BOTOX, FILLERS & SKIN CARE
Your Most Well-Rested Face Ever
April 26, 2016 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
There are many ways to restore a youthful look to your face. While there are several options involving both surgical and non-surgical ophthalmic treatments, sometimes improving other areas of the face can enhance the look of your eyes without ever treating them. Cheek augmentation can help recreate the look of full, younger-looking cheeks associated with youth […]
Open Your Eyes: Get the Facts on Eyelid Surgery
March 31, 2016 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is an increasingly popular surgery appealing to both men and women. Less drastic than a face lift but more noticeable than over-the-counter treatments, eyelid surgery can give you a refreshed, youthful look. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about eyelid surgery. Q: Is eyelid surgery for me? A: The […]
How to Look Your Most Youthful in Time for Spring
March 21, 2016 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
According to a study conducted by WebMD, “when people looked at photos of happy faces, they guessed the age of the person in the photo as younger than in photos of the same person with a neutral or angry expression.” While there are plenty of procedures available to revamp your teeth—veneers, professional whitening, and orthodontia, to name […]
Autumn Sun
September 29, 2015 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Don’t be fooled by the Autumn Sun. Just because the sun is not as strong as in the summer, doesn’t mean that you can ignore your skin. Summer left our skin dull and dehydrated. It is important to hydrate ourselves both on the inside and out. To brighten up your skin, try a gentle exfoliation. […]
Rejuvenate Your Look with Juvéderm Voluma
November 14, 2014 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
One of the telltale signs of aging is volume loss around the cheeks and mid-face, but we can restore your youthful look with injectables. Juvéderm Voluma is one of the most effective fillers for restoring volume loss in the mid-face area, and patients can enjoy results for up to two years. We are currently offering […]
Rejuvenate Your Look with a Liquid Facelift
July 18, 2014 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Wrinkles and volume loss around the eyes and cheeks could be giving away your age. If you want to maintain a fresh-faced and youthful look, talk to Dr. Feledy about the liquid facelift. This non-surgical procedure can rejuvenate your face with a combination of fillers and injectables such as Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm. Just a […]
Three Effective Treatments for Varicose and Spider Veins in Chevy Chase
March 21, 2014 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Normal, healthy veins lay underneath our skin and are typically concealed, allowing blood to flow smoothly and evenly throughout our bodies. Varicose veins and spider veins in Chevy Chase, however, can be very noticeable and make you feel uncomfortable. Varicose veins can look like bulging, twisted cords and are most likely to form on the […]
Five Reasons Why Men Should Consider Botox® in Maryland
February 11, 2014 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Have the lines on your face become more noticeable? If you find developing facial wrinkles increasingly bothersome, you’re in good company. “Men had almost one million cosmetic procedures [in 2012],” reports the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, including procedures such as Botox® injections. Botox, also known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, is a type […]
Are You Ready For Botox?
September 25, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Social media is in stitches over a recent article about the perils of shopping at the somewhat intimidating Whole Foods. Surviving Whole Foods is a comedic article by Kelly Maclean about her experiences from aisle to aisle in the upscale and health conscious supermarket. One of her most poignant points is her experience with a […]
How Botox® Can Help Prevent Migraines
August 14, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
If you currently suffer from Chronic Migraine symptoms, you may benefit from receiving Botox® injections. Sound odd? This is how the recently FDA-approved treatment works. Botox is an injectable used to relax muscles in the face in order to treat and prevent the formation of lines and wrinkles. However, Botox has been used for other […]
Botox and Fillers Aren’t Interchangeable – They Fight Wrinkles in Different Ways
July 7, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
When discussing wrinkles and slowing the signs of aging, we’ve recommend asking your surgeon about the possible benefits of injectables like Botox or facial fillers. While it’s true that both are treatments designed to fight wrinkles, they’re not the same, and they each fight wrinkles in specialized ways. How Botox Fights Wrinkles Botox is like […]
Australian Researchers Reveal Sunscreen’s Anti Aging Benefits
June 28, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Daily Sunscreen Use Keeps Your Skin Looking Young In a study published this month, Dr. Adele Green and her colleagues at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research shared documentation on the anti-aging benefits of sunscreen. Their research is some of the strongest evidence ever presented on the effectiveness of daily sun protection. The researchers looked […]
What are Nasolabial Folds?
June 21, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Wrinkles that travel from each side of the nose to the corners of your mouth are known as nasolabial folds, nasal labial folds, or simply “smile lines.” Nasolabial wrinkles are often the first lines that people seen around the mouth. Many are bothered by them and seek a treatment to remove or erase them […]
Get Lip Service!
June 7,2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
The Latest Options for Fuller Lips Paying lip service means insincerely expressing agreement, allegiance or respect. Don’t confuse this with lip augmentation, as we sincerely believe it can treat your thin or flat lips. fillers for lipsFillers are the most common option for lip augmentation. The best fillers for lips include Juvederm and Restylane, in […]
What’s the Best Way to Battle Laugh Lines?
May 28, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Laugh lines – they’re one of the least-liked signs of aging, but it’s should be a small comfort that they’re supposed to mean you’ve had a happy life so far. Nasolabial wrinkles, better known as “laugh lines” or “smile lines,” are the lines that seem to connect the edges of your lips to the edges […]
Juvederm While You’re Pregnant?
