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Dr. Sabrina Fabi, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in San Diego, California

Dr. Sabrina Fabi, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Dermatology
San Diego, California
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NPI: 1528264355· License: A112852 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $486,837 across 101 payments (what this means)
4.9(79 ratings)

About

Dr. Sabrina Fabi is a Board Certified Dermatologic Surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. She specializes in cosmetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery, focusing on enhancing natural beauty. Dr. Fabi emphasizes achieving natural results through thoughtful, strategic, and long-term treatment plans. Her philosophy centers on maintaining natural features rather than changing them or simply "chasing youth." She aims for patients to look like the best, refreshed, and balanced version of themselves, still like themselves. Dr. Fabi combines energy-based devices, injectables, and advanced technologies to achieve these outcomes. She is also the creator of proprietary procedures including Take10, Take5, ThermiSculpt, and 3xFacial. As part of a team of board-certified dermatologists, she builds personalized plans that blend multiple treatment categories for comprehensive skin rejuvenation, preferring an integrated approach over treating concerns in isolation. All treatments are backed by independently-vetted research, not guesswork, and are designed to address aging without significant recovery time.

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Specialties

  • Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Procedures & Services

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What types of vein treatments are offered and for what areas?
The practice offers Sclerotherapy, laser vein removal, and phlebectomy, which are effective for treating both facial and leg veins.
What is the focus of a consultation with Dr. Fabi?
Consultations with Dr. Fabi are dedicated to creating personalized, long-term treatment plans tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Does the practice have an aesthetician, and what is her role?
Yes, Farzaneh Momeni-Salami is the only aesthetician in the practice, which is otherwise composed of MDs. She is highly trusted, with the dermatologists themselves sending their own family members to her for care.
Does the practice offer 'one-and-done' treatments for dramatic results?
Yes, the practice offers 'one-and-done' treatments designed for patients seeking efficient, meaningful results without a long series of appointments. These single-session treatments often feature quick healing, do not require general anesthesia, and can address concerns like skin tightening on the neck, refreshing the eye area, smoothing wrinkles, contouring stubborn fat, or lifting the face for events.
How does Vbeam Prima laser treatment work for visible veins, and what are the expected outcomes?
Vbeam Prima is a pulsed dye laser that targets visible blue veins under the eye by delivering energy directly into the vessel, causing it to collapse and be cleared by the body. Most patients see significant improvement after just one session, with minimal downtime (temporary redness or swelling for a few days). While a treated vein does not return, new veins can still form over time due to underlying causes like thin skin, genetics, and sun exposure.
What are the benefits and potential risks of Masseter Botox, and what is the recovery timeline?
Masseter Botox, when placed correctly, can alleviate jaw pain and tension from clenching or grinding, reduce clicking/popping in the TMJ, help with tension headaches, and protect tooth enamel. It can also lead to a slimmer, more V-shaped jawline. While complications like affecting the smile can occur even with experienced injectors if the adjacent risorius muscle is hit, board-certified dermatologists use specific safety checks and techniques to avoid this. Patients typically notice less tension within 1-2 weeks, with visible jawline slimming appearing around 8-12 weeks.
What are neuromodulators (Botox/Dysport) and how long do their effects last?
Neuromodulators like Botox or Dysport are injectable treatments that take under five minutes to administer. They work by smoothing lines, with results typically lasting for three to six months, depending on the specific product used.
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 pinkness on the day of treatment and the following day. If injectables are performed during the same visit and cause bruising, a complimentary laser touch-up is offered the next day.
How does Ultherapy work and how long do results last?
Ultherapy is a single, non-surgical treatment that utilizes micro-focused ultrasound to tighten skin under the chin and along the jawline. Results can begin to appear as early as three months, peak around six months, and typically last for at least a year.
What is Take10Eyes and what concerns does it address?
Take10Eyes is a signature, customizable treatment developed exclusively at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology for the delicate eye area, offering significant transformation without surgery. It combines advanced lasers, energy-based tightening devices, and targeted injectables, tailored to address concerns such as under-eye wrinkles, hollowing, crepey texture, hooded lids, upper and lower lid smoothing, and discoloration. For texture renewal, it may include CO2 and erbium lasers; for lifting and firming, energy-based tightening; and for volume and fine lines, fillers or neuromodulators.
What are the primary uses of injectables offered by the practice?
The practice offers a range of injectables, including Botox, Dysport, Daxxify, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Sculptra, and dermal fillers, primarily used for smoothing lines and restoring volume.
What is the 3xFacial and what skin concerns does it address?
The 3xFacial is a customizable signature treatment that combines three complementary treatments to comprehensively address dullness, texture issues, congestion, and dehydration, improving overall skin health and appearance.
What is the Take10 procedure and what are the expected results and timeline?
Take10 is the practice's 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, aiming to take 10+ years off the face by treating wrinkles, texture, skin laxity, and discoloration simultaneously. Early improvement is often visible within the first couple of weeks, with results continuing to build over the following 6+ months.
How does significant weight loss affect skin appearance?
Significant weight loss, while a major milestone, can lead to changes in skin volume and laxity, which may then be addressed with aesthetic treatments.
Is the practice currently 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 aimed at correcting the appearance of these wrinkles. There is no cost to participate, and participants may be compensated for their time and travel.
What is the TotalTat³ tattoo removal approach, and what makes it effective and safe?
The TotalTat³ approach, developed at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, is a multi-laser tattoo removal method that stacks 3 or more laser technologies in a single session, including PicoSure, PicoWay, Q-switched Alexandrite, Q-switched Ruby, and Fractionated AcuPulse CO2. This method is crucial because not all tattoo ink responds to the same laser; it allows matching different laser wavelengths to different colors within the same tattoo, especially for multicolor and resistant inks. The practice possesses one of the largest tattoo removal laser collections globally, enabling them to select the appropriate laser based on each tattoo's specific characteristics (ink color, density, depth, size, skin type). The TotalTat³ protocol is safe for all skin types and tones, minimizing pigmentation risk while maximizing ink removal, which is a key advantage over many single-laser practices for darker skin tones. Patient comfort is prioritized with cooling techniques, topical anesthetics, and intralesional lidocaine used as needed. Most patients typically require 3 to 5 sessions, or potentially more, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, often fewer sessions than traditional single-laser methods.

