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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.

Jawline Fillers

As we age, the production of the structural proteins collagen and elastin begins to decrease, causing facial volume loss, an increase in skin laxity, and greater visibility of fine lines and wrinkles. Along the jawline, sagging skin and drooping fat pads can contribute to the appearance of jowls, resulting in a severe loss of jawline…

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Getting Botox For The First Time

 As we age, we can begin to develop fine lines and wrinkles, which can be frustrating to manage. Dynamic wrinkles form from repetitive facial expressions, which become permanently etched into the skin over time. Thankfully, there is a simple treatment available: Botox. Some people are intimidated or nervous about their first Botox treatment. But…

Botox Sprinkles

As we age, the production of the structural proteins collagen and elastin begins to decrease, leading to increased skin laxity and emphasizing the appearance of fine lines and creases. With decreased collagen production, dynamic wrinkles, which form when you make facial expressions like smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows, become etched into the skin. To…

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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…

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Best Filler for Under Eyes

As we age, the production of collagen and elastin proteins decreases, leading to volume loss, higher skin laxity, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. While these effects of the natural aging process can be apparent in many areas of the face, the under-eye area can be particularly affected. Volume loss, uneven skin texture, and pigmentation can contribute to the appearance of dark circles, under-eye bags,…

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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…

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Wedding Botox & Your Big Day

 Your wedding day is often one of the most exciting days of your life—a day when friends and family can come together to celebrate. There is so much preparation that goes into making your Big Day special, from booking the perfect venue to curating the guest list to finding the right dress. As wonderful…

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Lip Flip vs Lip Fillers

Even before Kylie Jenner first used non-invasive lip enhancement to create a luscious pout, voluminous lips have been an exciting option for patients seeking to create fuller lips and a more youthful appearance. In the world of dermatology, a variety of different cosmetic treatments have been developed to boost the volume and contouring of the…

Common Areas for Botox Injections

Botox injections are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world, and for good reason. They are a noninvasive procedure used to treat dynamic fine lines and wrinkles created from repetitive facial movements and contractions. By essentially “freezing” the muscles responsible for these movements, Botox can prevent the formation and worsening of fine…

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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…

Natural Looking Botox Injections for Anti-Aging

As we age, fine lines and wrinkles become etched onto the skin’s surface as the production of the structural proteins collagen and elastin begins to decrease. Lower skin elasticity amplifies the appearance of creases, and repeated use of facial muscles causes dynamic wrinkles to form, including frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, and lip lines….

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Does Botox Help TMJ?

Jaw tension and jaw pain can significantly decrease quality of life. When pain occurs in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is the hinge that allows the mouth to open, speak, and chew, it can be very distressing. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) can also evoke other symptoms, such as severe tension headaches or migraines, jaw dysfunction…

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Can You Workout After Botox?

Fine lines and wrinkles are some of the most common concerns patients present with when it comes to addressing signs of aging. With age, the rate of new collagen production decreases and existing collagen gradually depletes. Because collagen is the protein in our skin that provides structure, this loss of collagen over time leads to…

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Botox in Your 20s & 30s

Over time, the repeated facial expressions that we make cause fine lines and wrinkles to become etched into the skin. These are called dynamic wrinkles, and are most prevalent as forehead lines, crow’s feet, and the glabellar lines (also referred to as the frown lines or 11’s). It may seem too early to think about…

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Botox Under Eyes

The eyes are the most expressive part of the face and one of the places where signs of the natural aging process can be most apparent. Due to facial expressions such as smiling, laughing, and squinting, dynamic wrinkles can form around and under the eyes. Crow’s feet and under eye wrinkles can feel distressing for…

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Daxxify, What is Daxxify & How it Works

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new anti-wrinkle injection that could become a major rival to the industry leader Botox: Revance Therapeutics, Inc’s Daxxify. Daxxify, like Botox, is an injectable treatment that can treat dynamic wrinkles on the face. However, industry leaders and cosmetic treatment professionals are particularly excited about Daxxify…

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Is Daxi the new Botox?

A new injectable treatment to erase fine lines and wrinkles on the face has entered the market and has many asking: is DAXI the new Botox? DaxibotulinumtoxinA, known simply by the name DAXI, is a neuromodulator created by the company Revance Therapeutics, Inc. Similarly to other neuromodulators in the botulinum toxin type A family, such…

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Botox in a Bottle: What is Behind This Current Trend?

As we age, fine lines and wrinkles become etched into the skin. Dynamic wrinkles are one of the telltale signs of the natural aging process, and occur over time as a result of repeated use of the facial muscles. When you make a facial expression, such as smiling or furrowing your brow, fine lines and…

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Botox Vs. Dysport

When it comes to reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles such as forehead wrinkles and fine lines, there are a range of cosmetic treatments that are available. For individuals that are looking to improve their appearance quickly and effectively without the need for plastic surgery, the search can seem overwhelming at first. Yet, the good…

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Botox Vs Xeomin

As we age, we naturally develop fine lines and wrinkles on the face. These fine lines can develop in one of two ways: either due to volume loss in the face or sun damage, which are wrinkles known as “static wrinkles,” or as a result of repeated muscle contractions, known as “dynamic wrinkles.” Dynamic wrinkles…

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