Radiant Laser MD Boston

Radiant Laser MD was co-founded by Dr. Dean M. Cestari, a physician, and Alba Cestari, a senior aesthetician who is managing partner. The business is woman-owned and woman-led, and describes itself as physician-led, with medical direction from Dr. Cestari. Alba co-founded it to bring physician-led care to Harvard Square, and the team works across both studios. Clients come from Somerville, Brookline, Watertown, Belmont, Allston and Back Bay.

The business has chosen to concentrate on laser hair removal and advanced skin treatments rather than offer a broad menu. Laser hair removal is performed on the Candela GentleMax Pro in Boston and on the Cynosure Elite iQ in Cambridge, and both devices use Alexandrite and Nd:YAG wavelengths. Treatment areas include the face, lip, underarms, chest, stomach, bikini, Brazilian, back, shoulders, arms and legs. Sessions take 15 to 60 minutes. A typical plan is 6 to 9 sessions on the Candela GentleMax Pro or 6 to 8 on the Elite iQ, spaced several weeks apart, and shedding is usually visible two to three weeks after a session.

Every treatment begins with a free consultation, which includes a complimentary test patch for laser hair removal. Clients can request a consultation online, and the team follows up with a treatment plan and exact pricing. Pricing is pay-as-you-go with no contracts and no required packages; multi-session packages are optional and discounted. Final pricing depends on the area, skin type and number of sessions, and is confirmed at consultation. The business accepts major credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and cash, and provides itemized receipts for insurance purposes.

Skin treatments include dermaplaning, performed with a sterile single-use blade and taking 30 to 45 minutes with no downtime. HydraFacial is a three-step vortex treatment for cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating, with a booster chosen at consultation; it is elective and not covered by health insurance. Microneedling is a collagen induction treatment using a medical-grade automated pen and sterile single-use cartridges, usually in a three- to six-session plan. For acne-prone skin, a clarifying HydraFacial booster is offered, and microneedling can address texture and post-inflammatory pigment. Dermaplaning should be avoided during active breakouts.

Listed prices include single areas from $50 for items such as the upper lip, chin, sideburns or areolas, and $225 for full legs or a full back. Bundles run from $149 for a Brazilian plus underarms to $599 for full body plus face. Signature HydraFacial is $175 and Deluxe HydraFacial is $225, the latter adding a booster serum and LED therapy. Typical pricing by area starts at $45 for small areas, $85 for medium and $175 for large, and combination areas are quoted at consultation. The business describes its pricing as the best in the area.

Each patient receives a consultation, a device chosen for their skin, and clear expectations about results. Laser settings are set from a Skintel melanin reading for wavelength and energy rather than a visual estimate, and the team works across both studios.

The business describes a judgment-free space that welcomes every skin tone, body and gender.