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Lip enhancement with Juvederm at Dr. Sommerville’s Chevy Chase practice located near Washington, DC and Bethesda, Maryland
In February 2010, the FDA approved a new formulation of the Juvederm injectable gel with added anesthetic, lidocaine. This new formula, Juvederm XC, dramatically improves patient comfort during treatment. In addition to reducing or eliminating the smile lines (nasolabial folds), marionette lines, and wrinkles around the mouth, Juvederm XC is often requested for lip enhancement, restoring the... read more
Microdermabrasion is the most popular no-downtime exfoliating treatment at our Washington, DC area practice!
Microdermabrasion improves the appearance of sun damage, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and acne. At our Chevy Chase practice located near Washington, DC, we utilize an advanced patented Swiss technology delivering gentle abrasion with genuine sapphire-coated tips attached to a vibrating probe. This crystal-free, suction-free technique is painless, yet very effective. It can be... read more
Latisse is the first and only FDA-approved product indicated to treat hypotrichosis of the eyelashes by increasing their thickness, length, and darkness. Since its FDA approval in December 2008, Latisse has become one of the most requested beauty treatments in the U.S. This prescription-only solution is applied nightly to the upper eyelid margin at the... read more
Juvederm and Restylane are now available with lidocaine at our Washington, D.C. area practice.
The new formulation of Juvederm and Restylane with anesthetic lidocaine enhances patient comfort during injection. At Chevy Chase Dermatology, we continue to apply a topical anesthetic to the treatment area prior to injection to minimize the discomfort even further. While Botox Cosmetic and Dysport are ideally suited for the uper face, Juvederm and Restylane work especially... read more
