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Mar
What results can New Orleans patients expect from a chemical peel?
Patients in the New Orleans area who want to achieve amazing results by rejuvenating their skin may want to consider the benefits of a chemical peel. Chemical peels use specific ingredients to help provide rejuvenation of the skin cells by removing the dull upper layer. In turn, this can provide patients with:
- Less noticeable fine lines and wrinkles
- Improved tone and reduced skin discoloration
- Diminished age spots and sun damage
- Improvement in dull or rough skin
- Improvement in conditions such as acne
Dr. Mary Lupo of the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology is a board certified dermatologist who can provide her patients with a wide variety of chemical peels. There are several types available, including superficial peels, medium depth peels, and peels that are more aggressive. Most patients will benefit from superficial peels, which also have less recovery time and downtime and are more comfortable for the patient.
Chemical peels may include ingredients such as:
- Glycolic acid
- Jessner’s solution
- Salicylic acid
- Trichloroacetic acid (or TCA)
- Phenol
Chemical peels are performed in the dermatologist’s office rather quickly and efficiently. The skin is cleansed and the mixture of ingredients is applied to the skin. The peel is left on the skin for a specific period, typically just minutes, and is then removed immediately. Cold compresses are used to soothe the skin, and the dermatologist may apply topical creams or lotions to also help cool and protect the skin.
After the peel, patients will notice some redness and peeling of the skin. The old skin will come off and the newer, more youthful skin will come forth during the skin cell turnover process. Over the course of several days, patients will see more beautiful texture, tone, and anti-aging benefits.
Patients need to take great care of their skin after a chemical peel to avoid any type of infection or problem. Dr. Mary Lupo educates her patients before, during, and after their chemical peel about what to expect, how to take care of their skin post-procedure, and when to call her office with concerns and questions.
Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology
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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.