Dr. Melanie Grossman
161 Madison Avenue
Suite 4NW
New York, NY 10016
212-725-8600
SERVICES
SKIN
REJUVENATION
As skin ages, it loses
volume and moisture, and
collagen and elastin
barriers break down.
This, in turn, leads to
sagging, dullness, and
visible lines of motion
such as wrinkles and
creases. This natural
process is also made
worse by sun exposure,
smoking, and
environmental factors
such as pollution. While
a proper skincare
regimen can improve the
appearance of your skin,
they work best when used
in combination with
devices and injectables.
Dr. Grossman will tailor
treatment to your
particular skincare
concerns, and she will
discuss various in and
out of office options
for overall improvement
during your
consultation.
Lasers are the new
frontier of skin
improvement. Hundreds of
laser- and light-based
technologies are on the
market today for use in
cosmetic dermatology. In
addition to hair removal
and skin resurfacing,
lasers can be used to
treat numerous skin
conditions including
broken capillaries,
tattoos, discolorations,
and age spots. These
devices are targeted to
a specific point and
varied in intensity and
in duration of emitted
pulses. People with
darker skin types can be
treated, but there is a
higher risk of
pigmentation changes
after laser treatment.
As a leading researcher,
Dr. Grossman is on the
cutting edge of new
technologies, working to
determine their safety
and effectiveness and to
establish treatment
protocols to provide the
best possible outcomes
for patients.
TREATMENTS WITH LASER
RESURFACING
Different
types of lasers are
suited to treating
specific problems.
Non-ablative devices
penetrate through to the
layers beneath to boost
collagen production,
which gives the skin a
fresher, plumper, more
youthful appearance.
Enlarged pores can be
treated with
non-ablative lasers. Non
ablative lasers,
radiofrequency, and
fractional treatment are
ideal for wrinkle
reduction and acne
scars.
To achieve the best
results, patients
typically receive
several laser treatments
with non-ablative
technology. Intense
Pulsed Light (IPL)
therapy is a category of
light-based rejuvenation
treatments that offers
the advantages of
allowing patients to go
back to work
immediately. These
treatments can be used
to improve uneven
pigmentation, rosacea,
redness, sun damage and
acne scars. Most
patients see some
improvement after each
treatment session.
SCARS
Post-surgical and other
scars can be treated
with a variety of laser
technologies. Acne scars
are a common concern for
men and women in their
20’s and 30’s who
suffered with the
condition in their
earlier years.
HAIR REMOVAL
Dr. Grossman is at the
forefront of laser hair
removal technology, and
is an internationally
known researcher in the
field. Lasers can remove
hair from virtually any
area of the body: the
upper lip and sideburns,
upper and lower legs,
arms, chest, and back.
Areas that require
constant maintenance and
are prone to ingrown
hairs from frequent
shaving or waxing –
beard hair in men, and
bikini area in women –
are prime territory for
laser hair removal.
Since hair grows in
three cycles, you will
need about five to seven
treatments to maximize
your result with
repeated maintenance of
two treatments twice a
year. 80-90% of
patients will see
long-term hair
reduction. Dr. Grossman
will discuss a
personalized maintenance
schedule at the
conclusion of your
initial treatment
period. Generally
patients return once or
twice a year for a
follow-up session.
CAPILLARIES
Dilated
capillaries and broken
blood vessels can be
treated with laser by
directly targeting the
blood vessel without
harming the skin. While
a few treatments may be
enough for the facial
vessels, you may need
several treatments to
see results on other
areas of your body.
BROWN SPOTS
The signs of aging and
photodamage often appear
on the hands and face in
the form of brown
lesions and patches of
discoloration. These can
be treated with the
Q-switched Nd: YAG
Laser (MedLite), Accutip 500-Spot
IPL® Treatment (Cutera®),
or LUX 1540™ Fractional
Laser Handpiece
(Palomar) for
non-ablative skin
resurfacing. Dr.
Grossman will discuss
which technology is best
suited to your
particular skin type and
concern.
VEINS
Spider veins often
appear as red or blue
clusters close to the
surface of the skin.
They can look like tree
branches or spider webs
with their short jagged
lines. Spider veins can
be found on the legs and
face. Facial and leg
veins can also be
treated with a variety
of lasers and Intense
Pulsed Light sources,
including: The
VersaPulse Laser (Lumenis®),
Long-Pulsed Nd: YAG
Laser (Cutera®), Accutip
500-Spot IPL® Treatment
(Cutera®), and StarLux™
(Palomar). It is best to
undergo the procedure
when skin is not exposed
to the sun. Several
treatments are usually
required, and some
patients require
periodic maintenance.
