I received both the Ultra Clear and Clear+ treatments on my skin these last 12 months, and the entire experience at SkinLiv was great. Leslie is incredibly knowledgeable about the newest laser technologies and customizes every treatment based on your skin and goals. (very imporant) What really sets her apart is how thorough she is, from explaining exactly what to expect to providing detailed aftercare and recommending the right SkinLiv products to support healing and maximize results. You never feel rushed, and you always leave feeling informed and confident. Leslie genuinely cares about achieving the best possible results for her clients. Beyond her expertise, she's simply a wonderful person who's passionate about what she does! read more

My aesthetician highly recommended Leslie for her expertise in 3D Miracl treatments. From the moment I met her and consulted with her, I was captivated by her passion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to providing the best possible treatment and outcome. I finally returned for my 3D Miracl treatment, and it was the most professional and warm experience I've ever had with a laser treatment. Not only was the treatment exceptional, but the aftercare was equally impressive. Leslie carefully selected the best aftercare products, which were included in the treatment price, and even provided a visor (for an additional, but totally reasonable cost) to protect my freshly laser-treated face from the sun. Thank you, Leslie! I'm about four days out from my treatment, and I can't wait to see the outcome. read more

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Leslie is a rare gem. Her expertise, especially in my case with ethnic skin and how they respond to laser treatments is very clear, and that level of skill really matters when you're trusting someone with procedures like UltraClear. She approaches everything with precision and confidence, and you can tell she has a deep understanding of what it takes for good maintenance and upkeep As a physician myself, I did a lot of research and was very careful in choosing who I trusted to treat my skin, and I can say without hesitation that I would hands-down recommend Leslie to anyone. She genuinely knows what she's doing and she knows her arena of skin very well. What also stands out is her honesty and work ethic. She's incredibly dedicated, often accommodating even last minute appts, which speaks volumes about how much she cares about her clients. And the way she completes the procedure or facial is very meticulous and you can sense the experience in her hands. Beyond her technical skill, Leslie has a very genuine, warm personality. From the first visit and through every session after, she made me feel so comfortable. It honestly feels like catching up with an old friend. The experience is natural, real, and never forced. She also is very affordably priced- having done lots of research before I committed to the first laser treatment with her, I was quite (pleasantly) surprised. She's not trying to nickel and dime you and does honest work. Overall, she combines high-level expertise with a heartfelt approach, which is rare to find. Highly recommend. If you want to start taking care of your skin, this is your girl. She knows skin. read more

Was referred to SkinLIV by the masseuse that I see and I was impressed! Leslie was waiting and ready to go at our scheduled appointment time for a facial...explained what she was doing to my face and what she was putting on my face. She also used a mask and red light on me AND she stayed in the room with me while the mask and red light were on, which I liked because I can get a little anxietied with having my face worked on....Leslie was very knowledgeable and confident which helped me relax. And lastly, she is not a practitioner that pushes to schedule a next appointment and who wants to lock you into a series of ongoing appointments. I found her to be honest and sincere and plan to go back. This was a good referral for me. read more

I highly recommend Leslie to everyone because she truly is the best skin guru! She is warm, personable, attentive, knowledgeable, and really understands everything about the skin. To know her is to love her. I can honestly say that I trust her wholeheartedly with my face. I just wish I would've found her sooner! Go to SkinLIV- you won't be disappointed! read more

I've been seeing Leslie since September 2021, and every visit feels incredibly intentional and thoughtful. Her space is always calm and welcoming, and I never feel rushed -- she creates an environment where you can truly relax while knowing you're in expert hands. Leslie takes the time to really consult first, customizes the facial based on what my skin actually needs that day, and adapts her approach as she goes. I appreciate how transparent she is -- she explains the why behind what she's doing and clearly thinks about skin from a data- and science-based perspective. I've seen real improvements in my skin, and the regimen she outlined has worked so well that I've followed it religiously. She's also refreshingly non-salesy -- no pressure, no pushing products, just honest guidance and expertise. I always leave feeling informed, cared for, and confident in my skin. read more

I found Leslie because she was the first in the area to get the XERF machine. I had a consult with her and she explained everything to me in a great way, you can really tell she loves and lives what she does. The XERF treatment went great, I can't wait to come back to her for my second treatment. She offers other treatments as well! Leslie has a great personality and seems to be a very honest and great person. Would 100% recommend her. read more

