Laser hair removal can get rid of hair on any part of the body including underarms, chest, back, legs, bikini area and face. Most people find it time consuming and costly to maintain their unwanted hair with shaving, tweezing or waxing so they turn to laser hair removal for a more permanent fix. Seeing a board certified dermatologist like Dr. Lupo or Dr. Souyoul for laser hair removal ensures patients that they are receiving the finest care with state-of-the-art devices. The Lupo Center has special lasers designed for any skin type, so even dark-skinned patients can safely have permanent hair reduction as long as the skin is not tanned.

The number of treatment sessions for patients will vary depending on their hair’s response to treatment and the thickness of the hair. Thicker hair will require more treatments. Treatments are spaced out over several weeks to ensure the laser treats the hair in the active growth phase. Other hair that is not in the active phase will not be affected by the treatment. By treating every few weeks, we can target all the hair during the cycle of growth. Patients seeking reduction of hair may just need one or two treatments.

Contact us to schedule a laser hair removal consultation: 504-288-2381 or info@drmarylupo.com. Now is the time to start treatment to be smooth for summer!

Everyday bloggers and social media personalities share their personal experiences with the latest in food, travel, clothes, workouts, diets – you name it, they cover it all. It is a fun treat when those bloggers are our patients, and they share their treatment journey with their followers! Click on the images below to learn more our CoolSculpting for fat reduction and Fraxel for laser skin resurfacing from the perspective of a real patient!

Jennifer Palpallatoc Perrault (@hauteofftherack) is a Louisiana-based fashion, travel and lifestyle blogger. Anne Roderique-Jones is a writer for SELF magazine. Their stories are their own opinions.

Botox is one of the most requested cosmetic procedures, and it keeps getting more popular. When its wrinkle-reducing properties were first discovered, it became an instant favorite of aging women. As the stigma surrounding male cosmetic enhancement crumbled, Botox gained a new following. The procedure is now so popular among men that it has been dubbed “Brotox.” The latest group to take an interest in this treatment is young adults. A growing number of women and men in their thirties, and even in their twenties, are looking for ways to stop early signs of aging before it even starts.

When is the best time to begin Botox?
There is no universal answer to that question. According to the FDA, Botox Cosmetic is not recommended for patients under the age of 18. Aside from that, there are no hard-and-fast guidelines. The best time to start Botox is when you need it, which can vary greatly from one patient to another.

Every person is unique, and we all age differently. For example, if your free time during high school and college was largely spent outdoors without sun protection, you may start seeing fine lines in your early to mid-twenties. UV exposure hastens the aging of skin and people who don’t wear sunglasses tend to squint a lot, which can lead to muscle rigidity and resulting lines in the skin. Alternately, if you protect yourself from the sun and take good care of your skin, you can slow the aging process.

Prevention vs. correction

You can wait for aging to happen, and then take steps to reverse it. However, a much more effective strategy is to stop it early. In either case, Botox can be a great benefit. In fact, research suggests that it is most effective when treatment begins early. When facial lines first appear, they are dynamic wrinkles, meaning that they show up when you form an expression, and fade when you relax your face. Botox treatments begun at this stage can keep those muscles relaxed and supple, preventing deeply etched lines from forming. Although nothing can stop the aging process, a practical approach can greatly slow it, which delays the need for more invasive procedures.

Alternatives to Botox include Dysport and  Xeomin.

Contact us today if you are ready to prevent or reverse the signs of aging: 504-288-2381 or info@drmarylupo.com.

Hands are always exposed to sunlight and harsh environmental conditions so protection and rejuvenation are key to making them hand-holding worthy this Valentine’s Day! Receive a FREE EltaMD So Silky Hand Crème with any hand rejuvenation treatment including lasers, injectables, peels and microneedling. We individualize treatments so our patients receive the best results!

*Free product while supplies lasts.

The picture on the left was taken in 1987 of Dr. Lupo and her son – a few years after she started her dermatology practice. Over the years, she has gradually used non-surgical treatments with injectables, peels, lasers/devices and cosmeceuticals to maintain healthy, younger-looking skin even when she reached “grandma” status almost 5 years ago. This is what 64 looks like with no facelift!

When patients come to the Lupo Center for their skin care needs, they know that they are getting expert care. Dr. Lupo and Dr. Souyoul both travel the world educating their peers and residents about cosmetic treatments.

Most recently, Dr. Lupo was asked to participate in the Merz Expert Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, while Dr. Souyoul presented at the Dermatologic and Aesthetic Surgery International League World Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Typically, Dr. Lupo and Dr. Souyoul treat patients with Sculptra to revolumize a gaunt, sagging midface, but as expert injectors, they are always thinking out of the box. Here, Dr. Lupo addressed a common aging concern: sagging skin above the knee!

Sculptra is a filler that has a scaffolding-like effect to rebuild the deep, underlying structure of the skin which is why it works well on this unconventional part of the body. With a complete treatment of Sculptra, patients can regain a more youthful appearance for up to two years.

For more information, please contact us: 504-777-3047 or info@drmarylupo.com.

Be a Cool Friend – refer a friend and you both save $200 on a CoolSculpting package.

Transform yourself without diet, exercise or surgery. The CoolSculpting technology delivers precisely controlled cooling to target the fat cells underneath the skin. The treated fat cells are crystallized (frozen), and then die. In the weeks and months following the procedure, the body naturally processes the fat and eliminates the dead cells forever. Patients may start to see changes as quickly as four weeks after a treatment and will experience the most dramatic results after three months. The body will continue to flush out fat cells for up to four to six months after treatment.

For more information, please contact us: 504-777-3047 or info@drmarylupo.com.