James Y. Wang

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Dermatologist, Founder

Dr. Wang is a double Board-certified dermatologist and founder of Metropolis Dermatology, a premier multi-location dermatology group in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the San Francisco Bay Area. He received his medical and business degrees from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School. He then completed his clinical training at UCLA and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is currently a well-known thought leader and respected authority in lasers, aesthetics, and skincare in the United States and internationally. He has worked to bridge the gap between the field of aesthetics, innovative technologies, and trends, and the consumers who stand to benefit (or be harmed) by them.

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Nov. 9, 2026

Which Laser Is Best for My Skin?

You saw a laser on Instagram. Now you want it. But is it the right one for your skin, and does the name on the machine even matter? According to a dermatologist who owns more than 35 of them, it matters a lot less than who's holding the handpiece. On this week's Facially Conscious episode, Which Laser Is Best for My Skin?, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Vicki Rapaport, esthetician Trina Reneá, and consumer advocate Julie Falls welcome back double board-certified dermatologist Dr. James Wang ...
Guest: James Y. Wang