I had my first treatment of Xerf with Leslie and the hype is real. It gives you instant lifting. I found Leslie because she is the first one to have Xerf in Orange County. Leslie is amazing and is very informative about the procedure and what to expect. I am looking forward to my next treatment in a month and then can't wait to see the change in my skin laxity over the next few months! read more

Really enjoyed my treatment. I was a little nervous but Leslie was incredibly kind, patient and really gentle with the process. She repeatedly took the time to make sure I was comfortable. I am so happy with my results and can't wait to visit her again for my next session. Thank you Leslie! read more

Leslie is an amazing. Well-educated in skin care. Been with her several years and she always exceeds my expectations. She is not a spa facialist, but a real skin scientist. Recently she provided me a XERF treatment. It's wild, no down time, no pain, and the results are immediate. Leslie did the treatment in just over an hour, and within 30 minutes of finishing I was in a client meeting. She really is the best in Southern California and a beautiful person. read more

Leslie is amazing! She breaks skincare down so you don't have to guess and waste money on products that won't do anything or aren't made with solid ingredients that promote rejuvenation. She creates a tailored approach to each treatment and will let you know if something you are thinking about doing will work for you. Her studio is so clean and crisp that makes treatments (even when they are more aggressive treatments) feel relaxing. I always leave feeling so shiny, healthy and glowing! This most recent time I received a lymphatic massage and that alone was a treat. Come talk to Leslie if your ready to get some serious results on your skincare regime! Currently using the following regime which works wonders thanks to Leslie's recommendations epicurin (Sp?) probiotic moisturizer Coola spf Skinliv lipids and nighttime moisturizer Glytone face and body washes and their kp focused lotion (best product I have used that helps with my kp) Retinol from Trader Joe's Emergin and/or skincuticels vitamin c FAB gentle skin cleanser in the morning read more

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My gf (Visit from the bay just for this) and I went for Xerf treatment and ended up doing Xerf and Ultra Clear laser. Leslie is v detailed, attentive, and is a joy to chat with also. You can tell she really cares and knows her stuffs. While the machines are important, the provider skills are equally important. Highly recommend her. read more

Leslie truly performs MAGIC! I had UltraClear done April 29th and the results just keep getting better. It's like I had a face lift! Leslie took time to explain the process to me in detail. I drove home to Arizona the day after treatment and Leslie's follow up has been reassuring. I will travel far and wide to see Leslie again! read more

Leslie is absolutely amazing! She is super knowledgeable, gentle, professional and very pleasant. Every time I come to see her, she knows exactly what my skin needs at the moment. My favorites are dermaplaning, add-on peels and the new treatment for the broken capillaries! I've tried so many different laser treatments before and my red spots kept coming back again and again. This new machine at SkinLiv makes wonders! It permanently seals the vessel, so it never comes back, wow! It also works great on milia (I had one right on my eyelid and it was gone in literally seconds with this machine!). SkinLiv is my favorite place for all my skincare needs and I always recommend it to my family and friends! read more

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I've been seeing Leslie for almost a year now and she is AMAZING! I cannot say enough good things about her. Not only is she as beautiful inside as she is out, but she is creative, friendly, kind, generous, patient, warm, professional, intelligent and knowledgeable with skincare. She knows exactly what is up with your skin and what it needs. Leslie's facials, as well as her products, are amazing! Everyone need SkinLiv lipids in their life (seriously) and I'm also a big fan or her retinol and lip balm! She never tries to sell you on anything and can help you curate a skincare routine that fits your budget. My skin was in a bad place when I first started seeing her - lots of melasma, hyperpigmentation and discoloration from years in the sun and from pregnancy. I also had lots of little veins on my face. Leslie used Thermavein on my face and it made those little guys disappear! She also used TripleBRIGHT chemical peel on me and that was a game changer! My very first chemical peel (not gonna lie - it was scary, but Leslie checked in on me everyday to make sure I was ok). It really brightened up my skin and helped with all my discoloration. I'm SO happy with my results! I would never trust anyone else with a chemical peel. I cannot recommend Leslie enough read more

Great place for teenage athletes. My 15 year old son came in for a visit to with Leslie last month. He hit puberty at 14 and started to develop black heads and white heads. In addition he also had some stubborn cystic lesion. Leslie spent 1.5 hours doing a comprehensive extraction on him. Highly recommend for soccer players and other athletes in the teens. read more

