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ShanthalaMD Laser and Aesthetic Center profile

ShanthalaMD Laser and Aesthetic Center

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About the Practice

ShanthalaMD Laser and Aesthetic Center is well known for MD-Only Center and physician performed procedures in the Boston Area since 2014. All lasers including Laser-Coring and UltraClear Laser, CO2, Injectables, Acne Scar Revision, Subcision, nonsurgical full-face rejuvenation, non surgical facelift, skin tightening an skin rejuvenation is personally performed by our Harvard-Trained MD. Dr. Shanthala believes in exceptional results, value, combining PRP, dermal fillers, and cutting-edge lasers

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Cosmetic Physician. Boston @dr_shanthala Board Certified MD, Harvard / Yale. Educator & KOL. ShanthalaMD Laser & Aesthetic Center. Exclusively by MD

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DOCTORS & OTHER STAFF MEMBERS

Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD
Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD
Physician, Board Certified in Anesthesiology
4.9 | 247 Reviews

Location

ShanthalaMD Laser and Aesthetic Center

ShanthalaMD Laser and Aesthetic Center

4.9 | 253 reviews
194 Newbury St., Ste. 1, Peabody, Massachusetts

Practice Hours

MondayCLOSED
Tuesday9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday9:00am - 5:00pm
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED

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SHANTHALAMD LASER AND AESTHETIC CENTER REVIEWS

ShanthalaMD Laser and Aesthetic Center

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Dr. Shanthala saved my life.

My Story:
The damage to my perioral area by the “Best of Boston” plastic surgery practice that had treated me from 2010 to 2025 destroyed my confidence and stole from me pleasure and pride in my appearance
and in how I’d cared for my health.

I trusted the doctor. I did whatever he advised. He filled my lips between 2010 and 2018. Finally, I stopped, unhappy with the “duck” look. The injections hadn’t filled my
Worth It
A Godsend
Dr Shanthala Boston Laser Coring Expert MD is the best.

At 55 I noticed the texture of my skin was starting to break down, looking crackled rather than smooth. When I grew up we did not use any sunscreen and I spent my childhood years in the sun every day on a lake, teen years at the beach (with baby oil!), and young adult years in tanning beds (and I am very fair skinned). I have severe sun damage that was starting to show.

For The next 10 years I tried
I met with Dr. Shanthala to discuss options for wrinkle reduction, blemish removal and an overall skin refresh. She was so thorough in going over options and was so helpful with the whole process. From the initial consultation to the follow up care, the entire process was a very pleasant experience. During the treatment, she took great care to ensure I was comfortable and walked me through every step. She has continued to follow up with me post care. I am extremely happy with
I had Ultraclear laser resurfacing with Dr. Shanthala and it was a very positive experience. She is incredibly kind, attentive, and truly cares about her patients. She explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process.

My skin looks healthier and more even, and I love that I don’t feel like I need much coverage anymore. The results look natural and refreshed, which was exactly what I was hoping for.

I’m very grateful
My experience with Shanthala for the past 12, yes TWELVE years has been simply outstanding. She is the most compassionate , sincere, genuine and honest physician I have ever dealt with. She allows ample time with every patient and covers every detail of the procedure. She will NOT perform a procedure if she feels it is not necessary. She is honest about expectations and results. Her personal follow up to procedures is sincere and caring.
She is the only person I trust
I honestly can’t say enough good things about Dr. Shanthala. If you’ve been struggling with acne scars like I have, you know how frustrating it is to find something that actually works. I first went in for a consultation, and right away, I could tell the doctor really knew her stuff. She was so knowledgeable but explained everything in a way that actually made sense, rather than just using a bunch of medical jargon. I felt super comfortable moving forward because she took the
I originally went in planning to do Fraxel because of everything I had read online about it. When I met with Dr. Shantala, she asked me to trust her recommendation instead and suggested the UltraClear laser. I decided to follow her advice and went ahead with the treatment she recommended.

After my second treatment, I’m honestly starting to see real results. I’ve struggled with acne my entire life, and the scarring has always made me feel like having nice skin just
Worth It
A True Gem!
I came from Canada for the second Time to have another treatment with the Ultra clear laser by Dr. Shantala. As usual, she was very professional and tools the Time to assess my treatment needs. Afterwards, she was always available if I had any questions. I am very satisfied with the care I received and I highly recommend Dr. Shantala She is worth the trip.
My face was in desperate need of a
refresh; my skin was sun-damaged, wrinkled, dull, and sagging. I traveled from out of state for the Ultra Clear laser treatment on my face and neck with Dr. Shanthala two weeks ago, and today, I can’t stop looking at myself in the mirror. The results are truly amazing!

My lines are softened—some are even completely gone—and my skin looks radiant, refreshed, and much tighter. I am so glad I chose to work with a licensed, highly
My face was in desperate need of a refresh; my skin was sun-damaged, wrinkled, dull, and sagging. I traveled from out of state for the Ultra Clear laser treatment on my face and neck with Dr. Shanthala two weeks ago, and today, I can’t stop looking at myself in the mirror. The results are truly amazing! My lines are softened—some are even completely gone—and my skin looks radiant, refreshed, and much tighter. I am so glad I chose to work with a licensed, highly trained medical