This is my first Yelp review ever because Derm Approach (Venera) deserves it. Don't let the small no frills office fool you......Venera knows her stuff. I've been around the block when it comes to spas, aestheticians, dermatologists, etc. for years and I'm very picky and selective who and what I trust with my skin. Venera is a professional, she is knowledgeable, communicative, dedicated and the prices are very competitive. I bought a Groupon for laser hair removal of one medium spot but ultimately ended up getting two medium areas done because the price was so good, 3 sessions each of the armpits and bikini line. Everyone reacts different because of skin color and hair color but for me 3 sessions seems to have worked. Venera will go over every detail and expectations thoroughly. As she explained, I will most likely need to do some maintenance once a year. We will see. During my laser hair removal treatments Venera and I discussed various skin questions/concerns I had. I ended up buying one of the DermAware, skin care line they sell at Derm Approach, sample/travel packages to see how my skin reacted to the program. After two weeks of using it as directed I was sold and bought most of the Age Control Program. I admit it wasn't as cheap as over the counter stuff you buy at Target or department stores, but these are pharma/dermatological strength products that actually work. I don't feel like I'm throwing my money away like I had been on all the other stuff. Plus is I have SUPER sensitive skin, bordering rosacea sensitive, and thought for sure the Age Control DermAware program would irritate my skin but it didn't. No joke, my skin looks the best it has in a very long time but I'm also using the products morning and night. The program wasn't a big change for me because I've always been OCD about taking care of my skin. I never felt like Venera was overly pushy, trying to make a hard sell just for the money, of course she's trying to sell the products and her treatments, that's her livelihood but you can tell it's also her area of expertise. So as a young 40 yr old professional I will go back to Venera for additional treatments we discussed and will continue using the DermAware products. read more

Although you might be skeptical to trust a five-star review, I think that Venera and her services definitely deserve it. I had originally discovered this place through a really good deal on Groupon for LHR, and I decided to give it a go because it was a good deal for a large area, and it also helped greatly that there were others on Yelp who had gone to here before that I could base my decision upon. So, in no time at all, I had bought the groupon, called the office, and made an appointment within two weeks. The first meeting, I noticed that while the clinic is rather small, it is very clean, and if you have to wait, the waiting room is stocked with water. (Also, it smells very fresh, which may not seem important, but it does help a person relax before they receive any treatment from this clinic.) For LHR in particular, one of the things that I noticed is that she sets aside about 30 min prior to the appointment for the orientation, so that she can describe in detail how the process of LHR works, and also gives you plenty of time to ask any questions you might have about the procedure. Then, when you finally go to the laser-ing room, she lets you get situated and also descriptively explains how the laser that they use particularly works. It is LHR, so it most likely will hurt (depends on your pain tolerance and hair type) but she uses cooling gel and a tip on the laser that blasts cold air on the area to help soothe any irritation that may occur during the process. I really appreciate how thorough Venera is with my treatments, and she cares about the results as much as you do--after my first treatment, she asked me in detail how my hair growth was afterwards, and catered my treatment correspondingly. Although this review turned out to be quite lengthy, I hope that this gives you a little push to consider Dermapproach as an option for whatever treatment you have in mind. And although some may say that it is a little pricey, I think that for the quality of service you receive, it is well-worth it. read more

I rarely review and I have to say that I haven't given a 5 start review yet in all my reviews - but DermApproach and Venera definitely deserve it. Thanks to my husband (I was too chicken to make the appointment), I have had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend DermApproach to anyone even faintly considering LHR. Venera not only put me at ease, she also took the time to walk me through the procedure and talk with me about the "after effects." She did't rush me at all and allowed me to ask all the questions I had. I was definitely intimidated and scared about this type of procedure but she made me feel calm and as relaxed as I could be. Venera was spot on when she described the type of pain I would have and allowed me to control the intensity. I have very little pain tolerance and she created a treatment schedule that would fit my tolerance level. The cooling gel was helpful and made a huge difference. She constantly checked on me throughout the session and talked with me about how I was doing. After the session it felt as if I had a small sunburn - easily manageable with aloe and soothing lotion. Now that I have finished the first session and have booked the second session as well as looked into other areas I would like to treat, I can't believe that I waited to do this. I am glad that my husband found DermApproach. I feel that Verena made this experience an extremely positive one for me and I am not sure that would have happened elsewhere. I will continue to use DermApproach. read more

