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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
Introducing Dysport, an alternative to Botox Cosmetic
Over time, repeated movement of the skin by the forehead muscles forms frown lines and horizontal forehead lines. These wrinkles are dynamic and not just age-related, but created by facial movements. The more expresive your face is, the deeper the lines will be. Dysport is a new type of type A botulinum toxin that was... read more