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Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in San Diego, California

Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

San Diego, California
NPI: 1760522080· License: G48196 (CA) verify

40+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2024): $23,130 across 30 payments (what this means)
4.38(10 ratings)

Consultation $250

In Dr. Kimberly Butterwick's own words

How Dr. Kimberly Butterwick describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • The practice prefers blending multiple treatment categories rather than treating each concern in isolation.
  • The practice's treatment approach is not guesswork.

Specialization

  • Take10 is the practice's signature laser treatment.
  • Take10 was developed at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology.

Technology

  • Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is home to one of the largest laser collections in the world
  • The practice has over 60 laser, light, and energy devices.

Training & credentials

  • The practice employs world-famous board-certified dermatologists.

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About

Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, a Board Certified Dermatologic Surgeon, practices in San Diego, California. She focuses on cosmetic dermatology, offering procedures like laser resurfacing, Cellfina, liposculpture, and various dermal fillers. Dr. Butterwick's philosophy centers on achieving natural results through thoughtful, strategic treatments. She emphasizes a balanced, long-term approach that maintains natural features rather than changing them, aiming for patients to look refreshed, balanced, and their best selves, not to chase youth. This often involves combining energy-based devices, injectables, and advanced technologies. The practice, voted #1 in San Diego and America, is known for creating signature treatments such as Take10, TotalTat³, ThermiSculpt, and 3xFacial. Dr. Butterwick also offers "one-and-done" treatment options for patients seeking efficient, meaningful results without a long series of appointments. These single-session treatments typically involve quick healing and do not require general anesthesia. The practice builds personalized treatment plans, often blending multiple categories for comprehensive skin rejuvenation, a research-backed approach that avoids guesswork.

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Specialties

  • Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Dermal Fillers

$2,500

About typicalTypical in California: $1,000–$2,781 (median $2,151, 18 reports) compare ↗

Cellfina

$4,200

About typicalTypical nationally: $3,000–$4,250 (median $3,600, 17 reports) compare ↗

Liposculpture

$8,000

About typicalTypical in California: $4,000–$8,000 (median $4,500, 5 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Kimberly Butterwick

Sourced directly from Dr. Kimberly Butterwick's social posts and replies.

What is the #3xFacial and what does it treat?
The #3xFacial is a customizable treatment that combines three complementary treatments to comprehensively address dullness, texture, congestion, and dehydration of the skin.
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What is Take10 and what results can be expected?
Take10 is a signature laser treatment developed and offered exclusively at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology. It combines three or more advanced laser, light, and energy devices into a single, customized session to treat wrinkles, texture, skin laxity, and discoloration together, aiming to take 10+ years off of the face. Early improvement is often visible within the first couple of weeks, with results continuing to build over the following 6+ months.
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What is Vbeam Prima laser treatment and what does it treat?
Vbeam Prima is a pulsed dye laser used to treat visible blue veins, especially under and around the eyes, as well as other facial veins. It works by delivering energy directly into the vessel, causing it to collapse and be gradually cleared by the body over days and weeks. Most patients see significant improvement after just one session, with minimal downtime typically resolving within a few days. Once a vein is treated, it does not come back, though new veins can form over time due to genetics and sun exposure.
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How do neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport work, and how long do their effects last?
Neuromodulators such as Botox or Dysport are injected in under five minutes to smooth lines. Their effects typically last for three to six months, depending on the specific product used.
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What is Photofractional light treatment and what is the recovery like?
Photofractional light treatment combines light-based rejuvenation with nonablative fractional resurfacing to improve overall skin quality. Patients may experience temporary pinkness on the day of and the day following the treatment.
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What is the policy for bruising from injectables during a combined treatment?
If injectables are done during the same visit as a photofractional light treatment, any bruising can be addressed with a complimentary laser touch-up the next day.
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What is Ultherapy and what results can be expected?
Ultherapy is a single non-surgical micro-focused ultrasound treatment that tightens skin, particularly under the chin and along the jawline. Results can begin to appear as early as three months, peak around six months, and typically last at least a year.
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What is Take10Eyes and what concerns does it address?
Take10Eyes is a signature, customizable treatment developed exclusively at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology for the delicate area around the eyes. It combines advanced lasers, energy-based tightening devices, and targeted injectables into one tailored plan. It can address concerns such as under-eye wrinkles, hollowing, crepey texture, hooded lids, upper and lower lid smoothing, and discoloration, aiming to achieve a significant transformation without surgery.
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Is the practice conducting any research studies?
Yes, the practice is conducting a new research study for women with skin wrinkles in their upper chest area (décolletage). The study involves an energy-based investigational device treatment to help correct the appearance of these wrinkles. There is no cost to participate, and participants may be compensated for their time and travel.
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What is the TotalTat³ approach for tattoo removal?
TotalTat³ is a multi-laser approach developed at this practice for tattoo removal, especially for multicolor and resistant-ink cases. It stacks three or more laser technologies (including PicoSure, PicoWay, Q-switched Alexandrite, Q-switched Ruby, and Fractionated AcuPulse CO2) in a single session, selecting the right laser based on each tattoo's specific characteristics like ink color, density, depth, size, and skin type. This protocol is safe across all skin types and tones, minimizing pigmentation risk while maximizing ink removal. Comfort is ensured with cooling techniques, topical anesthetics, and intralesional lidocaine. Most patients need 3-5+ sessions, spaced 4-6 weeks apart, which is often fewer than traditional single-laser methods.
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What is unique about the practice's aesthetician services?
Farzaneh Momeni-Salami is the sole aesthetician in a practice primarily staffed by MDs, having worked alongside the same dermatologists for over 25 years. The dermatologists trust her expertise enough to send their own family members to her.
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How does significant weight loss affect skin?
Significant weight loss can be an incredible milestone, but it can sometimes lead to changes in skin volume and laxity.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Kimberly Butterwick Review Summary

