Tag Archives: Dermal Fillers

  1. before and after dermal fillers for eye bags

    Tear Trough Fillers for Bags Under Eyes

    Tear trough fillers for bags under eyes are designed to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes, and, for many patients, serve as a non-surgical alternative to blepharoplasty. The procedure can also improve dark circles, which are caused by under eye hollowness and subsequent shadows. Using a dermal filler, a board-certified dermatologist administers a series of… Read More

  2. woman receiving lip injections

    Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Dermal Fillers

    Dermal Fillers: Frequently Asked Questions Dermal fillers are one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures for women and men that want to subtly enhance their appearance without incisions, anesthesia, or downtime. In fact, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 2 million Botox and filler treatments were performed in 2017, and… Read More

  3. patient receiving nose injection

    How to Get a Nose Job with Dermal Fillers

    Subtle changes to the nose can significantly improve facial balance and harmony. In the past, women and men had to undergo a surgical rhinoplasty, with incisions, anesthesia, and a lengthy recovery, to achieve these results. However, a nose job with dermal fillers now offers patients a non-surgical alternative that can be performed in as little as 15… Read More

  4. woman pulling at face

    Get Rid of Saggy Skin Without Surgery

    How Can You Get Rid of Saggy Skin Without Surgery? Skin laxity is a hallmark sign of aging and can cause the entire face to look like it’s falling. While this sagging may gradually start with the cheeks, in time, it affects the lower face and leads to the formation of folds and jowls. In… Read More

  5. woman looking away receiving facial injections

    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

  6. woman holding thumb up

    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

  7. June 2018 Specials

    June 2018 Cosmetic Specials at The West Institute in Chevy Chase, Maryland

  8. Before & After Dermal Filler with Dr. Tina West [Video]

    Dr. Tina West follows up with Dawn to compare Before & After Photos after her Facelift in a Syringe™ treatment.

  9. When Should You Absolutely Avoid Getting Dermal Fillers?

    With so many people getting cosmetic treatments each and everyday, it’s easy to overlook the importance of going to a trusted medical professional. A lot of times people might not realize that while in the hands of a trusted doctor, Dermal fillers and Botox are pretty routine and can correct many issues. But are they… Read More

  10. Lip Augmentation with Dr. Tina West [Video]

    Dr. Tina West performs a lip augmentation procedure at The West Institute in Chevy Chase, MD.