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Botox vs. Fillers – Which One Is Better?

If you’re considering getting Botox® or fillers to address facial wrinkles or fine lines, the best choice depends on the areas you’re looking to improve. Lines of expression typically require Botox, while lines that usually sit at rest work better with dermal fillers. There are also other factors that can play into your decision, including the longevity of your results, cost, and more.  Different areas of the face are usually treated differently in terms of Botox vs. fillers. Sometimes, ...

How to Get Rid of Under-Eye Bags with Botox

While cold compresses and caffeine-enriched eye creams provide quick and simple fixes for puffy eyes, cosmetic treatments like Botox® offer more prominent results by relaxing wrinkles around the eyes and improving the overall appearance of eyebags without removing them. While we don’t directly target under-eye bags with Botox, our board-certified dermatologists at Spring Street Dermatology use this cosmetic injectable to address eye concerns that can amplify their appearances, such as ...

Botox for Men

Fine lines and wrinkles can make you look older and more tired than you feel. To remain energetic and youthful inside and out, many of our male patients choose to refresh their appearance with Botox®. Botox for men is becoming the most popular treatment choice for men in New York City because it quickly and effectively addresses signs of aging, delivering natural-looking results without surgery.Benefits of Botox for Men As a non-surgical skin-rejuvenating procedure, Botox for men offers ...

Botox for Bunny Lines

Botox® Cosmetic is one of the most effective non-surgical, anti-aging procedures for treating expression lines and wrinkles. In addition to frown lines and crow’s feet, Botox minimizes the appearance of bunny lines on each side of the nose.What are bunny lines? Bunny lines are small lines and creases on either side of the nose that appear when you scrunch up or wrinkle your nose. These are typically straight, slightly diagonal lines that resemble rabbit ears and point up toward the eyes. ...

Botox for Masseter Reduction

As a muscle relaxer, Botox® Cosmetic is a popular anti-aging treatment that reduces the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles caused by dynamic expressions. When injected into the masseter muscle, Botox can also slim down your jawline and manage pain caused by teeth grinding and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.How does Botox work for masseter reduction? Botox relaxes the masseter muscle by blocking signals from the nerve to the muscle to prevent movement. Once injected, the ...

The Most Common Botox Injection Sites

Everybody remembers the moment they realized they were getting older, whether when they spotted their first gray hair or noticed their first laugh line. For many adults, wrinkles affect their self-esteem and self-image. Botox®, available at our SOHO & Uptown NYC dermatology offices, is a popular method to quickly and safely reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Also known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, Botox temporarily blocks nerve signals and stops muscles from contracting. When the muscles ...

A Dermatologist’s Guide to Treating Back Acne

When you think of acne, the face and neck usually come to mind, but acne can affect other areas, including the back. Sometimes referred to as “backne,” back acne is a real and pesky problem that impacts many teens and adults. Even though backne is not visible to most people, it can be a painful skin condition that lowers self-esteem. Back acne can also travel into more visible areas like the shoulders and neck.What Causes Back Acne? Back acne is caused by sweat, oil, or dead skin cells ...

Best Treatments to Reduce Acne

Many acne treatments are available to help reduce the appearance of breakouts, but the best one for you depends on many factors, including cost, skin type, and severity of your condition. Today, there are innovative treatments beyond antibiotics and creams that can treat acne at the source for long-lasting results. Acne is often seen as a simple skin problem that can be treated with antibiotics, but that is not always the case. Acne is a complex condition that involves a complicated ...

Reshape Your “Quarantine 15” with Genét Finnegan, MHS, PA-C

The “Quarantine 15,” also known as those extra pounds you might have gained during quarantine, is real and is affecting many. As we have remained indoors much more than usual these past several months, we have not been able to move and burn calories naturally. Our normal walks around the office to see co-workers have been replaced with sitting in our home offices or living room; instead of browsing around the mall or our other favorite shops, we’re clicking through online stores ...

5 Reasons Injectables Should Not Be A DIY Project

Who doesn’t love a new beauty trend? From mud masks to contouring: it’s exciting to try out a promising new beauty regimen for yourself. There are fads that are safe to try at home, and there are others that should only be performed by a doctor. Injectables like neuromodulators and dermal fillers belong in the latter category, never the former. At Spring Street Dermatology, we use only the best FDA-approved injectables on the market in our New York City skin care clinics. Our team ...

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