As a baby, your skin was supple, firm, and smooth. However, over time your body produces less of the components that keep your skin moist, provide volume to your features, and support your skin’s structure. You develop fine lines and creases. Environmental and lifestyle factors accelerate the process. Now you find yourself looking tired. You want to do something about wrinkles and sagging skin without looking “done.” You want refreshed skin that looks as young as you feel. Belotero could be a great solution.

Dr. Mary Lupo will first talk with you to understand your concerns and ensure your realistic expectation of dermal fillers. She’ll explain that the formulation is injected with a fine needle just beneath the skin in a process that takes about 20 minutes. Treatment is well tolerated by most patients, but Dr. Lupo will recommend a topical anesthetic if you have very sensitive skin.

She’ll utilize an artistically designed, customized application of Belotero’s Balance compound, as appropriate for each treatment area. Most dermal fillers are most effective for just one or a few situations. Belotero is extremely versatile, suitable for frown lines, crow’s feet, bridge of the nose, cheekbones, laugh lines, marionettes, smokers’ lines, around the lips and to plump the lips, décolletage, and the backs of your hands. Belotero may also be used in conjunction with other injectables – dermal fillers and neuromodulators.

There is no downtime; you may return to normal activities after treatment. You could experience a bit of temporary swelling, redness, or bruising, easily managed with cosmetics.

Belotero is incorporated into your natural dermal tissues to volumize and moisturize. Because its primary element, hyaluronic acid, is a natural part of skin, it contours your face subtly and evenly. You won’t even feel it under the skin. You will see results right away, usually with just one treatment. Most patients (66 percent in clinical studies) report that results last about 9 months, so you’ll want to schedule periodic touch-ups to maintain your soft, fresh look.

Belotero, produced by the respected firm of Merz Pharmaceuticals, was approved by the FDA in November 2011, and has been in use in the UK since January 2007. Since it is non-animal based, it is safe and biocompatible – no allergy test is needed.

You take care of your body with regular exercise and a wholesome diet. You take care of your hair with salon treatments. You take care of your complexion with sunscreen and good quality make-up. Isn’t it time to take care of those wrinkles for hydrated radiant, skin? Talk with Dr. Lupo about the newest advancement in dermal fillers – Belotero!

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Expert injection technique using a cannula for under eye filler

We are doing a little tear drop filler, using hyper blended Belotero, and a cannula. The tear drop Should always be done after the cheeks are done because you have to do less tar drop filler when the cheeks are properly restored.

Ever wondered how a cannula works? Dr. Lupo shows how a cannula is used to administer filler to address under eye hollowness and fine lines. See the ‘before’ and ‘after’ looks!

Belotero injections fill in under-eye hollowness and reduce the appearance of fine lines with just two quick pricks

This 'before' and 'after' video shows how Dr. Lupo can address under-eye hollowness and those pesky fine lines with Belotero injections.

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Dr. Lupo discusses the benefits of Belotero

Belotero is another hyaluronic acid that has some unique properties. It is a hyaluronic acid, that is able to integrate more easily within the collagen, of the skin. And it gives a very natural result, in very fine lines. So Belotero can be used in fine lines around the lips and the eyes for head and cheeks. It is an ideal option for people who want a filler to improve lies and do not want the risk of lumping. Belotero is a very fine and delicate filler. It is used for fine lines only, it is a very effective tool when you are looking for line improvement and you know that you do not want to get the tinsel effect which is that bluefish discoloration when the hyaluronic acid is injected too superficially into a fine line, and you want to have something that does not lump and thicken the skin.

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Our mission at the Lupo Center is to provide patients with innovative, effective, and ethical care to make each person look and feel their personal best. To fulfill our goal, we provide state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments to all patients.

Board-certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology Mary P. Lupo, MD, has been a leader in the field of non-surgical rejuvenation since 1983. She travels internationally to teach her innovative techniques, and her reputation brings in patients from around the country. She started the first formal residency training program for injectables and peels in 1983 at Tulane Medical School and served as past president of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, adjunct professor of dermatology at Tulane, and a founder of Cosmetic Boot Camp. Dr. Lupo holds membership in many prestigious dermatology associations, participates in clinical trials for the approval of new drugs and devices, and acts as an advisor for numerous aesthetic-minded companies.

Dr. Lupo was recently recognized as a trailblazer for women in dermatology and for her dedication to educating dermatology residents and fellows.

She has also received the following awards:

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Recognizes full-time academicians who have dedicated their careers to educating dermatology residents and fellows;

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐝, 𝐌𝐃 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 and 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from the 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 – Recognizes dermatologists of national prominence who have been trailblazers for women in some aspect of dermatology.

Dr. Lupo has authored over 90 published articles and book chapters and has spoken on various dermatological topics at nearly 480 national and international meetings and seminars.