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Complimentary Skin Care Product of the Month

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RéACTIVE Antioxidant Serum

by NEOCUTIS

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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

As part of the GRASS (Growth factors, Retinols, Antioxidants, Specialty products and Sun protection) skin care regimen, RéACTIVE falls under the Antioxidant category. When you purchase three of the five steps in the GRASS skin care regimen, you can receive a complimentary NEOCUTIS RéACTIVE Anti-oxidant Serum ($70.00 value). Available through April 30, 2014, while supplies last.   

Dr. Lupo Named “Mentor of the Year”

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Dr. Mary Lupo has been named “Mentor of the Year” by the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS), the largest group of women dermatologists in the world. Image

Dr. Lupo, who is a former president of the WDS, is being recognized for her generosity of teaching residents and fellows through the WDS mentorship program. She also mentors residents through her participation in the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Preceptor Program and the Cosmetic Bootcamp University program. In 2013, Dr. Lupo welcomed 12 students into her practice and gave them the opportunity to shadow her while treating patients. She also teaches the residents at the Tulane Residents’ Cosmetic Clinic, which she started as chief resident in 1983.

Dr. Lupo will receive the “Mentor of the Year” award at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in Denver on March 23, 2014.

Prevent Aging Skin with Dr. Lupo’s Exclusive Prejuve Energy Facials

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An Exclusive Lupo Center PRE-ReJUVEnation Treatment

For more than 30 years, Dr. Lupo has pioneered the concept of combination therapies to help her patients achieve a natural, meaningful improvement in their appearance.  Her goal with the PRE-ReJUVEnation Treatment is to prevent or delay the signs of aging skin in patients who are 40 years of age or younger by combining the benefits of skin tightening and facial resurfacing. With early prevention, patients can eliminate the need for aggressive surgical procedures in later years.

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Prejuve Energy Facials are individualized and customized for each patients needs. The most popular Prejuve treatments is the combination of Exilis Elite’s skin tightening and Laser Genesis’ facial resurfacing for overall anti-aging and enhancement of the skin.

The Exilis Elite technology is a monopolar radiofrequency device that causes both shrinking of loose tissue immediately, as well as long term collagen production that lifts and tightens loose skin over time. It is beneficial on areas such as the jowls, neck and eyebrows.

Laser Genesis is a multi-purpose solution for skin health and appearance. The facial resurfacing treatment protects the epidermis, while stimulating collagen production in the dermis to improve pores and texture. It is also shown to fade red and brown spots. It is beneficial for acne and mild acne scars and discolorations.

Prejuve Energy Facials can treat any skin type and require no downtime. Dr. Lupo individualizes each treatment so patients achieve optimal results.

For more information, please contact our office to schedule a consultation, call 504-288-2381.

Skin Care Product of the Month – 20% OFF!

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ImageDr. Mary Lupo’s Vivifying Serum C is perfect for all skin types, and within days, it will improve the skin’s firmness, tone, texture and coloration while protecting against free radical damage. Unlike other Vitamin C products, Dr. Lupo’s uniquely formulated, non-irritating, non-oily antioxidant serum works in conjunction with other skin care products.

Topical vitamin C is a great anti-oxidant and has anti-inflammatory effects on the skin, making it a great skin care choice for a person with sensitive skin or Rosacea.

When you purchase Dr. Lupo’s Vivifying Serum C in our office, you will receive 20% off this product through March 31, 2014. Don’t forget to mention that you saw this promotion online!

 

Dr. Lupo Warns Commuters About Possible Sun Damage While Driving

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Dr. Lupo was recently interviewed on New Orleans’ WDSU where she discussed how the sun can cause skin damage, even skin cancer, for drivers with long commutes.

Dr. Lupo encourages everyone to wear a minimum of SPF 40 year round, and for anyone who is in direct sunlight during the day, including commuters, she recommends SPF 60.

EYE Love You Enhancers

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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 eyes to age prematurely, including lifestyle, emotion, sleep patterns and the environment, all of which diminishes a person’s youthful, fresh appearance.

Treat yourself to some extra love this Valentine’s Day with three new ways to say “EYE Love You.” Using one or more of our Eye Love You Enhancers – BOTOX, LATISSE and LUMIERE – you can rest assure your eyes will never reveal your true age.  During February, take advantage of our EYE Love You Specials – see below!

