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Kelly M. Bolden, Dr

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5301, Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015

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In the world of plastic surgery, few names shine as brightly as Dr. Kelly M. Bolden's. A double board-certified plastic surgeon, she has earned a reputation as a compassionate healer, an innovative mind, a dedicated educator, and a tireless advocate for the underserved. With an impressive background and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Bolden has become a respected figure both personally and professionally.

Dr. Bolden's journey to becoming a renowned plastic surgeon began with a strong academic foundation. Hailing from Houston, Texas, she was awarded a prestigious academic scholarship from NASA, setting the stage for her future success. Dr. Bolden pursued a dual degree in Chemistry from Spelman College and Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating with honors. Her academic prowess laid the groundwork for the exceptional medical career that would follow.

She earned her medical doctorate from Baylor College of Medicine, one of the nation's top medical schools. This was the first step on her path to becoming a distinguished surgeon. Her thirst for knowledge and commitment to her craft led her to pursue extensive training in the field of surgery.

Dr. Bolden's journey continued with general surgery training at Emory University, where she honed her surgical skills. She then embarked on a specialized path, entering the world-renowned University of Texas at Southwestern for plastic surgery training under the guidance of Dr. Rod Rohrich, a luminary in the field.

Dr. Bolden's quest for excellence didn't stop there. She further expanded her expertise through state-of-the-art training in microsurgery at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, with a focus on cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. This comprehensive training laid the foundation for her future success as a plastic surgeon.

Procedures of Kelly M. Bolden, Dr (105)

