Discover softer, smoother skin with our advanced hair removal treatments. At Boston Common Podiatry, Skin & Wellness, we utilize innovative Cutera technology with the xeo platform. Removing unwanted hair from the face, legs, arms, underarms, bikini line and back has never been so easy and effective. Additionally, our hair removal services are ideal for a wide range of skin types.

Below you will uncover insight into what you can expect with our hair removal treatments.

What does laser hair removal feel like?

When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a slight pinching or stinging sensation.

How many treatments are required?

Most areas require 3-6 treatments. However, the number of treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors, such as the size of the targeted area and the thickness, color and growth cycle of the hair itself. Each hair grows at a different rate and goes through three distinct phases: growth, regression and resting. During your consultation, we will be sure to evaluate all factors and outline the most effective treatment plan to ensure optimal results.

What can I expect post-treatment?

Immediately following treatment, the area may appear a bit red and slightly swollen. Three to seven days after treatment, patients may notice what appears to be a re-growth of hair. Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as a result of the treatment and are not re-growing. Between treatments, patients should not wax or pluck hair, but they may shave.

Following the treatment, patients can immediately return to their normal activities, however, due to some redness that may occur, sunscreen should be applied to any and all treated areas exposed to the sun.

One part laser + one part facial = reverse signs of aging
Our advanced laser rejuvenation treatment is a safe and gentle option that treats a variety of skin conditions.

What skin conditions does the Laser Facial treat?

• reduces redness
• evens skin tone
• softens fine lines and wrinkles
• smoothens scars
• reduces pore size
• promotes collagen and elastin production

What are the possible side effects of Laser Facial?
The Laser Facial treatment is popularly known as a ‘lunch-time’ facial, because it’s considered a minimally invasive treatment. Clients can return to work and resume most normal activities immediately post-treatment. There may be a slight redness that should disappear within a few hours of treatment.

What kind of improvements can you expect with Laser Facial?
Over the course of 3 to 6 treatments, Laser Facial can help restore the skin’s youthful glow and appearance by smoothing out uneven textures caused by aging, sun damage or scars. You will see a more youthful, healthy complexion emerge as large pores are reduced in size, and redness diffused. Although individual treatment results are subtle, the overall effect of multiple treatments can be quite dramatic.

What areas can be treated with Laser Facial?
Any part of the body can be treated, but the most common area is the face. Boston Common offers multi-area packages, such as face, neck and décolletage. Another popular body area to treat is the back of the hands due to their extensive exposure to sun. Scars (including mild acne) on the body may also benefit from treatment.

Can the Laser Facial help with diffused redness?
Diffused redness is a general appearance of facial redness, such as rosy cheeks. This condition is caused by dilated capillaries, resulting in an appearance of general redness and/or flushing. The most commonly affected areas are the nose, forehead and cheeks. Diffused redness is often associated with a condition called rosacea (which may be hereditary). Laser Facial can help manage the condition by gently treating and reducing its condition.

What does the Laser Facial procedure feel like?
Most people find the Laser Facial to be a relaxing experience and it is popularly referred to as a lunch-time facial. At Boston Common, we refer to it as our laser facial. As it gently warms the skin as it feels more like a facial than an intense laser treatment. there is no discomfort and there is little, to no, downtime and provides instant results that you can see and feel. You can expect to return to your daily activities, immediately following the treatment.

Number of treatments
A series of four to six Laser Facial treatments is recommended to achieve an optimal outcome, and ongoing maintenance treatments are encouraged to sustain results over time. We will devise and discuss a treatment plan during your consultation.

Real Results

Does the idea of a surgical facelift scare you? If so, our facial injectables may just be for you. Our veteran injector, Patrice Stewart, has been delivering amazing results to her patients for years and they travel far and wide for her expert care. You too, can experience the benefits of dermal fillers that work to diminish signs of aging by restoring volume loss. In addition, injectables are considered minimally invasive, providing immediate results you can see.

Boston Common Podiatry, Skin & Wellness offers injectables as alternatives to costly surgical maneuvers which come with a significant amount of risk involved. We have a variety of dermal fillers in injectable form that can be applied to targeted areas of the face, each made of up of its own substance which helps our patients achieve a more youthful, age-defying look.

TYPES OF INJECTABLES OFFERED AT BOSTON COMMON PODIATRY, SKIN & WELLNESS

We utilize a vast array of dermal injectables, to ensure optimal results for each individual, they include:

• Hyaluronic Acid Based Fillers (Voluma®, Vollure™, Volbella®, Juvederm®) — Minimally-invasive treatment where HA gets injected to volumize facial structure. HA occurs naturally within the body and is biocompatible and safe. There are a variety of choices and we’ll discuss with you at-length the benefits of each so we can make an informed decision together.
• XEOMIN by Merz — This injectable neurotoxin (incobotulinumtoxinA) helps reduce frown lines that form due to unavoidable muscle contractions when you smile and make expressions.
• XEOMIN is an FDA-approved muscle contraction blocker that interrupts the release of chemicals which cause contractions.

FACIAL INJECTABLES CANDIDATES
During your initial consultation we’ll discuss more in depth our innovative, non-surgical skincare and beauty treatments. Our cosmetic fillers and neurotoxins are minimally-invasive alternatives to risky surgeries. Best of all, there’s little to no downtime. After your treatment, sit back and watch wrinkles and skin folds disappear. Nobody has to know. That is, unless you want them to.

INJECTABLE ALTERNATIVES – MEDICAL-GRADE CHEMICAL PEELS

For those of our patients who are hesitant to receive an injectable treatment, we offer alternatives that will still help your skin achieve a new level of smoothness and radiance. For those patients we offer medical-grade chemical peels, which provide effective exfoliation treatment and skin resurfacing. You can get rid of dark spots, fine lines, acne, enlarged pores, oil imbalance, and many other skin conditions in just one treatment.

Re-texture your skin and reveal a soft, smooth, and radiant complexion underneath damaged skin. Medical-grade chemical peels are a fantastic alternative to laser facials, a great way to remove dead skin cells, debris, and toxins that gather beneath and embed themselves into your skin.

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