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Kathleen M. Welsh, MD

Cosmetic Dermatology

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Bay Area Cosmetic DermatologyMedical Doctor2299 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Dr. Kathleen M. Welsh's consultation fee is $100.

About Kathleen M. Welsh, MD

Dr. Kathleen Welsh is the founder of Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology, a private dermatology practice and the largest cosmetic laser center in the San Francisco Bay area. Dr. Welsh is an award-winning Cosmetic Dermatologist, with expertise in injectable wrinkle fillers and relaxers, as well as innovative body-contouring and laser techniques. A former director of cosmetic dermatology and chief of dermatology for The Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Welsh offers decades of industry experience and knowledge of the latest and most advanced treatment methods. Ranked as one of the ""Top 10 Dermatologists West"" by Aesthetic Everything, Dr. Welsh helps patients repair and renew their skin for a beautiful appearance. Dr. Kathleen Welsh’s Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology practice is highly-equipped to perform skin rejuvenation and laser procedures that address and treat common and complex skin afflictions from acne treatments to laser tattoo removals and the latest wrinkle reduction techniques. Dr. Welsh is renowned for her mastery of injecting skin fillers, such as Juvéderm and Restylane, as well as wrinkle relaxers, like BOTOX and Dysport. Dr. Welsh is recognized as one of the first physicians to offer Juvéderm Voluma injections after participating in the clinical trials and is also one of a handful of Allergan’s Black Diamond status providers (the highest level in the country). Dr. Welsh is also a leader and top innovator in non-invasive body contouring, including CoolSculpting and laser hair removal. When she is not practicing, Dr. Welsh enjoys educating others on skin care by participating in lectures on general dermatology and cosmetic conditions.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Acne Treatment
  • Botox
  • Chemical Peels
  • Clear + Brilliant®
  • CoolSculpting®
  • Dermal Fillers & Injectables
  • Emsculpt®
  • Intense Pulsed Light
  • Kybella®
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Laser Tattoo Removal
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Hair Loss
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Silhouette Soft® Thread Lift
  • Ultrasound Skin Tightening
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Board Certifications

American Board of DermatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Years of Experience

2025 years of experience

Education

  • Graduate School: Harvard Medical School
  • Residency: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

Languages

  • English

Offerings & Procedures Performed by Kathleen M. Welsh, MD

  • Face

  • Skin

  • Body

  • Hair

Face Procedures addressed by Kathleen M. Welsh, MD

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