Essential Dermatology
220 N Main St #201
Natick, MA 01760
Phone: (508) 827-2615
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Essential Dermatology
340 Maple Street #202
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: (508) 827-2615
Thursdays: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Are you searching for a way to take years off your appearance without incisions and lengthy downtime? A noninvasive laser skin treatment such as Fraxel Dual may be the ideal solution to help you reveal smoother, younger-looking skin. But with so many cosmetic laser treatments available today, why choose Fraxel? Let’s hone in on the …
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Are you tired of temporary fixes for long-term skin concerns? When topical treatments no longer meet your needs, it may be time to consider making a lasting transformation. This blog post will highlight our powerful CO2 laser treatment, Lumenis UltraPulse®. See before and after photos and learn how it works, what it treats, and more …
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Chemical peels and laser treatments are highly versatile and can improve a wide range of skin conditions. Is there a superior option? It depends on your cosmetic concerns and unique aesthetic goals. Below, we break down your treatment options to help you decide for yourself which is better: a chemical peel or CO2 laser—or perhaps …
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If your dermatologist recommended excision to remove early-stage skin cancer, it’s normal to feel apprehensive. You may wonder how painful an excision is and how you will feel during recovery. Dr. Krathen will make sure you are comfortable during the procedure and give you guidelines on what to expect as he performs the excision. When …
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If you have struggled with acne on your face or body, you may be left with scarring once the lesions heal. While acne scars are typically not painful, they can make you uncomfortable and negatively impact your self-esteem. Although topical gels or patches can improve some acne scarring, effective acne scar treatments often require more …
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About 20 years ago, deep chemical peels were some of the go-to techniques for treating severe wrinkling and sun damage. These peels gradually fell out of favor as advanced laser skin treatments accomplished the same goals while reducing the risk of complications. Interest in deep chemical peels has renewed in the past few years, however, …
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Are you looking to discover a more confident you? With today's nonsurgical aesthetic treatment options, you have more choices than ever to help you look and feel your best. Whether you want to address skin concerns caused by aging, sun damage, acne, or dryness, you can achieve younger-looking, rejuvenated skin when you combine the right …
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Currently, there is a wide range of med spa skin treatments aimed at rejuvenating and enhancing your skin. Laser skin treatments are gaining a stronghold among facial rejuvenation procedures for their effectiveness and long-lasting results. We offer a variety of laser skin treatments at our Natick dermatology practice, and if you are hesitant to try …
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Just about everyone has heard of BOTOX, which has been the most popular cosmetic treatment performed in the U.S. for several consecutive years. Despite its familiarity, though, people considering getting BOTOX injections at our Natick practice still have plenty of questions about the product. With that in mind, we're devoting this blog post to answering …
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A recent article in The Wall Street Journal implied that getting a booster injection for COVID shortly before or after getting injections of BOTOX or other neurotoxins such as Dysport® poses a health risk. The article prompted pushback from many in the aesthetics field who point out there is no data showing it's necessary to …
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