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Freshen Up Your Face for the Holidays by Erasing the Summer’s Damage to Your Skin

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Now that summer is behind us, it’s time to erase the damage caused by those long days of sunbathing on the beach or by the pool.  Whether you protected your skin or not, the summer sun causes damage even when we are diligent about applying sunscreen or wearing protective clothing.  Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant and Permea are skin resurfacing and rejuvenation lasers that can reverse the signs of sun-damaged skin improving texture, tone and appearance.  These lasers are also a safe and effective way to treat acne scars, wrinkles, enlarged pores and melasma. We’ve been performing fractional non-ablative laser resurfacing at the Lupo Center since 2006, and we always upgraded our equipment as the technology improves.

While Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant and Permea are all resurfacing lasers, each one offers patients a unique treatment to improve a number of skin conditions.

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Fraxel is the most intensive laser of the three so it is used on mature skin or more pronounced skin conditions.  Fraxel uses two different lasers – one of the lasers goes deeper into the skin to help stimulate collagen repair, while the other treats surface skin that is discolored usually due to photo damage or sunlight.  The energy delivered penetrates into the deeper layers of the dermis, and as the skin heals from treatment, it uses the body’s natural processes to produce healthier tissue for a more youthful appearance and reduction of discoloration, wrinkles and pore size. This safe treatment is done in relatively short treatments and it requires brief, social downtime.

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Clear + Brilliant and Permea can also help reverse the signs of sun damaged and aged skin with a less intensive, no-downtime treatment for reducing fine lines, pore size and improving pigmentation seen in melasma and other skin pigmentation disorders.  The laser creates microscopic lesions that are surrounded by large areas of healthy skin to help promote quick healing. The healthy skin helps turn over the tiny lesions in a matter of days, revealing the fresh, smoother, healthier glowing skin below.  Since Clear + Brilliant and Permea are less intensive than Fraxel, they are great for younger patients who want to begin a preventative skin care program or for Fraxel patients who want a gentler option for between-treatment maintenance and longer-lasting results.

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Laser dermatology procedures such as Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant and Permea have become increasingly popular over the years due to their safety, effectiveness and high patient satisfaction.  Depending on age, skin type and budget, we can individualize a treatment plan for all patients.

During the month of October, any patient who pre-purchases a package of three of the same laser resurfacing treatment will receive 10% off the treatments plus a complimentary Avene Thermal Spring Water, while supplies last.  Avene Thermal Spring Water’s unique composition soothes and softens the skin and restores skin’s natural balance, which is beneficial after any laser resurfacing treatment.

In order to receive the discounted price on a laser package and the complimentary Avene product, patients must pre-purchase the package by October 31, 2013 and have the first treatment done by December 31, 2013.  Contact our office for more details.

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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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.

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.

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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.

Skin Care Product of the Month – 20% OFF!

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Replenix CF Serum - Cosmetic Dermatologist New Orleans LA

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.

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