Jonathan R. DrysdaleJonathan R. Drysdale, MD, Aesthetic Medicine Washington, DC

Jonathan R. Drysdale, MD

Aesthetic Medicine

Hela Medical Spa, Washington, DC 200075531.39 miles

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About Jonathan R. Drysdale, MD

Dr. Jonathan Drysdale, MD, has over 20 years of experience in Aesthetic, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He is an artist with injectables, neuro-modulators and advanced lasers procedures. His primary goal and passion is to use these tools to enhance the natural beauty of his patients. Dr. Drysdale was trained by some of the pioneers in medical aesthetics and continues to practice at the cutting edge of this rapidly evolving industry. He is proud to have founded Hela which is one of the original medical aesthetics spas and has been recognized as one of the top practices in the nation. A man with a global heart, and deep compassion, Dr. Drysdale grew up in South America, Central America and Africa as his father worked in International Development. His family moved to Washington DC where he attended the Maret High School. Dr. Drysdale was a Faculty Scholar at McGill University where he obtained his, BSc. He subsequently studied Bioethics and Theology at the University of British Columbia before attending Georgetown University Medical School and training at Georgetown Hospital. For the past 10 years, Dr. Drysdale has been a bicoastal practitioner between Los Angeles and the greater Washington, DC area where he has honed his craft.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • Ablative Erbium Laser
  • Acne Treatment
  • Botox
  • Chemical Peels
  • Dermal Fillers & Injectables
  • Facials
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Intense Pulsed Light
  • Kybella®
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Medium Depth Chemical Peels
  • Microneedling
  • NeoGraft
  • Salicylic Acid Peel
  • Superficial Chemical Peels

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Board Certifications

    Years of Experience

    26 years of experience

    Education

    • Graduate School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
    • Residency: Georgetown University Hospital

    Languages

    • English

    Social

    Offerings & Procedures Performed by Jonathan R. Drysdale, MD

    • Face

    • Skin

    • Body

    • Hair

    Face Procedures addressed by Jonathan R. Drysdale, MD

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    Credentials

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