Aesthetic Kay - Micro-Needling Review I'm 4 days post-microneedling and already seeing amazing results! My skin feels smoother, more even, and has this healthy glow I absolutely love. The treatment was slightly prickly but very tolerable -- and Kay made the whole experience so relaxing. She's incredibly kind, gentle, and explains everything step-by-step, which helped me feel super comfortable, especially since it was my first time. My post-care routine (recommended by Kay!): * Gentle cleanser * Hydrating serum (hyaluronic acid) * Calming recovery cream * SPF 50 daily -- no skipping! By day 3, my pores looked smaller and my skin texture noticeably improved, especially around my nose and cheeks. Redness faded quickly and no major peeling, just a smooth glow. If you're thinking about microneedling, I highly recommend booking with Kay. She's not only professional, but also one of the nicest people you'll meet. I already can't wait for my next session! read more

I just had a phone consultation to remove a mole for a family member and Kay was the kindest, most understanding person. I thoroughly appreciate when someone in the medical and/or aesthetics field is kind and compassionate with their patients. It's rare to find in a big city and something I actively screen for when deciding on any procedure. I haven't visited yet, but if I need any type of mole, scar removal I will definitely call up Kay. She is so sweet! read more

Brought my girlfriend to get a facial as a date and she absolutely loved it. The staff was super friendly, service was amazing and price was really affordable. I also got some sunspots removed which i didnt even know was possible. Definitely coming back qnd couldnt recommend aesthetic kay more! read more

I have been coming to Kay since mid 2020 and had bad cystic acne on my jawline, forehead and cheeks and Kay recommended acne facial treatments combined with microneedling. Each time I go to Kay, she is extremely professional and thorough with extractions and using new gadgets per session. Without fail each time I go for an acne facial, my face is left glowing and within the next 2 - 3 days all the inflammation and cysts are dramatically reduced in size. At this point, after going for a series of 13 acne facials, my acne is mostly under control with the occasional hormonal breakout around that time of the month. For the hyperpigmentation left over, I was hesitant if Kay would be able to do much, since as a woman of color my pigmentation stays put and is a pain in the butt to get rid of. This being said, Kay's microneedling sessions, are gentle and effective enough to slough off the top layer of dead skin cells and reduce the pigmentation color of my acne scars by 1/2 each time! Now I am just dealing with a couple of deeper pigmentation marks and I can confidently say that my acne/pigmentation marks are significantly better since coming to Aesthetic Kay! My advice is to be patient and consistent with the treatments, and do not expect results overnight; but Aesthetic Kay certainly helps with time and I would recommend Kay to anyone looking to improve their acne & scarring/hyperpigmentation!! read more

I feel bad only giving 3 stars but I need to be honest about my experience. I came in for an initial consultation because I was interested in micro needling, but Kay recommended IPL instead. She said I should do three treatments with a collagen facial after each one. Since I live next door, she offered me a deal and the whole package came out to $1,440. Considering the investment, I had pretty high expectations. I wouldn't say those expectations were met, for a few reasons. 1. I'm not sure if I actually received IPL or just another laser treatment. Everything I've seen about IPL, the healing, and the after effect is very different than what I experienced. I feel like I got the same laser that people get for mole removal. The impact of this is that my skin doesn't look any better than when I went in. In fact, I have more prominent dark spots now in the areas I was zapped that scabbed over. 2. I started this process on April 1 and have now completed the entire series. Like I said, I haven't seen any improvement and Kay let me know it'll take 3 months to see a change. My spots would fade typically in 3 months anyway, so that feels frustrating. For $1,400, I could've just gone to my favorite facialist and bought myself excellent skincare. 3. I didn't really enjoy the collagen facials. I felt like it wasn't catered to my skin type and I didn't see any improvement like I do typically with facials. Additionally, I don't like that they shave the face. Finally, the extractions would often be done on spots that weren't ready for extraction, which led to inflammation and then became a dark spot. 4. During the collagen facials, they cover your eyes and face with a thick mask and then put Saran Wrap on top. At my second collagen facial, this really bothered me because it made me feel claustrophobic. I expressed this to the facialist and told her I wasn't comfortable. She wasn't listening to me so I told her to please take it off because it was making me anxious. She was obviously annoyed with me and washed my face and that was it. This was frustrating because the facial wasn't cheap and they should've done something different for me. I ended up paying full price for a facial when they just washed my face. I should've been reimbursed in that situation or offered another facial. The pros: -Kay is very sweet and kind. I really like her! -They were great with accommodating my schedule. -It's very clean and hygienic. I'm giving 3 stars with the hope that my skin will look better in a few months and make the cost worth it and because Kay is so nice. read more