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Image alt text Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”
Ranked in Washington: 4 Ranked in DC: 4 Ranked in US: 1879
Image alt text Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
Ranked in Washington: 15 Ranked in DC: 15 Ranked in US: 2592
Image alt text Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.
Ranked in Washington: 4 Ranked in DC: 4 Ranked in US: 1555
Image alt text All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.
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Image alt text Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.
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Image alt text Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.
Ranked in Washington: 5 Ranked in DC: 5 Ranked in US: 1168
Image alt text Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.
Ranked in Washington: 10 Ranked in DC: 10 Ranked in US: 2035
Image alt text Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.
Ranked in Washington: 3 Ranked in DC: 3 Ranked in US: 1113
Image alt text Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.
Ranked in Washington: 11 Ranked in DC: 11 Ranked in US: 2873
Image alt text Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.
Ranked in Washington: 12 Ranked in DC: 12 Ranked in US: 2397
Image alt text Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.
Ranked in Washington: 3 Ranked in DC: 3 Ranked in US: 835
Image alt text Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.
Ranked in Washington: 12 Ranked in DC: 13 Ranked in US: 2283
Image alt text Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.
Ranked in Washington: 5 Ranked in DC: 6 Ranked in US: 1412
Image alt text Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.
Ranked in Washington: 4 Ranked in DC: 4 Ranked in US: 1498
Image alt text Hair Restoration Hair restoration is the hair transplant method which involves extracting a linear strip of hair bearing skin from the back or the side of the scalp.
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Image alt text Hair Loss Treatment Hair loss treatment include medications, hair replacements, and hair restoration.
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Image alt text Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.
Ranked in Washington: 9 Ranked in DC: 9 Ranked in US: 2852
Image alt text Ptosis Surgery Ptosis surgery is an operation to tighten the muscle that lifts your upper eyelid.
Ranked in Washington: 2 Ranked in DC: 2 Ranked in US: 82
Image alt text Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.
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Image alt text Xeomin Xeomin is an injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles created by dynamic facial movements, such as smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows.
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Image alt text Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.
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Image alt text Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.
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Image alt text Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.
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Image alt text Belotero Belotero is an injectable hyaluronic acid filler that’s FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, like marionette lines and nasolabial folds.
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Image alt text Rosacea Treatment Rosacea treatment that help control and regulate its intensity and presence.
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Image alt text Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.
Ranked in Washington: 11 Ranked in DC: 10 Ranked in US: 2525
Image alt text Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.
Ranked in Washington: 10 Ranked in DC: 11 Ranked in US: 2800
Image alt text Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.
Ranked in Washington: 8 Ranked in DC: 8 Ranked in US: 1710
Image alt text BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.
Ranked in Washington: 1 Ranked in DC: 1 Ranked in US: 418
Image alt text CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.
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Image alt text Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.
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Image alt text Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.
Ranked in Washington: 6 Ranked in DC: 6 Ranked in US: 1435
Image alt text Facial Sculpting Facial sculpting - comprehensive approach for aesthetic correction of round face.
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Image alt text Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.
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Image alt text Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.
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Image alt text Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.
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Image alt text Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.
Ranked in Washington: 6 Ranked in DC: 6 Ranked in US: 1439
Image alt text FaceTite FaceTite is an FDA-cleared facial rejuvenation procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production, which tightens and firms skin.
Ranked in Washington: 3 Ranked in DC: 3 Ranked in US: 430
Image alt text Labiaplasty A labiaplasty is surgery to reduce the size of the labia minora – the flaps of skin either side of the vaginal opening
Ranked in Washington: 1 Ranked in DC: 1 Ranked in US: 135
Image alt text Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.
Ranked in Washington: 8 Ranked in DC: 8 Ranked in US: 1174
Image alt text Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.
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Image alt text Transgender Surgery Transgender surgery is a surgical procedure by which a transgender person's physical appearance and function of their existing sexual characteristics are altered to resemble those socially associated with their identified gender.
Ranked in Washington: 1 Ranked in DC: 1 Ranked in US: 90
Image alt text Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.
Ranked in Washington: 4 Ranked in DC: 4 Ranked in US: 1166
Image alt text Dermalinfusion Dermalinfusion is a noninvasive skin care method that exfoliates your skin, sucks away debris, and infuses your skin with a custom serum.
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Image alt text Skin Grafting Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves removing skin from one area of the body and moving it, or transplanting it, to a different area of the body.
Ranked in Washington: 2 Ranked in DC: 2 Ranked in US: 104
Image alt text Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.
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Image alt text Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.
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Image alt text Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.
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Image alt text Nipple Surgery Nipple reduction surgery involves decreasing the size of protruding or disproportionately large nipples and trimming excess tissue to create an aesthetically balanced breast.
Ranked in Washington: 3 Ranked in DC: 3 Ranked in US: 427
Image alt text Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.
Ranked in Washington: 2 Ranked in DC: 2 Ranked in US: 697
Image alt text Skin Tag Treatment Skin tags are painless, noncancerous growths on the skin.
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Image alt text Skin Lesion Removal This technique involves removing a skin lesion in the deeper levels of the skin down to the fatty layer under the skin.
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Image alt text Ultherapy Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin of your face, neck and décolletage.
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Image alt text Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.
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Image alt text Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.
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Image alt text Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.
Ranked in Washington: 2 Ranked in DC: 2 Ranked in US: 890
Image alt text UltraShape Power UltraShape power is a noninvasive body contouring treatment.
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Image alt text Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.
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Image alt text Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.
