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Save $200 on Sculptra Aesthetic
Sculptra Aesthetic is the first facial injectable that gives subtle results over time, resulting in a more natural-looking appearance. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, can last more than two years for some patients.
Sculptra patients can save $200 when they pre-pay for two vials of Sculptra: $100 off instantly and a $100 mail-in rebate. Offer expires on March 31, 2013.
To schedule an appointment, call 504-288-2381.
Take control of your rosacea
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The Lupo Center is seeking additional participants for our Rosacea study. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please contact our office today at 504-288-2381.
Laser Hair Removal Treatments
While most of us are still feasting on holiday leftovers, the last thing on our mind is shorts, tank tops or swimsuits! Even though the warmer months are quite a ways away, now is the time to start planning ahead! Since the (relatively) cooler, less sunny months are here, Dr. Lupo says this is the perfect time to receive laser hair removal treatments. The procedure has a higher success rate when the treated area is un-tanned. The lighter the skin, the greater the energy level that can be used, and the fewer treatments are needed. More energy can get down to the follicle to destroy it when the skin is lighter.
Used on the face, underarms, bikini, legs, arms, back, buttocks, abdomen and breasts, laser hair removal is the most popular laser treatment in the United States. Multiple sessions are necessary to eliminate all of the hair as it cycle through the individual growth stages. Since light hair has no pigment to absorb the light energy from the laser, laser hair removal won’t eliminate white or blonde hair.
While laser hair removal is mostly done to stop hair growth, many women and men find it helpful to eliminate painful, unattractive ingrown hair. Also, since the follicle is destroyed during the procedure, patients do not have to worry about stubble or dark spots at the follicle.
Since laser hair removal is very popular these days, the procedure is usually available at med spas or large laser operation centers. Dr. Lupo warns patients that these places have no physician supervision and are no place to get a medical laser procedure. At times, medical causes of excessive facial hair are being overlooked. It is better to get a consult by a qualified board certified dermatologist who will look at you as a patient first and ask the questions that will alert for possible hormonal problems.
Any patient who receives a laser hair removal treatment by January 31, 2013 will receive 10% off of the first treatment for one area.
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Dallas-based TopMD Skin Care Announces New Medical Advisory Board Member
High-profile dermatologist, Dr. Mary Lupo, joins TopMD medical advisory board.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 27, 2012
Dallas-based TopMD Skin Care, makers of CLn® BodyWash, an innovative, non-irritating gel cleanser designed to effectively cleanse skin prone to eczema, acne, folliculitis and rosacea, and CLn® SportWash, a cleanser for athletes with skin prone to infection, acne and folliculitis, today announced the addition of another high-profile dermatologist to its medical advisory board, Mary Lupo, M.D., of New Orleans, La.
Dr. Lupo, owner of the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology in New Orleans, is a nationally acclaimed and board-certified dermatologist and nationally renowned educator in the field of cosmetic dermatology. While pursuing her medical degree, she founded Tulane University’s residents’ cosmetic clinic during her second year of residency, which she continues to staff as a clinical professor. Dr. Lupo is past president of the Women’s Dermatologic Society; a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery; the Louisiana vice-chair for the Dermatology Foundation; and a member of the Annenberg Circle. Dr. Lupo instructs other physicians on the latest techniques for aging skin correction at meetings such as Cosmetic Boot Camp, AAD and ASDS.
“I am very pleased to be joining the TopMD Skin Care medical advisory board,” Dr. Lupo said. “I have been recommending CLn® BodyWash in my practice for several months and have found it beneficial as a cleanser for many medical conditions, such as eczema and seborrheic dermatitis, as well as utilizing it in my office pre-treatment just before excisions for cosmetic procedures such as filler injections and laser resurfacing.”
Dr. Lupo joins 12 other well-known dermatologists who comprise TopMD’s medical advisory board, will be instrumental in advisement for continued development of the CLn® product line, reviewing clinical trial protocols and evaluating applications of the product(s).
“We’re honored to have Dr. Lupo join our medical advisory board and feel her advisement will be integral as we continue to grow the CLn® line and expand our product offerings,” said Dr. Azam Anwar, founder of TopMD Skin Care. “TopMD Skin Care is fortunate to have an esteemed medical advisory board who have highly acclaimed credentials representing all facets of dermatology. Their professional goals align with our goal to change lives of adults and children with microbe associated skin disorders, like eczema, acne and rosacea. We know that our products can have a positive impact on all dermatological procedures, and we look forward to the year ahead with our newest board member.”
For more information about TopMD Skin Care and CLn® products, please visit http://www.clnwash.com.
About TopMD Skin Care
Founded by Texas physicians, Azam Anwar, M.D., and highly regarded dermatopathologist Clay Cockerell, M.D., TopMD Skin Care released its premier product, CLn® BodyWash, in the first quarter of 2012. As an over-the-counter, non-prescription product, CLn® BodyWash is an innovative, non-irritating gel cleanser designed to effectively cleanse skin prone to eczema, acne, folliculitis and rosacea. Developed by dermatologists, the cleanser has been clinically tested to be safe and effective in children (6 months and older). CLn® BodyWash can be used in the shower or bath – head to toe – and emulates the effectiveness of a “bleach bath” with greater convenience and portability. A complimentary product, CLn® SportWash, was launched in the last quarter of 2012.
CLn® BodyWash, which received the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance in 2012, is currently sold in select physicians’ offices; online at clnwash.com; and at select pharmacies.
Skin Care Product of the Month – 20% OFF!
