Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology

After much deliberation, i underwent the Fraxel Repair CO2 with Dr Hui, the staff and the procedure were as good as it gets and the results amazing!
Dr Welsh’s office and facility are state of the art and Dr Welsh is bar none the best in the business.

Over an hour wait? Really? Great facility and staff, but the wait time is a huge issue. I have never been seen on time. Not once!

My dentist said that I was grinding my teeth and that Botox might help. Cue disbelief.
He recommended this office, and I saw Dr. Hui for Botox. She said that my jawline was very wide, and that Botox would slim my face too. It turns out I’ve been pretty self-​conscious about my wide jaws my whole life, besides my jaws feeling tight all the time and ruining my teeth. She took her time explaining how Botox works and how it would affect my muscles and profile. I was pretty stoked.
Dr. Hui injected me with Botox to my jaw. It was painless because she used numbing cream. 2 weeks later, I am without pain, which is pretty awesome. I also think I look a lot better because my jaws are slimmer (see pics). Best decision ever. I need a touch up every 3 – 4 months.
I will definitely go back to Dr. Hui for my Botox. She tried to get me into skincare but I’m not ready yet. Maybe next time. I’m impressed with my results, so I’ll probably try skincare. I’ll update this post after my next visit.

My daughter has had a rough road with acne. She has seen approximately 4 different dermatologists since the age of 13 and had
minimal success with her treatments. After going away to college, she thought her skin just may get better as she entered adulthood,
unfortunately, the opposite occurred and she developed severe hormonal cystic acne, so detrimental, it affected her daily life and she soon
was not going out to functions to avoid «being seen» and slipping into a bit of a depression. Being a RN in the city, I had heard wonderful things about Dr Hui, so when she was
home from college, we booked apt asap. fast forward…
almost 6 months later, after specific medications, special topical treatments and laser treatments, my daughter’s skin looks AMAZING and she is so happy! No
longer hiding behind mounds of makeup or in her room to avoid the public.
I recommend Dr Hui on many levels. Not only does she have a wonderful bedside manner, she is an excellent clinician. We can’t thank her
enough for her amazing care. OH, and added bonus, Dr Hui’s Medical assistant, Euridice is absolutely wonderful. She made me and my
daughter feel so comfortable and her warmth and kindness was/​is so appreciated and she is extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful.
We feel so fortunate to have found them both. Utmost highest recommendations to this team!

Dr. Hugo was the friendliest and most informative dermatologist ever! She was kind and helpful with my condition and gave me exactly what I needed. Definitely will recommend to anyone!

I saw Dr Hui a few months ago because I finally wanted to get my adult acne under control. And after one visit, she has done what countless doctors and prescriptions have failed to do. My skin has never been so clear in my life. I admit sometimes, that I go to bed without even washing my face… And yet despite the fact that I absolutely have the most minimalist skin routine ever, even my typically Asian mother cannot stop praising my skin whenever she Skypes me. :)
Dr Hui has a great approach because she always opts for the most gentle treatment. I was recommended a gentle cleanser and three different moisturizers and only one active «acne treatment». Although this is probably the least aggressive acne treatment I’ve ever had, my skin LOVES IT. Absolutely soaks it up. I used to get oily in my T-​zone and dry/​peeling cheeks, but now my skin is just happy. I can actually say I am «normal» all over my face. Even at the end of a long day, I just don’t get oily the way I used to anymore.
Dr Hui is a serious miracle worker. So if you have been wanting to clear up your skin for a while, I would one hundred percent recommend seeing her… If you can fork out hundreds of dollars. The reason I dropped two stars was because of the practice’s policy toward insurance. I understand if some practices don’t accept insurance — however I have a PPO and was just seeking reimbursement. I wish they would work with me and provide me the itemized bill (with appropriate CPT codes) so that I can get reimbursed. At $ 150 per visit, it is not a cheap service, and it would cost nothing to them to provide me a bill with the correct codes.

