Shanthalamd Laser & Aesthetic Center

08/28/2026

The future is fiber. And we are only beginning to discover its potential.

That feeling was unmistakable at Acclaro EDGE Boston — Expert Device Guidance & Education.

What made EDGE special was its authenticity. No marketing. No advertising. Just honest conversations about the technology, our clinical experiences, what works, what challenges us, and how we can use what we learn to transform the lives of our patients.

Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aesthetic physicians, practitioners, expert users, and the innovators behind the technology came together with an incredible depth of knowledge and experience.

The live demonstrations made the learning even more meaningful. Different techniques. Different perspectives. Real cases. Thoughtful questions. Open discussions where a single question could challenge what we know and lead to an entirely new conversation.

Everyone brought something to the room, and everyone left with something more.

No matter how experienced we become, there is always another perspective to hear, another question that makes us think, and another opportunity to refine what we do.

This is where innovation grows—when technology is placed in the hands of clinicians who are willing to share honestly, question openly, and learn from one another.

If EDGE comes to your region, experience it. Immerse yourself in the science, the technology, the live demonstrations, and most importantly, the collective experience in the room.

Because ultimately, it is not about the device.

It is about what we can do with it to transform the lives of our patients.

The future is fiber.
The sky is the limit.

08/23/2026

Looking at this announcement, I can’t help but think about how I got here — and I have to admit, I am incredibly proud of this moment.

On August 27, I have the privilege of speaking at Acclaro EDGE Boston. I am excited, honored, and most of all, grateful.

My journey into aesthetic lasers began more than 15 years ago for a very personal reason. My daughter developed paradoxical hair growth after laser hair removal, which proved incredibly difficult to treat even after seeking help from some of the most respected dermatologists in the field. Around the same time, my son was struggling with cystic acne and acne scars. As a mother, I wanted to understand what had happened and what could be done.

I had already been an anesthesiologist for more than 20 years, but aesthetic lasers were a completely different world. That curiosity took me to Harvard laser courses, ASLMS, and major laser meetings where I had the opportunity to listen to and learn from experts from around the world.

And from there, the rest is history. I couldn’t stop thinking about lasers — wavelengths, laser-tissue interaction, how differently skin responds, and what makes a treatment both effective and safe.

Interestingly, the more I learned, the more cautious I became. I cared more and more about safety, predictable results and predictable healing.

Over the next decade, I accumulated more than a dozen laser and energy-based devices in my practice. Yet despite all that technology and experience, I still did not feel comfortable using an ablative laser on darker skin.

Then I learned about UltraClear.

Laser coring immediately caught my attention, but equally important was the ability to approach ablative resurfacing in darker skin with a level of confidence I had not previously had. That is what led me to introduce UltraClear into my practice in 2023.

And what a joy this journey has been.

Every patient teaches me something — how skin responds, how it heals, what works, what doesn’t, and what I can do better the next time. I am incredibly grateful to my patients for trusting me and allowing me to continue learning every single day.

I also know exactly where the credit belongs. I can bring a technology into my office, study it, use it thoughtfully and share my clinical experience. But behind that technology are years of work by extraordinary physicians, scientists, engineers and an entire team.

I have tremendous gratitude for Dr. Eric Bernstein, Dr. Paul Friedman, Dr. Shlomo Assa, Helen Fang, and the countless engineers, researchers and members of the Acclaro team whose work behind the scenes made this technology possible.

So yes, I am proud to see my name on this announcement.

I am excited to share what I have learned from my patients and my experience with this technology. But I am equally excited to sit alongside my colleagues, hear their experiences, learn from the incredible faculty and experts in the room, and continue asking questions.

That, to me, is the privilege of this opportunity.

I am proud. I am grateful. And after all these years, I still cannot stop learning. Thank you 🙏

Looking at this announcement, I can’t help but think about how I got here — and I have to admit, I am incredibly proud of this moment. On August 27, I have the privilege of speaking at Acclaro EDGE Boston. I am excited, honored, and most of all, grateful. My journey into aesthetic lasers began m...

08/15/2026

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08/13/2026

08/05/2026

The under-eye area is one of the most challenging areas to treat. Many patients are better surgical candidates than filler candidates. While filler can produce excellent results in carefully selected patients, over time it may not always maintain a natural appearance. Careful patient selection, conservative treatment, and long-term follow-up matter. This patient returned five years later after a single treatment with a durable, natural-looking result.

08/01/2026

From Saving Lives to Changing Lives ❤️

Thirteen years ago, I took one of the biggest leaps of my life.