If you feel like getting pampered, you need to pay a visit to Aesthetic Kay! Me and my boyfriend did a couples facial and it was the most relaxing experience. Kay and her team are so sweet and meticulous, and we left feeling like our skin was much brighter and soothed!! Highly recommend for your next facial :) read more

I can't thank Kay and her team enough for all their efforts. 5/5 location wise. (Not just because it's right outside my place ) but also because it is centrally located in Fillmore where all the boutiques, restaurants,Japantown etc. are situated. So might be a good idea to pamper after hanging around. June- I went to Kay's with anxiety because I was so insecure with my face, it has never been so worse since I came from a tropical Island to SF. I had acne and acne marks and I'm so tired of dealing with it alone. Kay immediately welcomed me like she's known me. She's really friendly and straight to the point. She will recommend treatment that she thinks best for your skin. My first experience was great. I spent over an hour in a relaxed room. (Which I love cause I hate when the work is super fast and be like "that's it?") Her assistant who is also really friendly and nice, will start by cleaning your face, removing makeup, making sure you're relaxed etc. that alone will take a few minutes... but that's only the beginning. Then Kay will come in and do her magic! Then assistant comes back for your massage. (Other times, Kay will do everything, she is really hands on! And you can chat with her about anything :) Also when it comes to payment, unlike other shops, here is no strings attached, no pressure, often times, Kay is full of surprises... nice ones and if she promised you something, even if it is long ago, she will remember and make sure she keeps it. October- I went back to finally get the acne treatment package. I had 5 sessions. Same routine... will clean face first, and I noticed that every session, Kay will pull out new epic gadget of hers lol which is pretty awesome. What she does corresponds to the need of your face every session. I go after work, and always fall asleep, and wake up feeling great. I'm pretty happy with the results! I went from putting hair in my face to ponytail. ***If you're still hesitant, go call her now! Thank you, Aesthetic Kay! read more

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If you want to be pampered, this is the place to be! I went in for a facial and my skin came out glowing. I felt so rejuvenated after my facial. Kay and her assistant are super professional and gentle. read more

Thanks for the lovely facial! It was beyond relaxing to get a treatment done. I loved the gentle techniques she used on my face. Thanks

I was traumatized by my first facial experience a few years back, so I've always been hesitant to try again. I have really sensitive skin, so if I'm not careful, I'll get acne or eczema flareups and its a nightmare. Kay was amazing. She was consultative and helped me find the treatment that was best for me and my skin. I never felt pressured to purchase a package deal but I did anyway on my way out because of how great my first experience was. I'll be back! Kay noticed that I was a bit tense and nervous, and helped create a comfortable environment and positive experience from the moment I stepped into the store. PROS: Affordable (better value than others I've seen in the area) Amazing Service (custom professional consultation and Kay is just awesome) Effective (My face is softer than yours) CONS: I wish I knew about this place earlier Excited for my next visit! Highly recommend. read more

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Got a couples facial here over the weekend and had an amazing time. Face feels fresh and glowing. I recommend giving Kay a visit if you haven't already! read more

Ever since going to Kay, my skin feels so much healthier. I'm very cautious when it comes to getting skin treatment given the cost but Aesthetic Kay is cheaper than most places I've been to in the city. On top of that, the quality of the service is amazing. So happy I found this gem! read more

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! I've tried multiple places across the Bay Area, but this is by far the best facial spa I've ever been too. Both the women/specialists that work here have INCREDIBLE SKILL when it comes to the movement of their hands. Simultaneously gentle and strong and they're very thorough when it comes to cleaning, extracting and massaging. I always feel very safe coming here, even now during the pandemic. Sanitizer is available and necessary when entering, of course a temperature check as well. They wear a mask, shield and gloves during the facial and when you walk in, you can tell the whole place is clean and sanitized, even the bathroom! Completely SPOTLESS with complimentary hand towels, mouthwash and more hand sanitizer of course. Thank you to everyone at Aesthetic Kay, you are my facial place for life. read more

I have been visiting Kay's place for almost 2 years now. I had some really bad acne break out a couple of years ago, and I went to Kay's place and she helped me clean up my acne with only 2 to 3 visits. After the acne treatment, she helped me removed moles, and the result was AMAZING! Now, I am getting micro-needling treatments and my pores have never been this small! I love all the treatment I got from Kay. She understood what my skin needs, and she made the process so enjoyable. I always enjoy the time that I spend with her and her staff. They are very kind, friendly and professional! I highly recommend this place if you need to clean your acne, remove moles, and micro-needling and collagen treatment. read more

I had put off doing a mole removal my whole life because it wasn't a big enough bother to me, but WOW I wish I found this place 10 years ago!! It was so fast and well-priced I'm beyond happy with the results. I researched and called a lot of other dermatologists/aestheticians/kaiser, and this place had the best option for what I wanted read more

Kay was very friendly and the visit did not feel rushed at all. she was able to address all my concerns and the ambiance felt very relaxed.

