Gentle Star Medspa
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 618-0108
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Editorial Review for Gentle Star Medspa – by Joanna Currier
In Short
A funky, industrial vibe dominates the lobby of this friendly, high-design medspa co-owned by Dr. Thomas Ellis and medical esthetician Craig Shishido. The wide space features exposed brick, concrete floors, contemporary art and piped-in music; disco balls create "gentle stars" overhead. Tucked further in, three soothing treatment rooms provide every consideration and amenity--including plush down comforters and Salvor fauna pillows to hug during more involved treatments such as Titan skin tightening and Botox.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasSkin consultations here are complimentary.
Hair RemovalLaser hair reduction is provided for all parts of the body.
Skin CareFacial rejuvenation services include clinical and deep-pore facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion using diamond-head tools. Dr. Ellis also helps administer medical skin products such as Retin-A, oral antibiotics, bleaching agents and other clinical needs.
BrandsThe medspa uses Jan Marini, Obagi, SkinMedica and LaRoche-Posay skincare products and gloMinerals makeup.
User Reviews for Gentle Star Medspa
01/15/2008 Posted by zibbyz
If you want a REAL facial - not just a massage with good smelling lotion - this is your place. Craig, Nikko and Dr. Ellis are wonderful people. Nikko is friendly and always makes sure I have all of the tea/water that I can drink. There are not words to describe the work that Craig does --- he is a skin god. He will get all of the icky gunk out of your pores and give you practical, effective recommendations for good skin. There is not even a hint of hard sell, like the normal 'spa' stick. Pick up that phone and get there --- you won't be sorry. It is the spa I have been looking for forever!! and yippeah I found it.
Pros: Location, Ambience, Service, Skill of staff
Cons: I can't go every day!
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12/01/2007 Posted by almond18
Before Gentlestar, I don't think there was ever a time I wasn't conscious of my skin, even when there were good days. From teenage hormones to stress to makeup, my skin had it's fair share of ups and downs. I never left home without makeup. I spent a lot of money on dermatologists, beauty spas that provided temporary results. Finally, after an allergic breakout to a powder, I found Gentlestar. I was skeptical at first, but Craig was so thorough and patient in regards to the best solution for my skin that I decided to take the plunge and try Obagi. A combination of Obagi and Vitalize Peel revealed beautiful, soft skin. Mind you, the first month, even the second, was painful using Obagi. In the third and fourth month, I was thrilled at the texture of my skin. Very minimal outbreakouts, which healed incredibly fast, and the surface of the skin was refined and delicate with a nice sheen. Presently, I hardly wear foundation, just blush, eyeshadow, and lipgloss. No longer conscious of the way I look, I am more confident at whatever I do. The self-conscious, insecure person is gone. It feels very liberating. Not only that, I finally found a beauty professional who truly cared for his patient. I'm so glad to be under the care of Craig. Gentlestar is a gem with high-quality, caring customer service. Recently, my mother and I went in for the vitalize peel together. She was very satisfied with the result, as am I. And Craig is just amazing.
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