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Battle of the Body Shapers: Why UltraShape Power Takes the Lead By Dima Ali, MD

Written on April 7, 2020.

There is a saying in medicine: “if you ask 10 doctors you’ll get 10 different answers.” I often get asked my opinion about the most effective non-invasive technologies, both by patients and by colleagues. We’re all pretty opinionated about our beliefs but sometimes I take the extra time to convince people about one technology over […]

ab exercise, anti-aging, body contouring, non-surgical fat loss, UltraShape Power

Botox vs. Dysport, Which One Is Better? – By Dima Ali M.D.

Written on April 2, 2020.

A question that we get asked almost daily is “which is better Botox or Dysport?” Both Botox and Dysport are brand names of neurotoxins manufactured by different companies but derived from the same bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum. Just like Coke or Pepsi, which one is right for you really comes down to a matter of personal […]

botox, injectables, wrinkle reduction

Not Ready For Plastic Surgery? Profound RF Is For You

Written on March 11, 2020.

WellMedica Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine now offers a solution for patients looking for more dramatic and lasting results than available with no downtime, multiple treatment radiofrequency, but who are not ready for the invasiveness of plastic surgery. The Profound treatment provides optimal patient outcomes without the downtime associated with a traditional facelift. What is Profound […]

ab exercise, anti-aging, face lift, fine lines, flat tummy, non-surgical fat loss, permanent fat reduction, thigh fat, wrinkle reduction

BIG FAT LIP SERVICE – BY DIMA ALI, M.D.

Written on February 26, 2020.

So what’s the big deal with big lips? How big is too big? I think we can all agree that full, pink lips are a sign of youthfulness, sexiness and, anthropologically speaking, fertility. Whether we do it consciously or not, our society is obsessed with attracting a mate to procreate, and nothing says “PICK ME!” […]

anti-aging, Big Lips, botox, fine lines, injectables, juvederm, Lip Augmentation, Lip Augmentation in D.C, lip filler, restylane, voluma

The Future Of Anti-Aging Therapies – By Dima Ali, M.D.

Written on February 17, 2020.

Is it possible to reduce the gap between chronological age and biological age? By definition, does aging have to imply chronic disease, suffering, dementia, frailty and debilitation? Could it be possible to live to 110 years of age and still be out and about with the energy to enjoy our great grandchildren without collapsing from […]

anti-aging, health, healthy skin, nutrients, skin rejuvenation, skincare

Protecting your skin from the sun

Written on January 23, 2020.

Let’s talk about sunscreen, seems like summer time is the only time department stores have sunscreen out and ready for the masses to buy but really the importance of sunscreen should be recognized more. Sun screen is not just a summer special it is a year round importance. People of all skin colors get skin […]

anti-aging, hydrate your skin, sun exposure, sun screen, vitamin c, wrinkle reduction

Which Technology Works Best for Skin Tightening – The Evolution of Radio Frequency

Written on December 10, 2019.

By: Dima Ali, M.D. Lasers and other light devices have become household names in the last several years. With regard to skin tightening, however, these light based technologies do not penetrate deep enough to make a significant difference. Radio Frequency (RF) energy, on the other hand, has come into focus because of its ability to […]

anti-aging, nutrients, skin rejuvenation, Skin Tightening, wrinkle reduction

Venus Freeze and Venus Legacy for Fine Lines, Wrinkles and Complexion

Written on November 14, 2019.

By: Dr. Dima Ali At WellMedica we provide Venus Freeze and Venus Legacy for fine lines and wrinkles. Venus Freeze is suitable for various face and body applications including circumference reduction, cellulite improvement, skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. Treatments are safe, quick and effective for all skin types. The complexion is the natural […]

anti-aging, body contouring, fine lines, injectables, wrinkle reduction

The Latest Tool in the Fight Against Aging Viva Nanofractional Radiofrequency with SmartScan Technology

Written on November 12, 2019.

By: Dima Ali, M.D. It seems that every few months there is a new device that promises the fountain of youth for aging skin. Some of them work and some of them don’t. I try everything on the market on myself, my staff and willing volunteers to weed the ineffective ones out. One of […]

anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction

PDO Threat Lift – An Alternative To A Face Lift

Written on November 7, 2019.

By: Dr. Dima Ali, M.D. This procedure involves inserting PDO threads into the hypodermis of the skin to provide a lifting and smoothing effect. Injecting these threads into the skin allows for a less invasive procedure where no cutting or incisions of the skin takes place. PDO (Polydioxane) threads consist of a synthetic absorbable suture. […]

anti-aging, body contouring, face lift, fine lines, injectables, non-surgical fat loss, thread lift