I started to see Dra. Andrea Hui in the end of May (2015), because I had the most crazy acne during the whole semester, due to stress, and as I am not from United States it took me a while until I get to the clinic. I had some facials done in other places along the semester, but they weren’t helpful at all, the acne just kept getting worst. When I finally got to see Dra. Hui was when everything started to change, she is an amazing person and really understands what your skin needs. As I am very anxious I firstly scheduled a consult to know more about the Fraxel laser, but she told me how we first needed to control the acne before treating the scars. The process is not easy and it can get very bad until it starts to get better, but you have to trust Dra. Hui and her assistant, Euridice because it is all part of the process. There is no shortcuts and you have to follow the routine and commit to the treatment, and they are the best people to help you get through it, not only because of their knowledge but because they are also very caring people. The first three months were the hardest for me, but from the fourth to the fifth things started to get really good, the breakouts were almost non-​existent, and my skin texture was completely changed. I had a lot of redness from inflammation so before doing the Fraxel we did a couple of V Beam laser sections, and they were amazing, after the first one I didn’t see a huge change, but after the second and the third I was very impressed.
For me the worst part of having acne is that it makes you feel very bad to be in your own skin, and how the coverage that makeup gives still doesn’t actually help to make you feel better. And I really like how Dra. Hui understands that, I really recommend her, she is very correct and professional, so you can trust her completely, she knows the steps and the right moment to do the different treatments that your skin might need. Some tips I would give is to schedule your consult in a day and time you will probably leave the clinic and go home, it is easier to do the procedures in days you don’t need to be anywhere afterwards. And mostly if you have problems with acne get it treated with a great professional such as Dra. Hui and her staff, because there are so many products and false promises out there, and to have the guidance of someone who actually knows what she is doing is the only way to have real and lasting improvement.

Dr. Welsh is an exceptional dermatologist. She will go the extra mile and think out of the box to help with stubborn and complicated skin problems. Apparently she does a lot of beauty treatments but don’t let this fool you. She is exceptionally well-​trained. She is a board certified internist as well as a dermatologist.
I have several skin conditions and they complicate each other. I saw other dermatologists at Stanford and other Bay Area locations who over at least a one year period (more like 2 years) did not help me get my condition under control at all. I was suffering to the point of wondering if life was worthwhile. I did see Dr. Anhalt in Los Altos and he did figure things out and try some off label treatments which got me halfway under control.
Dr. Welsh knowing I had been struggling with this condition for a few years and the quality of my life was so low was not afraid to prescribe Accutane which basically gave me my life back. Don’t get me wrong she of course knows there is risk associated with this drug like all drugs. We did try a few other things including doing laser first before using the Accutane at a lower dose than usual. My problems were not small and the decision was not light and I have never looked back. I did laser with her in San Francisco because she had the particular equipment I heard would work best for my particular condition. Kathleen Welsh MD uses V Beam for rosacea! I had been wanting to try Accutane and laser both for rosacea and it was pretty much a miracle so I would recommend it for rosacea.
I have had laser hair removal in her office as well. Yvonne is extremely professional and caring and I would highly recommend her as well.

This review is for Roxanne Krempa and Bay Area Body Contouring. Roxanne is incredibly knowledgeable on all aspects of body shaping, CoolSculpting, Vanquish and Ultratone. She has been treating me with Ultratone and Vanquish for the past couple of months and I can really see the difference in my shape. Roxanne can do a quick assessment; definitely take her advice on which procedures are good for your body. She has tried them all!

I have been a client with Dr. Welsh for years. She is quite simply a genius and has attended some of the best universities in the country including Harvard and Stanford.
Dr. Welsh is extremely skilled and has the eye of an artist when it comes to seeing what one needs to appear more attractive. I have noticed that her staff always becomes prettier and prettier the longer they have been with her, and this is because they get a lot of treatments.
If you care about your face, you won’t think twice about the price. Dr. Welsh is worth every penny.

While afternoon time slots can be a pickle, the team really do try to make up for any delays. Huge thanks to Katie for making me look less like a bear over the years! I do love this place and the whole team, they make me feel more confident every time I leave.

