Cosmetic Dermatology: Johns Hopkins Dermatology

At the Cosmetic Dermatology Center, Johns Hopkins experts work with you to address skin concerns and combat the effects of sun damage and aging. We offer the latest approaches to improve the health and appearance of your skin and minimize acne scars, age spots (liver spots), smile lines, spider veins, sun damage and wrinkles.

Our Services

Our team of board-certified dermatologists uses the latest technology and most advanced nonsurgical techniques to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin, including:

Injectables
Lasers
Body Sculpting
Other Aesthetic Services

Meet Our Team
Care Locations

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Injectables

Neuromodulators

How They Work

These help soften lines and wrinkles that are formed from muscle movement. A small amount of botulinum toxin is carefully injected into the muscles causing them to relax and gradually smooth out the appearance of the overlying skin.

Treatment Areas

Forehead
Crow’s feet
Glabella (lines between brows)
Bunny lines
Fine lip lines
Chin dimpling
Wide jawlines
Neck band lines

Neuromodulators We Offer

We offer a variety of injectable neuromodulator treatments, including:

Botox®
Dysport®
Xeomin®

Dermal Fillers

How They Work

These are placed in a minimally invasive fashion to restore facial volume and improve contour.

Treatment Areas

Deep fold areas around the cheeks and mouth
Fine wrinkles around the mouth
Lip augmentation
Hollowing around the eyes and cheeks

Dermal Fillers We Offer

We offer a wide range of injectable filler treatments, including:

Juvederm®
Restylane®
Sculptra®

Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

How It Works

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, treatment involves using natural growth factors in your plasma to encourage collagen production and stimulate hair growth. It’s a minimally invasive, in-office procedure that involves extracting a small amount of your blood. The extracted blood is then processed in a centrifuge to isolate the plasma that is rich in growth factors and platelets.

Treatment Areas

Applied to skin after microneedling
Injected to hair follicles to stimulate growth

Laser Treatments

Conditions We Treat

Acne
Rosacea
Scarring, including acne scars
Pigmentation, including birthmarks and disorders such as melasma
Uneven skin tone and texture, from aging, sun damage, etc.
Spider veins

Treatment Areas

Skin rejuvenation, including correction of tone and texture
Correction of visible blood vessels and redness
Hair removal

Techniques We Use

Pulsed dye laser/KTP laser: Treats skin issues related to redness and blood vessels
Fractional laser: Provides energy in a controlled manner to stimulate collagen and elastin production
Nd:YAG laser: Offers a wide variety of applications and is considered ideal for darker-skinned patients
Intense pulsed light (IPL) photofacial: Uses multiple wavelengths of light to treat the face, hands, neck, chest and other areas

Body Sculpting

We have several options to contour and reduce unwanted fat.

CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting® is the only FDA-approved, noninvasive procedure that uses cryolipolysis, or cold temperatures, to break down fat cells. It employs precisely controlled cooling to gently and effectively target stubborn fat underneath the skin, while leaving the skin itself unaffected. Common areas of treatment include the abdomen, flanks, upper arms, thighs and submental area (double chin).

Kybella

Kybella® is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment to destroy fat and improve the appearance of fullness under the chin. The active ingredient is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring compound that aids in the breakdown of dietary fat. When properly injected in the chin area, it has been shown to dissolve submental fat (which causes double chin), creating a more sculpted, contoured jawline.

Other Aesthetic Services

Chemical Peels

This procedure is used to minimize the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, wrinkles and discoloration. One or more chemicals are applied to your skin and allowed to soak in. Over the next one to 14 days, the treated skin peels off, revealing new skin growing in place. The depth of the peel and your recovery time depends on the type of peel, the number of coats applied and the duration of treatment.

Microneedling

A minimally invasive procedure using thin needles to create microscopic wounds in the upper layers of skin. This controlled injury stimulates the body’s wound-healing response, encouraging the production of new collagen and resulting in smoother, firmer skin. This treatment can be helpful in improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring and overall skin texture.

Why Choose the Johns Hopkins Cosmetic Dermatology Center

When you entrust your cosmetic dermatology treatment to our team, you can rely on Johns Hopkins’ exceptional level of expertise, experience and training.
Our team is among the first to offer treatments informed by new research.
You get an individualized approach that ensures the most appropriate treatment to help you achieve your goals.

What To Expect at Your Appointment

When you meet with our team, we will begin each appointment by carefully listening to your concerns and goals, and talk with you honestly and clearly about how cosmetic dermatology can address your needs. If more than one treatment option is available, we make sure you understand your choices so that, together, we can arrive at a plan that is right for you.

Meet Our Team

Crystal Ugochi Aguh, M.D.
- Director, Ethnic Skin Program
- Associate Professor of Dermatology
Expertise: Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatology, Ethnic skin, Medical Dermatology

Primary Location: Medical Pavilion at Howard County, Columbia, MD
Myriam Lucia Vega Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H.
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Expertise: Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatology, Gender Affirming Care

Primary Location: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Sarah Hahn Hsu, M.D.
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Expertise: Acne, Botox, Botox Injections, Botulinum Toxin Injections, Cosmetic Dermatology

Primary Location: Medical Pavilion at Howard County, Columbia, MD

Research Interests: Laser surgery
Kevin Gil Sharghi, M.D.
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Expertise: Acne, Drug Allergy, Eczema, Medical Dermatology, Pruritus

Primary Location: Sibley Medical Building, Washington, DC

Research Interests: Drug and Foreign Body Reactions