Austin Dermatology Center

Great doctor and staff. Good prices. Always patient. I’ve being going to him for years.
Always runs on time, no waiting.

Cheap? Yes. Pretty painless? Yes. But, you know when you specify that you do NOT want your face frozen? That you even ask for LESS than recommended and your forehead ends up 100% frozen? Yea, I didn’t either until this experience. FYI, I am not a stranger to botox. I’ve been getting it to keep wrinkles from creasing for years. This is a first for me. I am beyond not happy and will not be back.

Over the last 5 years, Dr. Austin has helped our whole family with our dermatology needs. We have always been happy with his expertise and knowledge. I would highly recommend him. I especially remember a time a few years ago when I needed help with painful scar tissue over a surgery site, a cheloid. My doctor at the time referred me to a UCSD dermatologist, coincidentally in the same building as Dr. Austin’s. However, that derma​tologist only ended up adding to my problem. He prescribed a high dose cortisone cream that I was supposed to put on every day for weeks. The scar became even more inflamed and painful. When I went back to talk to him, he just said to continue with the cream, and that it would start helping eventually. I finally decided to go get Dr. Austin’s advice, which I should have done sooner!
He told me that the topical cortisone cream I had been told to use wasn’t supposed to be applied for more than 2 weeks! He also said that from his own experience, the only thing that helps with cheloids are carefully timed and dosed cortisone shots right into the scar tissue. We proceeded with that, and after just two treatments, the cheloid flattened out and subsided. Since then it feels like a normal skin area which is quite a relief.
We have also seen Dr. Austin for standard skin checks, mole removals, and so forth. He has always treated us well in every respect. His office staff is professional and friendly. They also deal with insurance questions in an efficient way.

I posted a negative review as a result of a personal experience with this doctor. When I was contacted by this doctor and threatened with a lawsuit that if I did not take the post down, I felt I had no other choice than to remove the post.

Good doctor. Kind and patient, fantastic bedside manner. He did a wonderful job removing a bunch of age spots on my face last year. Now I look 10 years younger. Highly recommend.

While speaking of skin care in passing I was recommended to see Dr Austin while visiting San Diego. By far he is one of the most down to earth intellectuals you will ever meet. His chair side manner is second to none and his ability to communicate treatment is refreshing. He was very honest and affordable. I use to think that there were no exceptions to «you get what you pay for…» But after visiting this office I now know you can always be sure to get a good deal.

I have seen Dr. Austin twice… The first time I came in because I was concerned with a beauty mark that had become a little bigger over time… Google had me thinking I had skin cancer or something so I freaked out and booked an appointment with Dr. Austin… The girls up front were nice and his Dad is such a sweetheart… I think all of the negative comments regarding the presence of Dr. Austin Senior in the office is really mean spirited… It’s not easy caring for an elderly loved one… I commend Dr. Austin Jr. for continuing to care for his father instead of dumping him off in a nursing home… It’s highly admirable…
Dr. Austin assured me that I didn’t have skin cancer but he was concerned with the state of my hair at the time which confirmed something I had been suspicious of for a while… My go to hair stylist of many years was over processing my already fragile locks and I was under way too much stress… He recommended a biopsy of the scalp which entailed getting injections of anesthetic directly into my head… Not pleasant at all… OUCH!
The next time I went to see Dr. Austin was for Botox and some pout plumping… Okay…Let me say this… Dr. Austin is the go to man for Botox if you have little to no pain tolerance like me… He does use a very small needle but the problem with that is you may not get the desired smoothness you are seeking and unfortunately he does NOT offer free touch ups… I now use Dysport instead of Botox and have the injections done at my plastic surgeons office…(Please see my review for Shumway Cosmetics)…Although it hurts a million times more than Botox with Dr. Austin, the Dysport lasts a lot longer and I do get free touch ups if needed…
Dr. Austin used Juvederm to enhance my upper lip… My lips are already pretty full so he suggested we just plum up the top lip to match the lower lip which has always been a little fuller… Ladies no lie… If you are considering this procedure please be advised that this is not for the faint of heart… It hurt more than a breast augmentation… You are sitting up right and fully conscious… Dr. Austin first injected my lip with anesthetic which hurt like nothing I can even describe and secondly injected my lip with the Juvederm this also hurt beyond any words imaginable… I was literally in tears… However I would do it again in a heart beat and indeed I will once this last round wears off… The end result is a beautifully plump NATURAL looking pout…
I cannot even begin to tell you the amount of compliments I get on my lips… Even my plastic surgeon was impressed… Dr. Austin uses his fingers to shape the lips immediately after the injections which I believe accounts for the natural looking result… We used one syringe on the top lip… Next go around I’ll pay for two syringes and use half a syringe on my lower lip and a syringe and a half up top…
Finding this place can be pretty tricky… Even if you’ve gone there before and are familiar with the area… Parking is horrendous… There can be a wait sometimes as it is only Dr. Austin running the show but I like it that way and he is always definitely worth the wait… Harvard grad I believe… Another thing I wanted to mention… Dr. Austin has never tried to upsell me… In fact when I inquired about Latisse his father quickly jumped in and told me I did not need it and for those of you who are interested please know that it is something you must continue to use daily for the rest of your life… A very expensive habit… Most Dr.‘s will not disclose that to you! I highly recommend Dr. Austin to anyone male or female looking for a highly skilled honest Dermatologist… Minus one star for lack of touch ups, poor parking, long waits and difficulty in finding the building…

I went to see Dr. Erik Austin today for Botox and I was very pleased. The staff at the front desk was very pleasant, knowledgeable and eased the fears I was having about my procedure. Dr. Austin was very personable and talked me through my procedure. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is considering the idea of Botox or any other procedures that Austin Dermatology Center offers!

