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Facials For Men

If you have facial hair, really, enough said! Regular facials can improve your overall shaving experience by addressing ingrown hairs, razor burn, and can increase product efficacy. But there’s even more to appreciate! Facials geared to men address their larger pore size and increased oil production, which can lead to acne and acne scaring. You’ll

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SkinPen Microneedling for acne scars

Benefits of SkinPen Microneedling for Acne Scars

Acne scars can last for months or even years. These stubborn marks are tough to treat with even a good skin care regimen. Fortunately, microneedling is a great way to fade acne scars. Microneedling works by creating miniscule and safe punctures in the skin, inducing collagen and elastin production and promoting skin rejuvenation which may

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DiamondGlow Facial vs HydraFacial

DiamondGlow and HydraFacial are two of the most popular medical facials available today. Both treatments offer excellent skin care benefits such as deep hydration, exfoliation, and improved skin tone. The DiamondGlow Facial uses a combination of diamond tip exfoliation, hydra-dermabrasion, and infusing serums to exfoliate the skin, boost hydration levels, and stimulate collagen production. It

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DiamondGlow Hydrafacial Serums & Home Care

DiamondGlow Serums & Home Care Products

DiamondGlow’s benefits are myriad! One is the use of SkinMedica’s collection of Pro-Infusion serums, and the corresponding home care regimen products. Your esthetician will select one of five serums to customize your DiamondGlow treatment to your skin’s needs. A home care regimen (no obligation or pressure) can be recommend to further the serum’s benefits, optimize

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One Hour Facial with Dermaplaning

Power Hour Intensive Facial with Dermaplaning

By Elizabeth Clark, LE, Licensed Clinical Esthetician and Licensed PMU Artist I wanted to write a blog for anyone who has questions about this treatment and wonders if they would be a good candidate. If, after reading, you still wonder if your skin would benefit, please call us – Marin 415-464-8801 | San Francisco 415-255-9510.

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Limited Time Algae Masks

Those Instagrammable masks you’ve asked us about—we’ve got them! But for a limited time only. During December 2018, they are offered as free add-ons to our Power Hour Intensive Facial, which we’ve discounted an additional $30 for this special.  All the details…

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Conversation with Dean Ornish

The physician and researcher reimagines his institute in Sausalito, writes a new book and continues to preach the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. BY ALLISON QUISTGARD SCHERER IN A COUNTY of just over 260,000 impressive people, Sausalito’s Dean Ornish, M.D., just might be a little more impressive than most. Singled out by Life magazine as one of

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SkinPen® Precision Receives FDA Approval!

The ONLY Legally Marketed and FDA Cleared Microneedling Device SkinPen® Precision now sets the gold standard in microneedling. Three years of Crown Aesthetics’s proactive work in design and development has paved the way for a new classification in the microneedling category. Now, SkinPen Precision is the only legal device with this new classification. The Next

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Facial Expert in Marin

Interview with Facial Expert

Allison Quistgard, LE is our Marin location Lead Clinical Esthetician and GLOW Expert. As well as a clinical esthetician, she is a wellness editor, freelance writer and blogger (for sprigandglow.com and Marin Magazine) with a passion for beauty, wellness, skin care, and the science behind it all. Ali believes that skin care is more than

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Elemis Biotech Event Ready Facial

Event-Ready Facial

I was curious about the new “Event-Ready Facial” at Hayes Valley Med – really, a facial that can be done the day before, or even day-of an event?  Usually for me, I don’t see facial results until several days after the treatment – and sometimes, I look worse for a day or two after a

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Marie R.
Another great experience at Hayes Valley Medical. From making the appointment (seamless) to the treatment with Susie, an excellent experience, completely pristine, great results (already!), and professional follow-up. Can’t say enough.
Kirsten S.
Linda and staff are amazing. I am always very happy with my treatment results. It is apparent that she researches various technologies and techniques. The applications are always evolving with new and improved products. Highly recommended.
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Suzanne P.
Excellent service and an overall pleasant experience. Victoria was professional and knowledgeable. She proposed treatments addressing both my anesthetic and medical concerns.. I could not be happier with the results. Also, the Receptionist, Mattie, was pleasant and efficient. I look forward to future treatments.
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Lisa M.
Hayes Valley is the best! Kate did an incredible job with Dysport removing the wrinkles from my forehead, Sandra gave me great abs and glutes with Emsculpt, and Linda gave me my youthful facial structure back with Sculptra. These women are truly amazing. So glad that I found them!
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Gene V.
I love Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics! I've been coming for a while now for Botox and filler treatments. Linda is AMAZING! She knows just the right amount of product needed in all the right places to bring out my best facial features. I feel more handsome every time!!

The front desk staff are super sweet and helpful. They always ask exactly what I want and I never feel like I'm being 'upsold' or encouraged to do anything other than what I came in for. I would highly recommend HVME to anybody that is on the unsure about trying some of the services they offer. You won't be disappointed. Thank you!!
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Gene V.
I love Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics! I've been coming for a while now for Botox and filler treatments. Linda is AMAZING! She knows just the right amount of product needed in all the right places to bring out my best facial features. I feel more handsome every time!!

The front desk staff are super sweet and helpful. They always ask exactly what I want and I never feel like I'm being 'upsold' or encouraged to do anything other than what I came in for. I would highly recommend HVME to anybody that is on the unsure about trying some of the services they offer. You won't be disappointed. Thank you!!
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Julie S.
This was my first experience with any filler/injection treatment and it was very pleasant, professional and everyone there made me feel safe, welcome and I felt very knowledgeable coming out of my treatment about what to expect. I will absolutely be back!
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Tina B.
Diana at the front desk is so sweet, the medical assistant was amazing & personable and Kate who did my procedure is my favorite! As I walked out and met my husband, I told him how much I enjoy being there & what a good vibe Hayes has.
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Cher B.
Sheila and Linda took great care of me and I look younger and vibrant.  I do not trust anyone else for injectables.  Linda is careful, thoughtful, and respectful of one’s budget. I have followed her from Marin into SF and I will continue to follow her where ever she practices.
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Emily N.
I highly recommend Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics!! All the front desk staff are warm, friendly and professional and Denise is the best for laser, she goes above to make you feel comfortable and at ease. Andrea is exceptional at explaining the services they offer. They are the best in SF in my opinion and I do my research!
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Kathleen F.
Excellent customer service, advice, and care. Botox and Microneedling. Melonie is a gem. She is extremely knowledgable, sincere and honest. Everyone here is helpful, They carry a fabulous array of skin products too. I am so pleased with my results!
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