MD Laser and Cosmetics

About MD Laser and Cosmetics

What is MD Laser and Cosmetics?

MD Laser and Cosmetics is a medical spa in San Mateo, California, at 448 N San Mateo Drive. It was founded in 2006 by Dr. Susan Lin, M.D., who has practiced medicine since 1991 and personally performs every treatment there. The practice's main business is aesthetic medicine: Botox and Dysport, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, Kybella, PRP facial rejuvenation, IPL photofacial, ThermiVa, NovaThreads thread lift, and chemical peels and acne treatment. Alongside that menu, it offers a physician-supervised weight-management program that may include HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) as one component, paired with nutritional guidance and a structured protocol. Consultations can be done in person or by video, and the office is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, by appointment only.

What does it cost?

The new-patient consultation is $150, and that fee is applied to a service done the same day. No price is published for the HCG weight-management program itself, so you would need to ask what it costs once Dr. Lin has reviewed your history and determined whether the program fits. Prices are published for several of the clinic's other services (for example, Botox from $150 to $750 per area, and dermal fillers from $650 per syringe), but those are not weight-loss prices and should not be assumed to apply to the HCG program.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask directly what the HCG program costs per month and whether that figure includes the medication or is a separate pharmacy charge. Ask whether the HCG is obtained through a standard pharmacy or a compounding pharmacy, since the program description does not say. Ask what the initial evaluation and any lab work cost beyond the $150 consultation fee, and how often you would need to come in or check in once the program starts. Ask whether insurance is ever applicable to any part of the visit, since that is not stated. Since Dr. Lin is the only prescriber named, you can also confirm she is the one who will review your history and sign off on the plan, rather than someone else on staff.

Who is it a good fit for?

In its own words: "MD Laser and Cosmetics offers a physician-supervised weight-management program in San Mateo." This is a good fit if you are already looking at this clinic for Botox, fillers, or another aesthetic treatment and want to ask about adding a physician-supervised weight program while you are there, rather than someone shopping specifically for a dedicated weight-loss clinic with published pricing and a menu of GLP-1 options.

Sources: mdlaserandcosmetics.com, mdlaserandcosmetics.com/treatments/hcg-medical-weight-loss-san-mateo, mdlaserandcosmetics.com/treatments/botox-san-mateo

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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon – Fri

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