Kay is absolutely the BEST! I leave every appointment with glowing, healthy, and clear skin (a huge smile as well because Kay always knows how to cheer you up). It really feels like you're catching up with old friends & family when you're with her. She knows how to make you feel at ease and is always caring, calm, and attentive. Her prices are competitive and she will never upsell you! She operates with integrity and treats her patients like her own kids. She listens to your concerns and is honest about what treatments can help you achieve your goals. Personally, I have done facials, lasers, and micro needling over the past three years. Every time I try something new, I end up wishing I did it sooner! The atmosphere and treatments are tailored to suit your needs and consistently deliver results. After going to Kay, people compliment me on my skin all the time! When asked for my routine...I tell the ones I trust that Kay is my secret sauce ;)! I have immense gratitude for Kay and her business because I really believe it has helped transform my skin. I hope you'll give her a chance and check it out for yourself. You really won't regret it! read more

I cannot say enough praise about this place! I have suffered from acne for YEARS (7+?). I have gotten facials routinely for years because of it with little to no improvement. After coming here and following her treatment plan, my skin is GLOWING and CLEAR. I used to have constant breakouts on my cheeks but after a couple of sessions, I have only got a couple of pimples here and there. She has calmed down my skin and helped rebuild my skinbarrier! I should have gone to a Korean skin clinic in the first place but I am so so so glad I found Aesthetic Kay! If you have acne or honestly any other skin care concern that you haven't been able to tackle, come get a consult here. Most skin clinics I have been to charge egregious amounts for a facial and always try to sell you extra products or charge you extra for a chest facial, peel, etc. That is not a problem here whatsoever! I always come out with my face, chest, and back cleaned, massaged, and relaxed. Love love love aesthetic Kay! read more

I just got my first facial and it was way more relaxing than I expected. Kay and her team walked me through every step of the process, gave me a quick consultation, listened to my concerns, recommended a treatment, and also provided packages at a discount. I really appreciated that she was not as concerned with making as much money as she could. From both a business and facial perspective, AK earned my trust! Can't wait to go back for my next appointment. read more

To be honest, Kay knows my skin better than I do. As a result, I've been coming to Aesthetic Kay for the last 4 years to get all of my skincare products. Whenever I break out with acne, I come here to get a consultation and buy the best products specifically for me. Within a week or two, my skin always clears up. Kay's a great friend and skin care consultant. Always look forward to coming here knowing that I'm in good hands. Here are my go to sunblock and face lotion! read more

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This review is for the bomb customer service from the Aesthetic Kay team. I was really looking forward to my facial but accidentally switched the dates around (booked for Wednesday but came in on Tuesday). Kay gave me a warm welcome regardless of the confusion and was able to book me within 30m of coming in on the wrong day. And the microneedle treatment is wonderful. Sorry again for the mistake but thanks a bunch for being so hospitable and accommodating! read more

UPDATED: The owner contacted me and gave me a refund of what I have paid. So I changed the rating from 1 to 3. They are also ganna change their unprofessional practice: 1. Show customers the products they are gonna use on you face and will ask for your permission before just putting them on your lip and eyes 2. Better time management so the customers will know who will do the treatment instead of letting the assistant do all the work Nightmare!! I looked all the reviews and thought "it's clean and reasonable priced as said in the reviews." so I was so excited to give it a try. I got very serious lip inflammation because of the cream they put on my lip. I came for cleansing but the owner only spent 1 minute doing the cleaning (Just manually squeeze my T area using her hands!!!) and let her assistant to do the rest of work: mask and simple massage They charged me $180 for this!! Excuse me Now I have to pay double triple to see a doctor about my serious lip inflammation!! Definitely a nightmare. Please avoid this place read more

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I usually come to japantown for Korean bbq but my girlfriend found this place and had been wanting to check it out for a few months. Thought it was odd they didnt have a website but made a reservation on the phone for two and already got the sense that key was an angel. We got the basic facial package and wow, nothing basic about it. Got major boyfriend points for this date! read more

I have been coming back to Kay for almost 7 years now. She has always been accommodating, considerate, and very knowledgeable in what she does! While I do love her relaxing treatments, I equally enjoy our conversations during my sessions. She has a great sense of humor but also knows when you'd rather just lay there and deflate. She, as well as her gadgets, really do make your skin happy. Always using the latest trends and techniques, every treatment is a fun and pleasant surprise. read more

