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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.
What Are the Best Lasers For Sunspots?
Overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays is a major cause of premature aging. Over time, unprotected sun exposure can accentuate fine lines and wrinkles, diminish skin elasticity, lead to dark spots, and even cause skin cancer. Dark spots caused by sun damage, also known as sun spots, age spots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, are typical…
Are Freckles Sun Damage?
Freckles are small, flat, light brown spots that appear on the skin due to an overproduction of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. Freckles are usually inherited genetically and are triggered by UV exposure. They darken with sun exposure and often lighten when UV levels decrease. With repeated and prolonged sun…
What Areas of the Face Can You Use Botox?
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 —those formed when you make facial expressions like smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows —become etched into the skin. To…
VBeam Laser for Broken Capillaries
The VBeam laser is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment that safely and effectively reduces facial redness, facial veins, and other visible blood vessel issues. Considered the gold standard for treating broken capillaries, rosacea, spider veins, cherry angiomas, and vascular birthmarks, the VBeam laser provides brighter, clearer skin with minimal discomfort. Patients typically see noticeable improvements in redness and discoloration after…
Microneedling for Asian Skin
Microneedling is one of the most popular skin rejuvenation treatments at Dr. Michele Green’s private dermatology office in NYC. It addresses a variety of skin concerns, including acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, enlarged pores, and hyperpigmentation. As a non-invasive procedure, microneedling involves minimal downtime, few potential side effects, and is safe and effective for all skin types and…
A First-Time Guide to Kybella
The presence of a double chin, or excess fat under the chin, can make us appear and feel older than we really are. Thanks to Kybella treatment, permanently removing stubborn fat has become simpler than ever. Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved injectable for reducing unwanted fat cells beneath the chin. Kybella is composed…
Can You Reverse Sun Damage?
Overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays is one of the leading causes of premature aging, and solar lentigines, also known as sun spots, age spots, or liver spots, are one such sign of the natural aging process. Appearing as flat, brown spots that form on areas of the skin most often exposed to the…
Best In-Office Treatments for Age Spots
Overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays is a leading cause of premature aging. Over time, unprotected sun exposure can emphasize fine lines and wrinkles, reduce skin elasticity, cause dark spots to form, and even lead to the development of skin cancer lesions. Dark spots resulting from sun damage—also called sun spots, age spots, solar lentigines, or liver…
How to Get Healthy Hair
For many people, hair is a defining characteristic with significance that extends beyond their physical appearance. It can be a point of pride, a cultural signifier, or a means of expression, meaning that taking care of your hair means more than just having a good or bad hair day. Well-defined curls, well-hydrated texture, or a…
What to Expect During a Thermage Procedure
As we age, the production of structural proteins such as collagen and elastin begins to decline, leading to increased skin laxity and a more pronounced appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and cellulite. Increased skin laxity—or loose skin—can affect many areas of the body, with decreased collagen production contributing to signs of aging on the lower face,…
What Are The Best Non-Invasive Wrinkle Treatments
As we age, our body loses collagen and elastin, leading to the development of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. These wrinkles can make us appear older and more tired than we actually are. In the past, patients relied on invasive procedures like surgical facelifts, which involve long recovery times, incisions, anesthesia, and potential…
Fractional Laser for Melasma
The development of facial hyperpigmentation can be frustrating, as it makes us look and feel older than we truly are. Thanks to recent advancements in cosmetic dermatology, fractional lasers have become increasingly popular for treating and reducing skin pigmentation. These lasers create tiny wounds in the skin to stimulate collagen production, eliminate pigmentation, and rejuvenate…
Are Sunspots Permanent?
As we age, dark spots can appear on the face due to excess melanin production, which may result from scarring, inflammation, untreated acne, skin conditions like melasma, or unprotected sun exposure. One of the most common types of dark spots is sunspots—also known as age spots, solar lesions, or liver spots—which are a form of…
Clear + Brilliant vs. Fraxel
Many patients often opt for laser resurfacing treatments to improve dark spots, skin texture, fine lines, pore size, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone. With numerous laser options available, choosing the right treatment can be challenging. Two of the most popular non-ablative lasers used for skin rejuvenation at Dr. Michele Green’s dermatology clinic are the Clear + Brilliant…
Hair Shedding vs. Hair Loss
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 80 million Americans experience hair loss or thinning. Regardless of the cause of hair loss, noticing a decrease in hair thickness and density in various areas of the scalp can be extremely distressing for patients, leading to low self-esteem and symptoms of depression. With many treatment…
How to Remove Dark Spots on the Face
As we age, dark spots can form on the face due to the production of excess melanin, which may result from scarring, inflammation, untreated acne blemishes, skin conditions such as melasma, or unprotected sun exposure. One of the most common types of dark spots are sun spots—also known as age spots, solar lesions, or liver spots—which is…
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,…
Is HydraFacial Treatment Good for Acne
HydraFacials are one of the most popular skin care treatments at Dr. Michele Green’s private East Side dermatology office. HydraFacials can be incorporated into your skincare routine as they help clear the skin, reduce inflammatory acne, and provide hydration. Its vortex technology gently cleanses and exfoliates the outermost layer of your skin, removing dead skin…
Does Tattoo Removal Hurt?
Tattoos are becoming increasingly common in the United States, as nearly 30% of all Americans and almost half of all millennials have them. For many people, original tattoos can serve as a symbol of self-expression, a representation of a significant memory or relationship, or simply an aesthetically pleasing design. Others, however, may have second thoughts…
Fraxel Laser Recovery
Fraxel laser treatment is FDA-approved for treating a wide range of cosmetic concerns, including signs of aging, acne scars, sun damage, fine lines, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, age spots, surgical scars, uneven skin texture, and issues with skin tone. Using fractionated laser technology, Fraxel is a non-ablative skin resurfacing treatment option, meaning it stimulates collagen production for comprehensive skin rejuvenation without damaging the outer layer of the skin….