Dr Richards Dermatologist in La Jolla, California

Name: Kristen A. Richards, MD
Last name: Richards
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2001
Years experience: 22
Primary Specialty: Dermatologist
Business: Torrey Pines Dermatology
Address: 9850 Genesee Ave
Address suite: Suite 460
City: La Jolla
State: California
Zip Code: 92037
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Free
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Special Offers
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla
Education
  • Undergraduate: BA in International Relations, Stanford University, 1989
  • Medical: MD, Case Western Reserve University, 1996
Postdoc Training
  • Internship: Pediatrics, Univeristy Hospitals of Cleveland, 1996-1997
  • Residency: Dermatology, Northwestern University, 1997-2000
  • Fellowship: Mohs Surgery, Vanderbilt University, 2001
Board Certification
Kristen Anne Richards (ABMSUID – 6425340)

Viewed: 3/18/2009 CST

Day of birth: private

Status: private
Certification:
American Board of Dermatology

Dermatology – General
Status: Certified

Active Time-Limited Recertification
6/12/2008 – 12/31/2020}

Active Time-Limited Initial Certification 10/30/2

– 12/31/2010}
Education: 1996 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: Private

GPS coordinates on map: 32.8833691,-117.2265489

Kristen A. Richards, MD

Primary location
Location name: La Jolla
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 32.8475,-117.2750015
Treatments
  • ActiveFX
  • Botox
  • Chemical Peel
  • Dysport
  • IPL
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • SculpSure
  • Sculptra
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Vbeam
  • VI Peel

RealSelf Info

Profile views: 3395
Answer count: 13
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Anonymous votes: 16
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Aug 5, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Dermatologist
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • La Jolla, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.8475,-117.2750015
  • San Diego, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.7188,-117.1640015

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Laser Resurfacing (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Laser Resurfacing (Jan 2012) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)

Latest Prices

Laser Resurfacing Prices

  • $5350 – Oct 2018 – La Jolla, CA
  • $5350 – Jan 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Torrey Pines Dermatology, https://www.torreypinesderm.com
Address
9850 Genesee Ave.Ste. 460, La Jolla, California, US, 92037 (GPS coordinates: 32.8833171,-117.2264215)
Phone
(858) 362-8800
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jun 19, 2019 / Dec 14, 2021

Special Offers

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Galderma Offer
Nov 1, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
How Long Should I Wait for Botox Injection After Taking Aleve?
Aleve, asprin, advil and botox
Jun 14, 2013
This is a very common question.

Technically, you dont have to wait at all between taking Aleve, advil or any other nonsteroidal pain reliever and recieving Botox. The two medications will not have any interactions. The Botox effectiveness will be just the same. You will still have the same great result!

The only downside is that Aleve, advil, asprin and the like, along with alcohol use, can potentially increase your chances of bruising.

Even without use of these medications or...

Severe Acne for 5-6 Years, Not Clearing Up, Any Suggestions?
Severe Acne treatment
Jun 13, 2013
Patients who are suffering from longstanding acne, and do not respond to conservative treatments, need more aggressive therapy. More aggressive therapy would consist of a combination therapy with an oral antibiotic to reduce inflammation, topical combination therapy with a benzoyl peroxide to help dry up the active inflamed pimples, a retinoid to help reduce inflammation, eat away at the blackheads, and to start smoothing out the texture of your skin, and the some mechanical treatment with...
Can Someone with Full Face Get Fillers?
Full face and fillers
Jun 13, 2013
Fillers such as Sculptra are designed for the exact areas you described so perfectly. When these recessed, sunken, valley type areas are "filled", then your face will look more youthful and rested....not just round or puffy.

Im afraid you will love it.

Will Bikram Yoga Cause my Sculptra Injection to Metabolize from my Face More Rapidly Than Not P
bikram yoga and sculptra
Jun 13, 2013
Practicing daily Birkam yoga will have NO effect on an increased metabolism of the Sculptra recently placed. Enjoy your yoga!
Can I Get Laser Hair Removal on my Pubic Area?
bikini laser hair reduction/ removal
May 13, 2013
Great question.

the answer is yes.

laser hair reduction/ removal can safely be used on the majority of our body regions--for women and men.

since hairs, in a given area, grow at different cycles--unfortunately the procedure is not a one time event. usually appointments are scheduled about a month apart.

the procedure is relatively short and not too uncomfortable--even in this delicate area.

you will start seeing results after the first 1-2 treatments.

call your...

How Long After Chin Liposuction Should I Wait Before Starting Laser Hair Removal?
laser hair reduction/ removal
Apr 18, 2013
Great question.

first you should run it by your treating surgeon. if they give the green light for laser hair reduction then it is only a matter of your comfort level.

we would want you to be healed, no redness or inflammation present, and ideally pain free from your previous procedure.

laser hair reduction/ removal is at a different level of the skin than your recent procedure--so you should not have any harmful interaction, but the laser hair procedure can cause its own...

My Cystic Acne Has Gotten Worse Since I Started Using Clarisonic?
cystic acne---clarisonic use after accutane
Mar 12, 2013
The clarisonic device maybe very helpful for some patients, however if you develop extensive inflammation to your acne and your acne is getting worse, i would recommend going back to a gentle cleanser with accompanying moisturizer.

Then go back to your dermatology provider.

They will be able to use various treatment options to clear up your skin.

They will be able to help you achieve the results that you are looking for...and hopefully without the need of accutane.

Last updated on 12/20/2023