Sabrina Fabi, MD
America’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists by Newsweek – #5 (2023), #8 (2022)
Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgeon
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
“I believe that we should be able to look and feel our best at any age. It’s extremely fulfilling for me to help my patients achieve this by combining state-of-the-art technology with the most up-to-date medical evidence, advanced skill sets, and an artistic eye.”
Sabrina Fabi, MD
America’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists by Newsweek – #5 (2023), #8 (2022)
Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgeon
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Global Pioneer in Dermatology Research and Training
International Speaker and Trainer:
Has lectured in Spanish and English in over 40 countries to over 80,000 doctors on aesthetic dermatology advancements.
Associate Research Director:
Has been involved in over 200 clinical studies, including FDA clinical trials, at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology.
Published Author:
Has authored over 180 medical articles and co-authored 30 book chapters on various topics, including cosmetic injectables, intense pulsed light, lasers, liposuction, cellulite, skin tightening, and cosmeceuticals.
Get To Know Dr. Fabi
Originally from Chicago, Sabrina Guillen Fabi, MD, is a globally recognized leader in cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Fabi is also an assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Sabrina Fabi is considered a leading authority on Ultherapy. She has pioneered many of its current applications, including its combination with other injectables and laser treatments to achieve a natural 3-dimensional rejuvenation on both the face and body.
Dr. Fabi believes in looking and feeling your best at any age and helps her patients achieve this by combining state-of-the-art technology with the most up-to-date medical evidence, an advanced skill set, and an artistic eye. When you see Dr. Fabi, expect to be educated so that you are empowered to make the best decision when it comes to your face and body.
Dr. Fabi has participated in many professional societies, including
2017- present - Member, Association of Professors in Dermatology
2012-present – Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
2010-present – Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
2010-present – Diplomat, American Board of Dermatology
2010-2012 – Member, American College of Phlebology
2010-2012 – Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
2010-present – Member, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
2010-present – Member, Women’s Dermatology Society
2010-present – Member, California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
2007-present – Member, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
2009-present – Member, Society for Pediatric Dermatology
2007-2010 – Member, Chicago Dermatologic Society
International & National Awards
2023 America’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists – Ranked #5 – Newsweek
2022 America’s Best Cosmetic Dermatologists – Ranked #8 – Newsweek
2019-2023 Exceptional Women in Medicine, Castle Connolly
Voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor 14 Years In A Row (2012-2025)
2017-2023 America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 1%
2019 ASDS Award for Outstanding Service
2017 Best Cosmetic Surgeon in the Country – Beauty Wire Magazine
2017 Best Cosmetic Dermatologist in the West – Beauty Wire Magazine
2017 Best of La Jolla – San Diego’s Best Cosmetic Surgeons
2017 Exceptional Women in Medicine
2016 Patient’s Choice Award – Five-Year Honoree of California’s Favorite Physicians
2016 Aesthetic Everything – TOP 10 Dermatologists in The West
2015-2016 Doctor’s Choice Award
2015 Finalist, San Diego’s Woman of the Year
2015 Mentor Award through AVON & the Women’s Dermatologic Society
2012-2014 Patient’s Choice Award
2014 Dr. Robert W. Goltz Excellence in Teaching Award - University of California – San Diego
2014 Vitals Top 10 Doctor
2014 Founding Member, Leon Goldman Circle
2013 Realself Top 100 Award
2013 Compassionate Doctor’s Award
2013 Distinguished Service Award – 2013 AACS Annual Meeting Committee
2011 Young Investigator’s Writing Competition Award, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
2010 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2010 Cutting Edge Research Grant – An Investigation of Coagulation Cascade Activation and Induction of Fibrinolysis by Foam Sclerotherapy of Reticular Veins
2010 American College of Phlebology, Annual Congress Physician-in-Training Scholarship
2010 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship
2010 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Scholarship
2009 American Academy of Dermatology, Residents’ International Travel Grant
2005 Gold Humanism Honor Society Nominee
2004 MVP award, Community Health Free Clinic
Cutting Edge Research Grant – American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
Young Investigators Writing Competition
ASDS Future Leaders Network
The proof is in our results
No Other Practice Can Match Our Before/After Photos. All WithOUT Surgery
YOU CAN TRUST DR. FABI
“Dr. Sabrina Fabi is amazing! She has transformed my face into a new prettier me with a natural look that I love. People have told me I look younger than my older photos and it is all due to Dr. Fabi. Thank you for the amazing work!”