The best most amazing facial. Leslie is a skin genius. She is so full of knowledge and experience that translates into your experience. My skin has been glowing since I left her office. It was so relaxing and much needed. I will be visiting monthly! read more

I have had a chronic skin condition for years that produces dozens of bumps on my face, neck and chest...I went to a dermatologist that wanted to charge me 2000 dollars to treat my face and chest with no promises of them staying away...my health insurance wouldn't cover it either.. Leslie is a true God send..... She did my face and neck for far less than what I was quoted, and gave me encouragement that the right maintenance could at least keep them at bay.... She truly cares about her patients. read more

I was visiting from Northern CA and had been do frustrated with my skin that I went to see Leslie for which I thought she was going to do a procedure on me. Instead she spent an hour with me describing the real issues on my face and recommended products and procedures she doesn't even do. Didn't try to make me buy any products and didn't charge me a dime for the hour visit. She also followed up with me on all the places in No CA where I can get the treatment she recommended done. Leslie is so so knowledgeable and kind and would recommend her to anyone who needs skin help like me! read more

I just saw Leslie for my first facial yesterday and I am definitely coming back soon. I've really only ever gotten "relaxation" facials at spas in the past, this is the first time I scheduled a facial because I needed one. My skin was dull, I had small blackheads on several areas of my skin (nose, chin, temples) and a compromised skin barrier. Leslie was so gentle during extractions, while also explaining everything she was doing in real time. After a few medicated masks under the LED light mask, my sensitive skin was feeling "spicy" so she cooled me off with some hydrating creams and a small fan. It definitely did the trick! I left with smooth, glowing skin and I'm already planning for my next appointment. THANK YOU SKINLIV! read more

I have been saying I was going to get a facial for way too long. My skin had so many bumps underneath the skin. I received my facial and I did NOT look pretty for a week after, then BOOM...my face was so much more clear and a noticeable difference. I highly recommend Leslie to guide you in your skin care routine and to improve your complexion quickly with her facials. So glad I was recommended her. I can't wait to see her again and continue the health and progress of my skin. It's refreshing to find someone passionate about what they do, those are the people that are truly good at their jobs. Thank you Leslie, you are a one of a kind!!! read more

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Not only is she warm, friendly, and a great listener, Leslie is an INCREDIBLY knowledgeable skin therapist who will tell you exactly what is up with your skin and what you can do to improve it; I'm so happy I paid a visit to her today and stopped trying to tackle my skin on my own. Her protege Sarah was also very well informed and added to my experience with several suggestions! I love how passionate they both are about skincare and helping people! I am an oily acne skin type but I keep my face very clean. I could not believeeee how many extractions she did (taking out blackheads, whiteheads, sebaceous filaments on my nose, even on my earlobes!) for about 20 minutes, including these donut-shaped clear moles called sebaceous hyperpaliasia (sp?). She customized the entire treatment for me personally, even recommending specific vitamins for me to pick up that will help my skin type. I feel so blessed with having been recommended her through a friend and can not recommend her services enough! read more

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This was my 1st time referred by my friend. She is absolutely great. During the whole procedure and treatment was the best I ever had. read more

I've been seeing Leslie for a year and she has changed my skin. I highly recommend Leslie and her team of Skin staff. I brought my Brother to get a facial he enjoyed getting fixed up. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Leslie. She is warm, caring, kind, patient, has a great sense of humor, professional, and is extremely knowledgeable in her craft. The office is beautiful and very inviting. Also, she has one of the most comfortable tables for you to really be able to relax while you are getting an amazing treatment from her. I never put much focus on taking care of my skin, mostly because I didn't have much knowledge on how to. In just one session Leslie taught me some very valuable information on taking care of my skin and I cannot thank her enough for changing my outlook, educating me, and starting me on my skin care journey. She is very results focused and will have your skin looking and feeling its best. After going to her for a fascial I cannot see myself going to anyone else ever again. Do not waste your time or money searching for your skin care guru, she is right here! read more

This is THE BEST place to go for all your skincare needs! I was beyond excited to finally get in with Leslie. I could go on and on about how amazing she is, but dang this lady sure does knows her stuff! She's super knowledgeable in all things about your skin and can get you to where you want to be! I was a little nervous as I know she's all about being results driven. So I wasn't expecting the most relaxing facial I've ever had, but she surprised me! She has the best hands ever, I was so relaxed and felt like I was in heaven! I cannot wait for my next treatment. I even got my Auntie a gift certificate for her birthday so she can feel amazing too! Thank you Leslie for your gift of beautiful skin, I feel blessed to have come to you! read more