Call him Dr. AWESOME!
The Austin Dermatology Center is the place to go! I have been to other dermatologist and they don’t compare with service or price. Thanks to the Doc I now have a «movie star» mouth :) and no more wrinkles around my eyes or forehead… Really this is the place to go hands down.

Great doctor! Great service! The best price for Botox I have ever seen! He’s gentle and honest. He will measure out how many units you need and place them perfectly on your face! I think I finally found my happy place! Oh and his stuff works! So you know it’s the real deal! You can’t beat $ 8 a unit especially if Allergan sells it to EVERYONE for $ 5.80! Don’t go somewhere else and pay $ 11-​$ 13 a unit! Come here!!!

Best Botox in San Diego! I have been to many places in SD paying upwards or $ 14 a unit and loving the results (hey… I’ll pay anything to look wrinkle free). I got referred to Dr. Austin by my girlfriend who is a nurse at Scrips La Jolla (so yeah I’m going to trust her recommendation). Walked in and was greeted by very nice girls in the reception and very funny/​friendly father of Dr. Austin who went over some basic info, needless to say i felt very comfortable. Dr. Austin was very knowledgable, kind and very gentle (I didn’t even flinch when the needle went into my forehead. Quick, painless, affordable prices. I am just upset I haven’t been seeing him all these years. I will def be back! Thank you Dr. Austin

HONEST, KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPASSIONATE
I hardly ever write reviews, but this place has been such a godsend to me over the years that I just have to help spread the word! :)
I’ve been going here for years for all my dermatology needs everything from my acne to keeping my skin looking younger as I get, ahem…“Older.” Dr. Austin is always honest with his answers to all my questions and has done wonders for my skin. If he thinks something is a waste of money he straight up tells you! I’ve gotten so many compliments on how great my skin looks, it’s more of a testament to the great advice and professional treatment I have received from Dr. Austin over the years. I have referred a bunch of friends and family to him and they all have been equally as pleased as I have been.
Austin Dermatology Center has a very warm inviting feel to it; they play the best music I’ve ever heard playing in a Dr. Office for one thing! Secondly, this place also has a great family feel type environment to it. I think the family feel type environment is probably due to the fact that Dr. Austin’s father Dr. Austin Senior also works there as well. Which is great, because Dr. Austin Senior (Who by the way is probably the most genuinely kind person ever!) has really helped me to better understand my health insurance. Not to mention, if I call Austin Dermatology Center and have a question and Dr. Austin is busy then Dr. Austin Senior is able to help answer my questions so I don’t have to wait hours for a simple answer.
I’m always surprised by how short the wait is. Usually, When you’re sitting in an exam room waiting for a Doctor you sit there freezing and listening to the Doctor meander around the hallway, talking to everyone in the world, but YOU! That doesn’t happen here! Dr. Austin told me that they block out sections of time for patients and don’t double book like other Doctor offices do. So, as long as all the patients show up at their «scheduled» time then things run quickly and smoothly. I always find Dr. Austin to be very soft spoken, polite, and honest. I never feel like Dr. Austin is in some huge rush to get to the next patient and just trying to rush through my appointment. I think this is the only Dr. Office I’ve been too where I «actually» get to ask all the questions I want answered, what a shocker!
I recently opted for my first TCA Chemical peel which cost me $ 350 (not bad) I was somewhat nervous about it, but Dr Austin explained everything about my treatment in great detail, such as not picking or peeling off any of the peeling skin! Dr. Austin made this part very very very clear to me! Dr Austin said as long as I just let the skin fall off on it’s own, my skin would heal just fine and have no scarring. Dr. Austin also gave me very easy to read aftercare instructions.
Well, It’s been a few weeks now since my peel and I have to say everything with the peel and my visit to the office went very smoothly. I have to say, it was tough having a week of downtime, but it was worth it for the amazing results I got. Goodbye Acne Scarring, wrinkles and age spots! :)

I sit here, about ten days after my appointment and I have to say, the results from the botox are better than I expected, despite the fact that the lines between my eyes aren’t as «relaxed» as I would like. However, the placement of the injections did result in other fine lines on my forehead being relaxed, in addition to somewhat smoothing out the lines between my eyes. Despite having a bit of the «frozen forehead» look, I am glad I refused to increase the number of units I was going to have injected — had I gone with more than 20 units, I would imagine my entire forehead would be numb AND motionless.
A small piece of advice if you’re going to make an appointment with this place: stick to your guns if you’re happy with the results a specific number of units yields — you can always go back for a «touch up.» If I could, I would probably increase my overall rating to 3.5÷5 stars… I appreciate the fact they run on time and make it a point to get you in and out quickly, but I just think the hard sales tactics make it difficult to give the business a higher rating…

