TinaBWestMD

Dermatology • Chevy Chase, MD

Acne & Rosacea, Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

President, West Institute for Skin, Laser & Body Contouring

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Office
5530 Wisconsin Ave
Suite 925
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone+1 301-986-9378

Fax+1 301-986-6994
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Education & Training

MedStar Health/Washington Hospital CenterResidency, Dermatology, 1993 - 1996
MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 1991 - 2025
CO State Medical License 2021 - 2025
VA State Medical License 1995 - 2024
DC State Medical License 1991 - 2020
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FASDS) American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Commentary: Efficacy and safety of a novel botulinum toxin topical gel.
Tina B. West> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 2010 Nov 11
78 citations
Human-derived and new synthetic injectable materials for soft-tissue augmentation: current status and role in cosmetic surgery.
Tina S. Alster, Tina B. West> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2000 Jun 1
40 citations
Effect of botulinum toxin type A on movement-associated rhytides following CO2 laser resurfacing.
Tina B. West, Tina S. Alster> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 1999 Apr 1
64 citations
Effect of Pretreatment on the Incidence of Hyperpigmentation Following Cutaneous CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Tina B. West, Tina S. Alster> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 1999 Jan 1
36 citations
Improvement of Infraorbital Hyperpigmentation following Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing
Tina B. West, Tina S. Alster> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 1998 Jun 1
30 citations
Autologous Human Collagen and Dermal Fibroblasts for Soft Tissue Augmentation
Tina B. West, Tina S. Alster> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 1998 May 1
45 citations
Effect of Topical Vitamin C on Postoperative Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing Erythema
Tina S. Alster, Tina B. West> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 1998 Mar 1
99 citations
Comparison of the Long‐Pulse Dye (590–595 nm) and KTP (532 nm) Lasers in the Treatment of Facial and Leg Telangiectasias
Tina B. West, Tina S. Alster> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 1998 Feb 1
118 citations
Treatment of scars: a review.
Tina S. Alster, Tina B. West> ;Annals of Plastic Surgery. 1997 Oct 1
15 citations
LASER RESURFACING OF ATROPHIC SCARS
Tina B. West> ;Dermatologic Clinics. 1997 Jul 1
30 citations
Ultrapulse CO2 laser ablation of xanthelasma.
Tina S. Alster, Tina B. West> ;Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 1996 May 1
169 citations
Resurfacing of Atrophic Facial Acne Scars with a High-Energy, Pulsed Carbon Dioxide Laser
Tina S. Alster, Tina B. West> ;Dermatologic Surgery. 1996 Feb 1
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Press Mentions

10 Confusing Moisturizer Ingredients, DecodedDecember 4th, 2018

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Fellow
American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine
Member
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery - ASDS
Fellow

Hospital Affiliations

MedStar Washington Hospital CenterWashington, District of Columbia

External Links

West Institute for Skin, Laser and Body Contouringhttp://www.westskinlaser.com
Facebook.comhttp://West Institute