My boyfriend knew I liked skincare products so he booked a couple facial session for our anniversary and it was glorious. I did not know facials included a light back massage! Here's how it works - You go in to a room, get under separate sheets, the worker cleans your face, moisturizes, puts a mask on, gives a massage, and I forgot the rest because I knocked out. But you wake up feeling really rested and clean. Definitely going back. read more

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Came here for acne treatment and Kay took care of me so well! Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get skin treatment in San Francisco read more

I went here with my then fiance now wife a few times before our wedding and it was totally worth it. Before our first visit, our skin was looking very troubled and in poor condition due to all the wedding planning stress, but thanks to Kay and her assistants, it felt like our face was reborn. After every visit we felt mentally refreshed and we could just feel that our faces were healthier. Honestly this is a perfect spa-like experience and a great opportunity to nap, get your face cleaned up, and an amazing head/scalp massage. Would 100% recommend. read more

I started coming to Aesthetic Kay a couple years now because I had acne, texture, and discoloration on my skin. The facials I've received from Kay and her team have helped improve my skin so much since then and it's such a relaxing experience every time I come in. The ladies who work here are friendly and hospitable-- always taking care of me during my visit. Definitely recommend Aesthetic Kay if you are looking for an amazing esthetician in SF! read more

I make an effort to visit Kay whenever I come to San Francisco for work. The goods: Price - Especially in San Francisco where everything is expensive, Kay's treatments are very affordable relative to other facialists (~25% cheaper) Service - Kay will be your best friend the minute you walk through that door. She'll always give the honest truth about what your skin needs and I love and appreciate the honesty Flexibility - She works Tuesday-Saturday from 9-7 to accommodate the hectic schedule of working people Location / parking - Japantown isn't as crazy as Fidi and other crowded areas in SF The bads: I wish she had a shop in Chicago (where I currently work)... But at least I visit San Francisco often read more

I can't rave enough about Aesthetic Kay!!  I feel beautiful. The extractions did not hurt AT ALL! This was the first time  I had a pleasant facial that didn't hurt. The aesthetician was so careful, I felt safe in her hands. Before my facial we sat down and I shared about my skin and my concerns and she really cared about helping me understand the process of skin care. Also, the price is actually a STEAL. For what you get, she can easily charge more. You can tell this a passion for her to make people feel beautiful. I'm going to fall asleep so well tonight read more

I had a season where acne came back to haunt me. I tried using skin products from various stores to no avail. And then I found the solution, Aesthetic Kay. Came in for extractions. The session slightly stings but after 5 sessions, most of my acne is gone. I definitely want to continue coming back for touchups and would recommend my friends to come here! read more

This woman is amazing! My microderm facial was a hundred times above par and I can't even start expressing my gratitude for helping me with my skin. I had slight pain in my neck so she made sure I was comfortable and walked out feeling so relaxed. I highly recommend you check this place out. First time I went, I was lucky and got a walk in appointment but make sure to book an appointment in advance. read more

If youre looking to get acne treatment, I highly recommend Aesthetic Kay. As it was my first time going to a professional skincare shop, I was uneasy coming in the door. But Kay made me feel right at ease. Not only is she sweet, she is SO knowledgeable about treatments, skincare and the whole shebang. I was skeptical about it at first, but the results after the treatment spoke for themselves. I've now moved on to get the basic facials as my acne has cleared up! read more

Highly recommend Aesthetic Kay. She's friendly and does her best to help you with your skin. I appreciate that she is very careful on my skin during extractions. I started off with just buying products, but eventually decide to give facials a shot. I had been dealing with acne issues but the acne series was just what I needed. read more

Kay's team gives the best facials in SF. I've always had great experiences at Aesthetic Kay and have recommended it to so many friends. I only wish they had a referral program. I especially love interacting with Kay. I never feel like she's rushing and she answers all of my questions. I really feel like she wants her clients leaving satisfied and happy, and I'm very thankful for that because I've definitely had some pretty bad experiences in other shops. Another thing I especially like about this shop is that they were the first, and only, facialist to provide short but super relaxing massages at the end of my facial. It's such a relaxing way to treat yourself!! read more

Im new to professional skin care, but I know good service when I get it!! My cheeks flush red randomly so I decided to try the discoloration treatment. Kay is seriously more magician than an esthetician. I don't know how she did it, but my redness is a lot better. Not fully gone, but soo much better. After a few sessions, Kay kindly offered other options that she thought would also be helpful; I had no idea sun spot removals were even possible! Thank you so much Kay! read more

