10 Best Microneedling Clinics in San Francisco (2026)

Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology is a physician-led cosmetic and medical dermatology practice founded in 2000 by Dr. Kathleen Welsh in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco. The practice operates the largest cosmetic laser center in the Bay Area, offering Fraxel re:pair CO2, Fraxel Duo, Fotona laser resurfacing, IPL photofacials, laser hair removal (Candela GentleLase, GentleYag, and Lumenis LightSheer DUET), and laser tattoo removal. With more than 5,000 BOTOX treatments administered annually, the injectable program spans BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport, and Xeomin neurotoxins plus a comprehensive filler portfolio including Juvéderm, Restylane, Radiesse, Belotero, Sculptra, and KYBELLA. Advanced skin treatments include Morpheus8 RF microneedling, traditional microneedling via Micropen, and PRP therapy for hair loss and skin rejuvenation. Five board-certified dermatologists — including Newsweek-recognised 'America's Best Dermatologist' Dr. Steven Y. He — provide all treatments with physician-level oversight. The clinic also operates The Body Clinic at Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology (Suite 304, same building) for body sculpting. Open Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm. Google rating 4.8 stars across 231 reviews.

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Aura Skin Spa Medical Corporation is a physician-led medical spa located in San Francisco's historic Jackson Square district. Founded and operated by board-certified physicians Dr. Ghausia Ata (Stanford-trained, aesthetic and anti-aging medicine) and Dr. Anthony Waechter (Emergency Medicine, 20+ years), the clinic brings medical oversight to a full range of aesthetic energy-device treatments. The clinical team also includes specialist aesthetic RNs with seven or more years of experience in laser therapies and injectables. The treatment menu covers laser hair removal using the Candela GentleMax Pro dual-wavelength system, Fraxel DUAL fractional resurfacing, Laser Genesis, and IPL PhotoFacials via the Lumenis One system. Skin tightening options include Thermage CPT radiofrequency, Sofwave ultrasound lifting, Pelleve RF, and Morpheus8 RF microneedling. Body contouring is delivered through Emsculpt HIFEM, Vanquish ME contactless RF, and VelaShape elōs technology. Microneedling uses the FDA-cleared Eclipse MicroPen EVO. Cherry financing of up to $10,000 is available, and the clinic runs monthly promotional packages. Open Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.

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City Laser Clinic is an aesthetic laser specialty practice founded by physician Victor Lyapis MD and nurses Marina Mirzoyeva RN and Rena Abdinova RN, operating from a 7th-floor suite at 111 Maiden Lane in San Francisco's Union Square district. The clinic focuses on light- and energy-based treatments — laser hair removal using Candela and Lumenis platforms, Morpheus8 RF microneedling for subdermal skin tightening, professional microneedling with optional PRP or salmon DNA add-ons, and IPL photofacials targeting rosacea, sun damage, and pigmentation. Sixteen clinical providers including nurse practitioners and registered nurses deliver every treatment under medical director Alan Gjedsted. Free consultations are available, and multi-session packages are offered with discounts of 10–15% plus complimentary treatments for the same area on six-session bookings. The clinic serves clients across San Francisco, the Financial District, SoMa, and the broader Bay Area.

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Elinea is an evidence-based medical spa located at 4035 18th Street in San Francisco's Castro District, founded and directed by Dr. Rami Hosein, MD, MPH — trained at UC Davis School of Medicine with a Harvard public health degree and Kaiser Permanente internal medicine residency. The clinical team includes a board-certified nurse practitioner with a DNP from Columbia, a physician assistant trained at Yale School of Medicine, an MSN-credentialed RN, and licensed estheticians specialising in advanced facial techniques. Treatments span the full range of medical aesthetics: Botox, Dysport, and dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Versa, Radiesse, Sculptra); SkinPen microneedling with AnteAGE stem cell post-care; Morpheus8 fractional RF microneedling with ProNox comfort option; IlluminatePRP for facial rejuvenation, under-eye treatment, and hair restoration; and VI Peel chemical peels. The clinic also offers BBL HERO laser, HALO Tribrid laser, MOXI, and HydraFacial. Booking is through Zenoti at visit.elineasf.com. Open Monday–Thursday 8:30am–7:00pm, Friday–Saturday 8:30am–5:00pm.

