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General Dermatologist in New Orleans
If you are looking for a general dermatologist in New Orleans, you found it in Dr. Mary Lupo at Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology. Dr. Lupo has over 30 years of experience in dermatology. In addition to her practice, she is a clinical professor at Tulane University. General dermatology is a broad term and covers many different skin issues. Some of the issues include:
- Acne – Acne occurs when pores become packed with dead skin cells and oil from the sebaceous gland, causing a breeding ground for bacteria. It affects men just as often as women. While acne is not something that is dangerous to your health, it can be incredibly embarrassing. We treat acne with a three-step approach. The first step is to get rid of the acne with our customized treatment process. Next, we switch gears and focus on the prevention of future acne. The final step is to prevent or treat any scarring that may have occurred.
- Skin cancers – The most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States is skin cancer. UV exposure causes a genetic change in the skin cells, resulting in rapid growth, which can form actinic keratosis and eventually turn into tumors. There are three major categories basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma. Skin cancer is nothing to take lightly. Have your skin checked annually for the various types of skin cancers.
For patients in New Orleans who are looking for a general dermatologist, give us a call at (504)577-3047. With our excellent Board-certified physicians, we can treat a multitude of skin issues. In addition to larger issues listed above we also treat issues like psoriasis, warts, hair and nail conditions, excessive sweating and many more conditions. No matter what issues you our experiencing Dr. Lupo has the knowledge and expertise to help.
Make Acne Scars a Thing of the Past with Our Bellafill Treatment
The newest acne scar treatment available at the Lupo Center is Bellafill, the first dermal filler available for the correction of “rolling” facial acne scars on the cheek in patients over the age of 21 years. Each Bellafill injection provides an immediate, visible lift and fill to the acne scars with lasting results.
The ideal Bellafill candidate:
- A patient with little to no active acne – Our board certified dermatologists can recommend treatments to help control active acne before Bellafill is administered.
- A patient with distensible acne scars – Distensible acne scars improve when they are stretched.
- A patient with rolling pitted scars – There are three types of pitted acne scars: rolling, ice pick and boxcar. Bellafill is indicated to treat rolling scars.
What are the best treatment options for acne?
Acne is a common skin condition that is often associated with teenagers, but many adults deal with different types of acne as well. Acne can negatively affect the appearance, texture, and health of the skin and it can be embarrassing for those who deal with it. Some acne is severe enough that patients are unable to disguise their problem with cosmetics. Those who want to put their best face forward in social situations often take the time to speak to a dermatologist at the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology about the best treatment options for acne.
Acne can be addressed in a variety of ways, but this needs to be determined based on the type of acne patients are experiencing. There are many different varieties and a diagnosis can help guide Dr. Mary Lupo and her team in developing a skin care routine and treatment options that work best. The two types are inflammatory (includes papules, pustules, nodules and cysts) and non-inflammatory (comedones and milia). They can range from mild to severe with an evaluation from a dermatologist.
Once the type of acne has been determined, treatment options will be discussed. Some patients do well with the use of over-the-counter products. However, by the time they are visiting a dermatologist, many have attempted to treat the problem in this manner without any noticeable results or changes. This is when they decide to see Dr. Mary Lupo and seek additional assistance.
Treatment options for acne may include:
- Topical creams and gels
- Oral antibiotics
- Hormonal therapies
- Laser and light therapies
- Chemical therapies
- Accutane
Patients in and around the area of New Orleans are often interested in speaking with Dr. Mary Lupo regarding the ways in which they can treat their acne in a safe and manageable way. If you live in the community or surrounding areas and want to seek the assistance of a quality dermatological provider such as Dr. Mary Lupo, now is the best time to contact the team of the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology. We can schedule new patients into our practice for a general consultation and initial evaluation to determine how patients can improve their skin and medical conditions with our professional guidance.
Dr. Lupo Featured On The Plastic Surgery Channel
Dr. Lupo was recently featured on the Plastic Surgery Channel, where she joined other top physicians to discuss several aesthetic topics. Click here to view Dr. Lupo’s segments.
Grow Into A Healthy Skin Care Regimen
Here at the Lupo Center, we offer a variety of anti-aging and skin care treatments from injectables and lasers to chemical peels and facials. Our in-office treatments offer a great way to prevent or reverse the signs of aging, but in order to get optimal results from these treatments, patients need to care for their skin at home as well.
