The Center for Aesthetic Modernism is dedicated to nurturing the "whole person" through a celebration of beauty, culture, and spirituality. We cultivate beauty consciousness aligned with preventive health and self-identity. We strive to enhance authentic beauty through restoring youthful facial contours, growing healthy hair, and optimizing skin vitality. Our team is here to guide you along a dynamic pathway to looking good, feeling good, doing good, and ultimately being good.
Our carefully curated seasonal programs combine in-office aesthetic medical treatments for hair and skin, as well as outside experiences that will increase awareness of the profoundly important role that nutrition, exercise, and artistic expression play in living a Good Life.
Dr. Monte Oyd Harris is an internationally recognized authority in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and hair restoration. He is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. A surgeon, scholar, and entrepreneur, Dr. Harris is devoted to exploring humanity with an aesthetic compass. At a time when beauty culture is characterized by excessive and sometimes harmful cosmetic procedures, Dr. Harris stands out for pioneering a beauty-centered approach to achieve and sustain holistic well-being. His groundbreaking work is at the place where self-image intersects with health and heritage.
Dr. Harris has received numerous business innovation and leadership awards, including being recognized as a Minority Business Leader by the Washington Business Journal and selected as a Top Doctor in Black Enterprise and Washington Post magazines. Before launching the Center for Aesthetic Modernism, Dr. Harris was the visionary and co-founder of Cultura Medical Spa. He currently holds clinical assistant professor appointments at Howard and Georgetown universities and has authored several articles and book chapters focusing on African aesthetics and ethnic facial plastic surgery Chevy Chase MD. He has been a regular, featured guest on a variety of national television, newspaper and magazine outlets, including the Today Show, CNN-Hollywood, TV-One, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Ebony, and Essence.
Chin augmentation involves shaping the chin region of the face. Often, this procedure accompanies rhinoplasty (nose surgery) to create a balanced profile of the face. Dr. Harris creates facial symmetry and proportion through delicate changes. This may involve creating a stronger jaw line or balancing a subtle one.
Many individuals seeking chin augmentation are bothered by a weak or receding chin or are looking to create better balance with the other facial features, particularly the nose.
Dr. Harris performs the chin augmentation surgery at the Surgery Center of Chevy Chase, a fully accredited surgical facility that is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and convenient to all metro Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. Local or general anesthesia may be used for the chin augmentation Chevy Chase surgery. Once the anesthesia is administered, a small incision is made either beneath the chin or on the inside of the lower lip. The doctor will the insert an implant through the incision and situate it over the jawbone. Surgical times for chin augmentation generally average thirty minutes to an hour.
Patients are generally able to return to work within one week of their chin augmentation procedure, though more strenuous activities will need to be postponed for several weeks or longer.
Our carefully curated seasonal programs combine in-office aesthetic medical treatments for hair and skin, as well as outside experiences that will increase awareness of the profoundly important role that nutrition, exercise, and artistic expression play in living a Good Life.
Dr. Monte Oyd Harris is an internationally recognized authority in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and hair restoration. He is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. A surgeon, scholar, and entrepreneur, Dr. Harris is devoted to exploring humanity with an aesthetic compass. At a time when beauty culture is characterized by excessive and sometimes harmful cosmetic procedures, Dr. Harris stands out for pioneering a beauty-centered approach to achieve and sustain holistic well-being. His groundbreaking work is at the place where self-image intersects with health and heritage.
Dr. Harris has received numerous business innovation and leadership awards, including being recognized as a Minority Business Leader by the Washington Business Journal and selected as a Top Doctor in Black Enterprise and Washington Post magazines. Before launching the Center for Aesthetic Modernism, Dr. Harris was the visionary and co-founder of Cultura Medical Spa. He currently holds clinical assistant professor appointments at Howard and Georgetown universities and has authored several articles and book chapters focusing on African aesthetics and ethnic facial plastic surgery Chevy Chase MD. He has been a regular, featured guest on a variety of national television, newspaper and magazine outlets, including the Today Show, CNN-Hollywood, TV-One, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Ebony, and Essence.
Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation involves shaping the chin region of the face. Often, this procedure accompanies rhinoplasty (nose surgery) to create a balanced profile of the face. Dr. Harris creates facial symmetry and proportion through delicate changes. This may involve creating a stronger jaw line or balancing a subtle one.
Many individuals seeking chin augmentation are bothered by a weak or receding chin or are looking to create better balance with the other facial features, particularly the nose.
Dr. Harris performs the chin augmentation surgery at the Surgery Center of Chevy Chase, a fully accredited surgical facility that is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and convenient to all metro Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. Local or general anesthesia may be used for the chin augmentation Chevy Chase surgery. Once the anesthesia is administered, a small incision is made either beneath the chin or on the inside of the lower lip. The doctor will the insert an implant through the incision and situate it over the jawbone. Surgical times for chin augmentation generally average thirty minutes to an hour.
Patients are generally able to return to work within one week of their chin augmentation procedure, though more strenuous activities will need to be postponed for several weeks or longer.