Book a facial with Lesley! Now! I could go on for pages, but honestly, if you want someone who actually cares about improving your skin and works for it. She's an expert. Prices are extremely reasonable and she will not oversell at all. She found a customer in me without a doubt! read more

Leslie is great! She's a skin nerd, which is what you want from someone doing your facial. She always has great product suggestions as well. I also really like going to Leslie for lash tint - that's my favorite service ever! read more

I've been to many estheticians and have had many different experiences but Leslie really took the cake. She took her time in the beginning to get to know me, my background, and her time to share her knowledge about skin care, products, and every possible thing you need to know about what a good skin therapist is all about. If you're asian, have problems with congestion, skin that easily gets hyper pigmentation, and all of the above. She will know exactly what products to use for you. I love the fact that she uses different mixes of her amazing organic products to treat different areas of the face to suit your skin type. She carries top of the line products! And I love that she also educates you on them. My skin really does feel different. It feels a lot softer and a lot brighter. I'm definitely coming back for another SkinLIV facial treatment with Leslie. This is only the beginning of my flawless skin journey. Thank you read more

SkinLive is one of the best medispas I've been to! I have had my fair share of facials from ZO skin center, to Burke Williams to medical day spas with the highest ratings. I loved how welcoming and caring Leslie was. She talked me out of a higher priced facial treatment because she saw my skin and what my need was. She was knowledgeable and customized my facial to exactly what I needed down to different areas on my face. I walked out of there feeling so relaxed and well taken care of. To top it off she has the cutest and coziest room. It may have been my first facial with SkinLIV but it definitely will not be my last. read more

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Experienced an AMAZING relaxing but results driven facial by Leslie (the owner & esthetician). She really took her time to ask me about my skin and my concerns and made sure to educate me about how she was going to target them during the treatment and how I could help myself at home! It's nice to know the person working on my face knows IN DEPTH so much about what the do and are doing on their clients! I also experienced my FIRST Botox session with Larissa The Nurse Practitioner and I'm a little anxious so she gave me a small stress ball and walked me through it with the most calm and collected voice which was super comforting. It literally felt like little bee stings and I didn't even flinch! She was so fast too! I'll be returning no doubt about it! read more

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What a fabulous experience! In particularly as Skin LIV is a newly opened location for highly credentialed owner, Leslie Joy Dammer. The atmosphere was soothing & serene, accompanied by lovely works of art! Leslie's gentle touch but thorough facial removed not only heavy makeup that had been air sprayed on for a wedding the previous day, but a year and a half of sun exposure & unusual stress of personal circumstances. My skin & it's appearance looks healthy, clean & 5 years younger! I look forward to visiting again and working with Leslie & her associate for additional treatments of injectables they may suggest in their professional opinion. read more

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Wow! I had an amazing experience at SkinLIV. When I walked through the door, I initially felt the calming ambiance and cleanliness of the spa. Leslie does a phenomenal job as a skin care professional. More importantly, she is an amazing person who will shine a light on your day. You will have an amazing experience at SkinLIV and leave feeling your best!! read more

Leslie is really great - I just happened to find her name as an authorized retailer for Skinceuticals and now I am creating a skin care plan with her before my wedding this summer. I received one facial so far and plan to keep going to make sure I am ready for my big day (and beyond!). She just answered my phone call yesterday because I am having a crazy hormonal break out and made me feel confident and made sure I felt okay before the call ended! I don't know any other esthetician that would do that! Thanks Leslie! read more

Leslie is an ANGEL!! She has totally transformed my skin. She is talented and honest and goes out of her way to help me. She is so knowledgeable and I truly would never go to anyone else. I could never trust someone else with my skin! She is passionate about her work and it shows. My skin was in such bad shape when I started seeing her (February 2019) and she completely healed my skin. If you've never gotten a chemical peel, don't trust just anyone with your skin. Go to the BEST!!! read more