Overall skin rejuvenation is essential for everyone, and our doctors and trained staff can help select an individualized at-home skin care program. We understand that home life can sometime be hectic, but it’s important to have a few basic steps in an at-home skin care regimen.
Below is the GRASS skin care guide to maintaining the best skin possible. Because we want to help our patients “grow” healthy skin, this month we are giving away one step in the GRASS skin care regimen. When you purchase three of the five steps in the GRASS (Growth factors, Retinols, Antioxidants, Specialty products and Sun protection) skin care regimen, you can receive a complimentary NEOCUTIS RéACTIVE Anti-oxidant Serum ($70.00 value). Available through April 30, 2014, while supplies last.
Holiday Gift Ideas For Friends and Family (and maybe you, too?)
SkinMedica Gift Bags
Receive a complimentary SkinMedica Gift Bag (includes an exfoliating cleanser, dermal repair cream and vitamin C+E complex in a travel bag – $175 value) with the purchase of a SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum and a SkinMedica Tri-Retinol Complex.
NEOCUTIS Travel Kit
Receive a complimentary NEO*CLEANSE Gentle Skin Cleanser ($32 value) with the purchase of a NEOCUTIS Travel Kit (includes a BIO*CREAM, HYALIS and JOURNEE in a travel bag).
Complimentary NEOCUTIS RéACTIVE
Receive a complimentary NEOCUTIS RéACTIVE Anti-oxidant Serum ($70.00 value) with the purchase of a 50 ml JOURNEE and a 15ml LUMIERE.
A new product to the NEOCUTIS line, RéACTIVE Anti-oxidant Serum offers one of the most complete anti-oxidant defense systems available to help neutralize free radicals and promote anti-oxidant regeneration.
RéACTIVE Anti-oxidant Serum:
- Provides a first line of defense against oxidative stress with Vitamin C and E
- Aids in anti-oxidant regeneration
- Limits the signs of redness related to oxidative stress
Can be used on all skin types
Lupo Center Gift Cards
Not sure what to get that special someone on your list?
A Lupo Center gift card is always a great option and it can be used toward any treatment or product.
All of the above holiday gift ideas are only available while supplies last.
Freshen Up Your Face for the Holidays by Erasing the Summer’s Damage to Your Skin
Now that summer is behind us, it’s time to erase the damage caused by those long days of sunbathing on the beach or by the pool. Whether you protected your skin or not, the summer sun causes damage even when we are diligent about applying sunscreen or wearing protective clothing. Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant and Permea are skin resurfacing and rejuvenation lasers that can reverse the signs of sun-damaged skin improving texture, tone and appearance. These lasers are also a safe and effective way to treat acne scars, wrinkles, enlarged pores and melasma. We’ve been performing fractional non-ablative laser resurfacing at the Lupo Center since 2006, and we always upgraded our equipment as the technology improves.
While Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant and Permea are all resurfacing lasers, each one offers patients a unique treatment to improve a number of skin conditions.
Fraxel is the most intensive laser of the three so it is used on mature skin or more pronounced skin conditions. Fraxel uses two different lasers – one of the lasers goes deeper into the skin to help stimulate collagen repair, while the other treats surface skin that is discolored usually due to photo damage or sunlight. The energy delivered penetrates into the deeper layers of the dermis, and as the skin heals from treatment, it uses the body’s natural processes to produce healthier tissue for a more youthful appearance and reduction of discoloration, wrinkles and pore size. This safe treatment is done in relatively short treatments and it requires brief, social downtime.
Clear + Brilliant and Permea can also help reverse the signs of sun damaged and aged skin with a less intensive, no-downtime treatment for reducing fine lines, pore size and improving pigmentation seen in melasma and other skin pigmentation disorders. The laser creates microscopic lesions that are surrounded by large areas of healthy skin to help promote quick healing. The healthy skin helps turn over the tiny lesions in a matter of days, revealing the fresh, smoother, healthier glowing skin below. Since Clear + Brilliant and Permea are less intensive than Fraxel, they are great for younger patients who want to begin a preventative skin care program or for Fraxel patients who want a gentler option for between-treatment maintenance and longer-lasting results.
