Laser Treatment For Men And Women Eliminates Unwanted Hair

Posted on November 17, 2014 by lupocenter

Shaving, bleaching, plucking, waxing, or trimming unwanted or excessive hair on your face or body may grow tiresome over time and may irritate your skin. That’s why we have been offering safe and effective laser hair reduction treatment for men and women since 1999.

How laser hair removal works

One of the most popular laser treatments, hair reduction and removal allows you to put away the creams, razors, and tweezers for good. Light energy targets the pigments in each hair. As the light is absorbed, it creates heat energy, which eliminates the hair follicle and stops hair growth.

To prepare for the procedure, patients are asked to refrain from waxing or plucking hairs so that the hair is present in the follicle. Shaving immediately before the treatment maximizes the effectiveness of the laser, allowing the laser energy to penetrate into the follicle to heat and destroy it.

Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?

Laser hair reduction works best on patients who wish to remove darker hairs. Because the laser focuses on pigmentation, grey, blonde, or white hairs are not responsive to treatment. Laser hair reduction effectively removes undesired hair on the face, chin, neck, back, underarm, legs, and bikini area.

How many treatments are needed?

Treatments vary by patient, pigmentation, and thickness of hair to be removed. Hair grows in cycles so the procedure is typically scheduled to address each new growth cycle for optimal results.

For a confidential and comprehensive consultation with our board-certified dermatologist, call us today.

Skin Care Treatments for the Man on the Go

Posted on July 21, 2014 by lupocenter

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.

Lupo Center Gets a Fresh, New Look

Posted on March 11, 2013 by lupocenter

In an effort to enhance our patient care, we are happy to announce that the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology has recently launched a new website design at www.drmarylupo.com!

Our new website offers an aesthetically-pleasing, easy-to-navigate layout that features a comprehensive breakdown of the treatments available at the Lupo Center, including cosmetic, medical and laser dermatology. Our interactive site allows current and potential patients to scroll through numerous before-and-after photos, read other patient’s reviews and frequently asked questions and become better educated on our dermatology treatments through the Patient Education Center and Procedure Selector. The website is a great way for visitors to stay up to date with the Lupo Center’s promotions and events and well as Dr. Lupo’s TV appearances and interviews in national magazine and online articles. Patients can also learn more about our doctors and staff under the “About Us” tab.

We hope that the social media links and the “Ask Dr. Lupo” section will facilitate more patient communication in order to provide the best care available. Enjoy the new features by visiting www.drmarylupo.com.

Get Picture-Perfect Skin for Your Wedding

Posted on February 26, 2013 by lupocenter

With so many details to worry about prior to the wedding, looking your best doesn’t have to add to your list. A pre-wedding visit to the dermatologist can correct problems and make your wedding more stress-free. Prescription products and skin care programs can correct acne and blotchy skin so you can look radiant. “New procedures like Clear + Brilliant, microdermabrasion and lunch time peels can make your skin glow, while reducing pore size and skin discoloration with no down time,” says Dr. Lupo.

Injectables such as Botox and fillers can safely improve your appearance in a very short time without any time off from your hectic schedule. Botox can reduce expression and frown lines while fillers can plump fine line, wrinkles and lips.

There are also lasers that can safely and permanently remove unwanted facial or bikini line hair and other lasers that can zap away broken capillaries and dark sun spots. Sclerotherapy is still the best option for unsightly leg vein removal and improvement is usually seen in just one month.

So with just a little planning and help, you can look your best for your wedding day and honeymoon. And when you look your best, everything just seems to go smoother.

Save $200 on Sculptra Aesthetic

Posted on January 14, 2013 by lupocenter

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.

Laser Hair Removal Treatments

Posted on January 7, 2013 by lupocenter

While most of us are still feasting on holiday leftovers, the last thing on our mind is shorts, tank tops or swimsuits! Even though the warmer months are quite a ways away, now is the time to start planning ahead! Since the (relatively) cooler, less sunny months are here, Dr. Lupo says this is the perfect time to receive laser hair removal treatments. The procedure has a higher success rate when the treated area is un-tanned. The lighter the skin, the greater the energy level that can be used, and the fewer treatments are needed. More energy can get down to the follicle to destroy it when the skin is lighter.

Used on the face, underarms, bikini, legs, arms, back, buttocks, abdomen and breasts, laser hair removal is the most popular laser treatment in the United States. Multiple sessions are necessary to eliminate all of the hair as it cycle through the individual growth stages. Since light hair has no pigment to absorb the light energy from the laser, laser hair removal won’t eliminate white or blonde hair.

While laser hair removal is mostly done to stop hair growth, many women and men find it helpful to eliminate painful, unattractive ingrown hair. Also, since the follicle is destroyed during the procedure, patients do not have to worry about stubble or dark spots at the follicle.

Since laser hair removal is very popular these days, the procedure is usually available at med spas or large laser operation centers. Dr. Lupo warns patients that these places have no physician supervision and are no place to get a medical laser procedure. At times, medical causes of excessive facial hair are being overlooked. It is better to get a consult by a qualified board certified dermatologist who will look at you as a patient first and ask the questions that will alert for possible hormonal problems.

Any patient who receives a laser hair removal treatment by January 31, 2013 will receive 10% off of the first treatment for one area.

Don’t forget to mention that you saw this promotion in our newsletter!

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