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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.
Lip Enhancements & Injections – What Type of Lips Do You Want?
The lips are one of the most defining features of the face, and patients across the world are always looking for ways to achieve the perfect pout. Some patients have naturally thin or asymmetrical lips, while others may experience reduced lip volume due to natural aging and decreased collagen levels. In the past, invasive cosmetic…
Types of Hyperhidrosis & Sweat Conditions
Hyperhidrosis is a distressing medical condition characterized by excessive sweating without a clear cause such as heat, exercise, or anxiety. Over 15 million people in the United States alone suffer from this condition, with many reporting that hyperhidrosis interferes with their daily activities and significantly impacts their quality of life. The most commonly affected areas…
Baby Botox
Botox has become one of the most popular treatments in the world due to its consistently stunning, natural, long-lasting rejuvenation results. Botox injections use a neurotoxin, botulinum toxin A, to reduce the appearance of fine lines and dynamic wrinkles created by repetitive muscle movements. Botox operates by essentially “freezing” the signal between nerve endings…
Can you exercise or workout after Botox?
Exercise is a key part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and many patients wish to incorporate exercise and cosmetic procedures into their busy schedules so they can feel and look their best. Botox injections are among the most popular cosmetic treatments globally, and for good reason. They are a non-invasive procedure designed to treat dynamic…
Mommy Makeover in NYC
There are so many changes that occur around being a new mom, with the biggest and most exciting being the arrival of your new child. But throughout the experience of childbearing and in the months postpartum, a woman’s body can go through many changes, experiencing weight loss, weight gain, diastasis (stretched abdominal muscles), loose skin,…
Removing Sun Spots On The Face
Sun spots, also known as age spots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, are benign, flat, brown spots that can vary in size, color, and shape. These lesions develop due to excess melanin production caused by cumulative ultraviolet light or sun exposure and most commonly affect areas such as the face, chest, hands, arms, and shoulders….
Ultherapy or Thermage for Skin Tightening NYC
As we age, the production of the structural proteins collagen and elastin begins to decrease, leading to increased skin laxity, which emphasizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and cellulite. Increased skin laxity and loose skin can affect many areas of the body, with decreased collagen production contributing to signs of aging on the lower…
How Fraxel Laser Treatment Works
As we age, the production of the structural proteins collagen and elastin decreases, leading to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, increased skin laxity, and uneven skin texture. Other marks of time can affect the skin’s surface, including sun damage in youth, which can contribute to the appearance of pigmentation in the form of…
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…
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 Many Units of Botox is Normal?
If you’re considering rejuvenating cosmetic treatments like Botox or dermal fillers for the first time, you’ve probably already started your google research, taking a look at various beauty treatments to give you that youthful, revitalized look you’ve been dreaming of. You may now be wondering “how much is enough?” or “how much is too much?” –…
What Causes an Eyebrow Droop After Botox
There is a chance that rare complications can occur after Botox injections. A common example are droopy eyelids (also known as ptosis). The levator is the muscle that is responsible for maintaining the eyelids in their normal position. However, in some instances, Botox migrates from the injected treatment area and ends up in the…
How Many Vials of Sculptra Are Needed For Buttocks
What is Sculptra and how can it be used for a Sculptra Butt Lift? Many patients in New York want a butt lift but have no idea how easy it is to have it done. In the past, plastic surgery was the only option for a butt lift. With the advent of Botox and…
Can I Wash My Hair After PRP Treatments?
What is PRP Hair Restoration & How Does It Work? PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a hair restoration treatment that has become very popular in the past few years. The way PRP works is simple: the patients’ own blood is drawn, the blood then gets spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma from the red…
Botox Alternatives
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a cosmetic injectable that is used to relax your muscles – typically in your forehead, glabellar lines, frown lines and crow’s feet (around the eye area). Botox injections prevent signals from the nerve cells to the muscles from occurring – resulting in paralysis of contraction. Within 2 weeks of receiving…
Revance, New Frown Line Treatment – What is Revance?
When it comes to improving fine lines and wrinkles by using injectables most people have heard of Botox from a company called Allergan. A treatment that they may be less familiar with since it is brand new to the market (so new it is not out yet) is called Revance. This particular injectable is manufactured…
What are Tech Neck Wrinkles?
What is tech neck? Tech neck is a real cosmetic condition caused by the hours that we stare down on our cell phones and smartphone screens and wrinkle our necks thereby causing our neck lines to deepen. The use of smart phones has become addictive, with activities such as texting or using social media…
Ultrasonic Cavitation (Cavi-Lipo) vs CoolSculpting
When it comes to the different treatments available it is easy to get a little lost in terms of understanding what’s available. This is especially the case when different treatment types can target a similar body area and achieve similar results, but in different ways. Two such treatments are Ultrasonic Cavitation and CoolSculpting. Here we…
How To Avoid Botched Lip Fillers
Why do so many people suffer from botched fillers? Even celebrities such as the beautiful Kylie Jenner have come forward to tell their stories of botched cosmetic injections. In July of 2018 Kylie revealed on Instagram that she was dissolving her famous Juvederm lips. When Kylie Jenner revealed on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” that…
Jeuveau – Evolus’s New Competitor to Botox
Jeuveau™ is a cosmetic treatment that you might not have heard of yet, but will likely hear much more about in the coming months since there is quite a lot of buzz and excitement with the release of this new product. Jeuveau (also referred to as Newtox) has been designed with the ability to provide…