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Win a FREE Clear + Brilliant Treatment!

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

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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.

Acne New Orleans La- Dr Mary Lupo

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 New Orleans La- Dr Mary Lupo

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 New Orleans La- Dr Mary Lupo

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.

Give Your Skin an Extra Boost with the “Essential Defense” Treatment

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Give your skin the “Essential Defense” that it needs with daily use of sunscreen and TNS Essential Serum, an all-in-one rejuvenating product that improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and the overall tone and texture of skin.  Offer available while supplies last.

Skin Care Product of the Month – 20% OFF!

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NEOCLEANSE Gentle Skin Cleanser

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NEOCLEANSE Gentle Skin Cleanser - Dr Mary Lupo New Orleans LA

Luxuriously creamy glycerin-rich cleanser helps gently purify skin without stripping skin’s natural barrier. Formulated for normal to dry skin without harsh sulfate detergents, dyes or fragrances for skin that feels fresh, clean and comfortable after cleansing.

NEOCLEANSE Gentle Skin Cleanser helps to:

  • Gently melt away make-up and surface impurities.
  • Infuse skin with moisture.
  • Skin soothing formula ideal for dry skin, post-procedure cleansing and redness-prone skin.

When you purchase NEOCLEANSE Gentle Skin Cleanser in our office, you will receive 20% off of this product through June 30, 2013, while supplies last.

*Don’t forget to mention that you saw this promotion online!

Clear + Brilliant: Rejuvenation for All Skin Types

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Clear + Brilliant New Orleans LA - Dr Mary LupoWhen 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.

Clear + Brilliant:

  • 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.

Clear + Brilliant New Orleans LA - Dr Mary Lupo

DR. MARY LUPO NAMED ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH BY AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY ASSOCIATION

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New Orleans, LA – May 10, 2013 – Mary P. Lupo, M.D., board certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, has been named an advocate for the month of May by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA).

In an article released by ASDSA, they said, “Kudos go to ASDSA and Louisiana Dermatological Society (LDS) member Mary P. Lupo, MD for her work on the ground to defeat a bill which would have allowed optometrists to perform ophthalmic surgery, including laser procedures in and around the eye. Dr. Lupo’s conversation with the bill sponsor about the importance of medical education, which cited an experience from her own life, was critical in convincing the State Representative to withdraw the bill from consideration. Dr. Lupo’s efforts are a great example of how personal contact and concrete examples from one’s own experience can make a difference.”

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.

DR. MARY LUPO SERVES AS THE 2013 COSMETIC BOOTCAMP COURSE CO-DIRECTOR

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New Orleans, LA – May 7, 2013 – Mary P. Lupo, M.D., board certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, is a founding co-director and this year’s course co-director of the 2013 Annual Cosmetic Bootcamp Summer Meeting “Didactic and Live Technique Symposium.” She will also serve as a faculty member at the meeting, which will be held at the St. Regis in Aspen, Colorado, on June 20-23. All physicians who are board certified in the field of dermatology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, facial plastics or ophthalmology are invited to attend.

Cosmetic Bootcamp founding co-directors, Drs. Lupo, Kenneth Beer and Vic Narurkar work each year to put together a stellar meeting that has earned a reputation as the premier cross specialty educational and networking event. Through didactic presentations, live patient demonstrations and publications by the most reputable experts in the aesthetic field, Cosmetic Bootcamp is the leading resource for aesthetic professionals who shape their specialties through teaching, mentoring and research. The meeting also includes industry exhibits showcasing the latest technology, products and scientific advances as well as an intimate setting to interact with faculty and colleagues. The diverse offerings of activities fulfill the educational needs of physicians, residents, office staff and extenders*. Guests are also offered ample free time each day to enjoy the beautiful city of Aspen, Colorodo.

Cosmetic Bootcamp is pleased to expand this year’s program in an effort to stay up-to-date with the latest aesthetic technology and electronic communications. According to Dr. Lupo, “as the number of plastic surgeons and dermatologists attending the meetings has increased, we have added courses relevant to their practices.” Topics added include breast augmentation, optimal strategies for comprehensive aesthetic outcomes, and social media as it relates to cosmetic physicians.

“Cosmetic Bootcamp is committed to highlighting the benefits of utilizing only board certified physicians from the ‘core four’ – dermatology (with their pioneering of non-surgical injectable and laser rejuvenation), plastic surgeons (for their work in surgical aesthetic procedures), ophthalmology and otolaryngology (for their pioneering work in neuromodulation),” said Dr. Lupo.  “These specialties get core training during residency to allow them to deliver the best and safest results for patients.”

To view the complete agenda for this year’s program, click here. For more information or to register for the 2013 Cosmetic Bootcamp, visit www.cosmeticbootcamp.com.

*Please note extenders must register with a board certified physician in the field of dermatology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, facial plastics or ophthalmology.