May 21, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
When it comes to pregnancy and breastfeeding, there’s a lot of things that are suddenly verboten until that baby’s out in the world and eating strained peas from a can. Anything from obvious no-nos, like alcohol and caffeine, to less obvious things such as Vitamin A and oxybenzone (often found in sunscreen), could prove harmful […]
Does Face Tape Work as Well as Botox?
May 14, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Hollywood starlets like Marlene Dietrich, Raquel Welch, and Joan Crawford, besides being famous actresses, have one more thing in common – “Frownies.” Frownies are adhesive strips meant to pull back wrinkles on the face, leading to a more youthful look. Actresses like these and more used them in the golden days of Hollywood, and they’re […]
Juvederm Voluma™ XC – Unanimously Recommended for Cheek Augmentation
May 7, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Allergan, Inc., the makers of products like Botox and Juvederm, could end up with the first and only hyaluronic dermal filler on the market that the FDA unanimously recommends for cheek augmentation and rejuvenating age-related loss of facial volume. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration’s General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices […]
FDA Says Be On the Lookout for Fake Botox
April 30, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
One of the reasons Botox is so popular with patients is how quickly and easily the procedure can be administered, compared to more invasive alternatives. But Botox is not simple and easy to produce, make no mistake – the product is made according to rigorous specifications and undergoes stringent quality control before it reaches the […]
What Can Be Done About Marionette Lines?
April 21, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Facial wrinkles are among the most unwanted signs of aging, and yet, among the most noticeable. Lines around the mouth and nose are among the most undesired by clients, such as marionette lines. Marionette lines are the creases that form at the corners of your lips and extend down to the chin, which make the […]
Can Clothes Combat Wrinkles?
March 14, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Lots of products and services have been sold on the promise of making wrinkles disappear. Of course, there’s plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures, which actually can help combat wrinkles and other blemishes, but everything from make-up, to diets, to tantric yoga has been touted as being able to slow the signs of aging. Well, […]
Botox and Fillers – What’s the Difference?
February 14, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Botox is a very popular cosmetic treatment, even among people who have never actually had any plastic surgery, but are interested. As versatile as it is, though, a cure-all for aesthetic facial flaws it is not. Some people might want fuller lips, for example, and assume Botox is good for that. Not so. They might […]
Botox Isn’t Just for the Middle Aged
January 14, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Botox is a popular treatment for those who wish to make their facial wrinkles disappear, or at least minimize their appearance. But do you need to have wrinkles in order to benefit from it’s anti-wrinkle properties? Could people in their 20s use Botox to manage their wrinkles, non-existant though they may be? Sure! Botox has […]
Bee Venom Creating Buzz in the Beauty World
January 7, 2013 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Honey isn’t the only thing bees produce that’s sought after by humans. Surprisingly enough, the content of their stingers is fast becoming a popular anti-aging treatment. Bee venom facials, also known as “apitherapy,” are fast becoming known as “the natural Botox” in some corners of the world, touted by such famous names as Michelle Pfeiffer […]
Know Your Injectables
October 21, 2012 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
People who are on the fence about plastic surgery, or are just looking to make some subtle changes to their appearance, tend to favour cosmetic injectables. They’re non-invasive and often require little downtime afterwards. If you’re in the market for cosmetic injectables, there are a variety of options to suit your needs. Botox This is […]
Three Tips for Recovering from Botox
October 14, 2012 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Quick recovery time is one of the many perks associated with Botox over other, more invasive treatments, and probably has a hand in its popularity across the country. But Botox is still a medical procedure, and there are still considerations you should be aware of to best facilitate your recovery and the potential results of […]
How Painful is Botox?
September 28, 2012 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Botox hardly needs help to convince anyone of its popularity or its cosmetic benefits. It’s the top non-invasive cosmetic procedure in the country by a mile, and more people are getting on board every day, including men. However, there are some who might be scared off by the treatment. Probably the biggest turn-off for prospective […]
Is The Future of Botox Topical?
July 28, 2012 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
One of the few downsides of Botox is that it has to be injected in order to treat the muscles in the face that lead to wrinkles, which means needles. Nobody likes needles, and some people are downright afraid of them. But what if Botox could be applied directly to the skin, needle free? That’s […]
Botox or Dysport?
July 21, 2012 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Botox is derived from Botulinum Toxin, but Botox is just a brand name. Kind of like how “Kleenex” has become synonymous with tissue paper, most people tend to think of botulinum toxin and Botox as being the same thing. But a competitor exists on the market, called Dysport. Dysport and Botox both originate from botulinum toxin type […]
Botox or Brow Lift?
July 14, 2012 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Botox is a great way to bring back some youthful vitality to a patient’s facial features but it’s not the only way. A brow lift, for example, can solve many of the same imperfections that Botox can. So which one is best for you? The big difference between the two procedures is the degree of permanence […]
Botox for 20 Year Olds?
July 7, 2012 - By Dr. Jules Feledy
Botox is a great tool in the fight against unsightly wrinkles. Over 3 million people between the ages of 40-54 underwent Botox last year in order to be done with crows feet and furrowed brows. But Botox is finding a new niche among the younger crowd. In the same year, 86,000 Botox procedures were performed […]