Dr. Shive has extensive fellowship training in cosmetic and aesthetic procedures. She treats a broad range of conditions and has the expertise to custom-tailor and combine treatments based on each individual’s goals, skin type, and lifestyle. UC Irvine is one of the nation’s largest and most advanced laser centers. Dr. Shive offers comprehensive, evidence-based care using the latest technology in a clinical setting. She sees and treats the full spectrum of aesthetic concerns—from rejuvenation and resurfacing to targeted treatments for pigmentation, scarring, and body contouring.

Our center features a wide range of cutting-edge devices and technologies, including:

Skin Resurfacing & Rejuvenation

These treatments target fine lines, wrinkles, texture irregularities, scars, and sun damage by stimulating collagen and renewing the skin’s surface.

Ablative Resurfacing – Removes outer skin layers for improvement in texture and tone
Non-Ablative Resurfacing – Stimulates collagen without removing skin layers, offering minimal downtime
CO2 Resurfacing – A powerful ablative laser for deep wrinkles, scars, and advanced sun damage
Er:YAG Laser – Provides precise ablative resurfacing
Fraxel Repair – A fractional CO2 laser for deep resurfacing and tightening
Fraxel Restore – A non-ablative fractional laser that improves pigmentation and texture
Halo Laser – Combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths for customizable results and reduced downtime
Radiofrequency Microneedling – Combines RF energy with microneedling to tighten skin and improve acne scarring and texture
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) – Uses your body’s own growth factors to boost skin healing and rejuvenation
Drug Delivery Tattooing – Enhances the penetration of topicals into the skin using microchannels created with a tattooing device

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Pigment & Vascular Concerns

These devices target unwanted pigmentation (sunspots, melasma, uneven tone) and visible blood vessels (rosacea, broken capillaries, redness).

BroadBand Light (BBL) / Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – Light-based therapy for sun damage, age spots, redness, and skin tone
Pigment-Targeting Lasers – Precisely remove brown spots, freckles, and other pigmentation concerns
Vascular Lasers – Treat spider veins, facial redness, and vascular birthmarks safely and effectively

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Hair & Tattoo Removal

We offer advanced solutions for permanent hair reduction and the removal of unwanted tattoos.

Hair Removal Lasers – Target and permanently reduce unwanted hair on the face and body
Tattoo Removal Lasers – Break down tattoo ink particles over a series of treatments for safe, gradual fading

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Body Contouring

Non-invasive options for reducing stubborn fat and contouring areas resistant to diet and exercise.

CoolSculpting – Freezes and eliminates fat cells in targeted areas without surgery or downtime

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