Ultherapy brings a transformative non-surgical option for lifting and tightening sagging skin—especially in the brow, jawline, neck, and décolletage. By delivering focused ultrasound energy beneath the skin’s surface without incisions or downtime, it …
Non-surgical skin tightening has evolved dramatically, offering a range of options that lift, firm, and rejuvenate without the need for incisions or lengthy recovery periods. Two of the leading non-invasive treatments—ULtherapy and Thermage FLX—use different energy …
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.
