Beauty Bytes

By Marcus Tipton, Aesthetic Nurse Injector              In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the use of Botox cosmetic treatments among men. Traditionally associated with women, Botox, a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes muscles, has become increasingly popular among men seeking to enhance their appearance and combat the […]

By Willa Tuggle, Javan Ballston Manager Fall has officially arrived and so has Peel Season! Peel Season is the perfect time to clean up any damage acquired from over the summer months where you may have spent too much time in the sun. Some evidence of this may be new freckles, sun spots, and a […]

By Javan Wellness Getting older is inevitable, but looking old as the years go by doesn’t have to be. Although many factors are involved in the biology of aging-hormones, genetics, chronic stress, illnesses–there’s no need to search for the fountain of youth to maintain a revitalized look.  The team at Javan Wellness, a DC-founded medspa […]

By Emilia Montalvo, Master Aesthetician at Javan Wellness Rome wasn’t built in a day and the journey to skin health should also take some time and patience. When a client comes to me, presenting with acne prone skin, I always ensure that they understand that there’s no overnight one and done fix. I believe that […]

No, no I’m not talking about the legendary JT (John Travolta and/or Justin Timberlake) I’m talking about the JTT (Javan Triple Threat)… but if you remember exactly where you were when Grease was released or you remember learning the whole routine to the bye, bye, bye dance at that unforgetful sleepover; then it’s time for […]

By: Samantha Sachs, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner There are so many stereotypes about Botox and dermal fillers.  And it’s no wonder – we’ve all seen instances of how these treatments can simply go wrong.   Some people look so altered they are hardly recognizable from even 5 years prior.  I often wish they saw these treatments (which I absolutely love!) […]

Anita Abdeshahian is making her mark on the wellness industry through Javan Wellness, Washington, DC’s top-tier medspa. After 25 years of being a patient who kept wishing for better experiences, Abdeshahian decided to launch Javan Wellness to fill in the gaps she saw were missing in the field. At its four locations, Javan Wellness offers […]

Beauty is imperfect, elegance is everlasting and the keynote of being glamorous is you. Luxury is far more than a state of mind, and aging is a dirty secret we defy each day with grit, grace and a little bit of subtle enhancement. The essence of glamor is expressing your true self—resist the urge to […]

By: Michelle Mernah, Master Aesthetician Now, more than ever, there is a higher demand for “corrective treatments” in the aesthetics industry, causing lasers to become the “golden standard” in every Medspa. Lasers have been popular since the early 00’s but since the past 20 years, technology has advanced leading laser treatments to require less downtime […]

By: Samantha Sachs, Nurse Practitioner Having a baby can be the most beautiful time of your life. It is also a time where our body goes through dramatic changes as well.   During pregnancy, our body will meet the demands of your growing baby. With this, your skin will stretch and accommodate your uterus.   What happens […]