Summer is a time to enjoy days at the beach, pool, gardening, or other outdoor activities. While most individuals want to look and feel their best while basking in the sunshine, certain aesthetic treatments do not mix well with sun exposure. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that patients can rejuvenate their skin and… Read More
From actress Kate Beckinsale to former Disney star Olivia Holt, celebrities are promoting their use of LED technology to combat acne, wrinkles, fine lines, and reduce inflammation. While some are fans of the home-based masks, others are receiving in-office treatments with the LightStim Professional LED Bed. Before trying either LED option, here’s what you need… Read More
Get Slim Without the Pain By now you may have heard of the revolutionary new method of body contouring known as CoolSculpting–the fat freezing procedure that claims to come without pain or downtime. But what makes it so different than everything else? Here are five reasons why CoolSculpting is the hottest trend right now: It… Read More
Eryfotona Actinica helps to address existing actinic damage with DNA Repairsomes® that deliver encapsulated photolyase enyzmes. Eryfotona Actinica also helps to prevent additional actinic damage with 11% zinc oxide (50+ SPF, broad spectrum UVA/UVB). Discover Eryfotona Actinica Sun exposure causes progressive changes as skin lesions accumulate over the years: known as actinic damage. Eryfotona Actinica® helps… Read More
June 2018 Cosmetic Specials at The West Institute in Chevy Chase, Maryland
To delay and minimize signs of aging, many individuals employ anti-oxidant serums, night creams, and daily sunscreen as part of their skincare regimen. In addition, patients are seeking proactive and preventative treatments like Clear + Brilliant to keep their skin looking radiant and youthful. What Is Clear + Brilliant? Clear + Brilliant is a non-invasive… Read More
May 2018 Cosmetic Specials at The West Institute in Chevy Chase, Maryland
This one is for all of my LaMer lovers out there. I consistently have patients who tell me that they are loyal LaMer users because of its cult celebrity following, and others who inquire about it for the same reason. But, what is really in LaMer? In my personal opinion, save yourself $300 and buy… Read More
I hear this all of the time. I recently walked into a Blue Mercury and a salesperson asked me what skin care I used. Without getting into what I did for a living and being in a hurry I responded with, “I use a retinoid and all medical skincare by a dermatologist.” Her response was,… Read More
What is the Difference between “HaloTM” Erbium Laser and “AcuPulseTM” Carbon Dioxide Laser*? *Hint: CO2 can go 10X deeper! Halo is touted by some dermatologists as “one device that does it all, for all patients,” but here at The West Institute we believe that having three different resurfacing lasers gives you more options for a… Read More
