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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.
Thermage vs. Morpheus8
As we age, the production of the structural proteins collagen and elastin begins to decrease in the skin, resulting in sagging, crepey, and loose skin. High skin laxity can be distressing and can also emphasize the appearance of other signs of aging, like fine lines, wrinkles, jowls, acne scars, and cellulite. For a long time, many…
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,…
Thermage vs. Microneedling
As we get older, the levels of the skin’s structural proteins, collagen and elastin, decrease. This decrease in structure can lead to skin becoming less firm and other signs of aging, like wrinkles and fine lines, becoming more noticeable. Reduced collagen production can contribute to signs of aging in various body areas, such as the…
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…
Oligio vs. Thermage
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 uneven skin texture. Decreased skin elasticity – or loose skin – can affect many areas of the body, with decreased collagen production contributing to signs…
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 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 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…
How Much Does Thermage Skin Tightening Cost?
Thermage is often considered the “gold standard” in anti-aging, skin-tightening treatment to improve skin laxity. With radiofrequency energy technology, Thermage laser treatment boosts new collagen production to combat sagging, loose skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and cellulite, all without any downtime. Thermage is a non-invasive procedure, so unlike a surgical facelift…
Radio Frequency Skin Tightening
As we age, production of the body’s structural proteins, collagen and elastin, begins to decrease. With collagen and elastin responsible for firm, smooth, and youthful-looking skin, the decrease in collagen production leads to sagging, crepey, loose skin, which can further emphasize fine lines, wrinkles, and jowls that develop as we age. Increased skin laxity –…
Portable Thermage & Skin Rejuvenation Devices
With the need for consumers to look their best, there has been a growing trend in RF (Radio Frequency) technology and other devices for home use. Many consumers are turning to at-home skin care devices and DIY treatments for skin tightening and skin rejuvenation. People are more concerned with improving their appearance which has fueled…
Double Chin Appearance in Selfies Lead a Recent Cosmetic Trend
Has the “selfie” made us more aware of our double chin? In the age of the “selfie” and Snapchat and Instagram, we are all more conscious of our appearance. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), 55 percent of facial plastic surgeons were consulted in 2017 by patients who wanted…
Cosmetic Dermatology in China & Trends in Cosmetic Tourism
A popular trend that we have noticed over the last few years is an increase in foreign patients seeking cosmetic dermatology treatments, coming to our NYC based office from countries all around the world. One of the main countries where we have seen a lot of patients visiting from abroad is China. The market in…
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…
Celebrities Who Had CoolSculpting or Thermage
Celebrities by and large are reticent to admit when they have had plastic surgery or any procedure done to alter themselves. It’s almost like a badge of honor to say that they have never gone under the knife, or that they are “all natural.” However, while some celebrities might not be open to admitting that…
Popular Thermage Treatment Areas
Thermage is a non-surgical procedure that uses a handheld device to tighten existing collagen via a sequence of radiofrequency heating. The procedure is commonly used for skin tighening, which leads to the improvement of facial lines and wrinkles. These results come with absolutely no down time. In fact you can resume all daily activities immediately…