Skin Medical Spa

I’ve been going to Skin Medical Spa as a regular client since 2006. Dr. Colvin and medical aesthetician Sarah helped me to get my (very) sun-​damaged skin into shape for my upcoming wedding. After a thorough consultation, Dr. Colvin recommended a series of Revitalize peels and Obagi Nu-​Derm to smooth and even out my skin tone, and a series of IPL treatments on my neck and Décolletage area.
Nearly 10 years later, I am still a very happy client — I receive peels every so often and my skin care from Sarah, who knows my skin well. Sarah recommends new products as needed, to update my routine, and they always produce the desired results.
Skin Spa carries a full range of products to suit every client’s needs, my particular favorites are SkinCeuticals, EltaMD and Revale but they carry other lines too.
People regularly guess my age as 10 years younger than 49, I have the professionals at Skin Spa to thank for that.

I made a last minute appointment and was surprised they were able to fit me in that Saturday. They even offered a 20% discount. That should have been a red flag. They did not listen to my requests and had to go back twice for follow up appointments. I’m still not happy with the end result. Stay away!

It is rare and a pleasure to walk into a business and receive excellent service, extremely educated and friendly staff and a clean and comfortable setting. Skin is absolutely a top notch facility offering great advice and treatments. Skin Med Spa is highly professional with competitive pricing. I wouldn’t waste my time or money going anywhere else.

Big thanks to the girls at SKIN, specifically Sarah for transforming my skin to an acne free more youthful complexion. I get compliments all the time on my skin, I’m in the hair care/​spray tanning industry so I come across a lot of women. I’m always confidently referring clients here! I’ve also been in the skin care industry for 5 years now so I know quality (I only trust her with my skin in SF!) Sarah makes extractions effortless and comfortable, no digging or reddened skin after the facial– just a glowing complexion!

SKIN MedSpa is FANTASTIC! I should have written this review a long time ago but maybe it’s best I waited because I’ve now undergone lots of different treatments with them, with different providers, so arguably I’m in an even better position to provide a review now. I discovered SkinMespa around 2008, I originally came in with a bad case of malasma that had been upsetting me forever, since I started birth control in college. Per their treatments and advice, they got rid of it and it’s remained gone ever since! That alone deserves my highest praises as this was a real source of emotional distress for me. Since then I’ve had lots of different things done and am now considering cool sculpting and hair removal. They are so honest, thorough, consultative and knowledgeable — if a service isn’t the right fit, they tell you. If you have worries about a treatment, they take the time to answer all questions, honestly. They operate with some of the best customer service I’ve ever received, the office is flawless and elegant and above all else, their services work:) Special call-​outs to Sarah, Dr. Colvin and Anna who have created the trustworthiness that has called me back to their practice again and again and will continue to for years to come!

I LOVE SKIN Medical Spa! I’ve been a client for about two years now, and my skin is like new! I use their suggested products (including mineral makeup), and get the Skin Signature Treatment (with Sarah) which includes exfoliation, peel and time under blue light to kill bacteria. The entire staff is so helpful. For me, this place is worth the drive up the peninsula.

The women at the front desk are not knowledgable about the products they sell and behave like rude children. The people that work on the frontline of a business are the face of the company. I would never go there for any treatment.

Went to the same doctor several times. Didn’t find out until many visits in that he’s technically an ER doc, not a dermatologist. Treatments here have left lasting damage to my face. When I asked the doctor about it, he claimed no responsibility for result of treatement HE administered. Buyer beware with this place.

My friend and I came in on a whim as we are from Chicago and received amazing care and advice. In fact, I ended up loving the products I purchased so much (and I am a researcher of products!) that I called to have them ship remaining products that I had not purchased. Wish I had a place like this in the Midwest. Great service and recommendations.

Everyone in the Skin office is incredible. I learned of this Med Spa when I found a Gilt offer for an insanely great deal on laser hair removal. That was 4 years ago and since then I have returned for more and MORE laser (I even sent my boyfriend there for laser) and most recently Botox injections. I just turned 30 and even though I insisted that I needed the full dose, the Nurse I see, Taline, was very patient with me and explained that I in fact DO NOT need that much and should appreciate that for now. Other places may have capitalized on my naivety and ran the gamete on face knowing they could cash in. Needless to say, from the friendly and warm greeting you get at the reception desk to the professional and careful treatments you will receive, this spa will leave you completely thankful that you came!

