An Individualized Approach to Cosmetic Dermatology

Dr. Hadeler approaches cosmetic dermatology with an emphasis on thoughtful assessment, natural-appearing outcomes, and treatments tailored to each patient's individual features and goals. His interests include injectable treatments, laser and energy-based procedures, skin rejuvenation, and other minimally invasive aesthetic treatments.

Every cosmetic consultation begins with an individualized assessment of the patient's concerns, anatomy, skin quality, and goals. Dr. Hadeler believes that successful aesthetic treatment often comes from understanding how these elements relate to one another rather than approaching any feature in isolation. Treatment may involve a single procedure or a combination of modalities selected to achieve subtle, balanced results.

Dr. Edward K. Hadeler performing a cosmetic injectable treatment during a dermatology visit.

Cosmetic Treatments

Treatment plans may incorporate injectable, laser, energy-based, and skin rejuvenation procedures selected according to each patient’s individual anatomy and goals.

Injectables
Botox® · JUVÉDERM® dermal fillers · KYBELLA®

Laser & Light Treatments
Fraxel® · Vbeam® · Clear + Brilliant® · Laser Hair Removal

Skin & Aesthetic Treatments
Microneedling · Microdermabrasion · Chemical Peels

Hair & Body
PRP Hair Restoration · CoolSculpting® · Ulthera®

Dr. Edward K. Hadeler performing a laser treatment during a dermatology cosmetic visit.

Art, Observation & Cosmetic Dermatology

Before entering medicine, Dr. Hadeler studied the History of Art and Architecture alongside Biological Sciences at UC Santa Barbara. His undergraduate scholarship included a thesis examining the work of Leonardo da Vinci, an interest he later revisited in his published article, Leonardo Da Vinci's Archival of the Dermatologic Condition, exploring the intersection of art, anatomy, and dermatology. At commencement, he received the William R. Reardon Award in recognition of his academic achievements.

That longstanding engagement with the visual arts continues to inform his perspective on aesthetic medicine. Careful observation, an understanding of anatomy, and an appreciation for proportion, balance, and subtle detail are central to his approach. These principles inform an aesthetic philosophy centered on preserving individuality and complementing each patient's natural features.

Selected Publication
Hadeler E. Leonardo Da Vinci's Archival of the Dermatologic Condition.
Journal of Medical Humanities. 2021;42:795–799.

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Leonardo da Vinci, La Scapiliata (Head of a Young Woman), c. 1492–1501.

Leonardo da Vinci, La Scapiliata (Head of a Young Woman), c. 1492–1501. Galleria Nazionale di Parma.

Leonardo da Vinci, Study for the Face of the Angel in The Virgin of the Rocks, c. 1490–1494.

Leonardo da Vinci, Study for the Face of the Angel in The Virgin of the Rocks, c. 1490–1494. Biblioteca Reale, Turin.

Cosmetic Consultations in San Francisco

Dr. Hadeler provides individualized cosmetic consultations at Dermatology Medical Group of San Francisco in Union Square. Consultations focus on each patient’s concerns, anatomy, skin quality, and goals to develop a thoughtful, personalized treatment plan.

Treatment recommendations may include injectable, laser, energy-based, and skin rejuvenation procedures, either individually or in combination.

Scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco from the Marin Headlands.