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What does a chemical peel procedure entail for New Orleans patients?
Chemical peels are a very popular cosmetic and medical service offered by Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology. They are used to improve the skin’s tone and texture while reducing fine lines and wrinkles and to address troublesome skin conditions. Many of the chemical peels offered by Dr. Mary Lupo are light, superficial peels that do not require significant downtime or recovery.
A chemical peel removes the outer layer of the skin. This removes damaged and dead skin cells and rejuvenates the skin by bringing forth a fresh skin from underneath. This skin is youthful, smoother, and more radiant than the outer layer and gives patients an improved appearance almost immediately after treatment. Some peeling and redness may occur, but this happens within the next day or two, and it will give way to an improved appearance.
To determine one’s need for a chemical peel, Dr. Mary Lupo in New Orleans consults with a patient during an initial appointment. During this appointment, patients can describe their concerns with their skin and explain what they would like to accomplish with treatment. Deeper lines and wrinkles may benefit more from dermal fillers and other injectables such as Botox, and acne conditions may improve with alternative skin care products. All options are carefully explained to the patient to give the opportunity to choose the one that best fits his or her unique situation, lifestyle, and budget.
During this treatment, Dr. Mary Lupo applies a mixture of chemicals onto the face for a specific period, typically just a few minutes. The chemicals are neutralized, and the patient’s treatment is complete. Patients leave the practice with aftercare instructions, and may leave with products such as moisturizers to use for caring for the skin after the chemical peel.
Chemical peels are a wonderful way to rejuvenate the face and address skin concerns. Dr. Mary Lupo and the team at the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology are happy to assist in making patients feel better about their appearance and their skin’s overall health.
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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.