Lighten dark spots, alleviate joint pain, stimulate hair growth, eliminate tooth grinding, smooth cellulite and reduce stretch marks and aging eyes.


What exactly is an Aesthetic Center??
Imagine a space where the precision of medical science meets the serene environment of a spa. That’s an Aesthetic Center, a unique hybrid that blends the expertise of a traditional doctor’s office with the relaxing ambiance of a spa. At these centers, you’ll find licensed physicians or other qualified providers, ensuring professional care. Typically, services are self-pay, allowing you the flexibility to choose treatments that best suit your needs and preferences.
Vampire
Breastlift
Total Facial
Rejuvenation
Protocol
Who is the ideal candidate for these services?
You’re a perfect candidate for our services if you’ve explored various acne treatments without success, or if visible lines and sagging skin don’t reflect how young you feel inside.
Additionally, if you’re dealing with uneven skin tone, our tailored services are designed just for you, promising a personalized approach to enhancing your natural beauty.
About Face Programs
That’s an Aesthetic Center, a unique hybrid that blends the expertise of a traditional doctor’s office with the relaxing ambiance of a spa.

Acne Protocol
Acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S.

Hyper Pigmentation Protocol
Prior sun exposure, acne or other sources of inflammation can cause dark spots on face, chest, hands or other areas. For those who have tried everything there is a proven system for correction and maintenance.
Hand Rejuvenation
After concentrating on the face and body, don’t forget to keep the hands in line with other rejuvenation efforts. Our hands may look older than we would like if the skin becomes thin and there is loss of fat tissue, collagen and show dark spots.

Body Contouring
For those seeking to gain a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the appearance of cellulite who prefer an alternative to surgery, the VelaShape procedure is non- surgical, involves no downtime and is virtually painless.

Total Facial Rejuvenation Protocol
Many individuals are seeking a non-surgical alternative to rejuvenation to restore a healthier appearance. Common concerns are sun damage, broken capillaries, sagging and wrinkles with a dull complexion
About Face Services
We offer a wide range of services designed to enhance your appearance and overall well-being. From skincare to wellness treatments, our goal is to help you feel confident and refreshed.

Injectables
Whether it be to smooth your wrinkles, soften those smile lines or remove the chin fat we are your one stop to help.

Aesthetic Services
If clear skin is your goal, entrust yours to tried and true technology or natural methods in the hands of skilled, experienced professionals.

PRP Services
Dr. Pickens is licensed and certified in the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to enhance beauty, stimulate hair growth, and decrease musculoskeletal pain, naturally.

Laser Treatments
Radiofrequency is used safely on all skin types for color correction, skin tightening and smoothing irregular texture.

Sexual Health
There are many scientific journal studies documenting the benefits of PRP for sexual health in men and women.
Dr. Leslie Pickens
Specializes in Cosmetic and Cellular Medicine
About Face Aesthetic Centers, located in Alexandria, VA is owned by Dr. Leslie Pickens, who specializes in Cosmetic and Cellular Medicine. Dr. Pickens uses cutting edge scientific and advanced artistic approaches to give her patients proven non-surgical solutions to uneven skin tone, scars, acne, damaged and aging skin.
For over a decade she has incorporated advanced techniques for administration of Botox ® and dermal fillers such as Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse® and Belotero®. She incorporates non-cosmetic uses for Botox for the treatment of migraines, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and excessive sweating.
She was one of the first to offer the first medically cleared medical device for body shaping and cellulite reduction, VelaShape. She is very excited about being one of the first physicians in Alexandria to incorporate cellular medicine for skin rejuvenation. She has successfully resolved or reduced joint pain using platelet rich plasma (PRP) instead of medications or surgery and is now treating thinning hair and baldness with similar results.
12+
Years in the business
Frequently Asked Questions
Surgical procedure generally imply removal via incision or a suction device. There is usually conscious or full sedation administered. This can be done at a Medspa, surgicenter or hospital operating room. Non-surgical procedures are done without incisions or suction devices to remove or insert tissue. Treatments at Medspas often include non-medical treatments such as facials, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels and skin care.
It’s not just about appearance, we focus on health, well being and pain management.
You are a candidate for our services if you have tried treatments for acne but have found nothing works successfully, you have lines or sagging that makes you look older than you feel. You are a candidate if you have uneven skin tone.
Dr. Pickens uses the post potent anesthetic cream available on the market to make the procedures more comfortable. Many are pleasantly surprised to discover how little pain they experience. There may be temporary bruising and swelling with the injections and redness with the radiofrequency based treatment.
There is a huge demand for restoration of a more relaxed, youthful appearance and enhancement of beauty without surgery or extensive downtime. Men and women are seeing celebrities on television or social media who have had procedures and are setting new standards and goals for beauty. They are also subtly giving approval for subtle and natural-appearing enhancements to accentuate and even improve upon their biological features.
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