Came here for Botox. Easy to find. Nice and clean office. They use the smallest needles and use 3 different needles on me instead of the usual 1 that most places use. Dr. Austin reminded me of Michael C. Hall from Dexter and it’s not just the red hair. LOL. He was very nice. The front desk woman was nice as well. Dr. Eric’s father was a very proud father to say the least. He kept showing me all the awards and certificates the office has won. He even came into the office wile I was talking about my procedure to the doctor and began to tell me more information. LOL. Dr. Eric seemed a little annoyed himself. They gave me a menu to show me the different procedures they do and if any of them could be covered under insurance. I would come back. It is a little weird to see men with Botox I have to say. Both Dr. Austin and his father had the most smooth and stretched forehead. Kinda creepy but hey, if their using it, I’m using it! I’ll come back.

I’ve been going here for over a year. I find Dr. Austin to be very friendly and always gives me all of the information I ask for. He’s accommodating and considerate. The staff are very friendly as well. I’ve gone here for standard skin check-​ups, lazer hair removal, and a light chemical peel. I’ve been satisfied with all.

It seems that finding a great dermatologist is really really difficult task for me…
On first impression I felt hopeful in this office. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. I met Dr. Austin and was taken to a very clean, large, nice examination room. Now, maybe its just me, but I wasn’t really all that comfortable with Dr. Austin. I can’t pinpoint the problem, but I think he is a bit shy/​awkward in nature, and honestly, bedside manner is half of the experience with a Dr. for me.
I was doing my best to ignore the awkwardness as Dr. Austin stepped out of the room and I changed into a gown. When he re-​entered the room the weird vibes came right back with… he didn’t give me much instruction so I didn’t know if I should stand or sit or lay down… and then right as I had the gown opened in the front and he was checking the freckles on my mid-​chest (full frontal view), there was a light knock on the door, and then the door (which he had me directly facing) swung open! It was a MAN from his office staff who seemed to not think twice about barging in while I was totally exposed to remove Dr. Austin for a few minutes. At this point I was tempted to put on my clothes and run. But I didn’t…
After Dr. Austin returned and took samples of a few freckles, he left once again and I re-​dressed. He then returned and mentioned my acne (which has mellowed thanks to my esthetician Martine Pelle at Martine’s Skin Care — see my review) and tried to offer to do an acid peel there on the spot, knowing it was mid-​day and that I had to go back to work. The upsell factor annoyed me even more. And then guess what happened… the same dude that barged in before did it AGAIN! This time pulling Dr. Austin out into the hallway to ask about some pregnant lady who was on the phone and didn’t know how to deal with eczema. I mean, can that not wait 4 MORE MINS till I am gone???
I later found out, via a follow-​up phone call from that same man, that he is Dr. Austin’s father… who clearly has no respect for his son’s patients or their time with the Dr.
All-​in-​all, I am sure Dr. Austin is a nice person and a thorough Dr., but the experience made me feel so squirmy and uncomfy that there is no way I would ever go back.

I came here several times when I lived in SD for some minor treatments. Dr. Austin is extremely nice and soft spoken. Since I was on a college budget, he gave me several samples which was all it took to solve my problem. I remember missing appointments and having to reschedule the same appt about 2 – 3 times (I’m sure the desk girl wanted to kill me) so I’m very glad that they were understanding. Would continue going here if I were still in the area!

Dr. Austin is the best. If you want to by treated by a super-​intelligent and caring professional, go see him. His staff is also wonderful and remembered my name after just one visit. They have tons of patients, but treat each person with focused care and attention. Highly recommended.

Dr Austin explain u the cause of ur disease and concerns and remedy. trust me he will never sell u anything which most of the doctors do in here .I guess he is very honest in his profession .I had great experience .i was discouraged by doing the laser treatment for which i was ready to spend around 4000 $.
i strongly recommend him.

I really lagged on posting this as I don’t know if it’s kosher to go blabbing about getting botox, but ehhhh what the heck!
I came here last month as a referral from a girlfriend that gets her botox from Dr. Austin. Office was easy to find, not very spa-​zenish but more like just a visit to the derm (which is good).
Dr. Austin was pleasant & explained everything thoroughly. Graduated from Harvard so he knows his stuff :)
I was apprehensive because they don’t use ice or a numbing serum but they use SUPER tiny needles & honestly I only felt a twinge of discomfort, no eye watering or pain & it was over before I knew it.
The best part is the price, $ 8 per unit NORMALLY! Plus a mail in rebate for $ 50 since they do so much botox’ing here.
Yeay no more frown line in my forehead! (If I was telling you this in person I’d probably look more elated if I could move my eyebrows, haha!)