Cosmetic & Aesthetic Services

Washington Eye Specialists Dr. Viraj Mehta, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and management of oculofacial surgery, complex oculofacial reconstruction, orbital and lacrimal surgery, and trauma in both children and adults. In addition, he is trained in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures like Botox, fillers, chemical peels, and lasers, as well as cosmetic surgery including eyelid blepharoplasty, browlifts, and facelifts. Additionally, Dr. Mehta is passionate about patient care, medical education, innovations in healthcare technology, and healthcare policy.

The aging process of the face has many different components. As we age, not only does the facial tissue descend to produce a sagging appearance, but there is a substantial loss of tissue volume. The descent of tissue over time can also lead to facial wrinkles (nasolabial folds, lower eyelid bags, etc.). There are several tools to combat the aging process and rejuvenate the face. While surgical options exist to elevate facial tissue, a minimally invasive treatment option may work as well. Dermal fillers (Restylane®, RHA®, Radiesse®, Sculptra®) replace volume in the areas of tissue loss, can lead to tissue elevation and produce a rejuvenated face. There are many areas that dermal fillers or wrinkle fillers may be injected to reverse the aging process. All filler injections at Washington Eye Specialists are performed by physicians. Injecting into the tear trough or around the face requires excellent technique and the intimate knowledge of the surrounding anatomy that our oculoplastic, cosmetic, and ophthalmic surgeons possess.

Washington Eye Specialists can accommodate walk-in visits for Botox® and/or dermal filler injections including Restylane® and RHA®. Please contact us for a consultation with our expert surgeons to learn more about options for dermal fillers in the Washington, DC area.

As we age, the texture, elasticity, and integrity of the skin changes, which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles. During this process, the features of our face can change which may produce an angry or puzzled appearance, especially in the brow area. A neurotoxin such as Botox®, Xeomin ®, or Daxxify ®  can be injected into the muscles between the eyebrows (glabella) to help alleviate the vertical lines between the brow that lead to this appearance. Relaxing these muscles can lead to a mild elevation of the brow and a softer more rejuvenated appearance. These products can also be used off label to rejuvenate other areas of the face. Botox® and other neurotoxins can be used on the forehead, crow’s feet (wrinkles in the temple area), lips (smokers lines), chin dimples, jowls (to help elevate the corner of the lips), and neck (to alleviate neck bands).

Our surgeons know the anatomy of the face intimately, which can lead to safer injections and improved outcomes. Botox® begins to work in 3 days with a maximal effect in 7-10 days. The effects of Botox® can last for approximately 3 to 4 months depending on the amount of Botox® injected and the muscle mass of the area injected. All injections at Washington Eye Specialists are performed by physicians only. There is minimal pain with our injection technique.

Our offices can accommodate walk-in visits for Botox® and/or dermal filler injections. Please contact us for a consultation with our surgeons to learn more about our Botox® services in Washington, DC.

Full and healthy appearing lips are a sign of youth and beauty. During the aging process the volume of the lips diminish and the texture of the tissue surrounding the lips age. This can lead to thin lips with fine wrinkles. In addition, the corners of the lips can descend to produce an angry or sad appearance. With the use of lip injections including lip fillers (Restylane® and RHA®) and neurotoxins (Botox® Cosmetic), the lips can be rejuvenated and enhanced without surgery. At our offices, we augment lips with lip fillers to produce a natural rejuvenated appearance to avoid the overfilled look. All lip injections at our offices are performed by our expert physicians. Lip augmentation is performed with topical anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. The effects of lip augmentation using lip fillers can last anywhere from 9 to 12 months or longer, however the neurotoxin effect will diminish in approximately 3-4 months.

Our office can accommodate walk-in visits for Botox® and/or dermal filler injections. Please contact us for a consultation with our expert surgeons to learn more about lip injections including lip filler options for lip augmentation in the Washington, DC area.

The first step is scheduling your FREE consultation with Dr. Mehta. Call us today at 202-529-5200 to schedule or learn more!