Face Contouring
Non-Surgical Face Contouring — The West Institute
Over time, both genetics, and environmental-factors contribute to facial skin appearing significantly older, showing jowls, wrinkles, hollowing and more. The West Institute‘s non-surgical contouring procedures can help you achieve a fresher and younger look from head to toe.
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Tina West is a leading expert in non-invasive and minimally-invasive facial contouring procedures, which we’ve outlined below. You can see a summary of each procedure here or follow the links for more in-depth information on facial contouring and enhancement procedures.
To restore lost volume and revitalize your appearance with facial contouring, contact The West Institute at 301-986-9378 or fill out our online form to schedule your consultation today.
Facelift in a Syringe™
In one minimally invasive treatment session, Dr. West’s trademarked non-surgical volumizing and lifting procedure contours and lifts the entire face by replacing volume that is lost with aging. Contrary to popular belief, loss of bone, muscle, fat and collagen (not gravity) leads to jowls and an overall tired, saggy look over time. Facelift In A Syringe™ is recommended as an annual maintenance procedure to keep you looking the same over the years, not different, all WITHOUT surgery. Dr. West’s expert training and years of experience result in our patients reporting that nobody knows they’ve had anything done, just that they look refreshed and feel confident.
Dermal Fillers
Restylane®/Restylane® Refyne™/Restylane® Defyne™/Juvederm® XC™/Evolysse/RHA are injectable dermal fillers that were developed with natural results in mind. These hyaluronic acid (sugar)- based products help restore a more youthful and natural looking appearance, while maintaining your natural expressions.
Restylane® Lyft™ /Juvéderm® Voluma XC™/RHA are FDA-approved dermal fillers used to enhance and restore youthful facial contours by correcting age-related volume loss in the midface and cheeks. Because volume loss is one of the main causes of sagging skin and jowls, reflating areas of volume loss can lift the face, resulting in a thinner and more youthful contour. Contrary to popular belief, expert placement of dermal fillers will result in a lifted, softer overall appearance, not widen the face or cause a puffy look. Volume loss associated with aging causes the face to become more square shaped over time, and gradually replacing lost fat, bone, muscle and collagen will restore an oval or heart shaped appearance which is associated with youth.
Radiesse is an injectable biostimulator which stimulates your body to produce more collagen for enhancing/lifting the cheeks, contouring the jawline, and replenishing overall volume loss in the face and hands. Radiesse can also be used to soften and smooth fine lines and crepiness that often begin to appear on the chest and above the knees over time.
Sculptra® Aesthetic is an injectable product (poly-L-lactic acid) that acts as a scaffold and stimulates your skin’s own natural collagen production to increase overall facial volume, effectively reflating areas of hollowing and drooping. Sculptra has also been shown to improve skin quality.
Neuromodulators
Botox®, Dysport®, and Jeuveau® are FDA-approved neuromodulators that are used for targeting the underlying causes of “frown” lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet—the repeated muscle contractions from frowning and squinting over the years. Facial contouring with neuromodulators involves in-depth knowledge of how the muscles work together with the rest of the facial anatomy to provide the most subtle, natural enhancement. Dr. West not only trained with the best in the field throughout and following her dermatology fellowship and residency but was also involved in pioneering some of the most advanced products and techniques that are currently considered the most effective and sought after, resulting in the most natural-looking results that create an enhanced but untouched appearance.
Why Choose Dr. Tina West?
Choosing a dermatologist means trusting their judgment, experience, and approach to your care. At The West Institute, Dr. Tina B. West brings decades of cosmetic dermatology experience to help you make informed treatment decisions.
- Dual board-certified expertise. Dr. West is board-certified in dermatology and internal medicine, bringing a broad medical perspective to skin health and aesthetic care.
- More than 30 years of experience. In private practice since 1996, she combines extensive clinical experience with an individualized approach to treatment.
- An educator and published physician. Her background includes teaching in advanced laser surgery courses and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, including Dermatologic Surgery and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
- Trusted by patients. The West Institute’s 363 five-star Google reviews reflect patients’ experiences with the practice, its team, and their care.
Explore your options with Dr. West and discuss a treatment plan tailored to your skin, goals, and medical history.
Sofwave™ Ultrasound Skin Lifting
Genius™ Radiofrequency Microneedling is a no-downtime radiofrequency treatment that uses tiny needles to deliver energy that tightens skin on the face, under eye area, neck, and anywhere on the body, and improves fine lines. This device is also one of the newest gold standard treatments for acne scars and is preferred over laser treatment by busy patients who don’t have downtime as well as those with a more pigmented complexion that is more prone to side effects from laser treatments.
Lutronic® Genius™ Radiofrequency Microneedling
Genius™ Radiofrequency Microneedling is a no-downtime radiofrequency treatment that uses tiny needles to deliver energy that tightens skin on the face, under eye area, neck, and anywhere on the body, and improves fine lines. This device is also one of the newest gold standard treatments for acne scars and is preferred over laser treatment by busy patients who don’t have downtime as well as those with a more pigmented complexion that is more prone to side effects from laser treatments.
