Southern Marin Dermatology

Southern Marin Dermatology SMD is a dermatology clinic in Sausalito, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, & cosmetic Derm. Drs.

Ashley Smith, Shala Fardin, Suzanne Westphal, Holly Christman are board-certified dermatologists with expertise in all things skin-related, from age spots to acne or rashes and skin cancers. Schedule an appointment today to learn more, or visit us at SouthernMarinDerm.com.

Around here, we believe in celebrating our team’s wins — inside the clinic and beyond. ✨PA Novak was recently featured i...
12/08/2025

Around here, we believe in celebrating our team’s wins — inside the clinic and beyond. ✨

PA Novak was recently featured in INSIDE Weddings for her stunning Italian wedding and we couldn’t resist capturing her joy seeing it in print. Swipe through to see more from her special day!

The skincare savings you’ve been waiting for. Swipe through for our full Black Friday lineup. And for the first time eve...
11/27/2025

The skincare savings you’ve been waiting for.

Swipe through for our full Black Friday lineup. And for the first time ever, we’re including Hydrafacial — a patient-favorite for instant clarity and radiance!

Shop at store.southernmarinderm.com or head to our link in bio.

*Online only through 11/30, while supplies last. Cannot be combined with subscription savings. Deluxe Minis excluded.

Drs. Smith and Decker had a blast and learned some incredible pearls at the 2025 American Society of Dermatologic Surger...
11/17/2025

Drs. Smith and Decker had a blast and learned some incredible pearls at the 2025 American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Meeting in Chicago! The best of surgical and cosmetic dermatology came together to present the latest research and share practice tips. It was also a chance to catch up with mentors and colleagues from residency and fellowship. Looking forward to ASDS 2026!

A refreshed look doesn’t come from one treatment alone. Thoughtful layering can make all the difference.For this patient...
11/07/2025

A refreshed look doesn’t come from one treatment alone. Thoughtful layering can make all the difference.

For this patient, Dr. Decker combined strategic filler for immediate structure and support with Sofwave to gradually lift and firm over time.

• Volux to refine the jawline and chin
• RHA2 to soften shadowing around the mouth
• Sofwave x2 for collagen stimulation and long-term lift

The result is a subtle, natural change that looks like her, just more lifted and rested. Every plan is customized to your timeline, anatomy, and goals.

November is national healthy skin month, a reminder that true skin health goes beyond the surface. This month, we’re fea...
11/03/2025

November is national healthy skin month, a reminder that true skin health goes beyond the surface. This month, we’re featuring two ways to strengthen and restore your skin: Collagen PIN Microneedling, which stimulates collagen renewal and helps improve texture, fine lines, and uneven pigmentation, and our Neck Restore + Absolute Hydrating Serum duo, formulated to hydrate, firm, and protect the delicate neck area.

November Offers:
✨ Intro Offer - Collagen PIN for $650
✨ 20% off Neck Restore + Absolute Hydrating Serum

10/31/2025

Halloween at SMD today has been filled with both tricks AND treats. We loved dressing up and sharing our boo-baskets that our team members hand picked for one other and most importantly - sharing lots of laughter together! 🎃👻

10/24/2025

A little behind the scenes from a lunchtime lift with PA Cullinane and Dr. Smith using Sofwave.

Sofwave is one of our favorite collagen-stimulating treatments that lifts and tightens the skin with no downtime. Typically, we pair it with topical numbing for comfort, but today Dr. Smith opted out just to see how it feels. She rated the discomfort about a 3 out of 10, though it became more noticeable around bone-prominent areas like the forehead. Her verdict: let’s not skip the numbing next time. 😉

Dr. Smith can also be seen holding the zimmer cooling system, which blows a steady stream of cool air to soothe the skin and minimize heat.

At the end, you’ll notice just a touch of redness before Dr. Smith heads straight into afternoon clinic to see patients. Proof that Sofwave truly has no downtime.

PA Novak treated small blood vessels around our patient’s nose using the Excel V laser, and the difference was visible i...
10/24/2025

PA Novak treated small blood vessels around our patient’s nose using the Excel V laser, and the difference was visible immediately!

Excel V works by delivering precise wavelengths of light that gently heat and collapse unwanted vessels, helping to reduce redness and restore a clear, even complexion.

While some patients may need a few sessions depending on vessel depth and density, this patient’s skin responded beautifully after just one treatment and no further sessions are needed.

10/17/2025

What surprises most patients about upper eyelid surgery?

How simple it is. Dr. Smith shares why upper blepharoplasty can be comfortably done right in-office with local anesthetic. No hospital, no general anesthesia, and a beautiful, refreshed result. ✨

Every glowing complexion starts with an esthetician who cares. Happy National Esthetician Day to Mae — the heart (and ha...
10/15/2025

Every glowing complexion starts with an esthetician who cares.

Happy National Esthetician Day to Mae — the heart (and hands!) behind so many radiant results at SMD. 🩵

Let’s talk Slow Mohs…Most skin cancers treated with Mohs surgery can be removed and repaired in a single day. Melanoma c...
10/06/2025

Let’s talk Slow Mohs…

Most skin cancers treated with Mohs surgery can be removed and repaired in a single day. Melanoma can be different. Its cells require special stains to be visible under a microscope, a process performed in a specialized lab that usually takes overnight.

This 67-year-old patient was diagnosed with melanoma in situ on the right cheek, the earliest stage of melanoma. In this case, Dr. Decker performed a staged excision (Slow Mohs):

- Leave the area open temporarily (bandaged and protected).
- Wait for the lab to confirm the skin is clear.
- Then do the closure once, in the most precise and tissue-sparing way.

When the melanoma was confirmed fully removed, Dr. Decker repaired the area with a linear closure, aligning the incision with natural smile lines so the scar would heal more discreetly. Seven months later, the patient is cancer-free, healthy, and the scar is barely noticeable. A powerful reminder of why catching melanoma early (and entrusting your care to an expert!) matters so much.

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2330 Marinship Way, Ste 370
Sausalito, CA
94965

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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