Common Skin Concerns Treated at ShanthalaMD
At ShanthalaMD Laser & Aesthetic Center, we treat a wide range of facial and skin concerns with a highly personalized, physician-led approach. With over 30 years in medicine and 10 years in aesthetic practice, Dr. Shanthala uses advanced lasers, biostimulators, regenerative therapies, and injectable artistry to address visible signs of aging, scarring, laxity, and pigmentation. Explore the categories below to learn more.
Facial aging, Filler & Skin Concerns
Facial aging is complex — it’s not just about wrinkles. From volume loss and under eye hollows to fine lines and lip filler complications, each area requires a precise strategy. Dr. Shanthala addresses these concerns using natural-looking, non-surgical treatments tailored to your unique anatomy and goals.
• Facial Volume Loss – Restore youthful contours with biostimulators and regenerative fillers.
• Under Eye Hollows– Correct shadows and tired appearance without overfilling.
• Sunken Cheeks– Lift and re-volumize with advanced injection techniques.
• Hollow Temple –Restore fullness and facial harmony.
• Small Chin – Enhance projection and profile without surgery.
• Neck & Chest Wrinkles– Smooth and tighten delicate areas with laser and PRP.
• Fine Lines and Wrinkles– Treat with a combination of lasers, Botox, and regenerative serums.
• Under Eye Filler Removal– Safely reverse poorly placed filler using expert hyaluronidase technique.
• Lip Lines: Laser or Filler – Correct vertical lines and restore soft definition.
• Lip Rejuvenation FAQ – Learn how we combine different tools to restore youthful lips.
• Lip Injection Concerns – Honest advice before and after getting lip fillers.
Lip Filler Complications– Address lumps, overfilling, or migration with safe removal.
lip aging– Treat volume loss, lines, and discoloration holistically.
• Reversal of Lip Fillers – For overdone or outdated results, we offer expert correction.
Scars, Sagging & Sun Damage
Skin concerns can be deeply personal and sometimes difficult to treat — especially in skin of color. Dr. Shanthala combines fractional lasers, subcision, exosomes, RF microneedling, and energy-based devices to safely and effectively improve the skin’s tone, texture, and strength.
• Acne Scars / Subcision – Treat deep scarring using multi-modality protocols including SUBCISION developed over a decade.
• Melasma & Pigmentation – A complex condition Dr. Shanthala treats personally with lasers and strict regimens.
• EXCESSIVE SWEATING: Long-lasting solutions with Botox and energy-based devices.
• Loose Skin / Skin Laxity – Lift and firm with biostimulators, threads, and fractional lasers.
SAGGING SKIN– Address skin descent without surgery through customized layering treatments.
• Aged Hands – Restore volume and improve texture with fillers and resurfacing.
• Post weight loss Facial Hollow– Correct fat loss from rapid weight reduction or medications.
• Laser-Coring Complications – Expertly manage risks from aggressive resurfacing done elsewhere.
• Excess Fat & Neck Fat– Non-surgical fat melting options.
• Cellulite – Target dimples with subcision, Sculptra, and collagen stimulation.
.Stretch Marks– Improve texture and tone with fractional laser and regenerative therapies.
• Double Chin – Contour the jawline using CoolSculpting, Kybella, and tightening modalities.
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Dr. Shanthala Shivananjappa
Dr. Shanthala is a board-certified, Harvard trained anesthesiologist, assistant professor at Yale University, and staff at Massachusetts General Hospital prior to opening her cosmetic medicine clinic. Her extensive experience working with plastic surgical patients in the operating room for more than 25 years, paired with years of training in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, has enabled Dr. Shanthala to have a unique perspective on Anti-aging treatments.