TATTOO REMOVAL
Dr. Grossman’s office is
equipped with
state-of-the-art
technology to remove
decorative tattoos,
which are the most
common type, as well as
cosmetic tattoos and
traumatic tattoos (from
a bicycle accident, for
example). She can also
remove tattoos for
medical purposes for
patients who have
previously undergone
radiation therapy.
The Q-switched Nd:YAG (MedLite)
is gold standard
treatment, using
PhotoAcoustic action to
target and shatter the
tattoo ink so it can be
safely removed through
the body's filtration
process
SKIN TIGHTENING
This is an exciting new
application in cosmetic
dermatology. Although
many devices seem to
work, to date none have
been cleared by the FDA
for marketing. However,
many devices are
currently used for
off-label procedures.
Radio frequency delivers
deep, intense heat into
the skin without injury
to the epidermis to
tighten loose skin on
the neck, face, and
body. Each course of
treatment involves
multiple sessions. Dr.
Grossman uses a
light-based and
radiofrequency systems,
including the Aluma skin
renewal system (Lumenis®),
Titan® (Cutera®), and
LUX IR for fractional
skin tightening.
SKIN RESURFACING
TREATMENTS
MICRODERMABRASION
Dr. Grossman performs
microdermabrasion to
promote overall skin
rejuvenation and treat
superficial dead skin.
Tiny particles pass
through a vacuum tube to
gently scrape away dead
skin cells. Patients
report that they
immediately notice a
“glow,” and softer,
smoother, and younger
looking skin. Makeup
also goes on more
smoothly following microdermabrasion.
Monthly maintenance is
required to achieve the
best results.
GLYCOLIC
ACID PEELS
Glycolic acid peels
gently resurface skin to
reduce fine lines, brown
spots, blotchiness, and
acne. Following a
comprehensive
consultation, Dr.
Grossman will advise you
on the ideal skin care
regimen to suit your
needs and particular
skin type. The optimum
program is often a
combination of peeling
treatments and selected
home care products
designed to enhance the
benefits in between
office visits.
LINES & WRINKLES
Dr. Grossman offers a
comprehensive menu of
wrinkle reduction and
volume enhancement
procedures.
BOTOX® COSMETIC BOTOX®
treatment
decreases local muscle
activity, thereby
preventing the
appearance of “dynamic”
wrinkles that are caused
by repeated facial
expressions. Botulinum
Toxin A is a purified
protein that binds to
nerve endings,
preventing the release
of the chemical
transmitters that
activate muscles. When
injected into specific
areas of the upper face,
it relaxes the small
muscles that cause frown
lines, crow's feet,
horizontal forehead
creases, and other
facial wrinkles. The
effect generally lasts
from three to five
months. In some cases,
after multiple
treatments, results can
last longer and
treatments may be done
less frequently.
RESTYLANE®
Restylane® has become
one of the most popular
filling agents approved
by the FDA for cosmetic
uses. The clear,
non-animal source hyaluronic acid gel is
most commonly used to
treat the nasolabial
folds (creases from the
nose to mouth), the
nasomental creases
(corners of the mouth)
and around the lips, as
well as cheek and chin
contours. Topical
anesthetic is generally
used to minimize the
discomfort of the
procedure. The duration
of Restylane® appears to
be approximately 6
months or longer in most
cases, making it an easy
improvement to maintain. BOTOX® and Restylane®
can be used in tandem to
simultaneously create
smoothness and volume.
COLLAGEN
Collagen is used to fill
wrinkles and comes in
many forms: it may be
harvested from cows (Zyderm®
and Zyplast®) or humans
(Cosmoderm™ and
Cosmoplast™).
SPOT REMOVAL Some non-cancerous
pigmented lesions that
are cosmetically
undesirable can be
removed from
your face,
chest, and body without
difficulty or
significant downtime.
Schedule an appointment
with Dr. Grossman to
determine if you are a
candidate for spot
removal. Dr. Grossman
also
addresses skin tags on
the neck, underarms,
chest, breasts, and
other areas of the body
that may require a
simple
in-office procedure with
no down time.
SKIN CARE
Dr. Grossman offers a
selection of skin care
products to help you
maintain a healthy
complexion between
visits. After discussing
your specific skin care
needs in consultation,
Dr. Grossman will make
suggestions for your
personal skin care
regimen. Inquire about
available products
including, glycolic
acid, salicylic acid,
sunscreen, and
anti-aging products.
Laser treatments and IPL (intense puled light) for: skin
rejuvenation, laser treatment of acne scars, laser hair
removal, laser vein removal, laser tattoo removal, laser
removal of scars and stretch marks, laser treatments for
Rosacea, laser removal of birthmarks, treatments for leg
veins, treatment for age spots, treatment for sun spots,
skin tightening, Microdermabrasion, Botox and collagen
treatments, Restylane treatment, skin peels