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.
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.
Replenix CF Serum is a lightweight serum composed of 90% polyphenol isolates derived from green tea and fortified with caffeine. These ingredients possess powerful antioxidant properties to assist in minimizing free radical induced skin damage. Also helping alleviate inflammation, the antioxidants calm and cool skin, even those prone to rosacea or acne.
Daily use of Replenix CF Serum will help to prevent the formation of fine lines and other signs of aging. This serum can be used on all skin types.
When you purchase Replenix CF Serum in our office, you will receive 20% off of this product through May 31, 2013, while supplies last.
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In April 2003, Dr. Lupo was chosen to be on the original physician advisory board for Sculptra Aesthetic, an injectable that helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. That same year, she was trained to use the product in Geneva, Switzerland. The FDA approved Sculptra in 2004, and since then, Dr. Lupo has trained other physicians and residents on how to properly use the product. Because Sculptra is injected differently from other injectables, Dr. Lupo advises patients to have Sculptra injected by someone well versed in its proper dilution and injection techniques.
Dr. Lupo was recently featured on New Orleans’s Fox 8 Morning News where she discussed about Rosacea. Click above to view the video clip.
Atlanta, GA – April 10, 2013 – Mary P. Lupo, M.D., board certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, was a speaker at the 21st Annual Multi‐Specialty Symposium “State of the Art in Facial Aesthetics 2013” in Atlanta in March.
With more than 28 years of practicing in the field of cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Lupo discussed her perspective on non‐surgical skin rejuvenation. She says “there can be no beauty without luminous, glowing skin; tighten all you want, but if the canvas is blotchy, the art cannot be seen.” From a cosmetic standpoint, a younger‐looking, refreshed face should have minimal lines and wrinkles, elastosis, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, telangiectasia and sagging skin.
Dr. Lupo shares her six R’s to improve aging skin:
1. Relax with botulinum toxin.
2. Refill with a hyaluronic acid.
3. Revolumize with pan‐facial filling, cheek filling, jaw line shaping and increasing dermal thickness.
4. Reshape by combining botulinum toxin + fillers or skin‐tightening lasers and radiofrequency.
5. Resurface/Retexturize with chemical peels, microdermabrasion, lasers (ablative, non‐ablative, fractional non‐ablative, fractional ablative), non‐lasers light and energy sources, and dermabrasion
6. Recolor with daily SPF + retinoids + cosmeceuticals, Intense Pulsed Light, visible light lasers, ablative lasers, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and fractional resurfacing (ablative and non‐ablative)
There are several levels of treatment options that Dr. Lupo uses based on the patient’s age, skin type and cosmetic expectations and goals. The basic prevention of aging skin includes daily use of full‐spectrum SPF and retinoids with light peels or resurfacing. In addition to this basic prevention, adding botulinum toxin, small volume filler, Intense Pulsed Light and/or non‐ablative laser will be more proactive as the skin begins to show the signs of aging.
For a more aggressive treatment on mature skin, Dr. Lupo turns to both non‐ablative and ablative fractional resurfacing depending on the patient. She finds that Intense Pulse Light is still useful for this type of skin and higher doses volumetric filler are needed, while botulinum toxin starts to become less useful for very mature skin.
No matter the age or skin type, all patients must stick to a basic skin care program to maintain a healthy appearance and to prevent further damage. Basic skin care includes cleansers, sunscreens, retinoids, antioxidant, peptides, growth factors, emollients, exfoliants and/or pigment lightening. Cosmeceuticals will improve tolerability of retinoids, hydrate the skin, repair the epidermal barrier, brighten the skin color, reduce redness and are often anti‐inflammatory. A good skin care regime will be beneficial both before and after a procedure and will complement the procedure to maintain optimal results for a longer period.
Dr. Lupo says there is no one formula for every patient, but every patient deserves an individualized global approach. Combinations are the key to optimal non‐surgical results, and all cosmetic physicians should own and understand each process to advance this goal for patients.
All of the procedures mentioned in Dr. Lupo’s presentation were based on her personal experience and opinion. She recommends all board certified dermatologist receive the proper education and training before performing any 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.
Atlanta, GA – April 10, 2013 – Mary P. Lupo, M.D., board certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, was a speaker at the 21st Annual Multi‐Specialty Symposium “State of the Art in Facial Aesthetics 2013” in Atlanta in March.
With more than 28 years of practicing in the field of cosmetic dermatology, Dr.Lupo shared her insight on laser, light and energy devices with other dermatologists and plastic surgeons. When deciding whether to purchase or rent a new devise for a cosmetic practice, the buyer should have a good understanding of the local population as well as the competition. It is key to make sure the right technology is chosen for the style of the practice and patient preference. Other things to consider when purchasing new devices include cost of equipment, cost to run, cost to maintain, legalities of delegation and use of existing square footage.
New laser, light and energy devices should complement and supplement other treatments available at the practice. For example, skin tightening devices and skin resurfacing devices complement facial surgery and injectables, while body contouring devices complement liposuction. These devises are designed for all skin types from a younger patient who wants to maintain a fresh look to an older patient who wants to maintain a previous cosmetic treatment or surgery or does not want to undergo surgery.
Lasers can benefit and complement a broad spectrum of both medical and cosmetic skin conditions, and investing in these devices is definitely something all cosmetic physicians should consider. They are a way to improve revenue, improve the office’s treatment profile, drive in new patients and keep established patients from leaving the practice. For any cosmetic physician just starting out, Dr. Lupo suggests focusing on injectables and peels at first because there is no major equipment to purchase and the return on investment is high. Once the practice is established and research has been done, consider the options that best suit the patiens’ needs.
All of the procedures mentioned in Dr. Lupo’s presentation were based on her personal experience and opinion. She recommends all board certified dermatologist receive the proper education and training before performing any 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.
April is known as Rosacea Awareness Month, so now is the time to become better educated about the signs and symptoms of this common skin condition affecting more than 16 million Americans. Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that may be easily mistaken for acne, eczema or a rash by the untrained eye. There are four subtypes of rosacea: 1. facial redness, 2. bumps and pimples, 3. enlargement of the nose, and 4. eye irritation. Some patients may be affected by more than one subtype. It is important to have a diagnosis by a board certified dermatologist, because without treatment, or with incorrect care, rosacea can worsen and leave scarring.
Both Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Excel V are highly effective and safe treatments for the redness and vascular dilatation seen in rosacea that is not improved by topical and oral medications. IPL and Excel V are used to address several skin conditions including rosacea, acne, pigmentation disorders and sun damaged skin. They are used to improve the skin’s redness, texture and tone, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Patients find these laser treatments are to be very simple and easy with visible improvement after a series of three to six treatments. There is no downtime after an IPL or Excel V treatment and makeup can be worn immediately after. Visit our website to learn more about IPL and Excel V or rosacea and to see additional before-and-after pictures.
For additional information on rosacea, visit www.rosaceafacts.com.
Topical aesthetic products are formulated to treat the skin’s redness in conjunction with the IPL procedures. One product that will help control redness caused by rosacea is NEOCUTIS PECHE, a balancing serum with exclusive ROSAPLEX® to help soothe and calm upset skin. PECHE helps to visibly diminish the appearance of skin redness, restore skin’s natural moisture balance, improve the appearance of skin blotchiness, limit the appearance of blemishes, and soothe and comfort skin. Any patient who purchases a package of three IPL or Excel V treatments by April 30, 2013, will receive a complimentary bottle of PECHE (quantity limited; non-transferable). Schedule your IPL appointment today!
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