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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.

Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments Proven to Have Less Effect on Smokers

While I am sure you have heard how smoking is bad for your health and increases the risk of various types of cancer and heart disease, it also is a danger to your skin. Smoking causes premature aging and increases the risk of developing skin cancer. The combination of sun exposure and cigarette smoking damages…

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…

Celebrities Who Had CoolSculpting or Thermage

Celebrities by and large are reticent to admit when they have had plastic surgery or any procedure done to alter themselves. It’s almost like a badge of honor to say that they have never gone under the knife, or that they are “all natural.” However, while some celebrities might not be open to admitting that…

Vanquish Fat Reduction

Occasionally, stubborn fat in the abdomen and hips can remain, no matter how much dieting and exercise you do. You may be fit and healthy, but this stubborn fat will refuse to go, which can be a very frustrating experience for the individual, especially for a person who has worked hard to keep in shape…

CoolSculpting for Arms with the CoolAdvantage Petite Applicator

*Disclaimer: Results may vary with each patient. With the summer months just around the corner, many people are kick starting their new healthy lifestyle with changes to their diet and regular exercise, with the goal to tone up and be healthier. However, one area of the body that can be hard to target through just…

Can you get CoolSculpting after liposuction?

Q: Can you get CoolSculpting after liposuction? A: An in person examination would be necessary to judge the full effects of your liposuction to determine if you are a good candidate for CoolSculpting. I have many patients who I have helped through coolsculpting after liposuction. Please consult an expert in CoolSculpting for the best cosmetic…

Could CoolSculpting improve my health and cholesterol, since fat is removed from my body?

Q: Could Cool Sculpting improve my health since fat is removed from my body and that could mean less cholesterol? A: No. Coolsculpting is not a weight loss device, but rather it removes a bulge of fat in a given area by 25%. Coolsculpting will not affect your cholesterol levels which are maintained by diet,…

Stimulate New Collagen Production with Fraxel

Fraxel laser is perhaps one of the most technologically advanced procedures currently available. It works by making tiny, controlled injuries to the skin, which will stimulate the production of new collagen. As the skin repairs these tiny injuries, it also works to grow new skin cells and heal the older damage visible from sun exposure…

Just in Time for Thanksgiving – No more Turkey Neck!

Kybella is a new non-invasive injectable treatment for submental fat (such as the double chin – or the “Turkey Neck” which refers to saggy skin under the neck area) that can significantly improve the chin contour to give you a younger looking more sculpted neck without the need for surgery. Kybella injections permanently diminish the…

CoolSculpting Vs Sculpsure

For many people, excess fat in areas such as the arms, abdomen, flanks, inner thighs, outer thighs, and the chin can be an issue no matter how hard one tries. For those individuals who are looking for an effective way to remove fat from these areas on their body, there are several options. Every patient…

Sunspots & Tinea Versicolor

What causes sunspots? The sunspots on your skin are caused by direct, prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays or from artificial sources of ultraviolet rays, like from a tanning bed. We develop sunspots on our skin because the skin produces a huge amount of melanocytes. The sun increases the amount of melanin found…

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…

Dermatology in NYC, Is living in New York good or bad for your skin?

From Greenwich Village to Harlem or the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Park Slope and Williamsburg to Bushwick or Prospect Park in Brooklyn, or Astoria and Forest Hills in Queens, there are plenty of New Yorkers who will stake their claim that their neighborhood is what makes NYC great for them. However, as great as…

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Popular Thermage Treatment Areas

Thermage is a non-surgical procedure that uses a handheld device to tighten existing collagen via a sequence of radiofrequency heating. The procedure is commonly used for skin tighening, which leads to the improvement of facial lines and wrinkles. These results come with absolutely no down time. In fact you can resume all daily activities immediately…

Botox Sprinkles

One of the latest beauty trends to be talked about this year is the focus on a more natural style of beauty regimen. This trend encompasses a healthy diet, exercise and beauty treatments. A phrase that appears alongside these articles and discussions in beauty magazines and has now even transcended into mainstream television media is…

Microneedling Eclipse MicroPen

Microneedling is a popular procedure used for the face, neck, back, hands and décolletage skin. It has also become one of the latest “Hollywood” treatments to combat aging.  Dr. Green uses more than one method of microneedling at her NYC dermatology office. Aquagold is one method of microneedling the skin and can be combined with…

Where Can Juvederm Be Injected?

Juvederm is a procedure that injects hyaluronic acid dermal fillers into wrinkles that are caused by loss of volume.  Because hyaluronic acid is a natural substance, a natural form of sugar found in the body, it enhances the skins moisture by retaining water, and thus flows easily into the skin – often via one treatment…