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    Downtime After Infini Treatment

    What Is Downtime Like After Infini RF Microneedling Treatment? Infini RF Microneedling is a device that delivers radiofrequency energy into the skin to tighten it–by using tiny needles.  Before Infini, lasers were the only choice to target fine wrinkles in the skin’s surface. Resurfacing lasers have significant downtime, but Infini doesn’t.  Because it’s not a laser,… Read More

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    The Filler Effect

    Dermal Filler Effect You’re going to inject dermal filler there?  That’s the response that many patients have when they present to a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon with sagging in one area, and the provider recommends filling another part of the face. This technique is known as anatomic filling, and its use is on the… Read More

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    Non-Surgical Face Lift with Infini RF

    Non-Surgical Face Lift in Chevy Chase Facial rejuvenation in Chevy Chase and Washington DC is on many patients’ minds as they get older and begin to notice sagging skin and wrinkles. However, individuals are often cautious about undergoing an invasive procedure like a facelift or neck lift. For this reason, plastic surgeons and dermatologists recommend… Read More

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    Dermal Fillers: Risks and Safety

    For many patients, dermal fillers offer safe and effective facial rejuvenation without incisions, anesthesia, and downtime. In fact, these cosmetic injectables can correct anything from sagging cheeks to deflated lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, aging hands, and under eye circles. What’s more, in the hands of a qualified and skilled injector, dermal fillers have a… Read More

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    CoolSculpting vs. Emsculpt

    Non-invasive body contouring treatments have experienced a surge in popularity over the past several years. In fact, demand for these procedures has become so great that manufacturers are constantly developing and releasing technology to help women and men to slim their waistlines and achieved a more sculpted physique. However, this plethora of options can be… Read More

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    Baby Botox: What Is It?

    What Is Baby Botox and Should You Get It? Celebrities often get classified into two categories–those that have had cosmetic work done and those that claim to be totally natural. However, there may be some gray area between these groups, as many stars are turning to subtler aesthetic enhancements like Baby Botox. In fact, while… Read More

  7. The Science Behind Freezing Your Fat

    You’ve heard of CoolSculpting, right? You’ve probably seen the ads–a billboard as you’re driving down the highway, or even a sign in a mall asking you to come in. You might have a basic idea of what the procedure is. They stick something cold to your belly, and your fat is removed. But what’s the… Read More

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    Living with Psoriasis

    Psoriasis Treatment in Chevy Chase Psoriasis is a skin condition that can have wide-reaching effects on a person’s life. In fact, many men and women living with psoriasis find that its social, personal, cosmetic, medical, and psychological impact can fluctuate based on the severity of their symptoms. For this reason, it’s important for patients to… Read More

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    What to Expect from Infini RF Microneedling

    Interested in Trying Infini RF Microneedling? Men and women that have experienced acne in their teens and adulthood know that breakouts can be frustrating and take a toll on their appearance and self-confidence. However, when a pimple is particularly deep and/or does not heal properly, it can result in acne scars and permanent depressions in… Read More

  10. September 2018 Specials

    Fraxel® Fridays are back at the West Institute! Get a Fraxel laser treatment on your face or chest and receive a complimentary Fraxel hands treatment ($825 Value) Improved tone and texture Reduced wrinkles around the eyes Erasing of unwanted brown spots Improved appearance of acne scars and surgical scars Effective FDA-approved treatment of pre-cancerous lesions WestSkin™ Non-Surgical… Read More