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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…
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…
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,…
Juvederm Vs. Sculptra
Collagen is a naturally occurring structural protein responsible for keeping the skin tight, firm, and smooth in many areas of the face and body. As we age, natural collagen production decreases, emphasizing signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, creases known as smile lines or nasolabial folds around the nose and mouth, volume…
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…
How To Tighten Skin On The Face Without Surgery
As we age, the production of collagen and elastin, structural proteins that keep the skin firm and provide elasticity for a youthful appearance, begins to decrease. This decrease in skin elasticity leads to higher skin laxity, emphasizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sagging jowls, and volume loss in the face and body. Sudden…
Best Fillers for Face
Facial filler treatment is one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures for rejuvenation at the private dermatology office of board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green in NYC. Dermal filler injections can provide facial contour, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, restore facial volume loss, and enhance certain facial features without downtime or discomfort. Many different…
Juvederm Volux XC
On January 18th, 2023, the AbbVie Company of Allergan Medical Institute announced that the newest member of the Juvederm collection of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers was available for consumer use: Juvederm Volux XC. FDA-approved in July of 2022 after clinical study, Juvederm Volux XC injectable gel is an ideal treatment option for the improvement of…
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…
Restylane vs. Juvederm
Restylane and Juvederm are two of the biggest names in hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. As dermal fillers have risen in popularity to correct volume loss, provide cheek augmentation and lip enhancement, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, these two lines of hyaluronic acid fillers have continued to develop exciting formulations that are…
Botox vs Juvederm
In the world of cosmetic dermatology, dermal fillers and injectables have become one of the most popular ways to reduce the signs of aging, from fine lines and wrinkles to age-related volume loss. When considering a dermal filler or injectable treatment, many patients wonder, which one is right for me? Botox and Juvederm are two of…
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…
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…