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The Finesse Team |
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Finesse Cosmetic Laser & Lipo Center unites the service and ambiance of a fine spa with
the science and assurance
of medicine. We feature the most-effective aesthetic laser and skin care therapies as well as
Smartlipo laser-assisted liposuction and Vaser Liposelection. Since 2006, we have built
a reputation as one of New England’s most respected
full service body contouring, laser and skin care centers.
Meet the Finesse Team:
Peter J. Kruy, M.D.,
Founder and Medical Director
Dr.
Kruy received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Tufts
University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. He is also a graduate
of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he
earned a Masters in Business Administration and the University of
Pennsylvania where he completed his pre-medical course work in
biology. Dr. Kruy’s post-graduate medical training was at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, a major teaching
affiliate of the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Kruy is a Diplomate
of the National Board of Medical Examiners and has been a licensed
physician in Massachusetts since 1990. He has personally trained
with many of the leading physicians in North America who have
pioneered treatments in cosmetic and laser surgery. His clinical
interest and expertise is in aesthetic medicine and laser surgery
particularly the use of lasers in liposuction and skin
rejuvenation. He is a fellow of the American Society of Laser
Medicine and Surgery and a member of the American Academy of
Cosmetic Surgery and the Massachusetts Medical Society.
Thomas Walek, M.D.,
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Walek is a
board-certified plastic surgeon who has
specialized in cosmetic plastic surgery for more than 20 years. Dr.
Walek received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Brown
University School of Medicine in Providence, RI. He completed his
general surgery residency at SUNY - Stony Brook and his plastic
surgery residency at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital in
Manhattan, NY, serving as Chief Resident at both programs. Dr.
Walek is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and
the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is on active staff at
Miriam Hospital and St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island. Dr.
Walek performs a wide array of both surgical and non-surgical
cosmetic procedures including breast augmentation, breast lifts,
abdominoplasty, liposuction, face lifts, brow lifts,
blepharoplasty, and rhinoplasty. He works closely with each patient
to develop an individualized plan of treatment to achieve a natural
post-surgical look. Surgeries are performed at Finesse’s facility
and at Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites, a AAAHC accredited
outpatient surgical center in Waltham. Dr. Walek is a member of the
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Lenox Hill Plastic Surgery
Society.
Nicole Billings, Licensed
Medical Aesthetician and Practice Manager
Nicole is a graduate of the most advanced Medical Aesthetic training
at the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics and earned her
Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Psychology from UMass
Amherst. She has achieved an impressive range of certifications in
advanced laser therapies and other advanced medical aesthetic
technologies. Nicole always goes above and beyond for her clients
and for our practice to build lasting relationships, and continuously
seeks better ways to serve our clients. She is instrumental in
managing our practice and our internal infrastructure. She
exemplifies the highest standards of excellence that Finesse Laser
Center
represents.
Lisa Cataldo, Licensed Medical
Aesthetician
Lisa brings over 18 years of impressive aesthetic experience and
accomplishments to Finesse. A graduate of the most advanced
Medical Aesthetic training at the Catherine Hinds Institute of
Esthetics, Lisa also accomplished advanced training from the Laser
Institute of New England among many other laser certifications. She
was personally trained by Dr. Obagi in the Obagi Skin Transformation
System and Obagi Blue Peel, and has trained professionals in this
regimen. For most of her extensive career, she worked for one of
Boston’s most respected Dermatologists and also for a leading Boston
Plastic Surgeon. She is a member of the American Estheticians
Education Association and the Society of Plastic Surgical Skincare
Specialists.
Gail Pearlstein, RN, MSN,
Aesthetic Nurse
Gail received her
B.S. in Nursing from the American University School of Nursing, and
a Masters in Nursing science from Catholic University in Washington
DC. She worked many years in the field of Nephrology and HIV
clinical research, and has served as an adjunct professor of nursing
at Middlesex College and Northeastern University. In 2002, Gail
moved into the field of aesthetic nursing, earning certification as
a laser nurse. She was the owner and lead clinician at Metrowest
Laser and Skin Center in Natick, MA until 2007, and a clinical
aesthetic nurse at Forever Young Skin in Wellesley, MA until
joining Finesse. Gail is also an advanced certified lash extension
technician through Novalash and a trained make-up artist who works
with the chronically ill and those undergoing cancer treatment.
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