I hate giving low ratings but I did not feel satisfy with my time here. I thought it was strange because during the whole facial, I never got an explanation of what Kay's employee and Kay were doing e.g. explanations of products they are putting on and the steps they were doing. If you want someone who is thorough and go through each product/step, you won't find it here because it's close to silent and zero communication during the whole facial. Her employees do the majority of the facial and she does the main portion like micro needling or extractions. Even prior to entry, the website said they do temperature checks and abide to the city law but they don't. They don't do temperature checks and no vaccine card checks either. In San Francisco, the businesses now needs to check people vaccination card in order to even sit in at a business. I saw a guest in one of the treatment rooms with no mask while the door was opened and it looks like they were waiting for their appointment. I understand you can take off the mask before you start the treatment but I guess some people don't want to put it on beforehand. Overall from my few visits, they don't do any of the precautions that's required by law in San Francisco which shows me that they don't care. The process of the collagen facial from my memory is cleanse face, scrub/exfoliate with a electronic brush, toner, Kay comes in and extract, a machine she uses for IPL?, toner, lotion on body, collagen mask, and moisturizer. The products they use have a strong potent scent so it is not geared towards people with sensitive skin. You honestly can buy all the products yourself and it would be around the same price as doing a few sessions. Someone else on here made a good point where she would extract spots even though it wasn't ready so this left a bigger scar. And at the end of the collagen facial is when they just put some eye sheet mask, clay mask, two sheets of face mask, and Saran Wrap. Sometimes it feels suffocating and can get caustrophobic easily. I did a few sessions but I literally see zero improvements except more scars which is the opposite of what I want. The price is cheaper than most spas but you get what you pay for lol. Also, it's suspicious that in the past 3 months, there are 5 reviews that only say positive things and have 5 stars rating. I noticed that they reuse the brushes where they put on clients face. It is "clean" since they washed it, but who wants to have a brush on their face that they've used prior on so many other people?? They can't get disposable ones? I also saw the tool they used for their micro needling treatment. Most spa/dermatologist/esthetician places use a SkinPen or a type of pen since it is FDA approved and usually costs a lot more for the treatment. But here, they use a derma roller where you can buy it on Amazon for $10 instead. The derma roller is very unsanitary no matter how many times you "clean" it since I assume they used it on multiple clients and this can lead to more scarring, so it defeats the purpose of the micro needling. People use a derma roller at home, not a facial place. Maybe they use a machine or something, but I didn't see that. This place does not seem clean nor hygienic! I thought this place would change my skin like many people's reviews have said, but it hasn't done anything if not made it worse. It sucks because I don't want to leave a negative review and I wasted my money but I rather warn people who are thinking about coming here. There were two incidents at this place where it showed me it was a red flag as well. You can get a package deal for the treatments/facial or buy them one by one and they accept card, cash, and Venmo. Technically, businesses aren't suppose to use Venmo since it is a violation of their terms and services unless it's a business venmo account. Kay may be nice, but it's not going to bring back the money I've wasted and my skin prior to coming here. Just judging it on the service here and the facials, it isn't worth it unless you're willing to waste your money. Go to a professional instead despite it being more expensive. At least they know how to do their job. read more

So grateful that I found Kay. There's a reason her clients always go back to her. I met Kay at a local small business fair and decided to give her shop a shot. During the initial consultation, Kay listened to my concerns, answered all of my questions, and even provided me with a home skin care routine. The collagen facial was even more impressive. After the treatment, I saw immediate results and I'm so happy with my skin now. Very excited for my next facial here! read more

I've been looking for a good facialist and have tried a few places, but always found myself back at Aesthetic Kay's because nowhere matched its level of service and price. My initial consultation was free! Kay was super sweet and helpful, and you can really she really cares about her clients. I tried the basic facial a few times before signing up for a package at a discounted rate. I really appreciated that she didn't charge for the consultation and waited a few treatments before offering the package to make sure that I really loved what I was getting. It really showed that she was customer-first. You're the best, Kay! read more

I've been breaking out lately and desperately needed a skincare specialist.... :( Some of my coworkers are regulars at Aesthetic Kay so I decided to give them a shot, and it only took one visit for me to be a believer!!! The shop is easy to find in japantown area, super clean, and aesthetic. Facial super relaxing (almost fell asleep but I tried not to), excluding the short stings from extractions...but best part tho, it helped with my breakout a lot!!!! Thank you so much Kay for such a gem!!! I will try to follow all the great skin care maintenance tips you gave me ;) In terms of price, a steal, much cheaper than what you get from any other skincare shops in the city. Definitely considering purchasing package cuz they have discounts. Returning to the shop soon!!! read more