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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…
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…
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
As we age, production of the structural proteins, collagen and elastin, begins to decrease. Collagen and elastin are responsible for giving the skin structure and support, and as collagen production decreases, fine lines and wrinkles become etched into the skin, volume loss occurs in the mid-face, the skin starts to sag, and the lips begin…
Dysport vs Juvederm
Over time, signs of aging begin to show on the skin. The production of structural proteins, collagen and elastin, begins to decrease leading to the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, creases, volume loss, and thinning lips. Repeated facial muscle contractions over the years can contribute to the formation of frown lines (glabellar lines) between…
Bruising After Cheek Fillers
Cheek filler and dermal filler treatments have risen in popularity in the world of cosmetic dermatology. As we age, the rate of collagen production slows and existing collagen in the skin breaks down, leading to volume loss, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin sagging that cause you to look older. Collagen is an essential component in…
How Long Does It Take For Dermal Fillers to Settle?
Dermal fillers are instant, so you can see a visible result immediately after injection. It takes up to 4 weeks for the filler to fully integrate into the tissue and some fillers are more cohesive than others. The product is widely used to treat fine lines and wrinkles in the skin, smoothing them out and…
Combining Botox With Other Cosmetic Treatments
Botox is a very popular and proven treatment to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in a number of different areas, predominately around the face. One of the great aspects of having Botox is that it is super quick, which means you will be in and out of the practice before you…
The Most Popular Dermatology Treatments for Asian Skin
Asian skin features a wide variety of skin-tones, and each of these come with their own set of treatment requirements meaning that for some people, certain procedures are more suitable than others. Dr. Michele Green specializes in Asian skin treatments. With years of experience treating Asian skin, we have compiled a list of the more…
The difference between Cosmetic Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
*Disclaimer: Results may vary with each patient. One of the questions that patients sometimes ask is what the difference is between cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. In addition to this, patients can be confused as to what the best option is for them, in their own circumstances. A cosmetic dermatologist is a medical…
Lip Enhancements & Injections – What Type of Lips Do You Want?
With popularity soaring due to the non-surgical aspect combined with celebrity uptake (Ellie Goulding, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Hudson, Britney Spears, Kylie Jenner and Heidi Montag just to name a few), lip enhancement procedures continue to increase in numbers every year. Even men are getting involved, with male lip injection and augmentation procedures increasing by around…