The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute

The Skin and Laser Institute is one of the most impressive aesthetic practices in the Bay Area. Dr. Christine Lee has built a practice that feels both cutting-edge and incredibly professional, with a clear focus on excellence and innovation. Dr. Lee’s expertise in lasers and cosmetic dermatology is evident in everything the practice does. She is highly respected, exceptionally knowledgeable, and truly ahead of the curve in the industry. Michelle is also wonderful — an advanced medical esthetician who is both highly skilled and incredibly personable. She makes clients feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for.

Had been seeing Dr Lee for the last 13 years and counting for her laser lite treatments. Every time I had the laser lite treatment my skin feels and look better. She knows what’s the best treatment for your skin type. She’s very professional. She provided instructions on how to take care of your skin after every treatment. You can always call her if any issues arise after the treatment. The staffs are very friendly and professional. If you want better skin and look younger, laser is the way to go. Give Dr Lee a try. Don’t waste your money on cosmetic creams.

I have been a patient of Dr. Lee for over 18 years. She has been an angel in my life. Over those years, she literally saved my life by finding, diagnosing and removing a highly aggressive skin cancer from my scalp and with her magical laser facial, has kept me looking 15 years younger than my actual age. Dr. Lee and her staff are the consummate professionals, you will feel well cared for, valued and understood. Always on the technological cutting edge of treatment, you know the care Dr. Lee gives you is the best and safest while performed by her with compassionate efficiency. Count your blessings if you have the good fortune to become Dr. Lee’s patient. I cannot recommend her more highly. Yelp needs another star for such a special person and physician.

It's hard to believe that this medical office doesn't have more low reviews. My experience trying to get an appointment was very disappointing. My numerous calls were not answered, nor returned. I did finally get an appointment, but when I showed up at their office, I was surprised that the doctor wasn't there. So the office had a visiting PA see me and decided to treat a skin lesion with nitrous oxide, crytotherapy. My other skin concerns were not addressed. They then provided me with the bill which I paid, but when I expressed that I had expected to see Dr Lee, the office staff told me that I could get an appointment with her in about 2 1/2 months. Then I was offered a chance to speak to one of their assistants, if I waited, who would explain the various skin treatments that the clinic offers. I felt as though the staff was young and inexperienced, left to run the office on their own with little professional guidance or supervision.

Update Feb 6th, 2025: Months after my original bad visit I've had another bad experience with them requesting payment multiple times from something I have already paid (and have the payment receipt for), due to "system error". Very sketchy. Unprofessional, rushed, no follow up calls, bad! Good experience initially with my original PA but when I had to come back for a checkup I saw Megan Hardin who only briefly reviewed my previous records and quickly pushed for surgery to remove some moles. I wouldn't think my original PA would have done the same course of action, as she wanted to monitor before slicing anything off. Megan's overall demeanor was very rushed and within 10-20 minutes she strongly encouraged removing 3 different moles, one of them she hadn't looked at at all. After the procedure, I was told to bandage my wounds but wasn't provided enough materials to do so. I was told I would receive a call when the results came in. 2 weeks later I had to call the office many times and no one would answer. Finally I was able to get through after days of getting the voicemail during normal business hours. I got my pathology report and it turns out the results were in a week early, but I had received no call or follow up from Megan. I only spoke with the assistant (who was very helpful) on the phone and never even spoke to a PA. Overall unprofessional and delayed getting my results back to me. I later learned my name had been misspelled, which resulted in even more delays and confusion despite providing my insurance card with the correct spelling. I am now moving to another dermatologist.