Cosmetic & Laser Center

It has been approximately a year since my last laser treatment.
Let me first start by saying the following:
I have had six (6) previous treatments on the bikini and underarms area from a salon in Brookline with little to no results. Lana mentioned on the first consultation that her laser was more powerful than the one I had initially been treated with.
I have had three (3) full-​body treatments by Lana at Cosmetic Laser Center. Areas included are the following: full arm, underarm, face, (hairline, upper lip, sideburns, neck) stomach, bikini, full legs, hands and feet. Each session was approx. 45min — 1hour spread apart about 5 weeks.
While Lana is friendly and courteous, I’m disappointed because I paid about $ 3,300 total and was ensured results after three sessions. Based on hair growth, one would never know I’ve received laser treatments. Unfortunately due to the lack of results, I’m not confident spending an additional $ 3,300 will be the solve-​all.
My friend who had referred me mentioned they offer a «guarantee» after 6 sessions on an area but charged her a $ 50 «touch-​up fee» upon going in to address a few stray hairs.

Realized I should update my review after receiving a couple of personal messages asking me if I was happy with the end result? My answer? No.
While I stand by my initial impressions that the staff is great and the facility is clean, in hindsight, I wish I hadn’t wasted money on sessions. After my initial 6 (monthly) sessions, I did not do the recommended 6 week follow up treatments, which is probably why my results weren’t what I was hoping for. I still have hair growth in the lasered areas and need to shave regularly. The whole reason I wanted to do laser in the first place was to eliminate the need to shave or wax.
In conclusion, laser is a big financial commitment, so do your research!

I have very sensitive skin and the laser hair removal treatment from Lana has been great for me. I’ve had two sessions so far and the results have been amazing. My skin is smooth and I don’t have to irritate my legs with razors anymore! Everyone who works here is friendly. Lana is so nice wants to make sure you’re comfortable during your treatment. I highly recommend coming here for laser hair removal!

After reading all the reviews, I decided to set up a free laser hair removal consultation with Lana. She was very friendly, professional, and knowledgable. She explained how the process worked, offered current promotions, and did a patch test.
In the end, I chose CLC for its convenient hours/​location, knowledgable and courteous staff, cleanliness, and successful patch test.
I’ve had 2 sessions so far and couldn’t be happier. I’m already seeing results and I haven’t had any side effects. Each session is only a few minutes long and you schedule your next appointment for 5 – 7 weeks later. It’s very easy to find a time that fits your schedule and I appreciate the appointment reminder emails.

I started coming to CLC about four years ago to receive hair removal treatments on my underarms, after purchasing a three-​session package. It was relatively new and I chose the location primarily based on the close proximity to work. I’ve now treated three areas and my results have been great. I am half black and half white, with tan-​colored skin, and I had read a lot of reviews on laser treatments and the potential ineffectiveness on darker skin tones. By my second brazilian treatment with Lana, over 50% of my hair was gone, thankfully never to return! Lana is very professional with a great sense of humor, which helps keep me distracted during treatments because I never remember to apply numbing cream. Ask for the orange stress ball to squeeze. :)

After Lana has given me treatments, my skin has never been smoother! She’s precise, careful, and very friendly. She definitely puts an effort into her work and makes sure you feel as comfortable as possible. The results are wonderful. I go for touch ups once in a while and right after my treatments with her, I’m as good as new :)

I have very sensitive skin and was thinking about getting treatments done, but I was not sure if I would have a bad reaction.
When I came to Lana she was more than willing to answer all my questions. I had a total of 6 treatments done this far and could not be happier! The service was great as well as the results!