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Epi Center MedSpa, established in 1998 at 450 Sutter Street in San Francisco, is recognized as the nation's first medical spa and the country's first LEED eco-certified medspa (2008). It was co-founded by CEO Margaret Mitchell and cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Patrick H. Bitter Sr., M.D., who invented the IPL PhotoFacial procedure. The multilingual team represents 13 countries and speaks 11 languages. The practice holds Allergan Platinum status since 2002 and is ranked the number one Dysport provider in San Francisco. Services include BOTOX, Dysport, and dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra), Sofwave and Ultherapy non-surgical skin tightening, IPL PhotoFacial, ResurFX and CO2 fractional laser resurfacing, and microneedling including AquaGold, Morpheus8 RF, and PRF protocols. The clinic serves patients throughout the Bay Area, Monday to Saturday 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Eternia MedSpa occupies a premium fourth-floor suite on Grant Avenue in San Francisco's Union Square, steps above Dior. The clinic is led by Aesthetic Director Nia Zameni (MSN, FNP), an Allergan National Trainer and former ICU nurse with deep injector credentials, alongside Medical Director Dr. James Newman (MD, FACS), a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with Stanford fellowship training and over 15 years of surgical experience. Dr. Anthony Waechter (MD, Board-Certified Emergency Medicine) rounds out the team, managing hormone optimisation and weight loss programmes. Core aesthetic offerings include Botox, Dysport, Daxxify, and the full Juvéderm and Restylane filler ranges; Morpheus8 bipolar radiofrequency microneedling; Sofwave ultrasound skin tightening; microneedling with PRF and exosome boosters; and IV hydration therapy. Financing is available via Cherry and CareCredit, and Allē rewards are accepted.

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Ivy En Rose Medical Spa is a deliberately boutique practice at 323 West Portal Ave in San Francisco, led by Dr. Andrew Vargas, MD — a UCSF fellowship-trained, double board-certified physician with expertise in anesthesia, rehabilitation medicine, and trauma care. The clinic intentionally limits daily bookings to deliver unhurried, personalised care across five integrated pillars: IV Therapy & Longevity, Aesthetic Medicine, Pain Management, Wellness, and Clinical Products. The IV menu spans signature wellness blends (from $249.99), beauty and glutathione drips, and NAD+ longevity infusions from $350 to $849.99. Aesthetic treatments include Morpheus8 RF microneedling (standalone face from $1,200, packages from $1,499.99), traditional microneedling from $200, IPL photofacials, laser hair removal, and Botox with a 'Botox Bank' pre-purchase option. PRP is offered for both aesthetic enhancement and musculoskeletal pain management (tennis elbow, rotator cuff, knee, lower back). A strict no-overselling philosophy applies to all consultations. Open Monday–Saturday 10:00am–6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm.

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Laser Clear Skin MedSpa is a medical spa at 414 Francisco Street in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, founded by Dominique Kaijser, RN — an ER-trained nurse whose precision vascular access skills translate directly into aesthetic practice. The clinic operates under the medical direction of Dr. Aloysius N. Fobi, MD, FACEP, ABEM, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and associate professor at OHSU with over 20 years of experience. Clinical registered dietitian Victoria Kaijser, RD, CSO rounds out the team, providing nutrition support and oversight for GLP-1 weight loss programs. Core services include Pico laser skin rejuvenation targeting sun spots, melasma, and collagen loss; medical-grade microneedling with optional PRP or exosome add-ons for texture, scarring, and tone; PRP hair restoration at $750 per session; exosome scalp treatment at $900 per session; Q-Switched laser tattoo removal; sclerotherapy for spider veins; and StemWave focused shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal conditions. The clinic is open Monday through Saturday 9 AM–9 PM and Sunday 5–9 PM, by appointment.

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