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Welcome to my blog! Within this regularly updated feature of my website, I will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in Dermatology. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to visit my new blog. Please check back often to learn about...  read more

A recent study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology in March 2013 demonstrates that cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler injections result in more than just wrinkle correction from introducing a filler substance into the skin. In fact, hyaluronic acid fillers have been shown to stimulate skin’s own collagen production by activating fibroblasts, the cells that...  read more

Say goodbye to smile lines and wrinkles around the lips with Juvederm® injectable filler which replaces the hyaluronic acid that your skin has lost over the years.  Juvederm® restores the volume and smoothes away facial wrinkles and folds giving instant, immediate results, lasting up to one full year!  To increase your comfort throughout the injection...  read more

Receive a full-size Antioxidant Eye Serum & Vita Soothe Serum ($138.00 Total Gift Value!) when you purchase Botox® Cosmetic Treatment (2 or more areas) Erase the frown lines and soften your crow’s feet with Botox® Cosmetic!  What’s more, Botox® Cosmetic treatment can also accomplish a subtle brow lift in most patients, giving eyes a rested,...  read more

Peeling away the aging process from our skin As we age, the process of natural cell turnover in the top layer of the skin slows down. This slowdown combined with accumulated sun damage results in dull complexion, dark blotches, fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. So what can we do to accelerate the cellular self-renewal...  read more

Receive $200 OFF Juvederm® Treatment When you receive Botox® Cosmetic Injection (2 or more areas) Please call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Margaret Sommerville at our Chevy Chase office or to ask any questions regarding above procedures.  Juvederm® treatment must be performed during the Botox® injection visit or within subsequent 4 weeks in order...  read more

Receive one of the following gifts:* (UP TO $200.00 TOTAL GIFT VALUE!) Beautiful Obagi jewelry travel case containing Obagi Elastiderm® cream (an eye treatment proven to improve elasticity and reduce fine lines) & Obagi Elastilash® (an eyelash solution for thicker, fuller lashes without the risk of eyelid darkening or iris pigmentation) or Latisse® Kit (FDA-approved...  read more

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