Hayes Valley Medical & Esthetics

Linda’s warm and capable manner was very reassuring. I had great results for New Year’s and will be booking another visit soon. She also gave me an honest reassuring assessment of my skin (I was worrying a bit too much) and what treatments I might be wanting to undergo in the future, including injectables.

Holly is the BEST! She customizes each appointment to what she feels my skin needs and not to sell you on any products/​procedures you don’t really need. She explains what she’s doing throughout and makes recommendations on what I can do at home to make my skin better. She’s extremely experienced in skincare, much more than other places in the Hayes area and the VMV products they use are very gentle and modestly priced. At times, Holly will also throw in some services on the house based on if your skin needs it that day, love it!

If I could give 10 stars I would. Linda Behla is amazing. She gets it, knows how to listen, and uses her incredible artistic sense to make the most of what fillers can do. I go to the Larkspur location in Marin. She sees clients there as well as the Gough location. If you are looking for a practitioner for botox and fillers, run don’t walk to Linda.

Linda Behla is awesome! Attentive and artistic, her «bedside» manner is professional and likeable. She takes her time with you and is h9nest in her intake on what you want done, what can be accomished and what she recommends. If you go anywhere else, you are risking a good outcome and WASTING you time and money. Dysport, Voluma, and Botox… just to name a few. Don’t question it, just call them. You will thank me later…

Linda is amazing! I have been to her twice for fillers and botox. I have been to 4 other places around the Bay Area/​SF before Linda and they did not do half as good of job as Linda. That’s why I took out all the guest work for you guys looking for someone who’s outstanding. I knew after leaving previous RNs that there was someone better. She knows her stuff. I didn’t get as swollen and minimal bruising comparative (but may vary for you). Sheila at reception is also awesome and very knowledgable as well.

Holly is nothing short of an artist. Or maybe a magician… perhaps something fabulous in between. I can easily say she gave me the best facial of my life. My treatment included a coco enzyme mask, microdermabrasion, microcurrent and then…24k gold. Which may or may not have made my dreams of being dripping in gold come true while also leaving my skin super bright and calm. On top of that all, Holly waxed and dyed my brows. They look the best they’ve ever looked. Holly is incredible at what she does, and so lovely to be around. Feeling Iike a princess. Thank you Holly!!!

See Linda. It’s a sad truth that she will make you look better if you do. Not cheap, but good stuff.

Linda is a true artist at this kind of thing. She takes her time, and really considers your face, your goals and your finances before recommending a procedure. She even considers your level of pain tolerance. During the procedures she is patient, very warm and competent. She never does a sales job on you and it’s clear that Hayes Valley is more interested in developing strong and lasting patient relationships than in turning a quick buck. I love the results from the Utherapy treatment I had done with her, and with the products she choose for me. I trust Linda implicitly and have never regretted it.

5 stars for Linda and her team! The receptionist was polite and helpful. Linda answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable with my procedure. She is knowledgable, professional and very talented. I LOVE my results and will definitely be coming back.

I can’t believe I haven’t discovered this place sooner. For over an hour, I was pampered, massaged and given one of the best facials ever by Lana. The microdermabrasion left my skin feeling invigorated and the products they use are amazing. It was hard to leave this oasis as it was so relaxing, and my skin is still glowing the day after. I’m going to have to make this a routine as this beats any other spa in town!

I can’t recommend this place enough. I just had the most amazing facial with Holly. She was sweet, helpful and fantastic at what she does. I will definitely be back. Thank you!

I started at Hayes Valley Medical when I got a Living Social package of facials. I have never become a full-​time customer after a Living Social /​Groupon /​etc experience until now. Holly is terrific! I’ve been now going for months and each time she customizes facials/​peels based on what I want and the condition of my skin. She makes thoughtful product suggestions but I never feel pressured to buy a ton of products.
Sidenote: VMV ID Gel is the best.

I am so happy with the Ulthera treatment that Linda gave me. She took great care and I am very happy with the results. The great thing about Ulthera is that the results get better over time. Most of us are used to looking in the mirror and things get worse as we age, but with Ulthera, at least for the first few months, you look better. Plus, the treatment is completely non-​inasive and there is no downtime.

I was at a party a few months ago and noticed how gorgeous one of my friends looked. I asked her if had just returned from vacation or a spa. She was glowing and her face looked relaxed and younger. She told me her secret was Linda at Hayes Valley Medical Asthetics. I called Linda the next day.

