IT'S TIME FOR GREAT SKIN
Book a consultation with Dr. Stefani Kappel, the best Dermatologist in Orange County, to explore the latest in skincare technology.

Attentive Care
With our practice based in Newport Beach, CA, our team honors your goals and skincare history. We provide you with one-on-one attention to ensure our strategy aligns with your priorities.

Tailored Approach
We work with our patients to provide actionable steps to reach your goals. With over 15 years of experience in medicine, Stefani Kappel will make recommendations unique to your needs.

Experienced Perspective
As a board certified Dermatologist, Stefani Kappel MD is active in the medical community so that she is at the forefront of advancements in the field.
All Covid Precautions are taken to keep patients and staff safe and healthy. A series of questions will be asked prior to being seen. If you have any questions about our safety procedures please call (949) 688-1288.
Our office will be open Monday-Friday 8:30 to 4:00 pm pst
Dr. Kennedy will be in the office Wednesday-Friday, 8:30 to 4:00 pm pst
Featured Services
Botox
Botox is one of the best procedures to treat and prevent frown lines and crow’s feet. These inevitable wrinkles are caused by repetitive muscle contractions from facial expression. The Botox will aid in a temporary reduction in that muscle activity. My injections are precise, gentle, and given with the smallest needles available which dramatically reduces any discomfort.
Lip Injections
Lip augmentation is the most commonly requested treatment in our Newport Beach practice. This innovative procedure is performed using injectable fillers comprised of a natural substance that is found in the body- hyaluronic acid. We can lessen the effects of age or give genetically thin lips more natural volume.
Laser Treatments
Our laser treatment targets aging and sun-damaged skin with microscopic laser columns that penetrate deep into your skin to expedite your body’s remodeling of collagen. And since the laser treats only a fraction of tissue at a time, it leaves the surrounding tissue intact, which promotes very rapid healing.
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As a leading Dermatologist in Newport Beach, I provide innovative treatments and remain on the forefront of cosmetic surgical procedures. With my exceptional training and background, it is my passion to use this knowledge to create a customized treatment plan to help you look your very best. You will leave looking beautiful, refreshed, sexy, but most importantly – natural.
If you are considering any of the above Newport Beach Dermatology procedures, please book an appointment today to experience my personalized services and curated product recommendations.
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After a reel that went viral last week of a patient who had third degree burns from a broad band light treatment it’s important to increase awareness of laser safety in darker skin tones. The fact that these procedures are being performed by providers without adequate training and hurting patients is an increasing problem. If you are a provider please take responsibility and do not perform these procedures unless you have the training to safely treat skin of color. If you are a patient with darker skin tones, find a provider who is fellowship trained in laser medicine for a safe and effective treatment to minimize the risk of complications. Knowledge is power and if this video even helps one person than it has served it’s purpose. As always my content is non-sponsored and based on 20 years of education and experience ✨✨✨
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As a Cosmetic Dermatologist these are the most effective treatments to snatch the lower face. These procedures are highly operator dependent and results depend on the skill of the provider. It may be only one or a combination of these treatments that may be best for you. Every face is unique and treatments should always be customized. #thermage #Ellacor #tightening #jawline #snatched ...
Thank you @byrdie and @thedylanjader for featuring @mdaire_skincare among this amazing group of Dermatologists-founded skincare lines ✨ It’s been my dream to bring the most innovative science and technology in skincare to those beyond my practice. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to provide healthy skin that starts at a cellular level to a farther reach than my clinics alone. A big thank you to my amazing team, my patients and my IG and YouTube family 🫶🏼🤍✨ ...
Happy International Sons Day to my sweetest son PJ 💙 I had you when I was still in school and I don’t know how we did it but we did it together. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I’m so lucky to be your mom. You are so smart, funny, caring and you have a heart of gold. Your love for the ocean, the waves and for surfing is inspiring. You are a ray of sunshine and you always make everything better☀️
You were born in September when I was still a dermatology resident at UCLA. I had no clue how I would handle having a newborn while working 80 hours a week, studying for boards and presenting at grand rounds. I didn’t have any time off when you were born because I had bed rest with pre term labor.
To graduate on time and sit for my boards I had to go back to work when you were only 2 weeks old. I brought you home from the hospital and didn’t know how we were going to make it. But we did it 💪🏼And it made us stronger. And because of it I have a deeper connection with you that I’ll never share with anyone else.
You can always tell how I’m feeling. Even when I try to hide it from everyone else. You always know. When I’m feeling stressed you hold my face and say “Mommy we got this.” It gives me more strength than anything.
I couldn’t love you more PJ and am beyond grateful for you. Thank you for making me your mommy 🫶🏼✨💙 ...
Thermage uses heat in the form of radiofrequency to stimulate collagen and tighten skin. For younger patients who want to collagen bank and be preventive or mature patients who want to tighten up the lower face and jowels this is the perfect treatment ✨💫 ✨ ...
Botox above the medial brow will drop (not lift) that area. This is an important concept to understand. Often times newer injectors can make this mistake and cause a heaviness or dropped bow in their patients. It’s important to understand the limitations of Botox and where to avoid injecting to limit unwanted complications like a heavy brow. #botox #browlift #expert ...