Michele S. Green M.D., FAAD., is a Board-Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has been an international leader in cosmetic dermatology for over 25 years. Upper East Side patients and those around the globe flock to her practice for cosmetic dermatology treatment. A graduate from Yale University, with an MD and Chief residency from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC, Dr. Green treats some of the most discerning, demanding women and men in the world, with issues ranging from premature skin aging to hyperpigmentation, rosacea, wrinkles, acne, skin laxity, hair loss, and sun damage.

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Our skin often shows the first signs of aging on the body. Whether it’s from hours in the sun or a natural slowing of collagen production in the body, our skin can begin to develop fine lines, pigmentation, and other undesirable changes. One of the natural developments that occurs due to the aging process is that of skin laxity. Overtime, as our body begins to develop less collagen and elastin, skin can begin to sag, leading to wrinkles and jowls that make us look older than we feel.

Thanks to technological advancements in the world of cosmetic dermatology, it is possible to seamlessly and effectively tighten skin, improving overall skin texture for a variety of skin types.

If you’re frustrated by the appearance of loose skin, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Green is here to help. Based in NYC, Dr. Green specializes in minimally invasive anti-aging, facial rejuvenation, and skin tightening procedures. Laser skin tightening is the best non-surgical method for tightening the skin without the need for plastic surgery. Many patients today cannot afford the downtime involved in undergoing a facelift with a plastic surgeon. With the advent of non-surgical skin tightening, Botox, and dermal fillers, Dr. Green is able to treat and correct sagging and loose skin, on the face or body, and achieve the best skin tightening results. As a cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Green has over two decades of expertise in fractionated lasers, skin care products, cosmetic injections, laser skin tightening treatments and superior skin rejuvenation.

What is Laser Skin Tightening Treatment?

Laser skin tightening is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that offers a solution to this problem. Through this laser treatment, it tightens the skin with no down time. There are several different modalities that utilize unique technologies to heat the collagen under the skin’s surface, allowing the dermal layer to build new collagen, and tighten the overlying skin. Skin tightening lasers have become increasingly popular from Atlanta to Los Angeles to New York, as they are highly effective and require no recovery time. The full rejuvenating effects from laser skin tightening begin immediately after treatment, but continue to improve over the course of several months.

Laser skin tightening has been FDA approved for the reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity. While the results of a facelift may be more dramatic, most patients want skin tightening results without the downtime that surgery requires. Laser skin tightening is the best nonsurgical way to restore a more youthful appearance to the face, as well as to skin almost anywhere on the body.

How Does the Procedure Work?

Before the skin tightening session, all of your makeup, sunscreen, and products are removed from the skin with a gentle cleanser. Goggles are applied over the eyes to shield them from the effects of the laser. No topical anesthetic is required since the procedure is painless. In fact, it’s important not to numb the skin, as the heat and its effect need to be gauged during the procedure. Furthermore, no over-the-counter or prescription pain medicine should be taken before the procedure.

During the procedure, a grid is applied to the skin in the area of treatment. Using CPT technology, deep radiofrequency heat is delivered in pulses and “swoops” to uniformly heat up the underlying collagen and tighten the skin. Each pulse takes several seconds to deliver the needed energy to heat up the skin. Each pulse covers approximately one square inch of skin. Dr. Michele Green will treat you along a pre-marked grid pattern and deliver the needed energy to the deep layers of the skin to promote new collagen production, thus tightening and rejuvenating your skin.

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What is Laser Skin Rejuvenation?

Laser skin rejuvenation combats the visible signs of aging, fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars. Laser skin rejuvenation addresses the pigmentation and texture of the skin itself, and repairs the damage from sun, genetics, acne, and the environment. Dr. Michele Green uses the latest laser treatments, including non-ablative lasers and fractional lasers, to treat all aspects of sun damage, age spots, and acne scars.

Dr. Green is skilled at repairing your skin. She can restore both tone and texture, leaving you with a clear, younger-looking complexion. Some laser treatments are used to target specific conditions such as rosacea or age spots, while other laser treatments target a range of different skin issues and are great multi-purpose tools for making the skin appear younger and healthier. With the production of new elastin and collagen, these lasers reduce skin laxity, tighten the skin, and reduce the visible signs of aging.

What are the types of Laser Skin Treatments available?

Thermage CPT: handheld technology designed to treat loose skin, fine lines, and wrinkles with radiofrequency energy. Ideal for patients with moderate to severe skin laxity (loose wrinkles) to provide you with a non-surgical “lift” to rejuvenate the skin and stimulate the production of new collagen.

Thermage FLX:  revolutionary FDA- approved collagen regeneration treatment that utilizes innovative radiofrequency technology to reverse the visible signs of aging on the face, jowls, neck, eyes, and body. Thermage FLX uses the radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper dermal layer of the skin while keeping the skin’s surface cool. The effect of just one radiofrequency treatment is tighter, firmer skin, with a decrease in skin laxity in patients with all skin types.

Fraxel laser: patients can experience long-lasting improvement in the overall appearance of their skin without the downtime traditionally associated with laser resurfacing procedures. Fraxel laser skin resurfacing is an FDA- approved fractional laser technology which helps restore your skin to its original even skin tone and texture, revealing younger, beautiful, clear skin.

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Vbeam laser: better known as the gold standard for treating broken capillaries, facial rosacea, acne scars, facial veins, port wine stains, leg veins, spider veins, and facial redness. The Vbeam laser ‘s unique cooling technology treats all these dermatology conditions, without any downtime or discomfort.

Clear and Brilliant laser: is a gentle, yet effective skin resurfacing treatment, which is ideal for all skin types. Not only does Clear + Brilliant improve the appearance of pore size, pigmentation, fine acne scars, but it improves the overall surface of the skin.

Vivace Microneedling: offers enhanced cosmetic results to patients of all skin types, due to its dual functions as a microneedling and RF device. The combination of functions can tighten the skin, boost collagen and elastin production, and improve both the skin tone and texture. This minimally-invasive treatment is ideal for reversing the unwanted signs of aging while offering a comfortable patient experience with no downtime.

How can you get started with Laser Skin Treatment today?

If you are affected by signs of aging on the body such as fine lines, pigmentation, and other undesirable changes, Dr. Michele Green is here to help. She is a world renowned specialist in the latest cosmetic dermatology treatments and is here to help you with your laser skin treatment. Dr. Green has been consistently voted as one of the “Best Doctors” by Castle Connelly, New York Magazine, Super Doctors, and The New York Times as a pioneer in the field of cosmetic and medical dermatology. Please call the office today at 212-535-3088 or contact us online to schedule a consultation to discuss if you are suffering from undesirable signs of aging on the face or body, it’s time to schedule a consultation with Dr. Michele Green in New York.