People often ask me, “Why would you leave a career you loved?”

The answer has never been about money, success, or building a business.

For more than two decades, my patients came to me because they needed surgery. They were facing cancer, trauma, chronic illness, pain, or life-changing operations. It was an incredible privilege to care for them during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Those years changed me.

I spent thousands of hours in the operating room watching extraordinary surgeons perform facelifts, neck lifts, body contouring, and complex reconstructive procedures. I admired what surgery could accomplish, but I also witnessed the recovery, the risks, and the emotional journey that followed.

One question stayed with me.

What if there was another way?

What if I could help some people before they ever reached the operating room?

That question led me down an entirely new path.

Before I ever treated my first aesthetic patient, I spent nearly five years learning from some of the world’s leading experts. I wasn’t looking for a shortcut. I was searching for a philosophy.

One sentence changed my life:

“Don’t do aesthetics to become rich. Don’t do it to become famous. Do it because you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.”

Thirteen years later, my purpose hasn’t changed.

I don’t see aesthetic medicine as vanity.

I see confidence.

I see prevention.

I see another opportunity to care for people.

I spent the first half of my career helping people through surgery. Today, I have the privilege of helping people, in a different way, before surgery ever becomes their only option.

Different mission. Same purpose.

To make a meaningful difference in another human being’s life.

Thank you to every patient who has trusted me over these past 13 years. I am deeply grateful. ❤️

08/01/2026

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08/01/2026

From Saving Lives to Changing Lives ❤️ Thirteen years ago, I opened my aesthetic practice. People often ask me why I left a career I truly loved. The answer has never been simple. For more than two decades, my world was the operating room. My patients didn’t come to me because they wanted to look younger or feel more confident. They came because they needed surgery. They came with disease, trauma, cancer, chronic pain, and conditions that had turned their lives upside down. It was an extraordinary privilege to care for them during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Those years shaped me in ways I can never fully explain, and they also gave me another perspective. Hour after hour, I watched brilliant surgeons perform facelifts, neck lifts, body contouring procedures, and complex reconstructive operations. I admired what surgery could accomplish, but I also witnessed the recovery, the scars, the risks, and the physical and emotional journey that followed. One question stayed with me: What if there was another way? What if I could help some people before they ever needed an operation? That question became an obsession. Before I ever treated my first aesthetic patient, I spent nearly five years learning from some of the world’s leading experts. I wasn’t looking for the fastest way into aesthetics, and I certainly wasn’t looking for another business. I was searching for a philosophy. One message changed everything: Don’t do aesthetics to become rich. Don’t do it to become famous. Do it because you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. That became the foundation of my practice. Thirteen years later, technology has changed. Medicine has changed. I have changed. But my purpose has not. I don’t see aesthetic medicine as vanity. I see it as confidence. I see it as prevention. I see it as helping people feel comfortable in their own skin while preserving who they are. I spent the first part of my career helping patients through some of the hardest days of their lives. Today, I have the privilege of helping people face the mirror with a little more confidence. Different mission. Same purpose. To make a meaningful difference in another human being’s life. Looking back at this photograph, I don’t see the beginning of a business. I see the beginning of another chapter in a lifetime devoted to caring for people. And for that, I will always be grateful. ❤️

07/31/2026

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07/30/2026

Severe atrophic scars are architectural problems, not just surface problems.

Case: Severe atrophic acne scarring with significant volume depletion.
Challenge: Atrophic scars are not just textural. Fibrous bands tether the dermis to deeper structures, creating fixed depressions. Volume loss further accentuates shadowing and contour irregularity. Single-modality treatments rarely address both components.

Approach by Dr. Shanthala, MD: Several sessions of same-day multimodal therapy combining Subcision, PRP, Fillers, and LaserCoring.
Subcision: Physically releases subdermal fibrotic adhesions to elevate the scar base and create space for collagen deposition.
Volume Restoration: Hyaluronic acid filler placed post-subcision occupies the subcision pocket, preventing re-adhesion while restoring lost volume. PRP provides growth factors to support tissue regeneration.
LaserCoring: Fractional ablative technology excises full-thickness columns of scarred skin. The controlled removal and healing recruits normal collagen and elastin, improving texture and dermal architecture over time.

Why same-day? Combining release, volume, and resurfacing in one visit addresses the scar at multiple structural levels while leveraging the wound-healing cascade once.

Important: How Dr. Shanthala approaches each case and which order varies by patient anatomy and scar type. Come in for consultation to determine the right plan.

For physician consultation: http://ShanthalaMD.com
This is educational content, not personal medical advice.
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