I recently started going to Dermapproach to have laser hair removal completed on my underarms. Venera thoroughly explained everything that would happen, and what my expectations should be. I appreciated that she took the time to explain hair growth cycles, and told me that I should not expect to have immediate results after the first session, or see 100% hair removal for the rest of my life (I am a 30 year old female without children). I feel too many people in the healthcare field misrepresent their products or make claims they cannot guarantee and Venera did not do this. I have had two sessions so far and each has been extremely quick, painless, and pleasant. Venera is also more than accommodating with scheduling and quick to respond to both e-mail and call. After already seeing success with two sessions I decided to ask about the full body package. Instead of simply selling me on this, Venera asked exactly which areas I was interested in having worked on and it turned out that it was less expensive for me to by 6-session packages for each of these areas rather than full body (in total I will be having my full legs, Brazilian, underarms, and facial hair removed). My experience with Venera and Dermapproach has been incredible and I would highly recommend her and her services! read more

I discovered Dermapproach Skin Care Clinic online and wanted to try it for laser hair removal. Before booking, I called the office and spoke to Venera and she walked me through the process of laser hair removal. She is incredibly kind, knowledgeable and professional. She put me at ease and I decided to book sessions for multiple areas of my body. I went to my first session and she went over all the details of the laser hair removal and the hair growth process. She is well-versed in the laser hair removal process. She gave me a handout and answered any questions I had. Each session I go to, Venera is calm and makes me feel relaxed. The laser doesn't hurt, and she is very thorough. The laser removal is working extremely well and I am so pleased with the results!! I rarely have to shave, whereas before my laser hair removal sessions at Dermapproach, I had to shave and then would have a five o'clock shadow/stubble later that same day. It is such a relief to not have to worry about shaving every day like I used to have to. Not only that, but you can't see the hair under the skin inside the hair follicle anymore. Thanks, Venera! read more

I've tried every skin care treatment under the moon since I was a teenager so I have plenty of experience with aestheticians. Venera is a miracle worker. I originally only booked one appointment for a facial and after coming in for my appointment and discussing my skin issues, she recommended doing the microdermabrasian instead which I've had in the past. I ended up buying a 4 pack deal she had because I enjoyed it so much. I also purchased a hydrating serum from the skin care line she sells. The 4 pack deal may seem expensive but it is well worth it for great skin. I've now completed all 4 sessions and my skin hasn't looked this good in years. I'm not kidding. I get compliments all the time on my skin and I'm comfortable enough to go without makeup most days now. I've had acne since I was young (two rounds of Accutane) so going without makeup and being this comfortable with my face is huge. Thank you Venera!! read more

I saw this new place opened up next to Reston Town Center on my way home and decided to stop by to look at what they offered as a gift to my girlfriend for our anniversary. I was blown away by the interior design and modern appearance of the place! The staff was so nice and I told my girlfriend I would get her whatever she wanted as an anniversary gift. She decided to get facial and unarm laser hair removal and wanted me to go with her as she was really nervous about anything involving lasers. Venera was such a true professional and calmed my girlfriend about the procedure by answering all her questions clearly and concise. By the end of the procedure my girlfriend was so impressed she was excited to go back for a full body hair removal, and she's already told a lot of our family friends about it! It's so nice to see such a wonderful small business in a great location, five stars!! read more

I went to Derapproach Salon to do simple facial but after i met Venera and after our first facial, I bought a full package of 6 rosacea treatments (3 facials and 3 IPL). I am writing this review 3-4 month after, now when my treatments are over and I can say that my skin condition is absolutely perfect and 100% better! Not only rosacea problem, also pores are way smaller and cleaner and my general skin condition now is HEALTHY LOOKING SKIN. I always wanted to have that perfect looking skin without makeup, and now, thanks to Venera I have it! She is very professional, skillful and has excellent modern equipment for all her treatments. She also have very good skin care line for all skin types and i love them a lot. So, over rule experience is excellent and I am warmly recommending Dermaapproach Skin Clinic and Venera to everybody! read more

I was new to Reston and needed a new esthetician for facials. After some research and reading reviews, I came across Dermapproach. I've never heard of the brand and the information I did find stated that it was a reputable brand and had great results/reviews. I made my appointment and wasn't disappointed. Venera was very friendly, explained everything in detail, and the office was very, very clean. I couldn't help staring at her because she has beautiful skin and doesn't wear makeup; SOLD! Venera worked to find the right combination of products and treatments for my skin and WOW! I love my skin and now I don't wear any foundation at all! My skin has never looked better at 44. As long as I live in this area, I will continue to see Venera at Dermapproach. read more

