Procedures and treatments
Procedures are organized into four groups by the type of visit involved rather than by body area: minor in-office procedures, laser and skin treatments, injectables, and larger surgical procedures. Each group begins with a brief explanation of what its treatments address.
Insurance covers treatment that is medically necessary. Cosmetic and elective treatments, including mole removal performed for appearance rather than for a medical reason, are paid out of pocket. Dr. Chin will determine which applies to you at your consultation, before anything is scheduled.
Minor in-office procedures
These are common removals and repairs: an unwanted mole, a recurring cyst, a keloid, or a scar that healed raised or wide. Nearly all are performed in an exam room under local anesthesia, and most patients return to their normal routine the same day.
Whether something can be treated in the office depends on its size, location, and potential risks. Dr. Chin will determine the appropriate approach during your consultation, after examining the area.
Laser and energy-based treatments prompt the skin to renew itself, gradually improving texture, tone, fine lines, and scarring over the following weeks. Different devices reach different depths, so the right choice depends on your skin and your goals. Dr. Chin performs these treatments himself.
Laser treatment is one of the services our practice performs most often, and it fits easily into a normal week.
| Procedure | Typical visit |
|---|---|
| eCO2 fractional laser | 30 to 60 min |
| Infini RF microneedling | |
| LaseMD | 20 to 30 min |
| Laser skin resurfacing | 30 to 60 min |
Injectables
Botox and fillers serve different purposes. Botox relaxes the muscles that crease the skin, softening expression lines. Fillers restore lost volume, lifting cheeks, smoothing folds, and shaping lips. Both are performed in the office in a single appointment, and Dr. Chin administers every treatment himself.
Plastic Surgery is all about aligning a person’s outer beauty with their inner sense of self.
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Face, breast and body
Procedures that require an operating room and anesthesia, from rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery to breast and body contouring. Each is planned through a consultation, a pre-operative visit, and a recovery period, and performed at one of the surgical centers listed below.
Where surgery is performed
Minor procedures are performed in the office under local anesthesia, usually in a single visit. Larger procedures that require an operating room and anesthesia are performed at one of the following surgical centers:
- Redwood Surgery Center
- Oakland Surgery Center
- The Surgery Center of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Not sure which procedure is right for you?
A consultation is the best place to start. Dr. Chin will examine the area and explain what he recommends and why. The consultation fee is credited toward your procedure.