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND REQUEST KRISTINA FOR YOUR TREATMENTS!!!
Ok, so I started going here, and originally had decided to have my consultation on a Saturday. I met with Lana, who is very nice, but VERY pushy with sales. I ended up signing up to do my legs. After a few visits I noticed there were LOTS of spots that were just missed because Lana is always so rushed. I brought it to her attention and she just gave me some excuse about how it was the hair growth cycle and not every hair would fall out blah blah. So after my 3^rd sloppy treatment with her I asked the manager Katrina if I could switch to another laser tech, cause I do like it here, very clean and the machines do work well. She said no problem, and switched me to Kristina (she doesn’t work saturdays but does do late nights til 8pm)
After a few minutes with Kristina doing my treatment I could tell right away that she is great at what she does! Never once did she ask what my issues was with Lana, she just came in and did it and was VERY thourough. I have since seen amazing results and have signed up for more areas with Kristina, not because she pressured me into it, but because she does great work and I wanted more! Thank you KRISTINA!

Amazing. Great results, wonderful customer service, very easy to make appointments, safe, clean and staff are incredibly professional.

I chose laser hair removal after struggling with bikini line problems for ages. I have thick dark curly hair and ALWAYS have noticible issues with bikini line, even with waxing. Laser hair removal was the best choice and I definitely recommend CLC. I was a little nervous because this place has 99% good reviews and I wasnt sure if they were legitimate (sometimes places fake reviews), but it definitely is. Christina did my consultation and my appointments and she is very to the point and efficient, but without compromising being nice and helpful. I didnt feel pressured into buying a package at all but she was upfront about everything and not trying to hide anything abut the packages. Each appointment was less than 15 minutes and I saw results immediately. I just finished my first package (3 appts) and when I return in the fall to Boston I am going to do another package (recommended was 6 appts). I really recommend this place and Christina especially because that is who my positive experience was with. Overall prices were definitely competitive with other places, they’re rated top in Boston, and the 99% positive reviews are accurate :)

I’m going to TRY to keep this review as short as possible… keyword: try… I would NOT recommend this place. I know it’s the cheapest and «best» deal however it wasnt worth it to me… Last year I did two areas… One area 6 times and the other only 3 times…(and I really wished I saved my money). received hyperpigmentation (even with following after care procedures. Sunscreen and staying out the sun)… sessions felt rushed and it hurt like crazy (and this is coming from someone who has a HIGH tolerance for pain) and a year later I feel i’m shaving more than I did before receiving laser hair removal … Overall, I won’t be back… I’ll just continue shaving and embracing my hairiness lol… Also, one thing that grind my gears was the constant reminder to write a good Unilocal review, a huge turn off …
Tip: if u receive hyperpigmentayion they will suggest a bleaching cream… Please do not purchase it… Try to use a lemon scrub and exfoliate and keep the area moisturized (try to only do for about a week, anymore would irritate the skin and may have adverse effects) … Even with doing that, the spots have lightened a great deal but still there… however not that noticeable to others anymore…
IMHO, just continue shaving … I know it’s a hassle esp. if it’s on ur face or on ur delicate privates… But a good shaving cream and a good single blade razor does the trick …
Two stars (really 1.5) — for location and price of services.
Skin type — 4
Laser type used — YAG
Person performing hair removal — Lana

I have Asian skin and it hyperpigments like crazy. I scar and bruise super easily. Hearing about all the laser mishaps through others and online made me very nervous about getting laser hair removal.
In the end, I decided to check it out. I asked for Christina after reading Unilocal reviews and having her by my side every step of the way made the whole experience and procedure a huge success!
The first day I met with her, we did a patch test, and she didn’t pressure me to commit at all. She wanted to make sure my skin would be okay before moving forward. After the first session, my skin flared up for a couple of days, and obviously I was pretty concerned. I called CLC to try to reach her, but she was on vacation. A few minutes later, Christina calls me on her cell phone ON HER VACATION to check up on me.
Christina deserves 5 stars for her professionalism and care for her clients. All the horror stories we hear about are due to untrained estheticians, and they give a bad rap for professionals like Christina.
Considering how sensitive my skin is, the laser treatments have worked on my areas, with no scarring. There are occasional touch ups, but for the cost of all the sessions and potential future touch ups, it totally beats the cost of waxing sessions every month over a lifetime. Think of it as an upfront investment.
The facility is clean and staff is friendly.

