About Steven L. Swengel, MD, FAAD
"Dr. Swengel is the whole package. A board-certified dermatologist who focuses on esthetic treatments, he understands the relationship between medical and cosmetic treatments. Trained in Mohs surgery, he’s spent over 30 years bringing surgical precision to cosmetic dermatology. In fact, he founded Refined Dermatology in 2012 and in over 8,000 square feet of office space he offers patients only the best, latest technology. Devices and products are personally being tested by Dr. Swengel on a regular basis, so you never have to wait for cutting-edge treatments. Even better? He helps ensure that surgery is the last resort. “I believe I can keep a patient from going under the knife for an easy ten years if the patient is willing to get on a regularly prescribed skin regimen,” he says. That’s not bragging, it’s just real talk. Dr. Swengel has seen too many people depending on makeup and filters to fake great skin. Makeup should be fun, not a dreaded daily task. Ditch the quest for the daily perfect cat eye and get a glow from the inside out. All it takes is the right regimen, and Dr. Swengel can help any patient find it. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine with a residency and Mohs training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Dr. Swengel comes with a wildly impressive resume. A member of two honor societies, and a fellow at the American College of Mohs Surgery and American Society of Dermatological Surgery, his background is flawless—but not nearly as much as the results, his patients are raving about. Dr. Swengel was chief of the dermatology department at The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. for 23 years. He founded the Mohs Surgery Unit at San Jose Kaiser in 1980, where he subsequently became a medical director. For decades, Dr. Swengel has dedicated himself to always testing the latest products and technology. He blends a background in precise surgical dermatology, particularly with Mohs surgery, with esthetic dermatology. Having great, glowing, youthful skin isn’t just about looking your best or having a fantastic base for makeup. It’s connected to a person’s self-esteem and sense of self-worth. It also doesn’t hurt that gorgeous skin helps you rack up those likes. Dr. Swengel is personally invested in the health and happiness of each of his patients. That’s what you deserve in a dermatologist, and what you’ll get from decades of expertise. Give us a call at 408-384-3845. We serve the Los Gatos community and surrounding Campbell, Saratoga, and San Jose area, as well as anyone looking for stunning, natural results. "