Venera is such a sweetheart, I highly recommend her and her services. She is very professional, passionate about what she is doing, and very knowledgeable. She also takes the time to explain everything to her customers. When I first talked to her over the phone, I had so many questions and concerns which she answered precisely. She is the type of person that would comfort you, yet she would be super honest in explaining the situation and its consequences. She also would do her best to accommodate you. I already recommended her to one of my best friends and she was so happy about her services as well. I will continue to do so because she is really one of the best service providers I have ever dealt with. Highly recommended. read more

I've had several laser hair removal sessions before at different places in the area, and found DermApproach through Groupon. Since the clinic is located right by my house, I decided to give it a shot even though it's fairly new. Boy am I glad I did! The office is clean and comfortable, and Venera is an absolute star. She is extremely professional and went over the entire procedure with me in detail (I learned so much even having done this before) and went out of her way to make me feel at ease. Her confidence and kindness combined with how gentle she was during the procedure made this an A+++ experience! She really cares about your results and doesn't half-a** it, and I can't wait for my second session. read more

I received an exceptionally professional and relaxing facial from VENERA! I attribute my high level of satisfaction very specifically to her. You can feel the care and competence that she places into her facials. I also gifted my 16 year old daughter her first facial with her and she came out of there transformed and smiling. She said it was so relaxing, her skin looked great and it truly boosted her morale during quarantine. Thank you! As a well-travelled, sophisticated consumer, this is one of THE BEST, facials I have received. I plan on revisiting Venera many more times in the future with my daughter. It was delightful! ~ Candice read more

What a fantastic experience. I have been to 4 different laser hair removal places over the past year due to moving and poor experiences. The location is very clean. The tech was extremely knowledgable and made me feel very comfortable. Most importantly, I have had great results. I was doing brazilian back in Chicago and loved the results, came here and unfortunately bought a package at a place that wasn't so great. I started looking around again and found Dermapproach and have been very pleased. I think education on the laser process is very important, and they make sure you know what to expect and give you great results! read more

Fantastic service!! My wife was very pleased with the laser hair removal treatment I got her as a gift for her birthday. She has desired to get laser removal for some time now, but had concerns about safety and the cleanliness of the procedure. Venera answered all of her concerns and professionally assured her that the procedure is very safe and sterilized when my wife went into her office one day to ask questions. The procedure was very quick and painless and my wife definitely wants to come back for more procedures. Well worth the experience and in a great, easily accessible location. She will be back! read more

If you are looking to have a great experience this is the place to go. I highly recommend DermApproach. About 6 month I purchased a Groupon for laser hair removal treatment and after just one visit I knew that I will be a regular customer here :) I tried the facial as well and got hooked. I had an amazing experience: with soft music playing in the background, it was an hour of total relaxation. Venera is amazing. She takes her time and does her magic. She knows exactly what to do to make my skin glow. Whether you are looking for a hair laser treatment, skin treatment or a facial, this is the place to go! read more

Great experience! I have been coming to this place for a couple of months now with major facial problem. During my each session, Venera takes time to explain and clarifies everything: what to expect, what I should do and not do to after each session. She is simply amazing, carrying and a true professional. I will definitely keep this place as my main place to go. On top of all, the scheduling is very flexible, they try to work around my schedule which I am very thankful for. Beautiful office, always pleasant staff. Thank you to the entire team that helps me feel confident, stay beautiful and healthy! read more

DermApproach is an all around amazing place. Venera is wonderful and sweet lady that makes you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. I came in with the intent to get my first laser hair removal treatment done and within my first session I began to see results. Because I loved it so much my mother scheduled a facial with her and ended up loving the facial she received. I have two more sessions to go with my laser but my mom and will definitely be coming for more of what DermApproach has to offer. In fact the facial would be a great Mother's Day gift since it's right around the corner. read more

It's too bad that I'm moving to Florida after finding the best Skin Care Clinic in Virginia. In the short amount of time I've spent with Venera, she has greatly improved my skin which has been abused from years and years of sun damaged. I have hyperpigmentation. Venera is very professional, great listener and patiently explains the procedures and the steps to improve my problem areas. She doesn't treat me like another patient walking in the door. I feel like she is really passionate and cares about the end results. The facility has ample parking, convenient and clean. read more

I don't even know where to start ! The clinic is awsome, the therapist is very nice, friendly, knowlegable, caring, and she knows what she is doing. She doesn't try to sell u stuff u don't need. She does not overwelm u with instructions. She gives u exactly what u need and nothing more unless u asked her to. I came in with a thirsty skin for care, and i came out with a soft, glowing, and healthy one. And with the one creme i got from her i still enjoy my skin untill today ! In short .. try for ur self once and u will be addicted. Thank you vanerea and wish you the best. read more