Daily Firming Lotion
by VIVITÉ
It’s never too soon to get your body ready for summer clothes and swimsuits!
VIVITÉ® Daily Firming Lotion helps tone and tighten to help improve the appearance of dimpled “orange peel” skin for a smooth, sleek look. This advanced formulation helps hydrate and moisturize to keep skin soft and supple. Contains 15% glycolic compound. To be used twice daily.
When you purchase VIVITÉ® Daily Firming Lotion in our office, you will receive 20% off of this product through January 31, 2013, while supplies last.
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Invest in a Facial to Keep Your Skin Glowing
Facials offered at the Lupo Center include basic cleansing of the skin to accommodate your skin’s needs. The products used are selected according to your skin type and condition (e.g. rosacea, acne, anti-aging, etc.). If necessary, extractions can be performed to improve the benefits of your facial as well as preventing new blemishes.
Not only are our facials effective, but they are also relaxing. During the one-hour facial treatment, you will also enjoy a relaxing massage of your arms and hands.
Invest in a facial today for yourself or loved ones for the holidays!
When you purchase a facial by December 31, 2012, you will receive 10% off of the treatment.
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Skin Care Product of the Month – 20% OFF!
Night Cream-Gel: Age Defying Complex by LA PEAU
Looking for a moisturizer with the benefits of anti-aging, antioxidant and anti-wrinkle formula? Look no further… LA PEAU Night Cream-Gel: Age Defying Complex contains active ingredients that penetrate in the skin and repair damaged cells based on a two-phase sequence. First, it gently purifies the skin to allow better absorption. Next, active fragments of the special complex penetrate skin cells, diagnose possible damage and repair them.
The Switzerland-made cream-gel is composed of three products for all skin types and is internationally raved about for its unique fast-absorbing texture and its scientifically proven efficacy. The active ingredients regenerate the skin and restructures the skin’s elasticity, so wrinkles appear less and the face looks radiant.
When you purchase LA PEAU Night Cream-Gel in our office, you will receive 20% off of this product through December 31, 2012, while supplies last.
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Lupo Center Holiday Delight Special
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Dr. Mary Lupo discusses considerations and complications with Neuromodulators
Atlanta, GA – November 12, 2012
Mary P. Lupo, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, presented “Practical Considerations and Complication Avoidance with Neuromodulators” at the 2012 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting in Atlanta in October.
With more than 28 years of practicing in the field of dermatology, Dr. Lupo discussed different uses for neuromodulators and pointers to achieve the best results with this type of injectable. Neuromodulator dosing depends on the location of the injection and the age and gender of the patient. While the most common area that is treated with neuromodulators is the upper one third of the face, she has found that neuromodulators can enhance the results of filler on the lower two-thirds of the face.
Dr. Lupo said there are several things to take into consideration when using neuromodulators to correct frown lines, forehead furrows and crow’s feet or to lift or shape brows. First, decide on the arch or flare for the female brow, then watch for the “evil” eyebrow (the stronger one that lifts when a patient is incredulous or angry) and look for natural spocking that will be emphasized with the neuromodulator. Also, avoid injecting neuromodulators in patients with redundant upper eyelid skin and tonic brows. When treating the forehead furrow, neuromodulators should not be used in patients with low forehead heights or lax upper lids.
Neuromodulator can also soften crow’s feet, and Dr. Lupo finds the best results will be achieved in patients without solar elastosis (aged sun-damage skin) or when combined with laser resurfacing. She noted that the lower crow’s feet cannot be eliminated without risking a smile drop. Instead of a neuromodulator, fillers may be considered to diminish wrinkles in this area. When injected properly, neuromodulators can also be used to open the eyes, and for best results, this type of treatment is optimal for young or ethnic patients. Dr. Lupo often uses neuromodulators to correct eyelid drooping and brow drooping.
Treating the lower two-thirds of the face can be very beneficial to patients when done properly. When a patient wants to reduce the appearance of the lines alongside the top of the nose (also called “bunny lines), Dr. Lupo injects neuromodulators around the top of the nose to prevent the skin from scrunching. She finds that treating the massiter muscle (the muscle that runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw) with neuromodulators can give the face a softer, less square- shaped look. The platysma muscle (a broad sheet of muscle fibers extending from the collarbone to the angle of the jaw) can also be injected to lift the jaw line. Some patients often find that their top gums are too prominent when smiling. Injecting the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, or LLSAN (the muscle that dilates the nostril and elevates the upper lip), keeps the upper lip from over smiling and may also help with the horizontal upper lip line. This type of injection is not suited for a patient who has very thin lips or a long upper lip. Also, injecting the LLSAN may reduce prominent nasolabial folds.
The chin is another part of the lower face that Dr. Lupo sometimes injects with neuromodulators. The mentalis muscles are two small muscles in the center of the chin that can cause dimples in the chin or pull down the sides of the mouth. Relaxing these muscles with neuromodulators smoothes out the dimples and lifts the corners of the mouth. Dr. Lupo discussed that there are several complications that can occur when injecting into the chin, including injecting in wrong area, over or under injecting, diffusion caused by massaging and injecting different amounts resulting in asymmetry.
These are just some examples of neuromodulator considerations and complications based on Dr. Lupo’s personal experience and opinion. She recommends all board certified dermatologist receive the proper education and training before performing any procedures to avoid any complications with cosmetic or medical procedures. She highly recommends that all patients choose a physician trained in an accredited residency program who has then passed the certifying exam and who is practicing within the scope of care of that specialty.
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