Is It Time to Get Rid of Your Cankles? Posted on October 15, 2021 By Samir S. Rao, MD We’ve all heard of them: the dreaded cankles. A condition marked by a lack of definition between the calf and ankle, cankles are often caused by swelling in your natural underlying muscle anatomy, or excess fat in the lower leg. The result is an unflattering lack of contour between the legs and feet. Cankles are … Read More
Exciting New Treatments at Center for Plastic Surgery Posted on November 1, 2016 By Center for Plastic Surgery We’re always on the lookout for new treatments that can help us achieve your goals quickly and effectively. Fortunately, advancements in non-surgical cosmetic technology are booming! We’ve just added two more amazing options: the brand new lip filler JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC and ThermiVA®, the non-surgical feminine rejuvenation treatment that’s getting thumbs up from women across … Read More
Pampering with a Purpose for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Posted on October 9, 2016 By Center for Plastic Surgery If you or someone you love is undergoing cancer therapy or has experienced the side effects of cancer treatments in the past—we're having a special spa day, just for you. You’re invited to our iS Cancer Care Spa Day Event When: Saturday, October 15th, 2016, 9:00am-3:00pm Where: 3299 Woodburn Road, Suite 490, Annandale, VA 22003 … Read More
Can you believe it’s been 30 years? CPS celebrates a big anniversary! Posted on June 7, 2016 By Center for Plastic Surgery The year was 1986. Top Gun was #1 at the box office, shoulder pads supported brightly colored blazers and bangs were held firmly in place with AquaNet, Lady Gaga was born (gosh we feel old!)...and CPS opened its doors as Washington D.C.’s premier plastic surgery practice. Did you know that we have now been in … Read More
The Word is Out: Patients Love Micro-Needling! Posted on March 16, 2016 By Center for Plastic Surgery If you follow any beauty sites, you’ve likely been hearing more and more about micro-needling, a minimally invasive treatment that can help firm and refresh the skin without surgery or any downtime. So, what’s it all about? Refinery 29 recently highlighted the many benefits of micro-needling, along with one woman’s step-by-step experience. Here at Center … Read More
Can You Spare Two Hours? Favorite Quick Treatments for Looking Refreshed After the Holidays Posted on December 17, 2015 By Center for Plastic Surgery If you’re hoping to look better without advertising that you had a little extra help, the holidays can be a perfect time to sneak in a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure (or two!). Professional skin renewal treatments are a fantastic way to pamper yourself within a few spare hours, and you can have everyone at the … Read More
Checking In With Dr. Fleury Posted on December 7, 2015 By Center for Plastic Surgery Here at Center for Plastic Surgery, we’ve had the opportunity to work with some truly great people. One of the people we miss most is Dr. Fleury, but we’re thrilled to report he is making the most out of his retirement! Since departing from CPS, Dr. Fleury has been helping communities in need—and we couldn’t … Read More
From Chevy Chase to Annandale: Explore the DC Area on Bike Posted on July 17, 2015 By Center for Plastic Surgery Update 7/27/2015: The Washington, DC Metropolitan Council of Governments signed the 2015 Car Free Day Proclamation Every year around September 22nd, people all over the world go “car free” for the day, choosing instead to get around by foot, bike, or public transport. Luckily for those of us living in the Washington, DC area, getting … Read More
Dr. Rao Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine Posted on July 2, 2015 By Center for Plastic Surgery CoolSculpting® non-surgical fat reduction has been a big hit with patients here at Center for Plastic Surgery. It’s so easy and effective that even busy professionals can get results* without downtime—leading one of our doctors to jump on the CoolSculpting bandwagon! We sat down with Dr. Rao to talk about his recent CoolSculpting treatment. What … Read More
Pro Makeup Tips for Contouring Your Face Posted on May 20, 2015 By Center for Plastic Surgery Do you ever wish you had Kim Kardashian’s flawless skin and chiseled cheekbones? Contouring makeup may be her not-so-little secret, but there’s no reason it can’t be yours as well! Using makeup to contour and highlight your face looks complicated, but it is achievable at home. What is Contouring? 2015 is officially the “Year of … Read More