Essentially Bare

read moreWe are Boston-area's independent, locally-owned cosmetic and laser clinic with 20+ years experience using laser technology to treat medical skin conditions, scars, unwanted body hair and tattoos, as well as treating the effects of aging skin and overall appearance. We also offer electrolysis as another option for hair removal. Essentially Bare has been working with neurotoxins and dermal fillers for more than 10 years, and we provide a full-range skin services such as microdermabrasion, VI Peel and PCA chemical peels, skin tightening and cellulite reduction, and laser facials.

read moreEssentially Bare opened in Cambridge in 1999, when laser hair removal technology became available to consumers. Over the years, we expanded our service offering to provide advanced skin clarity and correction - from physician-grade microdermabrasion and a range of chemical peels - to new laser technologies for face and neck rejuvenation, body skin tightening and the treatment of chronic skin conditions such as melasma and rosacea. The lasers we use for IPL (pulsed light), fractional resurfacing, and carbon laser (Spectra Peels), laser hair removal and tattoo removal are Class 4 medical devices.

read moreTattoos are a popular form of self-expression and can be highly-artistic professional embellishments. To permanently ink one's skin may be an intention for a lifetime or an "in the moment" decision. If your life or your taste has changed, it has been difficult, painful and very expensive to undo that commitment. The emergence of lasers for tattoo removal has eased the burden and advances in technology now distinguish the best lasers from the mediocre. Essentially Bare has been working with laser technology for 18+ years and only invests in world recognized leaders and approved medical-grade lasers.

read moreGet our free e-book with useful facts and insider tips about laser hair removal before you sign on the dotted line or hand over your hard earned money. Or, have you tried it and not been thrilled with the results? The fact is, laser hair removal is not the ideal solution for everyone. We know the key factors that make treating unwanted body hair successful for our patients. First: The quality and type of equipment used. Second: The experience level of the clinician treating you. Third and most important: Honesty about what kind of results you can expect, based on your hair's reaction to laser in conjunction with your skin type and tone.