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Why do we lose facial volume? The loss of facial volume is a key contributor to an aged appearance. It results in loose and sagging skin which the facelift aims to correct by simply stretching and removing excess tissue. Ultraviolet exposure destroys the matrix surrounding the cells in the skin by increasing production of enzymes...  read more

What is the most common minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure in the U.S.? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, injection of botulinum toxin type A such as Botox® or Dysport®, continues to be the most popular minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure with a total of over 6.3 million treatments performed in 2013. Botulinum toxins such as Botox®...  read more

CHOOSE FROM THESE TWO AMAZING GIFT SETS WHEN YOU PURCHASE BOTOX OR JUVEDERM TREATMENT: -   Intellishade® SPF 45 (tinted moisturizer loaded with firming peptides, antioxidants and zinc oxide) & Vita Soothe (light, rejuvenating, super-hydrating serum with vitamins E & F) OR -   Nectifirm (neck firming and tightening cream with peptides and plant-based molecules clinically shown to...  read more

Are you sure that what you are getting is really Botox sold by a reputable company, Allergan or Dysport sold by Medicis?  Unfortunately, some of the medispas or health care providers purchase their injectables at substantial savings online from Canada or Asia.  In the recent article published by Dermatology Times, experts worried that such establishments may...  read more

HOT SUMMER PROMOTION! RECEIVE 30% OFF PACKAGE OF 4 FIRE & ICE - Oscar's favorite Red Carpet Facials! ($400 total savings) & CHOOSE FROM TWO FABULOUS FREE GIFTS: - C-STEM 7 Solutions Serum OR - OBAGI NU-DERM® GIFT SET (Up to $240 total gift value) C-Stem 7 Solutions Serum lessens appearance of fine lines and...  read more

The answer is yes.  There have been very few reported cases of allergic reactions to self-tanning creams, however the incidence of these reactions may be under-reported.  The active ingredient in self-tanning creams is dihydroxyacetone (DHA) which is considered nontoxic. The staining reaction occurring with DHA is limited to the very top layer of the skin, stratum...  read more

Women with more moles on the body are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than women with very few moles. Click here to read the article "Moles may predict breast cancer risk". Cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Margaret Sommerville, welcomes patients from the entire Washington, DC metropolitan area including Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, Kensington,...  read more

C-Stem is an exceptional rejuvenating vitamin C serum that contains lilac stem cells. C-Stem combats signs of visible skin aging, diminishes the appearance of fine lines, and brightens overall skin tone. The formula reactivates 14 genes that are responsible for the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. It also helps to reduce the age...  read more