This place is perfect in so many ways.
I chose it after reading a tons of review and I am in full agreement after receiving my first treatment.
Location: 5 minute walk from South Station on the Red Line. Very pretty walk :]
Price: Very affordable but does not take away from the quality in any way. The consultation was free and I would wait to go when your hair is pretty long about 3 weeks post threading/​waxing etc so that she can do the first treatment on the spot.
I purchased the 3 treatment special for upper lip + chin for $ 150 and will do so one more time once my 3^rd treatment is over for a total of $ 300 and 6 treatments.
Cleanliness: Very clean place within a modern building/​suite that also houses a dental office.
Efficiency: These women are so efficient and this is what I appreciate the most! I was in and out for my first scheduled treatment appointment in 10 minutes. I also had my appointments scheduled and paid for the next 2 months. You can tell they are extremely experienced and professional individuals.

I finally got it together to get some laser treatments starting at the end of last summer. What a fantastic decision it was to choose Boston Cosmetic & Laser Center and especially Christina. She has been amazing. I am focusing on a few areas one of them being my bikini area. And getting that done can be a delicate situation, but the whole experience had been so easy with her help. She is so knowledgeable and has certainly put me at ease throughout this process.
The offices are nice and very clean. It feels like a professional environment which I think is important when you are choosing to have this kind of treatment.
I would absolutely recommend Boston Cosmetic & Laser Center and Christina with that recommendation. I couldn’t be happier with my experience there and the results that I am getting.

Satisfied CLC customer here, because:
1) It’s effective!: The laser treatments work! Your unwanted hair follicles die, much like your sunny disposition during the rush hour commute.
2) Prices are reasonable: Actually, the three-​session deal for underarms is a steal if, like me, you yearn to be free from the tyranny of frequent waxings. Just endure two minutes of feeling like being clawed by thousands of micro-​cats, and voila! Hairless underarms, just like nature never intended.
The bikini sessions are much more expensive, though, so you’ll want to weigh your vanity/​laziness against the realities of your cash flow.
3) They’re good people: The techs clearly explain the process and are very efficient and pleasant (e.g. Lana was very patient with me when I had a derp moment during our first session). The receptionist is a sweetheart.
Highly recommended!

I wanted to update my original review after having completed 6 sessions of lip/​underarm and 3 of full leg/​bikini. I’m still 100% thrilled and my results are way beyond expectation. After the 2 rounds of 3 sessions I have zero hair left on my underarms, just a few strays for upper lip that are barely noticeable but I’ll eventually get touched up. Because of the cost I did only 1 round of 3 sessions for legs & bikini and I’m quite shocked that, with just the 3 sessions, my legs are still totally smooth after 4 weeks. Bikini has a few minor touch-​up areas (totally expected after only 3 sessions) but it’s still a world of difference. Even if I decide *not* to go back for more treatments I would be very happy with the difference it’s already made. It’s such a luxury to go from shaving daily to never thinking about it at all! Thank you Christina!

I love this place! My first and will be last place to get laser treatments. I agree it is on the pricer side but when you will see the results it is amazing! Honestly, women end up spending more on shaving tools and waxing than on laser. You will see the changes after fist time dramatically! Lana is my favorite! She is amazing at explaining and treating you! I started with armpit end up doing full legs/​bikini. Never disappointed!

