Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center is a comprehensive cosmetic, laser, surgical, clinical research, and medical dermatology practice in Santa Monica, California and the Los Angeles metropolitan area under the direction of board certified dermatologist, Paul Steven Yamauchi, M.D., Ph.D. Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center provides the highest quality skin treatment services using the most advanced techniques and state-of-the-art technology. At our facility, the patient always comes first and treatment of the highest caliber is provided for each and every patient.

Dr. Yamauchi offers a wide array of cosmetic dermatology services including Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm®, Perlane®, Radiesse®, Evolence®, Sculptra® injections, fat transfer, sclerotherapy for leg veins, and chemical peels. In addition, the Threadlift™ (suture facelift) and SmartLIFT (mini-facelift) and the lip eversion procedure to enhance the lips are offered at our center along with other cosmetic surgical procedures. We understand that people undergoing these kinds of procedures for the first time are naturally apprehensive and our staff provides warm and compassionate care to make your treatment fulfilling and comfortable as possible.

At the Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center, we offer a multitude of laser procedures including laser hair removal with the alexandrite and long pulsed Nd-YAG laser, treatment for rosacea, broken capillaries and port wine stains on the face with the pulsed dye laser, non-ablative laser therapy for reversing damaged skin from the sun, laser resurfacing for wrinkles and scars, removal of spider veins on the legs with the long pulsed Nd-YAG laser, elimination of sun spots and freckles with the alexandrite laser, blue light therapy for acne, ultraviolet laser for psoriasis and vitiligo, and tightening of the skin with different lasers.

Dr. Yamauchi is a nationally recognized clinical researcher. At the Dermatology Institute & Skin Care Center, he is the medical director of the Clinical Science Institute which conducts numerous clinical trials in dermatology and other medical specialties. Dr. Yamauchi serves as the lead principle investigator in these studies so that his patients can benefit from the latest cutting edge technology and advances in medicine. These products include Skinceuticals®, Elta-Block®, Dermalogica®, Vitivia®, Neo-Strata®, Prevage®MD, Kinerase®, and other fine lines of skin care products.

The Aesthetic Center at the Dermatology Institute and Skin Care Center of Santa Monica provides the highest caliber aesthetic treatments for your skin. Dr. Yamauchi and our aesthetician will recommend the most advanced and latest approaches to revitalize and refresh your skin including SilkPeel® microdermabrasion, chemical peels, European Facials, and acne treatments. Please feel free to schedule an initial complementary 15 minute consultation with our aesthetician to discuss the best course of treatments to enhance your skin. In addition, we carry and provide a line of products best suited to keep your skin healthy and under the best control. These products include Elta-Block, Dermalogica®, Neo-Strata®, Prevage®MD, Kinerase®, and other fine lines of skin care products.