SkinLIV saved my face! Leslie is a miracle worker. I had Milia (small white bumps that you can't pop) all over my cheeks and around my eyes. I had two large ones near my eye and one on my eyelid. My dermatologist would not even bother with them. It was a source of image issues as even foundation couldn't cover the uneven, bumpy texture of my skin. I had no idea it was even an issue that could be fixed. I came in for a bridal facial and she noticed them right away and offered to take care of them. Not only did she fix them but she went through my current skincare regiment, found the cause of the milia and gave me a budget friendly plan of action to continually improve my skin. Leslie is amazing at her job and she is incredibly entertaining. Can't wait to go back! I highly recommend SkinLIV! read more

Leslie! What a guru! She is the kindest, most patient esthician I've ever met. Honestly I've been dealing with hormonal breakouts since I stopped my BC pills, and as a pharmacist I would be weary of ever starting yourself or putting your daughters on it! It really messes with your hormones (feel free to PM with any questions) I went on my honeymoon to Asia and my skin started clearing up, I think in America we just have too much crap in our food, yes I think diet is tied to our hormonal imbalance and thus bad skin (my husband has a masters in dietetics). I'm 36, let's face it, I have a high stress life and job and it's not like when I was in my 20s where I could beat up my body and look refreshed every morning. Leslie recommend the best high end products (mid level prices, I've tried la mer so I understand expensive) that have almost eliminated my breakouts and her treatments are AMAZING. I just did my first CIT/microneedling with stem cell. It will take time to see results but I can see subtle differences already. Skin feels tighter, skin looks brighter, scars are lightening. Leslie is generous, what does that mean? Please just go to get to see what I mean. She is just an incredible person, I texted her everyday! I'm a scientific person so I want details upon details. I've gone to esthician's all up and down Southern California, including Beverly Hills, but I've gotten the best results so far with Leslie. I wish I found her before my wedding oh and she's so sanitary, I know that should go without saying but I'm a germsphob so it gives me peace of mind. read more

Leslie is amazing. She is a genuine, honest, hardworking gal from New Jersey. Who really cares about you and your skin. I am a strong believer in supporting business owners who are good people and good at what they do. Since November I've been having severe breakouts on my forehead due to hormonal supplements I started taking. It caused me to have flesh colored stubborn acne all over my forehead. There wasn't a spot on my forehead that didn't have a bump when I touch it. It felt like Braille. I've never suffered from adult acne this bad, I had the occasional one or two hormonal zits that would show up once a month but nothing like this. I was extremely frustrated and found myself picking which is bad. These bumps eventually surface to pimples, zits, or blackheads. I was in desperate need of a cleaning. So onto yelp I went. I found ANOTHER esthetician because SkinLIV didn't show up on my initial search. I had a really bad experience with this other lady. She refused to extract my blackheads saying they weren't ready and instead she lazily put a peel on me which gave me a chemical burn.It made me hesitant to seek out another esthetician. But than again I found myself picking so I knew I had to go to a professional. I jumped on yelp again and found Leslie and I'm so glad I did. From the initial moment I walked in I felt welcomed. Her space is very cute, warm, and decorated well with accents of blue, just like her. She had me lay down and assessed my face. She was excited to extract all the junk in my pores and I was excited for her to do it. She spent a WHOLE HOUR on extractions alone. I've never seen someone work that hard. Than she moved on and spent another hour putting a calming mask on me, using oxygen, and etc. I left feeling clean, clean and smooth. A little sore from extractions but that is expected. Before I left she gave me a gallon of alkaline water and told me to drink it to help my skin heal. I took her recommendation and bought her vitamin C. I'm waiting to finish my current face regime before I purchase her other recommendation. Which is another thing I loved about her, she's NOT Pushy. I don't get the greasy sales woman vibe from her at all. She just wants to help your skin look great. 3 days later I got a text from her checking in asking for photos and seeing how I am doing. She scheduled me to come in for FREE to extract any acne that flared up after the facial. I'm seeing her tomorrow. I would highly recommend her!! For an Acne Facial or any facial. She's Amazing. read more

Happy place. Great conversation, great skin care tips and even better results. Sarah and Leslie are so fun to hang out with while getting a facial. Sarah followed up with me today and even continued answering questions I had about skin care products. Really this place is worth every penny!! read more

This was my first facial in probably 10 years, goal is just taking better care of my skin and don't have a lot of issues. My facial was done by Sarah and supervised by Leslie, my face was so soft, refreshed and glowing when I left. Leslie gave me suggestions of what products to use to combat any exposure damage and preventative. Very considerate of what my skin needed & products catered to that. Uses organic products, we talked about good makeup to use, spf etc, it was great! Highly recommend & will be going back. read more

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