General Information:
Welcome to the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. Since 1990, we have represented the leading edge in laser technology. The Institute was the first private practice in the nation that was exclusively dedicated to advanced laser skin treatments. We have built our practice over the years on a simple formula: We combine the most advanced technology and our extensive expertise with an unfailing commitment to providing the highest levels of patient care. Dr.Tina Alster is the founding director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and is a clinical professor at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington,DC. Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi is an internationally-known author and lecturer on cosmetic dermatology and cutaneous laser surgery. She joined the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in 2001 and currently serves as the Co-director of Laser Surgery.
"I strive to deliver natural-looking results by personally administering the most advanced dermatologic care that is tailored to your individual needs." - Elizabeth L. Tanzi, M.D.
Removing our fat without exercise. It once sounded too good to be true. Now science has given us new developments which help remove fat from localized parts of the body. Those love-handles, that spare-tire, the fat on your thighs, belly, underarms, they now can be zapped away. Fat removal is now no longer limited to invasive liposuction surgeries, with their high-risks and complications. We now have non-invasive treatments which can use lasers, mechanical massage, radiofrequency or ultrasound, sometimes in combination, to treat and remove fat through the skin. Other procedures are minimally-invasive, which means they involve much less trauma to the treatment area than a traditional liposuction surgery. These treatments remove fat through smaller incisions, with less downtime.
To best understand your treatment goals and objectives, it’s advisable to contact a physician and schedule an in-person consultation to discuss your fat removal needs. It is very difficult to know what you may or may not be suitable for over the phone. Information such as price and results cannot be clearly determine over the phone so you may need to go in for a consultation to fully understand your needs and what it may cost to achieve them. Call today for a consultation.