Center for Classic Beauty Back Bay

Center for Classic Beauty Back Bay

4.9 rating from 84 reviews
Practice Information
396 Commonwealth Ave., Unit A1, Boston, Massachusetts

About the Practice

Doctors & Other Staff Members

Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9
Genie Alexander, RN BSN
Registered Nurse
5
Lisa Barnard
Practice Manager
Brenda Egizi
Patient Care Coordinator
Jeanine Oteri, LME
Master Aesthetician
Alexandra Gomes
Aesthetician

404 Before & After Photos

84 Center for Classic Beauty Back Bay Reviews

bettyboop74
Hair Loss Treatment6 months post-opApril 15, 2025
SmartGraft Really Works!
Plucky537432
Botox9 hours post-opMarch 13, 2025
highly recommend!!
MayaLouise2
Emsculpt2 days post-opMarch 9, 2025
Neosculpt Treatment
Kind346104
Botox9 hours post-opMarch 4, 2025
Strongly Recommend!
Caden171727282
PRP for Hair Loss12 months post-opFebruary 21, 2025
Amazing PRP Results
Persistent456113
Botox4 months post-opFebruary 14, 2025
Botox - I’ve been getting tox for years
vonig101
Dermal Fillers12 hours post-opOctober 30, 2024
The Most Skilled in the Field
mountains55555
Tirzepatide for Weight Loss2 months post-opOctober 3, 2024
I feel better health wise and confidence is back
Gentle332078
Botox7 hours post-opSeptember 26, 2024
Always Great!
alexa.peters6
Semaglutide1 month post-opSeptember 12, 2024
I’ve noticed a lot of results in the small time I’ve been getting this treatment

217 Answers

A Hello Alexandra98, My name is Jeanine, and I am a Master Medical Esthetician and Laser Technician with over 25 years of experience. I have been working with IPL systems since the very start of my career in aesthetics. Looking at your photos, I do see a bit of inflammation in that area. Since you’ve had IPL treatments before without any issues, it’s possible that this new practitioner is using a different type of machine. In the plastic surgery office where I work, we have two IPL devices from different companies, and I’ve noticed that one consistently creates more post-treatment inflammation than the other. From what I can see, your response looks normal for either a stronger machine or a more intense treatment. If you had red marks that matched the exact shape of the IPL crystal on the handpiece, I would be more concerned. This is why we do not recommend treating with IPL if you have a tan or have had recent sun exposure. It will increase the skin sensitivity because the IPL is attracted to melanin and tan is an elevated level of melanin all over. What you’re experiencing looks like a typical inflammatory response—something you might not be used to if your past treatments were gentler. Mild redness and slight puffiness for 24–48 hours post-procedure is actually a good sign that the treatment worked. Your body is simply responding to the light energy and using lymphatic activity to repair the tissue. Cool compresses may alleviate the discomfort and puffiness more quickly. I often tell my patients not to be surprised if they notice some puffiness the next day, especially around the eye area—it’s very common and should resolve on its own. I hope this helps! Best of luck! Jeanine Oteri, LME, CLT answering on behalf of Anna Petropoulos, MD FRCS Center for Classic Beauty Boston & Danvers, MA
Answered by Dr. PetropoulosAugust 28, 2025
A Dear An, Thank you for your questions. Yes absolutely, Morpheus is definitely a good solution for this problem along with other forms of RFMN (Rediofrequency micro needling) such as Sylfirm or Scarlet. Problems like this are routinely sent to our office from other providers and we have successfully been dealing with them for at least 9 years using RFMN - my technician has 22 years experience and knows what depths and settings to use to melt the existing filler causing the edema, tighten the dilated lymphatic channels that are collecting the fluid, and also tighten the loose skin, all without melting the existing fat. Every patient is different and good clinical judgment is necessary to evaluate their tissues and determine the right treatments settings so it is very important for you to go to a proper establishment under the guidance of an experienced board certified facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist. RFMN is not only good for filler induced water balloons or fluid retention under the eyes, but also good for keeping our eyelids appearing youthful with annual maintenance treatments since our eyelid skin sags at least 1 mm per year as we age. I hope this information was helpful for you An and wishing you best of luck in your quest ! Sincerely, Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS BoardCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Boston Back Bay and North Shore IG @centerforclassicbeauty
Answered by Dr. PetropoulosJuly 18, 2025
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Opening Hours

Monday9:00am - 5:00pmTuesday9:00am - 5:00pmWednesday9:00am - 5:00pmThursday9:00am - 5:00pmFriday9:00am - 5:00pmSaturdayClosedSundayClosed