About Us
The Laser and Cosmetic Center is made up of extraordinary people. Renowned Physician Dr. Stuart Melnick leads a staff of high level RNs, clinical specialist and medical estheticians. The overall focus of our practice is to ensure we meet our patients' needs and provide quality skin care for San Jose, California residents in a warm, sincere and welcoming environment. The experts at the Laser and Cosmetic Center offer the latest nonsurgical technology to subtly refresh and reshape timeworn skin. We help you subtract years from your appearance with safe, effective treatments. The results are a natural youthful look that is unmistakably you, only better!
Dr. Stuart Melnick
Dr. Stuart Melnick has positioned himself as one of the most respected practitioners of established esthetic techniques, and an innovator of safe effective non surgical rejuvenation treatments. Practicing medicine and anesthesia since 1975, Dr. Melnick is an expert in outpatient procedures including thousands of plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Melnick founded the Los Gatos Surgical Center in 1984 and studied anti aging and skin rejuvenation while a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He is an ALMA Laser trainer and is available for onsite training and demos. Dr. Melnick's expertise lies in the exciting field of non surgical facial and body rejuvenation.
For the second consecutive year, The Laser & Cosmetic Center has been selected for the 2010 Best of Los Gatos Award in the Physicians & Surgeons category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). This Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country which have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. This award places our practice among an elite group that has earned this recognition in both 2009 and 2010.
Sharyn Melnick
Sharyn Melnick serves as a seasoned RN who brings a wealth of experience to the team at the Laser and Cosmetic Center. Sharyn has been a registered RN for over 20 years and has worked closely with Dr. Melnick as he developed many of the cutting edge non surgical treatments we perform. Sharyn has been performing laser skin and body treatments on a daily basis since 1999. Sharyn is recognized for her expertise in Accent treatments for volume and cellulite reduction.
Carolyn Tongson
Carolyn joined the Laser and Cosmetic Center team as an experienced esthetic nurse. She has been a registered RN for 6 years, and her passion lies firmly in the cosmetic industry. Carolyn enjoys nurturing people to a healthier lifestyle. She is trained and certified by Alma Lasers in laser hair removal, pixel treatments, AFT, and various clinical skin care product lines.
Erin Honorio
A professional in the medical cosmetic industry since 1999, Erin has vast experience working in the fields of Dermatology, Plastic surgery and esthetics. During her tenure in medical esthetics, Erin has worked with some of the most prestigious and renowned DRs in the industry, including Dr. Katz in New York and Dr. Melnick in California.
Specializing in total skin rejuvenation Erin is focused on offering treatments that generate visible results for her patients at the Laser and Cosmetic Center. Erin also specializes in the treatment of acne and pigmentation issues. Her inspiration stems from her desire to assist individuals look and feel their best.


