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PDO Thread Lift vs. Filler NYC: A Nurse Injector Decides
I perform both PDO thread lifts and fillers at my Madison Avenue studio. Here's exactly how I decide which is right for each patient in NYC.
Dissolving Filler in NYC: What I Tell Every Patient Before Their First Appointment
Considering dissolving filler in NYC? Dr. Cris Andrade explains how hyaluronidase works, which hyaluronic acid fillers it can dissolve, and what to expect during consultation, treatment, and recovery. Explore options...
Polynucleotides in NYC: What I Tell My Patients
Curious about polynucleotides in NYC? Here is what salmon DNA treatments can do, where they stand with the FDA, and what I offer my patients instead.
Jawline Filler NYC: Filler, Threads, or Neither?
Jawline filler, PDO threads, or neither? Dr. Cris Andrade explains how facial structure, tissue position and skin quality guide a personalized jawline treatment plan at Dr. Cris Studio in Midtown...
Cheek Filler NYC: Natural Volume From a Nurse Injector
The most common thing I hear in cheek filler consultations is some version of this: “I want to look like myself again not different, not obvious, just more like I...
Sculptra NYC: Why Patience Is the Point
Sculptra results develop gradually. Dr. Cris Andrade explains the treatment timeline, how she assesses candidacy and what to discuss before starting a personalized collagen-stimulation plan at Dr. Cris Studio in...
Melasma, Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots on the Face: The Hormonal Connection You Need to Know
By Dr. Cris Andrade | Dr. Cris Studio, Midtown Manhattan NYC If you've noticed patches of brown or grayish discoloration appearing on your cheeks, upper lip, forehead, or jawline —...
Supplements for Skin Health: Why What You Take Matters As Much As What You Apply
As a aesthetic practitioner in NYC, I've seen patients transform their results by adding the right supplements. Here's exactly what I recommend and why.