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Why Exfoliate? Cosmetic dermatologist’s perspective from Washington, DC area, Bethesda and Chevy Chase
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
Happy Halloween Choose Your Gift Promotion available at our Chevy Chase Dermatology practice located near Washington, DC and Bethesda, Maryland
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
Save $200 off Juvederm® XC Injectable Filler Treatment (2 syringes minimum) OR Receive full-size Antioxidant Eye Serum & Chamomile Facial Cleanser ($115 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... read more
Receive Retinol Drops, Vita Soothe Serum and Multi-Complex Night Crème ($180 Total Gift Value), when you purchase one of the following: ● Package of 4 Photorejuvenation/IPL treatments ● Package of 2 VI Peel® or Glow Peel treatments ● Package of 5 Sapphire Microdermabrasions or Sapphire 3® Photoabrasions Retinol Drops contain a very high level of... read more
Skin aging is caused by intrinsic genetic factors combined with the influence of extrinsic environmental factors. The most detrimental external factor is ultraviolet (sun) exposure which causes damage to the cells’ genetic material and chronic inflammation in the skin. Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives which constitute the active ingredient in well-known topical prescription brands such... read more
Intense Pulsed Light Therapy at Dr. Sommerville’s Practice Located near Washington, DC and Bethesda, Maryland
Intense pulsed light (IPL) photofacials are the perfect way to address a variety of skincare concerns including rosacea, enlarged pores, broken capillaries, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. IPL treatments also work by accelerating the skin's natural regeneration process with resultant collagen stimulation. Intense pulsed light is a nonablative, noninvasive therapy that takes approximately 20 minutes to complete with little... read more
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
Is it sensitive skin, or is it allergy? Cosmetic dermatologist’s perspective from Washington, DC area, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase
Over 50% of women consider their skin to be sensitive and intolerant to many skincare products. Their symptoms may include redness, scaling, tightening, and occasional tingling, or itching. It does not help that cosmetics are some ofthe least regulated consumer products on the market. Our cosmetic industry uses over 12,000 chemical ingredients in personal care products-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
