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Considering Injectables? 3 Reasons to Choose Dr. Sommerville
If you have never had injections like Botox or Juvederm, you may not know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. And although your second cousin twice removed may be offering a killer deal on these injectables, you should think twice before getting them done by anyone who is less than a professional. With years of... read more
How to Get the Most From Your Juvederm Injections
Losing volume in your skin is one of the few downfalls of aging. Luckily, with facial fillers like Juvederm, our staff at Chevy Chase Dermatology can help get rid of fine lines and wrinkles around your mouth and cheeks, and add volume to your cheeks and lips at the same time. To ensure that you... read more
3 Things to Avoid When Washing Your Face
If you want a clear, clean complexion washing your face is one of the basic things you should do both morning and night. And although face washing is a basic step in getting clearer skin, not many people know exactly how to do it. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your... read more
3 Ways to Fight Newborn Irritated Skin
The last thing you want as a parent of a newborn is for them to be uncomfortable in any way, shape, or form. However, because your newborn's skin and body can be extremely delicate, they can break out in a skin rash at just about anything but a nod. If your little one has started... read more
How to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation
Having a little color on your skin is one thing but having hyperpigmentation is a whole other issue. As a skin condition that causes your skin to look red and blotchy without makeup on, hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin produces too much melanin. Luckily, as one of the areas of the skin that we frequently... read more
Truth or Bust: 3 Ways to Remove a Birthmark
Depending on the location of your birthmark, it may be more of an endearing trait that you never want to get rid of than a nuisance. If, however, you have a birthmark in a location that’s more visible, you may jump higher than you ever imagined at the thought of having it removed. With so... read more
3 Unique Benefits of Kybella
Having a double chin isn’t exactly something you want to add to your Tinder or Linkedin profile. However, no matter how fit or skinny you are, a double chin can sneak up on you as you start to age. Luckily, with a new injectable called Kybella, the fat cells under your chin will vanish— leaving... read more
3 Ways to Cover Up Your Blemished Skin
Whether you have a big work event or just a night out planned with friends, nothing can put a damper on your look quite like having a big pimple or blemish on your skin. And although you do have the option to wear a big mask or paper bag over your head, we have some... read more
Plant Your Feet on the Ground: The Truth Behind Plantar Warts
Kids are notorious for being dirty and covered in germs— hence the term, “snotty-nosed kids.” And by constantly being exposed to germs and other children with even more germs, your child is more susceptible to getting things like warts. Warts are caused by the virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) which can easily be transmitted from... read more
Abra Cadabra: How to Properly Use Latisse
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could throw away your mascara and magically make more eyelashes appear? Well, that dream can virtually be your reality if you use Latisse. As the only FDA-approved product that is designed to help encourage the natural growth and production of your eyelashes, Latisse is concerned to be a miracle... read more