The staff is very courteous, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Breanna, the receptionist, greets everyone with a smile and is always willing to help you when scheduling your appointments. I’ve gone to Skin Medical Spa several times for laser hair removal. Taline, the nurse who performed the service, always explains the procedure, what I should expect at each turn, and regularly checks in with me to ensure I’m comfortable. I’ve also gotten a chemical peel at Skin Medical. I am a darker individual and skin peels are trickier for my complexion — this was explained to me by Sarah, who worked with me to figure out the right peel for me. Peels are no fun but I knew what to expect because Sarah did a wonderful job explaining everything to me. The staff at Skin Medical are true professionals who know what they are doing! If you are looking for a place where you can rest assured that you will look your best, get stellar treatment, and not get talked into unnecessary treatments then Skin Medical Spa is the place for you!

I’ve been coming to SKIN for over 5 years for laser hair removal. The results and personal attention keep me coming back. The top-​notch staff always fully prepares you and listens to your concerns and desires. The results are stellar. I’ve completed some areas, but keep adding new ones because I love not needing to shave/​wax anymore.
I’ve been to two other medical spas for laser hair removal, but neither gave me the results I’ve gotten from SKIN. They were a little cheaper per session, but in the long run more expensive as I needed more treatments.

As always my experience at Skin Medical Spa was perfect. It always exceeds my expectations. I leave feeling better with an uplifted mood and a bounce in my step! It has to do with a wonderful staff who know the skin’s preventive health care and remediation: Sara, the receptionist, is always a step ahead and gives fabulous tips and of course Dr. Rob who is so knowledgeable, personable, attentive and caring. He is so fabulous I would not go any where else for my cosmetic and preventive, age-​defying care!

I got some underarm laser hair removal here. I’m white with dark hair which makes me an ideal candidate. I had 4 or 5 treatments done somewhere else before I came to SKIN.
I went another 3 times and there is a dramatic difference in the laser that they use. I would highly recommend them and wish I had gone to them in the first place.

I went yesterday to have some spider veins removed from my nose, they had annoyed me my whole life. I paid $ 300 for a 15 min procedure with a Doc named Anothny I believe. He was professional I don’t think it was pricey, the results were instantaneous. I am pleased.

So this is a follow-​up on my last review. I got the ViPeel with Sara, it is definitely way more intense, but so worth it! My skin is looking even better… and even though I experienced some intense itching the first night, which required me to use hydrocortisone cream for relief, I think I will do another soon. The results are pretty awesome! :)

This is my second review of SKIN Medical. Since my last post, I have been seeing Sarah for photodynamic therapy and facial services. She is extremely professional, organized, skilled and thoughtful in her treatment methodology. Even more, she has given me several excellent product recommendations for products that SKIN Med does and doesn’t sell, such as skin friendly bug repellents for the tropics…
If you are looking for targeted, effective treatments, definitely try working with Sarah. She is talented and knowledgeable regarding the newest products and procedures available. And, the facility is state of the art.

When I moved away from Huntington Beach, it was imperative for me to locate a medical spa in San Francisco. I was important for me to continue my weekly skin procedures so the facility needed to exemplify state of the art techniques, procedures, and medical practitioners… SKIN MEDICAL SPA rivals top Beverly Hills, Orange County facilities.
My weekly and bi-​weekly procedures include:
— laser skin tightening
— microdermabrasion
— I P L photofacial (as a triathlete, I spend most of my time training swimming running cycling in the sun and this procedure helps with my sun exposed skin. This procedure is done all over my body with tremendous positive results)

Staff although pretends to be knowledgeable is a seems like a snow-​job team to me.
I went to SKIN Medical Spa for about 6 microdermabrasion sessions for my back and chest. The office looks decent and nice — which initially made me think I was with good hands. I was told to wear sun block for only the next several days until the peeling stopped.
The first few sessions the acne scarring on my back got better but the peeling and regeneration of my skin tissue made me feel sick and sleepy as if recovering from a wound. I thought it was normal even though I wasn’t warned about it.
A couple weeks after the 5^th session, I went out to a park. I was wearing a tank top. My face and shoulders got burnt very badly (my face wasn’t even treated, I guess my whole skin reacted to the treatment). I was red for 2 weeks. It got me scared a bit. I used a lot of vitamin E-​oils and Aloe Vera to have it clear off.
Nevertheless, I went back for a 6^th session. This time the treatment left some patchy marks on my shoulders, and they asked me to schedule yet another session. The patchiness and the sun sensitivity started to clear off now after almost a whole year.
The procedures are NOT done carefully nor responsibly at this place. The staff seems to not know what they are doing. Unreliable specialists. Sadly I have to give a single star.

Sarah is awesome. Before I started my micro-​dermabrasion sessions here, I had problem skin. Now, my skin is much clearer and brighter, and less oily and acne-​prone.
I have combination skin. It was too dry so it over-​produced oil and then next thing you knew, I was breaking out. This has been the story for all of my adult life. Now that I receive treatments every 3 – 4 weeks, I no longer have these issues. I have a new level of confidence. Yay.