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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.
The effectiveness of PRP hair treatment, facts and figures
Hair thinning and hair loss affect millions of men and women and can be frustrating when progress feels slow or unpredictable. Genetics, hormonal changes, aging, and stress all influence how hair loss treatments work, and many people seek options that show visible improvement without plastic surgery or a long recovery. PRP has become a popular choice…
Types of Hyperhidrosis & Sweat Conditions
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating without an obvious cause, such as heat, exercise, anxiety, or other factors. Over 15 million people in the United States alone suffer from hyperhidrosis, with many reporting that it disrupts their daily lives and significantly impacts their quality of life. The most commonly affected areas are the armpits, palms,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Botox and Pregnancy
Botox (Botulinum toxin) is the brand name of onabutulinumtoxinA which is a neuromodulator produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). When small amounts are injected into the muscle, Botox causes the muscle to temporarily relax which eliminates the appearance of wrinkles. In many cases,…
Find out more about Thermage FLX treatments coming soon
The new Thermage FLX treatment works in a similar way to previous Thermage treatments, but as time has moved on, the technology involved has been continually improved and refined. And we were able to give it an initial look this week in our NYC offices. Recently, approved by the FDA, Thermage FLX treatment can work…
What is Glutathione and does Glutathione work for skin lightening
Glutathione is often cited as a treatment for skin lightening, and is used in a number of different ways, from pills to topical creams and even injections. There are many articles that suggest that Glutathione can be used for skin lightening and has been rumored to be used by celebrities ranging from Beyonce to Michael…
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…