Why Choose Our Team?
At KenshŌDerm, we combine medical expertise with a personal approach to aesthetics and wellness. Under the medical direction of Dr. Drew Varano, our experienced nursing team takes the time to understand your goals and tailor treatments to your individual needs.
From advanced aesthetic treatments to personalized skincare and wellness services, we prioritize your safety, comfort, and natural-looking results. We believe you deserve to feel informed, supported, and confident at every step of your care.
Maya Mouawad
owner
Maya Mouawad brings a foundation in healthcare and a passion for aesthetics to her role as the owner of Kenshoderm Med Spa. A licensed pharmacist, pharmacy owner, and partner in multiple aesthetic businesses, she combines her knowledge of patient safety and medication management with experience in aesthetic technologies, skincare, and wellness.
Her background shapes her vision for Kenshoderm: a welcoming space where personalized care, thoughtful treatment, and natural-looking results come together. Maya believes that understanding each client’s goals is the first step toward helping them feel confident in their skin.
She also brings knowledge of medical weight management, including medication-based therapies and the lifestyle habits that support lasting progress. Her approach recognizes the connection between appearance, well-being, and overall health.
Under Maya’s ownership, Kenshoderm is committed to providing an elevated experience grounded in safety, individualized attention, and evidence-based care—from advanced aesthetic treatments to medical-grade skincare and wellness services.
Dr. Drew Varano
Medical director
Dr. Drew Varano has been associated with the Washington DC area since his undergraduate studies at Catholic University. After obtaining a Master’s degree in physiology and biophysics at Georgetown University, Dr. Varano attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine. He completed residency at Medstar Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore and did an additional year of Neurology training at Georgetown University. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr Varano also served as a department head at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC. He is licensed to practice Medicine and Surgery in District of Columbia & Virginia. Dr Varano started Medical Cosmetic Enhancements in 2003 and has been practicing cosmetic and aesthetic medicine exclusively since 2003. After residency, Dr. Varano did extra training and worked with a facial plastic surgeon for over 7 years.
In 2007 Dr. Varano was certified for Liposuction under local anesthesia. He has served as a luminary physician for Palomar Laser. This includes teaching other physicians about the safe and effective uses of Slimlipo Laser Liposuction. He also serves as a luminary physician for ThermiRF which involves education other physicians on Thermitight & ThermiVA. He has been performing multiple laser and skin care enhancing procedures since 2002, and oversees the office which routinely perform over 5000 treatments a year and has performed over 3000 surgical liposuction cases. Dr. Drew Varano has been featured in several TV programs focusing on the latest laser and non invasive technology such as FOX, CBS, & ABC News, Retirement Living TV &Today’s Health. He has served as a consultant for USA Today News.
Dr. Drew Varano’s professional memberships, training, and certifications include:
Member, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
Training through the Laser Training Institute
Thermage® treatments for the face, body, and eye area
Liposuction under local anesthesia
CoolSculpting® certification
Fractional and ablative CO₂ laser resurfacing, including Fraxel®
Participation in Allergan’s BOTOX®, JUVÉDERM®, and VOLUMA® Cosmetic Physician Network
Restylane® and Radiesse® Black Card membership
Laser safety in healthcare
Laser hair removal with diode lasers
Aesthera laser system training
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