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Image alt text Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.
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Image alt text Acne Treatment Acne treatment depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne, and what you are willing to commit to.
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Image alt text Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.
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Image alt text Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.
Ranked in Washington: 1 Ranked in DC: 1 Ranked in US: 312
Image alt text Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.
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Image alt text Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.
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Image alt text Pigmented Skin Treatment Pigmented skin topical treatments will include ingredients that lighten the skin.
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Image alt text Laser Skin Treatment Laser skin treatment delivered with a fractional laser, which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.
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Image alt text Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
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Image alt text Mole Removal Most unwanted moles are surgically removed, cut out via punch excision, or shaved off with a scalpel.
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Image alt text FTM Chest Masculinization Surgery A female-to-male transgender surgery that removes the breasts to create a masculine chest.
Ranked in Washington: 1 Ranked in DC: 1 Ranked in US: 56
Image alt text MTF Body Contouring MTF body contouring gives transgender women a more traditionally feminine, hourglass shape.
Ranked in Washington: 1 Ranked in DC: 1 Ranked in US: 138
Image alt text Laser Genesis Laser genesis kick-starts new collagen production, to repair signs of aging and sun damage.
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Image alt text Fractional Laser Fractional lasers resurface and rejuvenate skin to treat fine lines and wrinkles, scars, hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, and textural issues.
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Image alt text Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.
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Image alt text PicoWay The PicoWay laser is FDA-cleared to remove tattoos, acne scars, wrinkles, dark spots, and pigmentation, such as birthmarks and melasma.
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Image alt text Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office by a dermatologist or aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair from your skin’s surface.
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Image alt text Hydrafacial A hydrafacial is a multistep facial done with a patented device that uses Vortex-Fusion to cleanse, exfoliate, do pore extractions, and deliver customized serums into the skin.
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Image alt text Cool Lipo Cool lipo is a type of laser liposuction that removes pockets of fat in areas of the body that are difficult to treat with traditional liposuction.
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Image alt text Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.
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Image alt text Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.
Ranked in Washington: 2 Ranked in DC: 2 Ranked in US: 692
Image alt text Melanage Chemical Peel A melanage chemical peel is a skin brightening system used to treat uneven skin tone, deep pigment issues, and melasma.
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Image alt text PRP Injections A PRP injection treatment starts with drawing a patient’s own blood and processing it so only the enriched cells remain.
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Image alt text Coolaser Coolaser is a laser skin resurfacing treatment that’s designed to treat fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation, and acne scars.
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Image alt text Juvederm Ultra Juvederm Ultra is primarily used to treat medium-depth wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, smooth out depressed scars, and enhance lips.
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Image alt text Vitalize Chemical Peel Vitalize chemical peel is appropriate for patients with mild-to-moderate skin imperfections that result from skin aging and sun exposure, such as fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture.
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Image alt text Volumizing Fillers Volumizing fillers are dermal filler to correct volume loss in hands and face.
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Image alt text Acne Scars Treatment Might improve the appearance of your skin, depending on your scar type, your skin type and the severity of the scarring.
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Image alt text Embrace Scar Therapy Embrace scar therapy is an at-home silicone treatment designed to prevent and minimize scars.
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Image alt text Prominent Ears Treatment Prominent ears are frequently treated by facial plastic surgeons.
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Image alt text Facial Veins Treatment If you have broken capillaries, spider veins, or spider vein clusters - facial veins treatment is just for you.
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Image alt text Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.
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Image alt text Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.
Ranked in Washington: 5 Ranked in DC: 6 Ranked in US: 875
Image alt text Rejuvenize Peel Rejuvenize peel is appropriate for patients with moderate to severe skin imperfections that result from skin aging and sun exposure.
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Image alt text Non-Invasive Body Contouring Non-Invasive body contouring intended to permanently eliminate fat cells through non-invasive lipolysis of the chin area, abdomen, love handles, back, inner thighs and outer thighs.
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Image alt text Stretch Marks Treatment Stretch marks are a type of scar that happens when your skin stretches or shrinks quickly.
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Image alt text PRP Hair Restoration PRP hair restoration therapy for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a person's blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp.
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Image alt text Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.
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Image alt text Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers Hyaluronic acid fillers are a type of temporary dermal fillers designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Image alt text Salicylic Acid Peel Salicylic acid peels are treatments used to deeply exfoliate the surface layers of the skin.
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Image alt text Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.
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Image alt text Cyst Removal Cysts are saclike pockets of fluid or semisolid material, separated from nearby tissue by a distinct membrane.
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Image alt text Double Eyelid Surgery Double eyelid surgery is a procedure to create a crease in the upper eyelid of someone who doesn’t have one or has one that’s poorly defined.
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Image alt text Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.
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Image alt text Posterior Body Lift A posterior body lift is a highly individualized procedure tailored to each patient's unique needs, so the results will vary from person to person.
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Image alt text Fat Transfer to Buttocks Fat transfer procedure is carried out to remove fat from other parts of your body and then purified and re-injected into the buttocks for buttock augmentation.
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Kelly M. Bolden, Dr

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 8 reviews

5301, Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015

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