Dr. Vail Reese, MD

Dr. Vail Reese was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. His training was bi-coastal, completing his undergraduate education at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and medical school at UC San Francisco. He returned to Brown for his Dermatology residency. He is Board certified in dermatology and is a member of many medical societies, including the Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Society, San Francisco Medical Society, California Medical Society and is on the staff of Dermanities, a humanities based dermatology society. He is also an assistant clinical professor at UC San Francisco.

Dr. Reese has a unique hobby: The exploration of skin conditions in movies. Arguably the world expert on dermatology in the cinema, Dr. Reese has published several articles about the subject. He also created and maintains the entertaining and informative skin in cinema web site skinema.com.

Since going online in 1996, the site has been featured in numerous print and online …articles, including coverage on CNN, the BBC, Newsweek, and MSNBC. Dr. Reese was given the AMA media award for his work on the site.

Union Square Dermatology: Premier Skin Care in San Francisco

Union Square Dermatology is a leading clinic in San Francisco dedicated to comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological care. Located in the city’s most prestigious medical hub, the practice combines clinical expertise with a patient-centered, boutique environment.

Location & Atmosphere

• Address: Situated at 450 Sutter Street, San Francisco’s premier medical building.
• Environment: Our office features wood floors, warm tones, and handcrafted furnishings to provide a professional yet welcoming, non-clinical atmosphere.
• Patient Comfort: We prioritize a comfortable experience, offering topical anesthetics for treatments whenever necessary.

Medical & Surgical Dermatology

Our experienced providers focus on the health and longevity of your skin, with a specific emphasis on early detection and precision:

• Skin Cancer Screenings: Thorough evaluations for melanoma and other skin cancers.
• Lesion Monitoring: Expert assessment of moles and changing skin lesions.
• Surgical Excellence: When removal is required, we utilize advanced techniques to ensure the most aesthetic and functional outcomes.

Cosmetic Interventions & Lasers

We exclusively offer treatments with a proven track record of safety and efficacy. Our cosmetic services include:

• Neuromodulators: BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin® for the treatment of frown lines.
• Dermal Fillers: Juvéderm® and other injectable fillers for volume restoration.
• Laser Therapy: Specialized lasers for the reduction of facial blood vessels and professional tattoo removal.

Curated Clinical Skincare

Union Square Dermatology provides access to medical-grade products backed by clinical research to promote and maintain skin health:

Featured Brands: Latisse®, SkinCeuticals®, Neova®, and Skinbetter Science®.

Sun Protection: A selection of unique, high-performance sunscreens.