Laser dermatology procedures such as Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant and Permea have become increasingly popular over the years due to their safety, effectiveness and high patient satisfaction. Depending on age, skin type and budget, we can individualize a treatment plan for all patients.
During the month of October, any patient who pre-purchases a package of three of the same laser resurfacing treatment will receive 10% off the treatments plus a complimentary Avene Thermal Spring Water, while supplies last. Avene Thermal Spring Water’s unique composition soothes and softens the skin and restores skin’s natural balance, which is beneficial after any laser resurfacing treatment.
In order to receive the discounted price on a laser package and the complimentary Avene product, patients must pre-purchase the package by October 31, 2013 and have the first treatment done by December 31, 2013. Contact our office for more details.
Brighten Your Eyes for the Holidays!
September is all about the eyes at the Lupo Center! One of the first things we notice about a person is their eyes. This prominent area on the face says a lot about someone including their age, emotion, health and lifestyle. Even though aging is an inevitable process, we never want our eyes to say we are older than we truly are.
There are several factors that cause the skin around the eyes to age, which diminishes a person’s youthful, fresh appearance. Age-related changes to the eye area include wrinkles, dark circles, drooping brown lines or eyelids and thinning lashes. Below, we will discuss these common skin conditions and ways that we can help rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes. Depending on your age, lifestyle or budget, we will customize a treatment plan just for you. As always, our goal is to soften and improve the signs of aging while still maintaining a natural age-appropriate appearance.
Soften Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles form as collagen naturally breaks down causing loss of facial volume, elasticity and strength. As a result, wrinkles develop because this area is very sensitive to stress caused by facial expressions such as laughing and squinting. Thanks to the latest developments in dermatological technology, we now have several options for softening unwanted lines and wrinkles:
- Neuromodulators: Botox, Dysport and Xeomin
- Fillers – Juvederm, Restylane and Belotero
- Laser Resurfacing: Fraxel Dual, Fractional CO2 Resurfacing and Clear + Brilliant
- Skin Tightening: Exilis
Improve Dark Circles Under the Eyes
Dark circles and bags under the eyes are a common problem for many people caused by genetics, unhealthy diet, allergies and lack of sleep and exercise. They begin to appear as the delicate skin around the eyes becomes thinner and fat begins to diminish causing the skin to become more translucent to blood vessels below the surface. Fortunately, there are several non-surgical treatments now available to help improve or eliminate the condition:
- Skin Care Program: eye cream (Lumiere and Teamine) and retinols
- Fillers: Juvederm, Restylane and Belotero
- Laser Resurfacing: Fraxel Dual, Fractional CO2 Resurfacing and Clear + Brilliant
Treat Brow Heaviness and Shape
Drooping brown lines or eyelids can be caused by several factors including lifestyle, genetics, injury or muscle/nerve disorder, but age also a common cause of droopiness. Brows or eyelids that begin to sag because of age are caused by collagen naturally breaking down losing elasticity and firmness and not being able to support the skin. Because the appearance of the eye area is often our first impression of someone, we understand the importance of the shape and position of the brow line and eyelids and use the following treatments to enhance the eyes:
- Neuromodulators: Botox, Dysport and Xeomin
- Fillers: Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Belotero and Sculptra
- Skin Tightening: Exilis
Improve Eyelash Thinning
Thinning lashes can also be caused by the same factors as mentioned above. However, just as your regular hair follicles begin to die with age, so do your eyelash follicles causing the growth of some lashes to slow down or stop. Since 2008, patients have seen significant growth and thickening of their eye lashes with a treatment of Latisse in as little as 8 to 12 weeks.
Lupo Center Contributes to Prevention Magazine’s 2013 Beauty Awards
In the August issue of Prevention magazine, Dr. Lupo and other top dermatologists from around the country asked their patients to test different beauty products. Our office tested several night creams and after reviewing each tester’s before and after pictures and feedback, Dr. Lupo chose StriVectin-AR Advanced Retinol Night Treatment as the “Best Night Cream” from the products that were provided by Prevention. Check out all of the top products on Prevention’s website.
Prevention magazine also asked Dr. Lupo to submit her favorite skincare products. Click here to see what Dr. Lupo and other top dermatologists keep in their medicine cabinets.
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