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Dr. Michele Green takes a closer look at various dermatology treatments. For instance, you can find out how Thermage works, details about laser skin treatments such as Fraxel, or info on what CoolSculpting is, all via our blog and get information from one of the best dermatologists in New York City.
What is the best cheek filler?
Cheek fillers are non-invasive dermal filler injections used for cheek and facial rejuvenation. When injected into the midface, cheek fillers can help to replenish lost volume due to natural aging, smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enhance the definition of bone structure, and increase collagen production. Collagen is a protein essential for…
How Long Does Thermage Last?
Thermage is a non-invasive, skin-tightening treatment that addresses loose, sagging skin and visible signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. Thermage treatment works to increase collagen production, improving the appearance of skin laxity and other aging signs over time. The procedure is safe and painless, requiring no downtime afterward. The Thermage FLX is…
What is the Best Lip Filler?
When it comes to the appearance of the lips, social media has popularized the perfect pout with full, pillowy lips. The ideal lip shape for many is a lower lip that is full and voluminous, with a perfectly contoured upper lip and accentuated Cupid’s bow. However, many people have the unavoidable reality of having naturally…
CoolSculpting vs Kybella
Excess fat can be extremely stubborn and hard to get rid of, even after regularly exercising and maintaining a healthy diet. The area under the chin is highly susceptible to holding excess fat. Submental fullness, or a double chin, can make an individual look heavier or older and can worsen the appearance of the jawline…
What are the Benefits of Botox?
The Many Benefits of Botox Botox is the most popular non-invasive cosmetic treatment in the world. Botox is the gold standard for treating the appearance of wrinkles and dynamic fine lines, such as frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines. The benefits of Botox aren’t just cosmetic, though. Many medical conditions are managed with…
Can You Have Caffeine Before or After PRP?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a versatile treatment option that offers limitless benefits in fields such as hair restoration and facial rejuvenation. Platelets are the main components in PRP that contain a wide array of growth factors and proteins necessary for wound healing and tissue repair and regeneration. Hair loss can be mitigated with PRP…
How Long Do Juvéderm Lip Fillers Last?
Juvederm is a family of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers designed to provide non-invasive facial rejuvenation and enhancement without any downtime or discomfort. Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm are ideal for replacing volume loss, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, augmenting facial features and contours, and restoring a more youthful appearance. Juvederm hyaluronic acid fillers are among…
Do You Lose Weight With CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting treatment is an FDA-cleared fat reduction and body contouring treatment that eliminates stubborn fat cells without the need for surgery or downtime. Using patented fat-freezing technology known as cryolipolysis, CoolSculpting reduces excess fat in targeted areas of the body without damaging the surrounding skin or tissue. CoolSculpting is an excellent alternative to invasive surgical…
What is Ozempic Face?
Ozempic, the brand name for the semaglutide GLP-1 diabetes drug, has been increasing in popularity over recent years due to its off-label use as a rapid weight loss drug. Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Ozempic works to regulate blood sugar levels, reduce the rate…
How To Tighten Skin On The Face Without Surgery
As we age, the production of collagen and elastin, structural proteins that keep the skin firm and provide elasticity for a youthful appearance, begins to decrease. This decrease in skin elasticity leads to higher skin laxity, emphasizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sagging jowls, and volume loss in the face and body. Sudden…
Topical Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Hair loss and hair shedding are frustrating to experience, but you are not alone. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, an estimated 80 million Americans are affected by androgenetic alopecia, a medical condition resulting in hereditary thinning or baldness due to an imbalance of androgen hormones. If you are experiencing hair loss and are…
Best Dermal Fillers to Treat Marionette lines
Collagen and elastin are two proteins that provide volume to the skin and improve skin elasticity and smoothness. As we age, the production of these proteins decreases, leading to aging signs such as fine lines, creases, and facial wrinkles. Marionette lines are the creases found below the nasolabial folds, forming along the corners of the…
Topical Minoxidil vs. Finasteride for Hair Loss
Hair loss can affect both men and women for several reasons. One common form of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, which is caused by increased levels of androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT) binding to the hair follicles on the scalp and destroying them. Male androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, is characterized by hair loss…
Natural Looking Botox Injections for Anti-Aging
As we age, fine lines and wrinkles become etched onto the skin’s surface as the production of the structural proteins collagen and elastin begins to decrease. Lower skin elasticity amplifies the appearance of creases, and repeated use of facial muscles causes dynamic wrinkles to form, including frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, and lip lines….
Laser Toning
Hyperpigmentation on the skin, including age spots, melasma, acne scars, rosacea, birthmarks, and freckles, can contribute to an uneven skin tone that makes patients self-conscious. This discoloration on the skin can also be a distressing sign of the natural aging process along with fine lines, wrinkles, loose skin, and uneven skin texture, skin conditions that…
What is the Difference Between Melasma and Sun Spots?
Melasma and sun spots are two distinct types of hyperpigmentation that can be exacerbated by sun exposure, making them especially difficult to differentiate without the help of an expert. However, understanding your hyperpigmentation type is essential for developing the right cosmetic and skincare treatment plan. Melasma is a common skin condition characterized by brown to…
Best Fillers for Face
Facial filler treatment is one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures for rejuvenation at the private dermatology office of board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green in NYC. Dermal filler injections can provide facial contour, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, restore facial volume loss, and enhance certain facial features without downtime or discomfort. Many different…
Candesant Biomedical & Brella SweatControl Patch
Primary axillary hyperhidrosis, a condition known colloquially as excessive underarm sweating, is characterized by overactive sweat glands and sweat production unrelated to high activity, heat, or high-stress situations. Sweating is a normal function of the body, helping to secrete toxins and regulating temperature to keep the body cool—however, patients who suffer from hyperhidrosis experience sweat…
What is Baby Botox?
Cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers and Botox treatments have become popular facial rejuvenation methods because they are immediately effective and do not require any recovery time. The most well-known neurotoxin is traditional Botox, the biggest name in cosmetic injectables. Botox injections use a neurotoxin, botulinum toxin A, to reduce the appearance of fine lines…
Natural Fillers for Face
Dermal filler injections are one of the country’s most popular cosmetic procedures for youthful-looking skin rejuvenation. As we begin to age, our body starts producing less collagen and elastin, structural proteins responsible for providing volume and keeping skin smooth and firm. The depletion of collagen and elastin can lead to visible signs of aging, such…