Frequently Asked questions

I keep calling, there is no answer, what is the best way to reach you?

If you are calling during normal business hours, please note that we CANNOT answer the phone when we are with patients.

Please make sure to leave us a message, make sure to include your name, the service you are interested in and the best number to contact you.  All messages are returned as soon as possible.  If you do not leave a message, we will not be able to call you back. 

Do I need an appointment or can I just walk in?
We work by appointment only and we CANNOT accommodate any walk ins.

To schedule an appointment, please contact us directly at 617-739-5010 in order to schedule your appointment.

To help accommodate your busy scheduling needs, we offer evening and Saturday hours.

Who is electrolysis best for?

Electrolysis works for all colors of hair and skin colors and can be done on any part of the face or body safely and effectively.

How many treatments will I need?

There is no one-time solution for hair removal. Whether you choose to do IPL Hair Reduction or electrolysis, a series of treatments will be required. We cannot tell you the number of treatments or an estimate as to how many treatments you would need because hair growth is based on hormones and individual factors. Please call us if you have any questions.

I have had numerous Laser and/or IPL hair reduction treatments but I did not notice a change or did not achieve the results I was oping for, why is that?

Laser or IPL Hair Reduction can permanently reduce the overall number of hairs on light skin with coarse dark hair. Many patients will have a 20-80% reduction of hair growth after completing their series of treatments. Since hair growth varies from patient to patient and is based on hormones, heredity, medications and other individual factors, there is no way to tell how much hair will be reduced. To get 100% removal you will need to do electrolysis.

Where are you located?

Electrolysis and Skin Care Clinic is conveniently located on the corner of Beacon St. and Powell St. at 1170 Beacon Street in Brookline, MA.
     Public Transit: Subway Green Line C "Kent Street" T stop
     Car: There are plenty of on-street metered parking spaces

What is your cancellation policy? What if I am late to my appointment?

At Electrolysis & Skin Care Clinic, our patients are our number one priority. We ask that you arrive a few minutes early for your appointment and leave ample amount of time for travel and parking.

LATE ARRIVAL: If you are late for your appointment, you will be charged for the full time of your appointment, even if the time of your appointment has elapsed and services were not performed.

CANCELLATION POLICY: We ask that you give the practice a 24 hour notice if you wish to cancel or change your appointment. If you fail to do so, you will be charged the price of your appointment time.

Before your first visit:

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check-in, fill out any appropriate paperwork and make sure to leave ample amount of time for parking to prepare for your service.  We appreciate your consideration.