Clean, fast moving, fast talking, sweet talking, getting a «deal» are all techniques the CLC employs to get you to buy one of their expensive starter packages before you’ve really had time to think it over.
Like the reviewer Lisa said, they use high pressure sales tactics and I fell for it the first time. They discriminate against men who are forced to pay more for facial and bikini (they won’t do the family jewels area, only above it). I was pressured into getting a «deal» of $ 1700!!! for 3 face ($ 400) and 3 bikini sessions ($ 1300). Lana keeps claiming I get «a deal» but that’s just a slimy technique used over and over again.
I have dark coarse hair in the area with fair skin I wanted removed (facial and pubic). I’m Asian so the treatments should be effective, well not really.
My results 1 year later
FACIAL: Maaayyyybe a 10% reduction in hair growth (mostly on upper lip) and it’s patchy. The chin is still super coarse and annoying. After 8 treatments, I could still probably participate in No Shave November/​Movember respectably and no one would notice I had had laser done.
PUBIC: Like mentioned, they don’t do the balls out of fear that it could make me sterile. The laser wouldn’t penetrate deep enough to make me sterile but whatever. They only do the upper area and the butt (I didn’t want to do butt b/​c it makes going #2 hard for the next few days and the area doesn’t bother me enough). Anyways, there was a noticeable reduction in that area after the 3 treatments but I couldn’t justify spending $ 1500 for 3 more treatments. 1 year later I got a «touch-​up» but there was too much to be considered a touch up so they are now trying to back charge me $ 499 for the session. Unfortunately they’re the only place in Boston that I know of that will do bikini on men so that’s how they justify the high cost… b/​c you’ve got no other options.
Lana (the laser technician) comes off as a nice charming women who «explains» everything to you. When it comes time to price, she rushes through things and tries to get you to buy really quickly. BE ON GUARD!!!
Honestly lasering takes maybe 10 minutes to do and yet they charge a fortune. The machine or technician doesn’t cost that much to operate. They charge on borderline scam amount without giving value to customers.
*There’s no difference between a «touch-​up» and a normal session. Just they charge more for the normal session and make sure to charge you for at least 6 (they shoot for 8) normal sessions before going to touch up.
*They have really good looking secretaries who are there to sell the image and try and sweet talk you into buying more «packages» while «saving» on special «deals».
If you’re a guy and want laser done, I wouldn’t recommend this place even though it’s only place around. Just get waxed until you can find a place with better practices.
OVERALL: I don’t recommend this place. Between the high pressure sales techniques and lack of effective treatment, this place wasn’t just not worth it, I also felt down right scammed. DON’T GO!

I have been seeing Kristen since April of this year for laser hair removal on my face and under arms. I have been happy with the treatments. The office is T accessible, clean, and well organized. They are very good about confirming appointments.
I did not want to do a review right away since I needed to see how effective the treatments were over time. I noticed a significant difference in the earlier treatments. I am light skinned with dark hair so the underarms showed the most improvement. The face is a mixture of dark and light hair. I am about to go in for my 6^th treatment. There is still hair, but it is thinner and I don’t have to deal with it as often. I will be asking Kristen about maintenance and I know she will be upfront with me.
My underarms looked great after 3 treatments, but there are patches growing back and I have to see if it is worth another 3 treatment package or if maintenance will be enough. So all this is to say I shave a whole lot less, but still shave from time to time. I like Kristen. She is efficient and professional. I did experience pain and she gave me some helpful suggestions to deal with it (2 ibuprofen and a numbing cream they sell for $ 45).
I did a bit of research before picking CLC. It helped ease my anxiety to have a patch test done. Their prices appear to be competitive. I think I may have my legs done next.
I also like that they let me know right away the one time Kristen was running late. This is huge with me as I have gone to salons and spas that pretty much ignore you as you wait. I also like the fact that I’ve never experienced the hard sell. If I had the money I would have so much more done.

I still love this place. Been going for a little over a year now for new treatments and for touch ups and the results are significant. I love that it’s summer and I don’t have to worry about shaving. I just put on shorts or a dress and go. Lana is like a family member. We talk about all sorts of topics during my sessions and she makes me feel like I’m her favorite client (even if it’s not true haha).
They are not the cheapest in Boston, but someone will always be willing to do something cheaper even if it sacrifices quality. They do not lack quality, that’s for sure. I would absolutely recommend them to any of my friends or family looking for laser hair removal.