Patient Experience

Dr. Sabrina Fabi Review Summary

4.9
Dr. Fabi has consistently excellent ratings, averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars across multiple platforms, including 121 reviews and ratings on Healthgrades and Google.

Ratings from Other Platforms

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4.9 out of 5

Based on 67 reviews

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4.9 out of 5

Based on 90 reviews

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Dr. Sabrina Fabi, 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

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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)

$486,837

Payments

101

Compared to peers

Among the highest in our directory

Dr. Sabrina Fabi received $486,837 across 101 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 99.7% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as consulting fee, and the largest single payer was MERZ NORTH AMERICA, 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 ↗

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Location & Contact Information

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

9339 Genesee Ave UNIT 300

San Diego, California 92121

Office Information

Phone: (858) 943-2113

Where does Dr. Sabrina Fabi practice?

Doctor's Office

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology (Primary)

9339 Genesee Ave UNIT 300, San Diego, California 92121

(121 reviews)

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Illinois

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Dermatology
Double Board-certified Dermatologist
Cosmetic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

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What do patients have to say about Dr. Sabrina Fabi?
Patients rave about Dr. Fabi's skill, noting refreshed, rejuvenated appearances and boosted confidence. They praise her natural-looking results, often achieved with less product than expected. Many highlight her expertise with treatments like IPL/Fraxel laser and consider her the best in the industry, leading to high recommendations and lifelong loyalty.
What areas of care does Dr. Sabrina Fabi cater to?
Dr. Fabi specializes in cosmetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Her expertise includes procedures like Ultherapy, Botox, Juvederm, dermal fillers, Fraxel laser, laser resurfacing, and Voluma. She focuses on enhancing natural beauty and providing rejuvenating treatments. Dr. Fabi emphasizes achieving natural results through thoughtful, strategic, and long-term treatment plans. She combines energy-based devices, injectables, and advanced technologies to maintain natural features rather than changing them or simply 'chasing youth'. The goal is for patients to look like the best, refreshed, and balanced version of themselves, still like themselves. Her board-certified dermatologists build personalized plans that often blend multiple treatment categories for comprehensive skin rejuvenation, preferring this integrated approach over treating each concern in isolation. These combination treatments address every tissue layer that ages without requiring significant recovery time, and all treatments offered are backed by real, independently-vetted research, not guesswork.