“Wow! I look so refreshed, and years younger than I did in my before photos. Amazing results! Love it. Thanks again, Dr. Fabi!”
“I trust Dr. Fabi to my core. I look young, feel great, and receive compliments on how young I look all the time.”
“I love and appreciate the professionalism, knowledge, warmth and extraordinary care from Dr. Sabrina Fabi and her team at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology. I could not be in better hands!”
“Thank you so much Dr. Fabi for making me feel comfortable about myself and also confident. You are the best.”
More About Dr. Fabi
Dr. Fabi has authored over 180 medical articles and co-authored 30 book chapters on various topics, including cosmetic injectables, intense pulsed light, lasers, liposuction, cellulite, skin tightening, and cosmeceuticals. As a national and international cosmetic dermatology expert, Dr. Fabi has lectured in Spanish and English in over 40 countries to over 80,000 doctors on aesthetic dermatology advancements.
These lectures focus on aesthetic dermatology advancements on how to use injectable fillers to optimize facial proportions while maintaining natural-looking results, using fillers and neuromodulators to reshape and redrape the face, skin tightening procedures such as Ultherapy® and ThermTight to redrape tissue and threads to reposition tissue both on and off the face.
Dr. Fabi educates other physicians on various cosmetic procedures and also serves as a trainer in advanced injection techniques for Allergan (the maker of Volux, Voluma, Volbella, Kybella, Botox, and Juvéderm) and Galderma (the maker of Sculptra Aesthetic and Restylane), and serves on the Global Faculty for Merz Aesthetics (the makers of Belotero, Radiesse, and Xeomin).
She also serves as a mentor for dermatology residents across the country through the Women’s Dermatologic Society and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and as a preceptor for the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Learn about Dr. Fabi’s other notable achievements and contributions.
Dr. Fabi sees all dermatologic conditions but specializes in the following cosmetic procedures:
Facial restoration with injectable fillers and biostimulators to achieve natural results
Improving skin quality with a combination of lasers and injectables to optimize age perception and our visual certificate of health
Non-invasive skin tightening and contouring with devices such as Ultherapy, ThermiRF (including ThermiTight, ThermiSmooth, and ThermiVa), Exilis, CoolSculpting with Zeltiq, Ultrashape, and Liposonix)
Liposculpture, which she sometimes combines with skin-tightening procedures to optimize results
Volume restoration of the face with injectables such as Volux, Voluma, Volbella, Sculptra, Belotero Juvéderm, Restylane, Radiesse, & Perlane
Contouring the double chin, jowls, and body with Kybella
Cellulite treatment with Cellfina
Cosmetic laser surgery
Acne scar and scar treatment
Daxxify, Botox/Dysport/Xeomin
Cosmetic laser surgery, including skin resurfacing, scar treatments, and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for acne and precancerous lesions
Sclerotherapy
Endovenous ablation of varicose veins
Fat transfer
Medical dermatology – including acne
Dr. Fabi was born and raised in Chicago. Experiencing bad childhood eczema and cystic young adult acne, Dr. Fabi recognized early the power such superficial conditions can have on one’s self-esteem. She was inspired to go into a profession where she could help people look and feel better. She obtained her medical degree and graduated at the top of her class at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, where she stayed to complete her residency training in dermatology. Further cosmetic surgery training included the completion of a fellowship through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Her early interest in medical research took her to Mali, Africa, through a program sponsored by the National Institute of Health, where she contributed to the research and development of the malaria vaccine with the hopes of serving a deprived population. Her continued interest in global dermatologic conditions also led her to spend time at the National Skin Centre in Singapore.
Dr. Fabi enjoys being philanthropic in the community by volunteering her time to increase skin cancer awareness through programs like the Skin Cancer Foundation “Road to Healthy Skin Tour,” ASDS free skin cancer screens, complimentary breast cancer tattoo removal through ASLMS, and pro bono scar treatments through the Wounded Warrior program as well as annually donating and fundraising at the practice for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in San Diego.
Dr. Fabi loves cosmetic dermatology, and in her free time, she devotes time to teaching colleagues worldwide about injectables, lasers, and devices so that collectively, they participate in keeping patients looking natural while helping them look more refreshed. Dr. Fabi enjoys spending time with her son and family, friend, traveling, reading, and practicing yoga. Being of Hispanic descent, Dr. Fabi is fluent in Spanish.