4.57
Dr. Butterwick receives stellar reviews, boasting a near-perfect 5.0 rating from patients on one platform. Other platforms like Healthgrades and Google Reviews also reflect her high standing, with ratings of 4.1 and 4.6 out of 5, respectively. Overall, she averages an impressive 4.57 out of 5 stars.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.1 out of 5

Based on 9 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Based on 11 reviews

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Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in San Diego, California

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

9339 Genesee Ave UNIT 300, San Diego, California

(858) 943-2113

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation fee: $250

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$23,130

Payments

30

Compared to peers

Above average

Dr. Kimberly Butterwick received $23,130 across 30 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 89% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as consulting fee, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

9339 Genesee Ave UNIT 300

San Diego, California 92121

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Office Information

Phone: (858) 943-2113

Where does Dr. Kimberly Butterwick practice?

Doctor's Office

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology (Primary)

9339 Genesee Ave UNIT 300, San Diego, California 92121

(27 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Dermatology At The University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Dermatology
Double-board Certified By The American Board Of Dermatology
Diplomate Of The American Board Of Cosmetic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Kimberly Butterwick online?
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Does Dr. Kimberly Butterwick offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Kimberly Butterwick?
Patients consistently praise Dr. Butterwick's skill and care. Reviews highlight her as "gifted and caring," describe "amazing experiences," and recommend her highly for procedures like liposuction and fillers. Patients express satisfaction with their results, with one even regaining their "25-year-old midsection." Overall, patient reviews paint a picture of a highly skilled and compassionate physician.
What areas of care does Dr. Kimberly Butterwick cater to?
Dr. Butterwick specializes in cosmetic dermatology, offering procedures such as laser resurfacing, Cellfina, liposculpture, Volbella, Sculptra, dermal fillers, and IPL. Her expertise extends to body sculpting and wrinkle treatments, addressing a wide range of cosmetic concerns. Dr. Butterwick's philosophy centers on achieving natural results through thoughtful and strategic treatments. She emphasizes a balanced, long-term plan focused on maintaining natural features rather than changing them, with the goal of looking refreshed, balanced, and the best version of oneself, not chasing youth. This often involves combining energy-based devices, injectables, and advanced technologies. The practice also offers 'one-and-done' treatment options for patients desiring efficient, meaningful results without a long series of appointments, characterized by single sessions, quick healing, and no general anesthesia.