I’ve never had any acne issues until about a year ago when i started breaking out. I went to Kaiser and different dermatologists and no treatment regimen seem to work. I was so depressed and desperate for a solution to my troubling problem, then i stumbled upon Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology through their glowing Unilocal reviews. I started seeing Dr. Hui since May 2015. She is clearly very knowledgeable and knows how to share that in a nice & gentle way. I didn’t feel rushed, she takes her time to teach you and let you know what’s realistically possible based on a variety of factors. It is rare in this day and age to find competent care, let alone a doctor that takes that extra time to assure you and explain things to you. I am really happy with the results/​improvement and have received many nice comments since. I wanted to share my story to recommend with extreme gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Hui and her staff (Maybel and Euridice). I look forward to my next treatment and doubt that I would trust anyone else to do such a good job on my skin. Truly remarkable and exceptional.
PS. This is my first Unilocal review ever and Dr. Hui deserves it =D

This review is for Dr Andrea Hui.
In one word she is the best and her hand is a masterpiece. I had a really bad experience with a butcher from Marin and she totally fixed my bad restylane work like a PRO. She got my trust after 5 minutes of the procedure. The results were immediate without pain and bruises. She always come with a big smile, listens and takes her time with me. I never feel any pressure to get or to buy any treatment. I totally recommend Dr Hui million times. I will always visit her for any skin.

What more can I say other than I implicitly trust my face to Dr. Welsh who is an absolute master of her profession.

I have been seeing Dr. Hui for almost 5 months now to get my acne under control for my wedding day. I have hormonal cystic acne, but I cannot take any hormonal medications due to adverse reactions. Dr. Hui created a non-​hormonal topical treatment plan for me that has transformed my skin completely. I feel so confident every day and can wear little to no makeup happily! All of my friends and family have complimented me on my glowing skin. If you want to treat your acne, book an appointment today because it is so worth it.
A few tips:
Be diligent with your treatment plan! Never skip a step no matter how tired you are!
Book morning appointments here. They see a lot of clients and its always busy so the earlier your appointment is, the better chance you have of getting in and out on time.
If you have health insurance, submit claim forms properly each time, hopefully you will get some reimbursement.
Some of the products they recommend are available online for a reduced cost which can help make your treatment plan more affordable.

First, I saw Dr. Hui about my acne. Homerun. I suffered from crazy acne my whole life because I have polycystic ovary syndrome. I’m a skincare therapist, and trust me I’ve tried pretty much everything to clear my acne. But it was literally so stubborn that I gave up. when it did start to clear up, I was able for the first time to imagine my skin break out free, you could say I was a little more than impressed. Because of Dr. Hui, my acne is cleared. Whoo hoo!
I just wanted to update my review to talk about my last appointment, which was filler by Dr. Hui– Restylane Silk to be exact. DANG! I’m half Sicilian and part Cherokee Indian. One of the dominating hereditary traits in my Sicilian side is the dark, saggy, under eye area. On the Native American side, high cheekbones angle no way that kind of Pinterest things at the center of my face. It basically causes most people on the Indian side of my family to have deep lines on either side of our nose and mouth. Have literally had these lines and saggies since I was a little girl. If I can find a picture of seven-​year-​old saggy eyed me I will post it! But I always just dealt with it. It’s life. We are who we are, eat some Cheerios and deal with it. But oh wait, enter Dr. Hui!
As you can see from my photos a little bit of help goes a VERRRY long way. She expertly filled the portion that was sallow, results are awesome. She is the best! I went to another doctor in the city for some under eye filling, and he literally said that it’s too risky, lumps are too much of a risk, and that he didn’t want to be responsible for messing up my eyes. After that I was pretty scared to hit of anyone else for filler. Casually chatting about it, because Dr. Hui and I chat about pretty much everything, she was genuinely upset when I mentioned I was told there’s nothing that can be done to help the saggyness. She asked for a chance to show me differently, and since I trust her and had nothing but pretty much perfect results up into this point, I said why not let’s go for it. If it gets messed up and lumpy like that first doctor suggested I have a lot of Cheerios at home to drown my sorrows in.
Well, it’s been made abundantly clear to me that all dermatologists are not created equally and that if you think an expert is expensive, you’ll probably change your mind when you consult an amateur. She’s the real deal you guys. I honestly think she might be the best.
The lighting in the room in my before pictures are a little yellow but there is NO editing or filters on either of the photos. Great job Dr. Hui! Please don’t ever, EVER move away!