On my initial visit I had a consultation. Linda was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. I am very picky and slightly obsessive about my skin. I have sensitive skin, I am in my late 40’s and I sometimes have breakouts in addition to aging skin. I was looking for a natutal looking treatment to help with some deep wrinkles and sagging skin. I have used Botox and fillers in the past and mostly liked the reults but have had treatments from other people that do not look natural enough to me.
After my consultation I could tell Linda really knew her stuff and I was optimistic about her plan. She suggested Sculptra and Botox treatments to achieve the results I was looking for. I didn’t know much about Sculptra. She was incredibly patient with me while I pelted her with questions and concerns. She answered my question and helped come up with a plan that worked around my busy schedule and budget.
Fast forward a couple months… two Sculptra treatments, a little Botox, some carefully selected products and my skin looks better than it has in years. I don’t look” done” or puffy. I just look younger and prettier than before. I even have tightening in my neck and jaw line. I have received so many compliments the last few weeks. I am really seeing a difference.
Linda is a master at what she does. She is gentle and skilled at doing injections. Even the day after both of my Sculptra treatments I had very little swelling. I highly recommend Linda and Sculptra for amazing results that look natural. Thanks Linda!

This place is great.
I’m super picky, and a little crazy about my face. And Linda nailed it every time! Check this place out!

Linda and Holly are both quite amazing. They are very conservative with their recommendations, and while I have never had ‘problem’ skin, I’ve had very good results from their products that I have using. Great location, beautiful space.

Holly and Linda both took such good care of me and gave focused attention to my individual needs. I am super picky and have sensitive skin that I don’t trust with many people.
I have to say that my skin has not looked this good in years, and I will definitely be back. Linda had great follow up after my IPL session and called me back personally to address some of my concerns.
Holly did a follow up microdermabrasion 2 weeks later, and behold– I have beautiful new skin with minimal irritation.
I love the line of skincare products by VMH they have as well which they were happy to give me sample of. I noticed some exciting results and ended up buying a couple of products on my second visit, and I haven’t been so happy with my results.
Thank you!

I have to say, I was a bit quick to judge. After a not so great first start. Sheila and Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics went out of their way to make it right. I really appreciate that from a business. They had me back in and I am very happy with their effort and with the results. I will be back to try another service soon. They are very accommodating. And The place is immaculately clean. Staff gets a gold star to their customer service.
Thank you!

I’m cautious with injectables and fillers, because we’ve all seen bad results in the wrong hands. Linda Behla carefully examined my skin and facial expressions, complimented my natural features, and suggested that we do a small amount of filler to soften «smile lines» and Botox/​Dysport between my eyebrows. I came back a few months later, because I wanted to try a subtle filler for my lips, and she’s the best in town for that.
–Eyes and Smile-​Lines: The results were PERFECT. She removed the lines that had been bothering me (I’m a furrower), without looking frozen or filled. My skin just looks healthy and refreshed. She was very careful while injecting, and kept checking to make sure the results were symmetrical.
–Lips: Linda did tiny injections of filler in strategic places along my lips. The results are EXACTLY what I wanted! She gave my lips more definition and volume, but completely natural and balanced.
–Products: I got to take home a bundle of VMV Hypoallergenic samples, which is a line that’s impossible to find around here. I’m going back for a VMV facial with their esthetician, Holly!
Clearly, Linda Behla and Dr. P are in the business to make clients feel safe, comfortable, and satisfied. Their office is bright, artful, and immaculate. Parking is pretty easy (for SF), via meters on the street or the nearby lot. And don’t forget to check out all the shops on Hayes (one block away)!

Wow… have I got a secret and surprise to share with you…
I saw my GP Doctor last week. I have been a patient of her’s for over 10 years. I see her once to twice a year. Last week was the first time she looked at the chart and asked if they had the wrong year for my birth. She said I looked fantastic. Mind you I am 50 lbs overweight. And she was amazed that I am almost 60.
Hayes Valley Medical & Esthetics is wonderful. I am a proud beautiful new woman with my glowing skin. Linda is awesome. Actually for me to come out of «Yelp retirement» so to speak she has to be fantastic.
I honestly didn’t pay much attention to my skin until recently. My daughter has been going to Linda for about 8 years and I loved her results I saw in her, however I didn’t think there was much help for me unless I decided to have some plastic surgery done. I really wasn’t crazy about going under the knife and I have seen so many bad PS jobs that end up looking fake I just knew with my luck that is what would happen. Well my daughter road my butt and I went to see Linda for the first time in May of this year. I am sad that I waited so long. I started with Botox and waited for the results. It took a couple of weeks but slowly I started seeing the results. I did the olé frown test. I did it every day in fact until I started to see results.
Two weeks later I decided after reading and speaking with Linda to give Sculptra a try. Boy… what a difference that has made. I’ve had two treatments and people who I work with, friends, and family are coming up to me and telling me I look so good, I look rested, my checks look perky… I am my worst critic and I see a huge difference. No down time is the best. I went in the afternoon, felt sore the first day, and little sore the second day, no bruising and was back in the office. Its a slow natural process. I didn’t really care about looking younger I cared more about looking fresher. The younger part is an extra benefit.
Linda is an artist. That is best way I can explain the way she works. An artist will make some strokes on a canvas and stand back and take a look before they make more strokes. that is what Linda does with your face. She is methodical and detailed. She doesn’t try to sell. I am very happy.
All I can suggest is if you are considering non-​evasive work and you haven’t found your spot yet you should call her for a consult. Thanks… happy face to all of you. I will post before and after pictures in a few weeks. I have one more Sculptra session left.