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Dare to Bare Your Decolletage
We often share with you ways to improve your appearance with skin tightening of the face, neck and body, and we are now excited to specifically target the decollete as well!
The Ultherapy Decolletage Treatment utilizes imaging and micro-focused ultrasound to stimulate the natural formation of collagen and elastin in the skin’s foundation to gradually smooth the lines and wrinkles on the chest area. As with all FDA-cleared Ultherapy procedures for lifting the neck, eyebrow and under the chin, meaningful results are achieved in just one 30-60 minute treatment, and there’s no downtime or post-treatment care required. Full results are visible after about three months.
There are several factors that cause the skin on decollete to wrinkle, including age, sleep position and sun exposure. Many patients who come to us to treat the lines and wrinkles on the decollete also want to address skin discoloration as well. That’s because sun exposure not only causes the lines and wrinkles but also brown spots. In order to fully treat the decollete area, we are offering a $500 savings with the purchase of a Ultherapy Decolletage Treatment, an IPL treatment for discoloration, and a NEOCUTIS BioSerum for at home maintenance of lines and discoloration.
Skin Care Treatments for the Man on the Go
In recent years, technology for cosmetic treatments has become so extensive that individuals can really pick and chose a treatment that perfectly suits their lifestyle and budget. While the majority of our cosmetic patients are women, we have definitely found that men are becoming more interested in aesthetic treatments because now they are able to find exactly what they are looking for: a non-surgical, no-downtime procedure with gradual results and little to no pain.
These days, men are caring more and more about their appearance as they hit the gym, hair salon and even nail salon! Here at the Lupo Center, we are fully equipped to tackle the majority of men’s skin care needs. From injectables and skin tightening to skin resurfacing and laser hair removal, we are able to help men look more rested and refreshed while helping them gain more self-confidence. Here are some of the treatments that men find most beneficial to meet their needs:
Injectables
Injectables: Age, sun exposure and lifestyle can all take a toll on our skin, but luckily we can turn to Botox and fillers for an easy fix. Both types of injectables have a variety of benefits on their own, but together they can really improve pre-mature aging. Botox works to relax the muscles that cause wrinkles, while fillers, such as Juvederm, Juvederm Voluma, Radiesse, Restylane and Sculptra, help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, folds and volume loss. All injectable treatments are quick and easy with very subtle results. Our doctors use the smallest needles available as well as numbing cream on the spot of the injection so that treatments are as pain-free as possible.
Skin Tightening and Body Contouring
Skin Tightening and Body Contouring: Men can spend hours and hours at the gym but still find that some areas of concern cannot be fixed with just a workout. Today, men can find help with our skin tightening and body contouring devices. For skin tightening, we offer Exilis Elite and Ulthera to tighten, tone and lift loose skin on most parts of the body including the jowls, neck, eyebrows, abdomen, arms and thighs. To help eliminate unwanted fat and contour the body, we offer Exilis, Vanquish, VASER Shape or SmoothShapes. All six devices give patients different options for a fast and effective way to improve those hard to fix areas when diet and exercise alone are not working.
Skin Resurfacing
Skin Resurfacing: Men are typically more lax than women when it comes to sun protection; therefore, they have more signs of premature aging and sun damage. Our skin resurfacing devices help to treat texture, discoloration, brown spots, fine lines, redness and pores leaving patients with a smoother complexion and a more youthful glow. Our no-downtime skin resurfacing devices include Laser Genesis, Excel V, IPL and Clear+Brilliant.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal: Let’s face it… no man enjoys shaving, waxing or plucking! One of the most practical luxuries you can give yourself is laser hair removal. Laser hair removal not only helps to reduce excessive body hair but also eliminates painful ingrown hair.
For more information on each treatment, click on the links above or visit our website. Contact us today to set up a consultation to see which treatments are best for you needs and lifestyle.
Skin Care Product of the Month – 20% off
Nectifirm
by Revision Skincare
Nectifirm cream is formulated to help skin appear more firm and lifted, reduce the appearance of rough crepey skin and dramatically lessen the look of fine lines and wrinkles. With a proprietary blend of bamboo, silica, English pea extract and glucosamine, these powerful ingredients are designed to rejuvenate your neck area by treating it differently than the skin on your face. Key ingredients such as antioxidants and vitamins C and E help skin appear brighter and more even-toned.
When you purchase Nectifirm in our office, you will receive 20% off this product through July 31, 2014.
Don’t forget to mention that you saw this promotion in our newsletter!
Prevent Aging Skin with Dr. Lupo’s Exclusive Prejuve Energy Facials
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.
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.
Lose Inches From Your Midsection With Vanquish
“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.
Ultherapy: Lift and Tighten Skin Without the Expense and Downtime of Surgery
Skin tightening technology has been available at the Lupo Center since 2004, and since then, we have upgraded our equipment to provide our patients with the safest and most effective technology on the market. We recently introduced a new skin tightening device into the practice called Ultherapy.
Ultherapy, also known as Ulthera, is the only non-invasive treatment approved by the FDA for lifting the skin on the neck, chin and brow in all skin types. Ultherapy uses fractional focused ultrasound to stimulate the growth of new collagen deep within the skin to lift and tighten loose skin. With age, collagen, a natural protein that gives skin its youthfulness, loses its strength and its ability to stand up to the effects of gravity. Ultherapy’s ultrasound thermal effect essentially jumpstarts a repair process that strengthens existing collagen and produces stronger, regenerated collagen. Patients may notice a short-term “boost,” but the production of new collagen occurs over time, so results can become more apparent over three to six months.
A good candidate for Ultherapy is someone with skin that has some degree of laxity, to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. A lowered eyebrow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of “maturing” skin. Loose skin under the neck and under the chin signals a patient might be a candidate. There also are younger people who want to “stay ahead of the game” as well as those looking to prolong the effects of cosmetic surgery.
With Ultherapy’s ultrasound imaging, our technician is able to actually see the layers of tissue being target during the treatment and ensure the energy is deposited precisely to where it will be most effective. There may be slight redness for up to an hour or so following the treatment, and a small percentage of patients may have slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to touch, but these are mild and temporary in nature.
While Ultherapy is not a replacement for a surgical face lift, there are many people who want some lifting but are not ready for surgery, either mentally, physically or financially. The procedure takes only about 60-90 minutes for most patients and there is no downtime. Most patients only require one treatment, while others may find optimal results with additional treatments.
If you are interested in learning more about Ultherapy or to see if it is the right treatment for you, schedule a consultation today with one of our doctors.
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