Dr Welsh has been my favorite dermatologist for over 15 years — I’m pretty sure she is the reason I don’t have skin cancer from my careless youth ;) She (and her staff) always make me feel good when I am there and I get great results w everything I’ve tried (including fillers). Kathleen Welsh is a perfectionist and a true artist!
Dr Welsh knows my style (she knows I don’t want to look «over done») and gives (on request) great advice for what I really need (instead of what I thought I needed) often saving me $$. I trust her completely (based on a decade and a half of stellar results)!
I was introduced to Dr Welsh by a product rep friend (it’s part of her job to know everybody in the industry) as a wonderful person and excellent doctor. I have always been glad of every visit!
In response to another reviewer: couple of times a few years ago I had waits of up to a half hour, but I always just guessed my doctor was giving someone else the precise meticulous care that she gives me. (There were a few prior visits that Dr Welsh spent extra time burning off my way-​too-​many pre-​cancer spots; apologies if your wait was my fault!). Lately I’m in and out before I can read a single magazine article.
Recently I tried her cleansing pads while camping — who knew you could get refreshed glowing skin w/​out water? I’m one of those people who breaks out if I miss cleansing morning or night, so these are little gems.
Honestly, I cannot lavish enough praise on Dr Welsh (and her staff) for excellent care and great results! I’m pretty sure Dr Welsh really does love skin!

I have had occasion to be treated by both Dr Welsh and Dr Hui … these two physicians
are wonderful in all respects… and their busy staff goes beyond the call every time.
Most recently I had a treatment with Dr Hui… called V derm and is a Laser treatment .
Dr Andrea Hui was simply teriffic to say the least. explained the procedure which is painless
and simple yet the results were amazing and beyond my expectation.
what can I say about Dr Hui … she is 5 star all the way.

Dr. Andrea Hoy has treated my 60 plus year old face for several years with fillers and Botox. I love the natural appearance she achieves while taking years off my face.
I would recommend her to anyone.

Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology has a very important asset and that’s Dr. Hui!
For almost a decade, I have suffered from terrible cystic acne that covered my cheeks, temples and jawline. Worse than the acne was the scarring that was left behind. The more years that went by, the more layers of make up went on. However, the day that I realized I had put on three shades of foundation just to look like me, I knew it was time to see a dermatologist. Lucky for me, I found the right one.
When I met Dr. Hui, my skin was truly at its lowest point. Furthermore, I was really nervous for someone to actually see me without make up. Dr. Hui was amazing. She talked to me about my skincare routine at the time (which was pretty much nonexistent), the type of acne I had, and the various routes we could take to tackle it. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of detail and the amount of time she devoted to working with me. Judging from the appearance and location of the acne, she was quick to diagnose me as having hormonal acne and started me on the mildest prescriptions. What really impressed me was that Dr. Hui took the time to put together a typed «acne treatment plan» which spelled out my new skincare routine from beginning to end, clearly defining how to use each product (prescription and non prescription) correctly and in the proper sequence. We went over it together to make sure I was clear on the instructions. As someone with little exposure to any skincare routine at the time, this paper was one of the best tools I could have been given.
I followed every last detail of her treatment plan. Month one. my acne was still there. Month three… it was GONE. The improvement was drastic. Not only had my acne completely subsided but the scarring had greatly diminished. Now, months later, I can happily say that I rarely wear any make up and I have Dr. Hui to thank for that! She is patient, professional and deeply committed to making her patients look and feel more confident in their skin. I truly cannot recommend her enough… she is wonderful doctor!