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 skin is an organ, and it ages just like other organs. You may have noticed some skin laxity as early as your twenties or even late teens with lines and wrinkles around the eyes. As we get older, a combination of lost collagen, gravity, genetics, sun damage, and movement all culminate in skin that simply isn’t as taut as it used to be.
How do you know Ultherapy is penetrating tissue layers at just the right spot? Your provider has access to ultrasound imaging, the same tech that is used in prenatal appointments. This allows the experts to see in real-time where they are delivering heat energy so that you can enjoy optimal, customized results. Ultherapy is most often requested on the face but can also be used virtually anywhere else on the body. For example, it’s also a very popular procedure for the buttocks. Connect with RefinedMD in Los Gatos and find out if you’re a good candidate for this popular procedure.
For years, Ultherapy has swept beauty awards as more and more people discover the ability to personalize their skin tightening results with exacting science and innovative technology. If you want tighter skin without the risks and recovery of surgery, it’s time to heat things up.
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 SwengelHeat is an effective tool for tightening the skin because it “tells” the body to ramp up collagen production at the treatment site. Heat can be delivered in a variety of ways including ultrasound, but also radiofrequency which is the foundation for another popular treatment called Thermage FLX. Both treatments rebuild Collagen.
Collagen is the secret to youthful skin and one of the reasons children and teens have such dewy, flawless complexions. However, we naturally produce less collagen as we get older. The exact rate of collagen depletion is unique for each person, but if you’ve noticed laxity, sagging, lines, and wrinkles, a reduction in collagen is going to be a key factor. The good news is that your body is capable of producing more collagen at any age, but needs a little help once you’re in your twenties. This is exactly what Ultherapy does, and in an incredibly precise manner thanks to the ultrasound technology. Ultherapy is known for setting the gold standard in skin tightening, promising results that get better in the weeks and months following the treatment.
Ultherapy and Thermage use different technologies (ultrasound vs. radiofrequency) to deliver heat below the skin’s surface, and they have different goals. Ultherapy lifts and strengthens deeper skin layers, which is why it’s considered the gold standard for nonsurgical facelifts. Thermage works at a more superficial level, contouring and smoothing the skin. Another difference is that Ultherapy produces noticeable results after a single session, while Thermage requires multiple treatments to produce the desired outcome.
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 …
This isn’t your standard holiday party. Join RefinedMD on December 4 for a festive evening filled with a little glamour, a little mischief, and plenty of holiday cheer. Stop by the office, grab a cocktail, explore offerings from local vendors, and strike a pose for a photo with our very special sexy Santa. Bring a friend, make it a date night, or simply stop in to celebrate with the RefinedMD team. Expect an evening designed for mingling, shopping, sipping, and kicking off the holiday season in style, all with a distinctly Refined twist. Additional details are coming soon, so save the date and start deciding what you’re going to wear for that Santa photo.
Choose the area you want to transform, and let’s focus on it. RefinedMD’s CoolSculpting special offers a set package price for a defined body area, including the lower abdomen, full abdomen, flanks, back, neck and chin, or inner or outer thighs. Complete your personalized package within 120 days as our team focuses on helping you achieve visible results in your selected area. It’s a straightforward approach to body contouring: one target area, one package price, and a treatment strategy centered on your goals. Plus, medically eligible patients who purchase a qualifying CoolSculpting package receive 12 weeks of microdosed tirezepatide at no additional cost. Schedule a consultation to determine eligibility and create your transformation plan.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy by a RefinedMD Medical Editor on August 26th, 2026.
