Make Acne Scars a Thing of the Past with Our Bellafill Treatment

Posted on October 7, 2015 by lupocenter

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.

Dr. Lupo Featured On The Plastic Surgery Channel

Posted on December 29, 2014 by lupocenter

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.

SALE EXTENDED 30% Off Select Skincare Products

Posted on February 11, 2014 by lupocenter

Holiday Gift Ideas For Friends and Family (and maybe you, too?)

Posted on November 11, 2013 by lupocenter

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

Posted on October 7, 2013 by lupocenter

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 with One of Our Current Promotions

Posted on September 16, 2013 by lupocenter

Brighten Your Eyes Promotion 1:

Purchase a 5ml Latisse and receive a complimentary SkinMedica Eye Cream ($95.00 value), makeup bag and a $20 coupon towards the next purchase of another 5ml Latisse.

– Must purchase the first 5ml Latisse by September 30, 2013 to receive this promotion. Quantity limited.

Brighten Your Eyes Promotion 2:

Spend $300 on any cosmetic treatment or multiple treatments (injectables, lasers, chemical peels, etc.) and receive $25 towards the purchase of a 5ml Latisse.

– Must spend $300 on treatments between September 1, 2013 and November 30, 2013 to receive this $25 discount. Quantity limited.

Brighten Your Eyes Promotions cannot be combined in the same month or with any other Lupo Center special. If you purchase Promotion 1 in September, then you are eligible to purchase Promotion 2 in October or November. Contact our office for more details.

Brighten Your Eyes for the Holidays!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by lupocenter

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.

Restylane Can Help Reverse the Signs of Aging Skin

Posted on August 7, 2013 by lupocenter

It’s very likely that most people have heard of the term “hyaluronic acid” even if they aren’t fully aware of what it is or how it relates to their skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the skin and joints that is responsible for skin turgor (tone and “spring”). In the aging process, hyaluronic acid decreases because of lifestyle and sun exposure, causing the skin to sink in and form lines, folds and shadows. These changes sometimes cause the skin to age quicker than the person. Luckily, there are several FDA approved fillers that can help reverse these signs of aging!

Restylane and Perlane are two of the FDA approved hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers that are available at the Lupo Center for the treatment of facial lines and folds. Restylane was the first HA filler to be approved in the United States in 2003, and Perlane, a larger particle HA filler, was later approved in 2007. Both Restylane and Perlane can be used to re-volumize the nasolabial folds, cheeks, lips and temples. Restylane can also be used to fill in under-eye hallowing and fine lipstick lines around the mouth when injected with a small needle.

To achieve overall facial rejuvenation without cutting or downtime, it’s best to combine fillers with neuromodulators such as Botox or Dysport or resurfacing lasers such as Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant or Intense Pulse Light. Both Restylane and Perlane are versatile and results in a very natural correction. They can be dissolved if any lumping or an adverse event occurs, making it a very safe and popular alternative for non-surgical rejuvenation. The Lupo Center offers patients the option of Restylane L and Perlane L, which contain lidocaine to decrease any pain during the treatment.

Dr. Lupo trains other physicians on the use of these products at national meetings such as for the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the Cosmetic Bootcamp. She has also taught Tulane residents filler techniques since 1984.

During the month of August, if you purchase or pre-purchase a treatment of a Valeant filler – Restylane, Perlane or Sculptra – you will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary treatment of Dysport for yourself and a friend*!

*Each person will receive a complimentary Dysport treatment for two areas (maximum of 120 units). “Friends” must be new patients to the Lupo Center or have never received Dysport, Botox or Xeomin at the Lupo Center. Contact our office for more details.

Dr. Mary Lupo in the Media

Posted on July 23, 2013 by lupocenter

As one of the country’s leading dermatologists in the field of non-surgical skin rejuvenation, Dr. Lupo often appears in national and local media outlets. Click below to view Dr. Lupo’s past interviews and media appearances:

Visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date with Dr. Lupo’s appearances and interviews.

Fight Acne Before It Takes a Toll on Your Skin and Lifestyle

Posted on June 17, 2013 by lupocenter

There are many myths about acne including the ways it is caused, where it can appear on the body and who is most affected by this very common skin condition. Growing up, we always heard that acne only affects teenagers, but now as adults, we wonder why these blemishes have stuck with us through our 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond.

The fact is that anyone at any age can suffer from acne, and it can look different from one person to the next. Blemishes can appear in the form of blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules (pimples), cysts or nodules on the face, neck, back, buttocks and chest. While the precise cause of acne is still being studied, we know that puberty, hormonal changes, certain foods and family history can lead to breakouts. Many people believe that the only way to get rid of acne is to let it run its course. But with the effective treatments available today, that is not the best idea because if left untreated, acne can cause dark spots and permanent scars. While topical treatments such as over-the-counter washes and creams can control some people’s breakouts, others have to seek medical help for more stubborn or severe cases.

The Lupo Center offers a variety of acne treatments from face and body washes and topical medication to oral prescriptions. We also offer two unique laser treatments for acne patients – CoolTouch and Isolaz. Visit our website to learn more about the causes and treatment for acne or read below to learn more about CoolTouch and Isolaz.

Acne is an inflammatory, relapsing skin condition that appears when the skin’s pore becomes clogged with dead skin cells, environmental debris or certain cosmetics. The impacted pores form bacteria that thrive and become swollen and inflamed, and sometimes fill with infection. If the pore is ruptured in the process (or from picking and squeezing), discoloration and scarring can occur. Two laser treatments that help eliminate acne and acne scars are the Isolaz and CoolTouch.

Isolaz is the world’s first aesthetic technology that combines a vacuum with a broadband light to deliver an effective acne treatment. Pores are cleansed with a vacuum that helps loosen and extract dirt, blackheads and excess oil from deep within your pores. The broadband light helps destroy acne causing bacteria, as well as reduces facial redness.

Isolaz is a quick, easy and painless way to treat acne. In fact, many people have their treatments done during lunch without any downtime. Patients have found their skin feels refreshed and has a healthy, radiant glow following an Isolaz treatment. Also, Isolaz is effective on all skin types.

The CoolTouch laser energy is applied in gentle pulses over the treatment area. The energy penetrates deep enough to shrink oil glands and decrease their capacity to produce acne without affecting the oils necessary for healthy skin. The laser’s heat also gently stimulates the dermal tissue, which triggers a repair mechanism, and your body begins to rebuild and replenish your own natural collagen without injury to the skin’s surface. As new collagen is produced, acne scars begin to disappear and your skin begins to look and feel softer and smoother.

CoolTouch treatments are long lasting and safe for all skin types, included tanned and dark skinned patients. Treatments take 10-30 minutes and patients can return to normal activity immediately after.

If you or a loved one suffers from acne breakouts, schedule a consultation with one of our doctors to determine which treatment option(s) will be most effective for your condition.

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