EYE ENHANCER 1: BOTOX

In September 2013, the FDA approved the use of Botox to treat crow’s feet, and Dr. Lupo was the only FDA investigator in Louisiana for the study of this newly approved treatment.  Crow’s feet are created by a variety of factors, but most commonly they are the result of overusing muscles while squinting or smiling. A small amount of Botox injected into the muscle around the eye will prevent the area from wrinkling when facial expressions are made.  The results give the eye area a smoother, younger look.

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EYE ENHANCER 2: LATISSE

Longer, thicker lashes frame the eyes making them stand out to look more beautiful and youthful even without makeup.  Latisse is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough eyelashes known as hypotrichosis.  Daily applications of Latisse will help eyelashes to grow, making them longer, thicker and darker.

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EYE ENHANCER 3: NEOCUTIS LUMIERE

Everyone dreads waking up to find puffy, dark circles around their eyes.  Neocutis Lumiere is our number-one selling eye cream that reduce puffiness, dark circles and even fine lines.  This fragrance-free daily cream hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid, promotes new collagen with growth factors and uses caffeine to tighten and restrict blood vessels.

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Skin Protection During The Winter Months

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While we may be six months away from summer, now isn’t the time to shy away from sunscreen.  Daily sunscreen use is a must year round, and extra protection is needed for those hitting the slopes this winter.  “It is essential to use sun protection during the winter months because harmful UVA rays are still present even in cold weather,” says Dr. Lupo. “Full-spectrum sun protection, at least SPF 30, should be applied daily, and it is also important to maintain your anti-aging regimen with retinoids and antioxidants or growth factors.”  See below for sunscreen specials!

While we don’t necessarily have Winter Wonderland weather here in South Louisiana, the seasonal change can still take a toll on our skin.  To combat the cooler temperatures and decreased humidity, exfoliation and extra moisturizing will help eliminate dull skin.  Avoid hot baths that can strip essential oils from the skin and always moisturize immediately after a shower.  A change in diet may also be beneficial to your skin: fish high in omega oils will help hydrate the skin from the inside, and herbal teas, such as green tea, contain antioxidants that help fight off skin-damaging free radicals.

If a good at-home skin regimen doesn’t help to eliminate dry, itchy skin caused by wintry weather, a low-level non-ablative resurfacing treatment such as a SilkPeel, light chemical peels or facials may help to brighten the skin. Pigmentation and redness, which often contributes to the appearance of dull skin, can be treated with Fraxel, Clear+Brilliant, IPL and Laser Genesis.  To keep your skin glowing all year long, contact our office to discuss a skin care routine that is right for you!

Lose Inches From Your Midsection With Vanquish

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“New Year, New You” is usually the motto of many during this time of year. After weeks of parties with delicious food and festive cocktails, many people are now trying to get back on track with diet and exercise. However, some still find it difficult to lose those extra inches brought on by the holiday season even with a healthy lifestyle. If you are one of those people, we want to introduce you to a safe, no-downtime alternative for body contouring called Vanquish.

Vanquish is a revolutionary, non-invasive system designed to deliver energy to the body to eliminate fat cells. Vanquish is a pain-free treatment that has been clinically tested on the abdomen and love handles and proven to be safe and effective. The Vanquish device eliminates fat without even touching the body. It selectively delivers the energy to the fat with virtually no risk of overheating of the skin, muscles or internal organs.

Vanquish treatments are effective without a strict diet or exercise regimen as long as current weight is maintained. Many patients decide to live a healthier lifestyle in order to improve the results they received from the treatments.  The only thing required to prepare your body is proper hydration.  Our patients are instructed to drink plenty of water the day before, the day of and the day after treatment.  This will help rid the body of excess fluid and toxins and aid in metabolic processes.

For optimal results, Dr. Lupo and her patients find it best to receive four 30-minute treatments that are typically scheduled one week apart. While some patients may experience mild redness and warmth after a treatment, these side effects last only minutes to hours and have no effect on daily life.  Improvement to the body may be seen days after the first treatment, but greater results are seen two weeks after the final treatment and continued improvement increased as the body rids itself of fat cells.

If you have troublesome areas on your body that aren’t corrected by diet and exercise, now many be the time to talk to our doctors to see if Vanquish or any of our other body contouring devices are right for you.  To schedule a consultation, call 504-288-2381.