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PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT), also known as ALA/PDT, is a treatment performed with a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan® (5-aminolevulinic acid or ALA) that is applied to the skin and then activated with a specific wavelength of light. Treatment results in the removal of sun-damaged, precancerous spots formally known as "actinic keratoses". The appearance of fine lines, blotchy…
What is the Melanage Ultra Peel - Skin Brightening System? Melanage Ultra is a superficial chemical peel designed to improve the texture and appearance of the skin. It entails application of a sheer occlusive masque and an at-home regimen. There is no pain and little-to-no irritation during the application of the masque. Typically, the irritation level on the following 3-4…
Acne scars are a common result of acne. The scars can become prominent in our teenage years and well into adulthood. Luckily, there are a variety of treatment options to reduce the appearance of unsightly acne scars and your choice is not limited to a single type of treatment. Actual patient: Treatment options include: Fractional resurfacing (CO2 laser) Microneedling VBeam…
Skin Tightening Laser Technology - Venus Freeze: Venus Freeze™ works by using a combination of Multi-Polar Radio Frequency and Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields. The two technologies work in unison to safely and comfortably heat the tissue under the surface of your skin, which encourages the body to produce more collagen and elastin fibers. This process results in firmer, smoother skin that…
Crafted with XpresHAn Technology™, Restylane® Defyne helps smooth out deep laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). Using innovative cross-linking technology, Restylane Defyne is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is able to help restore a more youthful, natural-looking appearance, while helping you maintain your natural expressions. As we age, our skin loses elasticity and the lines that run from the sides of the…
Restylane® Refyne is designed with XpresHAn Technology™ to help soften laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). This can help you restore a more natural look to your face while maintaining your facial expressions so you always look like you. As skin loses elasticity with age, the lines that run from the sides of your nose toward the corners of your…
Xeomin in Mclean and Woodbridge Va. XEOMIN® is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. XEOMIN® is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows…
There is widespread knowledge about the use of neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) in the treatment of unwanted wrinkles. However, many people are unaware of the use of these injections to reduce excessive sweating, especially of the axillary areas (underarms). Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is due to overactive nerves signaling the sweat glands to secrete sweat. Botox (a neuromodulator)…
There is widespread knowledge about the use of neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) in the treatment of unwanted wrinkles. However, many people are unaware of the use of these injections to reduce the appearance of our gums when we smile. A gummy smile is often the result of extremely strong upper lip muscles. These muscles pull the lip…
Bunny lines" are wrinkles that appear along the bridge of the nose often when you smile, laugh, or scrunch your nose. Just like crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, and 11s between your eyebrows (glabellar wrinkles), these bunny lines can be treated with neuromodulator injections such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. Bunny lines arise from the contraction of the nasalis muscle, a…
There is widespread knowledge about the use of neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) in the treatment of unwanted wrinkles. However, many people are unaware of the use of these injections to slim the jawline. A bulky, enlarged jaw is often a result of a strong facial muscle known as the masseter. The masseter muscle connects the lower jawbone…
Hair Loss and Hair Thinning Treatment with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair loss is an issue that both men and women face. Finding an effective treatment for not only combating hair loss, but also promoting new hair growth can be frustrating and difficult. Our dermatology offices in McLean and Woodbridge, VA are delighted to offer the latest treatments for hair loss.…
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JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC Some people simply have naturally thin lips and just want to achieve a fuller appearance. Other people have noticed their lips thinning over time and may also have seen vertical lip lines become more noticeable. Whatever your unique needs are when it comes to your lips, the JUVÉDERM®collection may be able to help. While serums and creams…
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Juvederm Voluma XC Wrinkles and lines aren’t the only signs of aging. Over time, the cheeks flatten, and the skin may begin to sag. This is caused by a natural loss of volume in the cheek area, or what the experts call age-related midface volume loss. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is designed to add volume beneath the skin’s surface to lift…
Microneedling & Skin Resurfacing Dr. Bajoghli and the Skin and Laser Surgery Center of McLean, Virginia now offer the latest in skin resurfacing for patients. Uneven skin texture is a cause of concern for many people, young and older, male and female. Scars, wrinkles, enlarged pores, deep lines, and stretch marks can affect all types of individuals and skin phenotypes.…
Venous Lake Treatment Dr. Amir Bajoghli and the Skin and Laser Surgery Center of McLean and Woodbridge, Virginia now offer the latest in treatments for a condition known as “venous lake”. Venous lakes are relatively common lesions caused by dilation of tiny blood vessels. These commonly occur on the lower or upper lip but can be seen anywhere on the…
Botox and Chin Dimpling Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin for Chin Dimpling Botox has been around for nearly 70 years. It was not until the 1960s that doctors realized that it could be used to combat the signs of aging. Today, Botox is commonly used to diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles in between eyebrows, around the eyes, and on…
Double Chin Reduction – KYBELLA What causes submental fulness? You don’t have to be overweight to have fullness under your chin. And sometimes, no matter how much you exercise or diet, the condition may not go away. KYBELLA may be right for you if: You’re bothered (unhappy, self-conscious, embarrassed) by fat under the chin, also known as submental fullness You feel…
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JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC Over time, your skin loses elasticity, which contributes to moderate to severe parentheses lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. While serums and creams work on the skin’s surface, JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC adds volume to smooth these lines and folds, to help give you the subtle, long-lasting results you want. Make an appointmentPhoto GalleryFrequently Asked QuestionsAm…
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Juvéderm® Juvéderm® is the only HA filller with FDA approval to last up to one year.* Ask your physician how you can get long-lasting results with Juvéderm®. Juvéderm® injectable gel is a “next-generation” smooth consistency gel dermal filler that helps to instantly restore your skin’s volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial…