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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.
Allergen Event – October 2013
Brighten Your Eyes for the Holidays with One of Our Current Promotions
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!
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
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
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.
Win a FREE Clear + Brilliant Treatment!
To celebrate the launch of Simply Smart Rewards*, Solta Medical is giving away more than 100 free Clear + Brilliant and Permea treatments ($400 value each) during the months of July, August and September 2013. The sweepstakes is open to anyone and no purchase is necessary.
Each week, interested participants can visit the Clear + Brilliant Sweepstake’s website to be included in the drawings. During the 13 weeks, eight winners will be chosen each week. If not selected as a winner, participants can resubmit their entry each week.
*Clear + Brilliant recently introduced a rewards program called Simply Smart, which gives members the opportunity to earn $50 savings off Clear + Brilliant or Permea treatments. Ask your laser technician about this savings during your next visit!
Clear + Brilliant: Rejuvenation for All Skin Types
When it comes to our skin, we put a lot of trust in products and professionals to help fight the signs of aging. Clear + Brilliant is a gentle yet effective treatment you can add to your regimen to give your skin a radiant glow. Developed by the makers of Fraxel (a more intensive fractional laser technology for skin resurfacing), Clear + Brilliant can help improve tone and texture while reducing fine lines and pore size. The latest Clear + Brilliant technology, called Permea, is a treatment option for improving pigmentation seen in melasma and other skin pigmentation disorders. Fraxel patients often find that Clear + Brilliant is a gentler option for between-treatment maintenance and longer-lasting results.
- Is beneficial for women and men of all skin types
- Is safe, non-surgical and non-invasive
- Is a gentle, revolutionary treatment that fights the natural effects aging has on skin
- Helps improve tone and texture and gives skin a radiant, youthful glow
- Creates a more even skin canvas, with reduction in the appearance of pores
- Is a perfect complement to individual beauty and lifestyle regimens
Clear + Brilliant recently introduced a rewards program called Simply Smart, which gives members the opportunity to earn $50 savings off Clear + Brilliant or Permea treatments. Ask your laser technician about this savings during your next visit!
We always recommend a post-treatment skin care regimen for optimal results with any treatment. With Clear + Brilliant, we love NEOCUTIS’ Swiss Rejuvenation Skincare System, which hydrates, protects and nourishes the skin immediately following a treatment and every day after. This rejuvenation system includes the Hyalis, Journee and Bio Cream in a cosmetic travel case. For a limited time, you can purchase this rejuvenation system for only $99.00, a $90 savings! Save even more with the NEOCUTIS Rewards Program.
Lupo Center for Aesthetic & General Dermatology 