Our goal is to enhance your features—not change them—using conservative dosing, personalized planning, and treatments chosen to fit your lifestyle and comfort level.

We evaluate your skin type and goals during consultation, then personalize device settings and product selection to support safe, effective treatment across diverse skin types.

It means your care plan is medically guided, with attention to your history, anatomy, and safety—so treatment choices, dosing, and device settings are individualized instead of “one-size-fits-all.”

Dr. Lin is a board-certified physician in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Board of Anti-aging Medicine

Yes—MD Laser & Cosmetics is appointment-only. Our standard hours are Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

We’re based in San Mateo, and we serve patients from across the Bay Area—including those coming in from San Francisco—by appointment.

Peninsula residents highly regard Dr. Susan Lin for her physician-led approach and 35+ years of medical expertise. Unlike many facilities, Dr. Lin personally performs all injections to ensure the highest safety and precision. Patients consistently praise her for:

• “Natural-Looking Results” that enhance beauty without looking “frozen.”

• “Gentle Technique” that minimizes bruising and discomfort.

You can verify her reputation by viewing our hundreds of 5-star testimonials on our Google Business Profile and our Yelp Listing. You can also see our 5-star reviews on Find Health Clinics,  SalonDiscover,  Birdeye , and San Mateo Chamber of Commerce. Whether you are visiting from Burlingame, Foster City, or Redwood City, you can trust our award-winning standards.

Our most requested services include Botox/Dysport, Dermal Fillers, Hair Loss Restoration, ThermiVa, Acne, LASER, Microneedle, Exosome Growth Factor, and IPL Photofacials.

We use advanced laser platforms and physician-led settings to safely and effectively treat a wide range of skin tones and types.

Dr. Lin has over 35 years of medical experience and has been at the forefront of anti-aging aesthetic medicine in the San Francisco Bay Area for several decades.

Absolutely. Our complete line of MD® lash, hair, and skin health products is available for purchase at our San Mateo office.

Our clinic is within a 15-20 minute drive (approx. 10-15 miles) from Palo Alto and Redwood City, making us a convenient choice for high-end aesthetic care.

Yes, MD Laser & Cosmetics in San Mateo offers a private, accessible parking lot just minutes away from downtown Burlingame and Millbrae, about a mile from the San Mateo and Burlingame train station, and 3 miles from the Millbrae BART station.

Yes, MD Laser & Cosmetics is a premier provider of ThermiVa® non-surgical feminine rejuvenation for patients in San Mateo and the surrounding Redwood City.

We recommend our IPL Photofacial, exosome growth factor injection or medical-grade chemical peels, which are highly effective for correcting sun damage caused by the California climate.

Yes. We work with third-party financing options, including CareCredit® (approval-based) and Flexible Health Spending. We can review payment options before you commit to a plan.

Yes, we are a leading center for female hair restoration on the Peninsula, using a multi-step physician-led system to improve scalp health and hair density.

Yes, we specialize in non-surgical rejuvenation, meaning our San Mateo patients can achieve dramatic results with minimal to no downtime.

Dr. Lin utilizes her proprietary MD®  scientific formulas alongside FDA-cleared lasers to treat sun damage, aging, and hair loss more effectively than generic products.

Yes, we provide comprehensive aesthetic consultations in our San Mateo clinic to create personalized plans for skincare, hair restoration, and anti-aging.

A physician-led medspa like ours ensures that medical-grade treatments (lasers, injectables, and PRP) are administered with the highest level of anatomical knowledge and safety protocols.

While there are several skilled providers, patients consistently rank Dr. Susan Lin at MD Laser & Cosmetics as a top choice in San Mateo. Unlike many medspas where nurses perform injections, Dr. Lin is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of experience who personally performs every treatment. Since 1991, she has been recognized for her “artist’s eye,” specializing in natural-looking results that avoid the “over-done” look. Her clinic has been voted “Best Medical Spa in San Mateo” and serves the broader Peninsula, including Burlingame and Foster City.

All advanced aesthetic treatments are personally delivered or overseen by Dr. Susan Lin, a board-certified physician with over 30 years of experience in medicine.

Post-cancer skin and hair are medically “compromised.” A standard aesthetician may not recognize the signs of a weakened immune system or how certain ingredients might interact with lingering medications. With Dr. Susan Lin’s specialized fellowships at MD Anderson and Memorial Sloan Kettering, our clinic offers a level of medical safety and specialized knowledge rare in the aesthetic industry.

While many patients safely receive injectables like Botox and Juvederm after their primary treatment, timing is critical. If you are on maintenance therapy (such as hormone blockers or immunotherapy), we recommend a consultation with Dr. Lin. We often suggest waiting until your immune system has stabilized—usually 3 to 6 months post-primary treatment—to ensure optimal healing and the best aesthetic results.

It is very common for hair to grow back with a different texture, color, or curl pattern (often called “chemo curls”). This happens because chemotherapy can temporarily affect the shape of the hair follicle. Our MD Hair Restoration protocols focus on nourishing the scalp and hair follicles to help you regain confidence in your natural hair.

Yes. Radiation can leave the skin feeling like a severe sunburn—dry, thin, and highly sensitive. Our MD products include formulations that support oncology patients. Formulations that are hormone and drug-free and designed to restore the skin barrier. We recommend using medical-grade ingredients that soothe “radiation dermatitis” without harsh chemicals found in over-the-counter skincare products.

Our clinic is located in the heart of San Mateo, CA, at 448 N. San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401. We offer free onsite parking and serve patients from across the Peninsula, including Palo Alto, Burlingame, and San Francisco.

We are a physician-led clinic, meaning every treatment—from laser resurfacing to injectables—is backed by Dr. Lin’s clinical research and medical expertise, ensuring the highest standards of safety and natural results.