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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.
Which Dermal Filler is Best for Acne Scars
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting as many as 50 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. While acne breakouts are already frustrating, approximately 40% of individuals who experience active acne breakouts will develop acne scars. Severe acne lesions, such as nodules, cysts, and inflammatory acne, can cause damage…
Laser Treatment for Chest Wrinkles
As we age, the production of the structural proteins collagen and elastin begins to decrease, leading to increased skin laxity, uneven skin texture, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, sun damage over time can lead to the appearance of brown spots of hyperpigmentation, known as age spots, sun spots, or liver spots,…
Microneedling vs. HydraFacial vs. Chemical peel
The field of cosmetic dermatology offers a host of skin rejuvenation treatments that can address a variety of skin conditions and provide optimal results with zero downtime, including chemical peels, HydraFacial, and Microneedling treatments. These popular non-invasive skincare treatments provide healthy, glowing skin and can improve skin health and the appearance of fine lines, acne…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Skin Lightening Creams & Products for Hyperpigmentation
There are many potential reasons why patients may seek out skin-lightening creams. As we age, sun spots, melasma, and other forms of hyperpigmentation can develop on the skin, leading to dark patches and an overall uneven skin tone. Skin lightening creams prescribed by a board-certified dermatologist can be safe and effective at removing these dark…
How Long Does Sculptra Treatment Last?
Sculptra is a liquid injectable dermal filler designed to reverse the signs of aging by stimulating new collagen production in the treatment area. FDA-approved in 2009 for cosmetic cheek augmentation and replenishing volume loss in the midface, Sculptra treatment has since been expanded for rejuvenating the neck, chest, hands, and decolletage. Sculptra injections are…
Radiesse Butt Lift
For many, the ideal shape and size of the buttocks are round, full, and smooth, but many of us find that due to age or genetics, the buttocks can look flat and be dimpled on the surface due to cellulite or stretch marks. Previously, many patients believed that the only option for butt augmentation was…
Natural-Looking Lip Filler
When it comes to the appearance of the lips, many people dream of achieving the perfect pout, with full, pillowy lips like those commonly seen on social media. A full lower lip with a perfectly sculpted upper lip to accentuate the Cupid’s bow and philtrum columns are often seen as the ideal characteristics of beautiful…
Korean Skin Care & Laser Treatments
When it comes to skincare, it can feel difficult to know what products to use and what regimen to follow to get glowing, clear, glass skin, which is why many people are turning to the globally trending Korean beauty skincare routine. The Korean skincare routine is a ten-step regimen (that can be simplified to…