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

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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.

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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).

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Complimentary NEOCUTIS RéACTIVE

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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

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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. 

Brighten Your Eyes for the Holidays!

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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:

Fractional CO2 Resurfacing New Orleans LA Dr Mary Lupo

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:

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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:

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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.

Latisse New Orleans LA Dr Mary Lupo

Win a FREE Clear + Brilliant Treatment!

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Clear + Brilliant New Orleans LA - Dr Mary Lupo

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!

Want a Natural, Younger Look? Juvederm Can Help!

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Juvederm New Orleans LA - Dr Mary Lupo

Juvederm New Orleans LA - Dr Mary Lupo

When women and men are interested in reversing the signs of facial aging, the first word or treatment that usually comes to mind is “Botox.” While a Botox treatment is very beneficial for most patients seeking a fresh appearance, it is only half of the solution for overall facial rejuvenation. In order to achieve a natural, younger look, our doctors recommend using a filler to soften lines and wrinkles and to add volume lost through the aging process. One of the most popular fillers at the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology is Juvederm.

Juvederm is an FDA approved hyaluronic acid filler for the treatment of superficial facial lines and folds. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar-like molecules found in the skin and joints. It is responsible for skin’s tone and firmness, and it decreases with age and sun exposure, causing the skin to sink in and look older from the lines, folds and shadows. Juvederm is primary used to correct the nasolabial folds, but it can also be used to re-volumize the cheeks, temples, lips and lipstick lines around the mouth and to fill in under-eye hallowing.

Juvederm’s strength is that it is very soft and results in a very natural correction. Juvederm can be dissolved if any lumping or adverse reactions occur, making it a very safe and popular alternative for non-surgical rejuvenation. When Juvederm is combined with Botox, Dysport or lasers, the aging face can be softly and naturally reshaped without cutting or downtime. Also, layering Juvederm with Sculptra results in a softening of gaunt, tired faces.

Dr. Lupo was an investigator for the FDA study in 2004-2005 that resulted in Juvederm’s approval in the United States, and she helped introduced this filler to Australian physicians in 2007. She often trains other physicians on the use of this product at meetings for the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatological Surgery and the Cosmetic Bootcamp. Dr. Lupo has also taught Tulane residents filler techniques since 1984.

During the month of July, any patient who purchases or pre-purchases two syringes of Juvederm can receive their choice of a FREE 3mL bottle of Latisse or 20 FREE units of Botox. Offer is valid until July 31, 2013 or while supplies last. Patients MUST present the coupon below in order to receive the free product.

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NEW ORLEANS LEADING DERMATOLOGIST IN AESTHETIC TRAINING, DR. MARY LUPO, VOICES CONCERN FOR PATIENTS BEING TREATED BY UNTRAINED OR UNCERTIFIED PHYSICIANS AND NON-PHYSICIANS

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New Orleans, LA – May 8, 2013 – Mary P. Lupo, M.D., board certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, believes that all patients, no matter their medical condition, should be treated with the finest medical care by a board certified physician. Time and time again, Dr. Lupo and her peers in the medical field come across stories from patients as well stories on TV and in newspapers about “doctors” positioning themselves as fully qualified physicians, when in reality, they did not complete a residency in an aesthetic specialty and are practicing outside of their field of training.

Particularly in the field of dermatology, Dr. Lupo is concerned about the increasing number of patients coming to her office after suffering complications as a result of untrained or uncertified physicians and non-physicians performing medical procedures with injectables and lasers. Even more frightening is when those patients are treated with illegal products. Dr. Lupo believes all patients deserve to know the truth and qualifications of their treating physician and advises all patients do their homework before having any procedure done.

DR. LUPO’S TIPS FOR CHOOSING A PHYSICIAN FOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Choose the “Core Four”

  • Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery and Oculo-Plastic Surgery. These four medical specialties have extensive formal residency training in performing cosmetic procedures, not mere weekend courses.

Check for Board Certification

  • You can verify any physician’s board certification by checking with the American Board of Medical Specialties. (www.ABMS.org).

Always Select the Medical Office Setting

  • Qualified physicians are trained to handle cosmetic complications.
  • Non-physicians providing cosmetic procedures in their homes such as lasers and injectables are in violation of the state laws for the practice of medicine. Report any such illegal activity to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (www.lsbme.org)
  • Physicians must follow the rules of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) when delegating cosmetic procedures and be responsible for their patients.
  • Discounted products may be dilute or illegally imported materials not subject to review by the FDA for purity and safety.

Dr. Lupo is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), and she has served as a board member and medical advisor for numerous national and international dermatological organizations, including president of the Women’s Dermatologic Society and past member of the ASDS board of directors. As chief resident in 1983, Dr. Lupo founded Tulane University School of Medicine’s Resident Cosmetic Clinic and has served as a faculty member since 1984. She is also a founding director of The Cosmetic Bootcamp, an innovative continuing medical education program that teaches board certified core aesthetic physicians the latest techniques for aging skin correction. Dr. Lupo is the author of more than 60 published articles and book chapters, and she has been a speaker on various dermatological topics at nearly 250 national and international meetings and seminars.

For more information on Dr. Lupo, please visit www.drmarylupo.com or www.cosmeticbootcamp.com.

To set up an interview with Dr. Lupo, please contact Abby Lupo at 504-288-2381 or abby@drmarylupo.com.

Save $200 on Sculptra Aesthetic

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Sculptra

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.

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Dr. Mary Lupo discusses considerations and complications with Neuromodulators

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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.

IPL: The Lupo Center’s Most Popular Light Treatment Procedure. Is It Right for You?

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With so many medical and cosmetic treatments available today, it’s hard to believe that one device can be the solution to multiple skin conditions.  In 1999, Dr. Lupo became the first physician in Louisiana to use the Intense Pulsed Light device, and since then, it has become the most popular light treatment option at the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General dermatology

Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL, targets and dramatically improves red and brown discolorations, broken capillaries, skin texture, fine lines, facial veins, acne scarring and even unwanted hair! It is one of the most effective options to improve the redness and flushing caused by rosacea, as medications alone do not ameliorate these symptoms.

IPL refers to a non-laser, non-invasive, broad band, light treatment using energy in the visible and near-infrared light spectrum. It is best as a treatment for overall photoaging and is often called photorejuvenation or “Fotofacial.” IPL energy targets the blood vessels and generates heat to tighten and shrink them, while also stimulating new collagen.

With its no-downtime side effects, patients can receive IPL treatment during their lunch hour and return to work or attend an event on the same day.  Make-up can also be worn immediately after the treatment.

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Each patient’s condition is unique, and the average patient requires 3-5 IPL sessions in order to see optimal results. Improvement rate is more than 80 percent and the results last years if the discoloration is caused by sun damage. With other discolorations, such as rosacea, relapses may occur more frequently: 6 months to two years, in Dr. Lupo’s experience.

Of course, a good post IPL skin care program will prolong the benefits and prevent further damage from occurring as quickly. One product that Dr. Lupo recommends with the IPL treatment is Neocutis PERLE, a skin brightening cream formulated with Melaplex™. PERLE is a hydroquinone-free skin care cream that brightens the skin while reducing the appearance of skin discoloration and uneven skin tone. Any patient who purchases a package of three IPL treatments by November 30, 2012, will receive a complimentary bottle of PERLE (quantity limited; non-transferable).  Schedule your IPL appointment today!