Beauty Bytes

By Brittany Brown, Master Aesthetician Laser season is upon us! While you’re getting less sun exposure during the fall and winter months, it’s a great opportunity to enhance the appearance of your skin with a laser treatment administered by our team of experts. Understanding all the various types of lasers can be overwhelming, but we’re […]

By: Monica Nettle The fall season in the D.C. area is cherished for its refreshing coolness, stunning autumn foliage, pumpkin-spiced everything, and a bustling calendar of events and special occasions. It’s the peak of wedding season, a time for glamorous galas, fundraisers, fall-themed festivals, and family-filled holidays. As an aesthetician, my skincare philosophy is to […]

By Mikayla Saur, RN Entering the realm of injectables can be both exciting and daunting given the variety of products and treatment options available. For new and experienced patients, it’s hard to know where to start when booking an appointment. This is why I love a comprehensive consultation to talk through all the possible treatment […]

By Michelle Mernah, Master Aesthetician Ahh, the sweet days of summer are here and we can finally look forward to enjoying all the “things’ summer brings! Whether that means you’ll be enjoying time at the pool or relaxing at the beach, we need to take our skincare into consideration. As we all know, summer time […]

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 […]

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!) […]

by: Margaryta Suvorova, RN/Aesthetic Injector Let’s talk about Javan’s number one and most popular anti-aging aesthetic treatment: botulinum or neurotoxins! Neurotoxins include Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport and can be used to improve wrinkles, smooth out the skin, and restore tone. When neurotoxins are injected into a muscle, they block signals from nerves that make our […]

by: Rachel White, PA-C | Aesthetic Injector When approaching what services, we offer at Javan, I think it’s really important to understand that aging is a complex process that goes beyond the surface.  Taking a holistic approach and using different modalities to help slow and reverse the signs of aging is key to amazing results. […]

These past couple of months have been rough for my skin. I started to break out worse than I ever have, even as a teenager. After trying countless creams, face washes and anything I could find in the drug store, I started getting facials regularly and ultimately went on medication, per my dermatologist. That combination […]

Do you wish there was a way you could look younger? To peel back some of the years that are etched across your face, gaining a youthful and rejuvenated countenance? If so, you’re not alone. There are many men and women alike who wish they could refresh their facial appearance, eliminating age spots, creases, and […]