Prevent Aging Skin with Dr. Lupo’s Exclusive Prejuve Energy Facials

Posted on March 12, 2014 by lupocenter

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

Posted on January 17, 2014 by lupocenter

“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

Posted on December 9, 2013 by lupocenter

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.

Dr. Mary Lupo discusses considerations and complications with Neuromodulators

Posted on November 22, 2012 by lupocenter

Atlanta, GA – November 12, 2012

Mary P. Lupo, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, presented “Practical Considerations and Complication Avoidance with Neuromodulators” at the 2012 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting in Atlanta in October.

With more than 28 years of practicing in the field of dermatology, Dr. Lupo discussed different uses for neuromodulators and pointers to achieve the best results with this type of injectable. Neuromodulator dosing depends on the location of the injection and the age and gender of the patient. While the most common area that is treated with neuromodulators is the upper one third of the face, she has found that neuromodulators can enhance the results of filler on the lower two-thirds of the face.

Dr. Lupo said there are several things to take into consideration when using neuromodulators to correct frown lines, forehead furrows and crow’s feet or to lift or shape brows. First, decide on the arch or flare for the female brow, then watch for the “evil” eyebrow (the stronger one that lifts when a patient is incredulous or angry) and look for natural spocking that will be emphasized with the neuromodulator. Also, avoid injecting neuromodulators in patients with redundant upper eyelid skin and tonic brows. When treating the forehead furrow, neuromodulators should not be used in patients with low forehead heights or lax upper lids.

Neuromodulator can also soften crow’s feet, and Dr. Lupo finds the best results will be achieved in patients without solar elastosis (aged sun-damage skin) or when combined with laser resurfacing. She noted that the lower crow’s feet cannot be eliminated without risking a smile drop. Instead of a neuromodulator, fillers may be considered to diminish wrinkles in this area. When injected properly, neuromodulators can also be used to open the eyes, and for best results, this type of treatment is optimal for young or ethnic patients. Dr. Lupo often uses neuromodulators to correct eyelid drooping and brow drooping.

Treating the lower two-thirds of the face can be very beneficial to patients when done properly. When a patient wants to reduce the appearance of the lines alongside the top of the nose (also called “bunny lines), Dr. Lupo injects neuromodulators around the top of the nose to prevent the skin from scrunching. She finds that treating the massiter muscle (the muscle that runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw) with neuromodulators can give the face a softer, less square- shaped look. The platysma muscle (a broad sheet of muscle fibers extending from the collarbone to the angle of the jaw) can also be injected to lift the jaw line. Some patients often find that their top gums are too prominent when smiling. Injecting the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, or LLSAN (the muscle that dilates the nostril and elevates the upper lip), keeps the upper lip from over smiling and may also help with the horizontal upper lip line. This type of injection is not suited for a patient who has very thin lips or a long upper lip. Also, injecting the LLSAN may reduce prominent nasolabial folds.

The chin is another part of the lower face that Dr. Lupo sometimes injects with neuromodulators. The mentalis muscles are two small muscles in the center of the chin that can cause dimples in the chin or pull down the sides of the mouth. Relaxing these muscles with neuromodulators smoothes out the dimples and lifts the corners of the mouth. Dr. Lupo discussed that there are several complications that can occur when injecting into the chin, including injecting in wrong area, over or under injecting, diffusion caused by massaging and injecting different amounts resulting in asymmetry.

These are just some examples of neuromodulator considerations and complications based on Dr. Lupo’s personal experience and opinion. She recommends all board certified dermatologist receive the proper education and training before performing any procedures to avoid any complications with cosmetic or medical 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.

Feel More Comfortable in Your Skin with Exilis®

Posted on September 28, 2012 by lupocenter

While kids are excited for summer beach trips, not all of us are as eager to show off our bodies in a swimsuit or summer clothes. Whether you’re embarrassed about the way your arms look in a tank top or have difficulty zipping up your favorite sundress, we want to help you feel more confident this summer by introducing you to a skin-tightening treatment called Exilis®.

While skin-tightening technology has been available at the Lupo Center for Aesthetic & General Dermatology since 2004, our patients have seen drastic changes to their bodies since introducing Exilis® into our practice in 2010. BTL’s Exilis offers a revolutionary non-invasive form of treatment for the reduction of wrinkles and for the reshaping of targeted fat deposits, with visible results often after the first session. It is used in areas such as jowls, neck, eyebrows and especially the abdomen. Exilis® treatments can even postpone or eliminate the need for invasive surgery. Exilis® was awarded “Best Skin Tightening Device” in the U.S. market during the 2012 The Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas.

Exilis® 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. Exilis® is recommended for any patient between the ages of 25 and 70+ who desires cosmetic improvement, particularly those areas that show the signs of aging, unhealthy life style and have not responded to other treatment options.

The recommended course of treatment is generally four to six sessions, one every two weeks, and there is no downtime after the treatment. Exilis® has been tested in clinical studies and proven to be safe and effective, and there have been no significant side effects reported with the treatment.

Dr. Lupo has been interviewed on WWLTV’s “Wrinkle Free Friday” segment where she discussed the Exilis treatment and its benefits. To view the news segments, click on the links below:

To learn more about Exilis® and to see if it is right for you, schedule a consultation today @ 504-288-2381

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