By Carol Britton Meyer
As the saying goes, you’re as young as you feel, and while not the fountain of youth, SkinMD of Hanover provides services that create “happy patients who feel good about how they look and feel,” whatever their stage of life.
This is one of 10 state-of-the art SkinMD clinics and a surgery center in the greater Boston area offering personalized care and building trust among patients – from teenagers to those who are in their sunset years, both men and women. Their most senior patient is 92 years old.
SkinMD focuses on becoming a patient’s “esthetic and skincare partner, embarking on a lifelong journey together to help them ‘look, feel, and be their best,’” aging well as they continue to enjoy the pleasures life has to offer.
With the arrival of summer and fun-at-the beach time, SkinMD is offering “summer glow-ups” for all ages – from radiant skin treatments to hair restoration, body sculpting, and wellness boosts – offering the “ultimate lineup to help you look and feel your best this summer.”
This physician-owned and operated medical esthetic practice offers patients the convenience and pricing of a non-physician-owned med spa,” SkinMD owner and founder Dr. Paul Flashner, MD, told the South Shore Senior News.
SkinMD is staffed by highly experienced MDs, including Medical Director Danielle Shanley, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and medical aestheticians who are leaders in the field of non-invasive aesthetic rejuvenation treatments and procedures.
Services include laser hair removal, cellulite treatment, facial fillers, fat reduction and contouring, hair and skin regeneration, non-surgical facelifts, tattoo removal, breast augmentation, weight-loss programs, liposuction, and wellness treatments, as well as surgical options – including facial plastic surgery – that can provide dramatic body transformations.
“We know what we are doing and don’t offer services for which our patients are not good candidates,” Flashner said.
A University of Michigan Medical School graduate who trained in surgery and emergency medicine at the Boston University of Medicine, Flashner also completed a fellowship in clinical nutrition at Boston University.
A practicing physician since 1982, he holds active medical licenses in both Massachusetts and California.
Flashner earlier served as medical director for American Laser Skincare, which has 170 clinics around the country. He was later promoted to the role of chief medical officer.
Flashner and Katie Murphy co-founded SkinMD in 2014, with clinics in the Boston area, including the South Shore, currently expanding into Detroit Metro.
Murphy is a seasoned veteran in the esthetics industry, with more than 22 years of experience.
In April 2024, the Norwell SkinMD moved to Hanover after outgrowing the space there.
“The surroundings are beautiful, but the staff, which is friendly and fun, make it happen, and they are passionate about what they do,” Flashner said. “Our patients trust us and are pleased with the results, which can change their lives from the inside out. It’s all about making them feel and look better. Our online review scores are amazing.”
Many patients come to SkinMD through referrals, “sometimes after noticing that a friend all of a sudden looks 10 years younger.”
Flashner’s goal is to build “the largest, most competitive, best group of esthetic providers in the world, one city at a time. It’s a growing, booming business.”
This is a “fascinating industry,” he said. “There’s something new every six months, including less-invasive technology and procedures to bring about satisfactory results without surgery. It’s remarkable.”
With extensive experience in non-invasive facial aesthetics, SkinMD continues to provide cutting-edge therapies, with results that please their patients through a whole-body approach.
“People just want to look natural,” he said. “They are living longer and want to look good. With the procedures we offer, people will notice that you look better than ever, but they won’t be able to figure out why.”
Feeling good about yourself “starts from the inside, or you will never be satisfied with yourself,” he said. “We’re not defined by how we look. Looking good is important, but we don’t need to stack ourselves up against others.”
At the same time, it’s important to take care of yourself.
“Some people say they feel good on the inside but that’s not how they feel on the outside, and that’s where SkinMD comes in,” Flashner said. However, while beauty and aesthetics are important, “they shouldn’t define who you are.”
In his spare time, Flashner loves to travel. “I’ve been to 40 different countries and to all the states except Alaska. It’s a great way to recharge.”
Flashner enjoys spending time with his two daughters, one who is in law school and the other studying to become a veterinarian.
“I love animals and pets and doing activities outdoors, and I love life” Flashner said. “I’ve always been curious about people and what makes them who they are. That’s why I went into medicine.”
For more information, visit https://skinmd1.com/ or call 844-754-6631. Affordable payment options are available.
