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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.

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Can Juvederm Migrate or Form Lumps?

Dermal fillers have transformed the landscape of cosmetic procedures, providing patients with facial rejuvenation and a youthful appearance without the need for plastic surgery. Among the most widely used filler treatments today is Juvederm, a family of FDA-approved hyaluronic acid-based fillers designed to restore volume, smooth fine lines, and enhance facial contours. Whether used for…

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How To Tighten Skin On The Face Without Surgery

As we age, our skin naturally changes, impacting its firmness, elasticity, and overall look. Two key proteins—collagen and elastin—are vital for keeping skin youthful and resilient. Collagen offers structural support, while elastin allows the skin to stretch and bounce back. Starting around our mid-20s, the body’s production of these proteins begins to drop significantly. This…

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Best Types of Facial Fillers

Dermal fillers are advanced injectable treatments designed to improve facial contours, restore lost volume, and create a more youthful and vibrant appearance. As the demand for non-surgical solutions grows, many patients choose these treatments to address age-related changes and various skin concerns, such as decreased facial volume, fine lines and wrinkles, under-eye hollows, and the…

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First-Time Guide to Juvederm

Juvederm is a collection of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers designed to smooth facial wrinkles, restore lost volume, and enhance natural contours. Each product in the Juvederm line is FDA-approved for specific facial areas, including the undereyes, cheeks, lips, jawline, and chin. Dr. Michele Green in NYC was one of the first physicians to incorporate Juvederm…

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…

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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,…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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