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Are you ready to experience the Fraxel skin rejuvenation difference?
Fraxel is laser technology designed to reverse signs of aging that show up on your face, hands, and body. At the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology, we can provide information and help you decide if the time is right for you to experience the Fraxel difference in dermal rejuvenation.
Understanding Fraxel
While there are several types of genuine Fraxel lasers, Dr. Mary Lupo prefers the advanced model, Fraxel Dual. It is an FDA-cleared fractional laser. Fractional means that the beam of light energy is broken into thousands of microscopic segments, which penetrate skin without collateral harm to the surface or surrounding tissues. The first wavelength infiltrates the dermis, stimulating your body’s natural manufacture of collagen. Fresh, healthy skin cells are produced from the inside out. The second wavelength resurfaces skin, removing dull and damaged cells.
How Fraxel can help your complexion
Dr. Lupo and her staff have specialized training and the experience to get great results on most skin types ranging from very fair to deeply pigmented. Using Fraxel, we can visibly improve the appearance of:
- Fine lines
- Sun damage
- Wrinkles
- Scars, including acne scarring
- Age spots
- Stretch Marks
The Fraxel experience
- We start with a consultation to discuss your aesthetic concerns. Dr. Lupo analyze your skin type, learn about your current medical situation, and take time to answer your questions. If you are a good candidate for Fraxel, your first appointment is scheduled.
- Your skin is cleansed and a topical anesthetic is applied. You feel warmth as the laser is directed at problem areas, but we use a cooling device to keep you comfortable.
- You’ll feel like you have a mild sunburn for up to 24 hours after treatment. You may have some redness or minor swelling but it resolves within a day or two. You may wear makeup, and must apply sunscreen daily.
- Your skin will darken, similar to a suntan, then flake as the dull cells are exfoliated. This can last five days. A good moisturizer that will help to conceal this phase.
- Depending on your goals, we usually suggest three to five treatments, scheduled several weeks apart. Each session takes one to two hours. You’ll see improvement within about five days, and further enhancement over several months as collagen remodeling takes place.
- We will provide advice on skin care techniques to maintain your refreshed appearance.
The team at the Lupo Center for Aesthetic & General Dermatology is eager to help you experience the Fraxel difference. Call us today at (504) 777-3047 to learn more.
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.