Younger Skin the Easy Way - Chevy Chase, MD

I am a longtime patient of Dr. West at the West Institute in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. West uses the most up-to-date lasers and equipment. She is realistic and honest about the results she expects. Her credentials are outstanding, and she has a wonderfully warm yet professional demeanor. She is a perfectionist too, so you can be assured you will get the best results possible.

The West Institute is tastefully decorated and extremely clean. The staff is highly knowledgeable of their areas of expertise and compassionate towards their patients. I have never had to wait long to be seen and the doctor and staff never rushes me, and they listen to all my concerns no matter how small they may be.

Recently, Dr. West performed four Infini Radiofrequency (RF) treatments spaced a month apart on my face. The following is what I experienced before, during, and after each procedure at the West Institute.

Upon arrival, I was pleasantly greeted with heartfelt smiles from Holly and Sheena who oversee the front desk. These two ladies take care of all the administrative needs and ensure your visit is pleasant. They are warm and friendly and make you feel right at home.

Shortly after arriving, Sheena escorted me to the procedure room where I was greeted by Tracy who is Dr. West’s highly efficient medical assistant. Tracy gently prepped me for the procedure by placing numbing cream on the areas to be treated. Thirty minutes later, Dr. West injected nerve blockers to keep me from feeling any discomfort during the procedure. I waited another thirty minutes for the nerve blockers to take full effect before Dr. West began the treatment.

During the procedure, Dr. West used a handheld device with microneedles and pressed it against my skin sending radiofrequency energy to multiple layers below the surface. She made three passes with the device at varying depths. Meanwhile, Tracy directed a cool air wand over the area Dr. West just treated. Throughout the treatment, both Tracy and Dr. West continually asked me if I was comfortable or feeling any pain. (In my case, I experienced minimal discomfort during all four procedures.)

After the procedure, the treated areas looked sunburned. They did not hurt at all. The entire procedure starting with the one hour numbing period lasted approximately one hour and ten minutes. After the first treatment, I was given a tube of Cicalfate restorative skin cream to place on the treated areas as needed. I used the cream at night, and it worked quickly. With my skin tone, I was able to leave the house the next day using only tinted sunscreen. I noticed positive results after my first treatment. With each successive procedure, the results continued to improve the texture of my skin.

I highly recommend Infini RF and the West Institute if you want younger looking skin.