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DC Modern Luxury Feature: Personalized Facial Rejuvenation & Longevity Experts
From world-class rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation to a pioneering philosophy of facial longevity, Dr. Jennifer Parker Porter and Dr. Mariel O. Watkins are helping patients take a smarter, more individualized approach to aging beautifully.


Meet Dr. Watkins
Dr. Mariel O. Watkins is a highly trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for her thoughtful, artistic approach and her commitment to helping patients look and feel like the most elevated version of themselves.
Dr. Watkins offers a comprehensive range of both aesthetic and functional procedures of the face and neck, thoughtfully tailored to each patient’s unique goals. Her expertise spans surgical and non-surgical treatments for facial aging, nasal congestion, facial nerve disorders, skin cancer reconstruction, scar revision, facial trauma and congenital facial anomalies.
Dr. Watkins will begin offering virtual consultations in July and will start seeing patients in the office on August 10.
Dr. Porter Featured in WASH - May-June, 2026The Face of Facial Plastic Surgery


Meghan Fay's Takeaways from VCS Conference
Recently, Meghan Fay, FNP-C, attended the prestigious Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (VCS) Conference, where leading plastic surgeons, aesthetic experts, and innovators gathered to discuss the future of cosmetic medicine.
Dr. Porter Named Modern Luxury's Best Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Porter is honored to be named the Modern Luxury's 2025 Best of the City Winner - Best Facial Plastic Surgeon.
With over 26 years of experience and a reputation for delivering natural, personalized results, Dr. Porter continues to set the standard in aesthetic medicine.
Dr. Porter Named as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Dr. Porter is honored to be named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the 22nd consecutive year!
Only about 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties. Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. A respected facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Porter founded Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery in 2003 and serves as its medical director.
Dr. Porter expresses much gratitude and appreciation towards her team, colleagues, and supporters for another successful year as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery was recognized with this prestigious award from Inmode Aesthetics for being in the top 10% of providers for Morpheus8 and top provider for Maryland. Congratulations to the hard working team and thanks to everybody for their support!
Rhinoplasty Webinar Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Parker Porter
Considering rhinoplasty? Watch this informative webinar hosted by Dr. Jennifer Parker Porter, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, as she shares her expert approach to rhinoplasty. Dr. Porter walks you through her surgical philosophy, the techniques she uses to achieve natural results, what to expect during recovery, and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

Best of Bethesda







Dr. Porter stays at the top! Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery is a finalist for Best Place for Medical Aesthetics, Bethesda Magazine’s Best of Bethesda 2024. She was also voted by her peers as Top Doctor 2019 and 2021.
Dr. Porter elected to ABOHNS
Dr. Porter was elected by her peers as to the level of Director of the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS). Dr. Porter has been working toward this goal her entire career. Selection as a Director recognizes her leadership in the field, collegiality, and commitment to the work and mission of the ABOHNS. “It is a tremendous honor!” Congratulations Dr. Porter!

