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Botox Treatment in New Orleans
How long before my Botox kicks in?
The full effect from Botox may not be seen for 2 weeks, but in general, within 3 days you will begin to see relaxation of your lines.
I tried a new doctor who suggested I try Dysport instead of Botox. I hate the way I look. I now look mean and I lost the arch of my brows. Frankly, I look like a guy! Do you think it was the Dysport or the doctor?
Odds are, it was the injection pattern used by the doctor and not the fault of the Dysport. I have often said, what is being injected is only as good as who is injecting it. Your medial frontalis was over injected. This can be fixed with a little more product in just the right spots. See if the doctor recognizes the problem and tells you she can fix it. If not, move on.
My dermatologist does filler on me regularly and I have had Dysport to treat my frown lines. She has recently suggested Dysport around my mouth. I have never heard about that! I’d like a second opinion.
Dysport, and its better known competitor, Botox, are FDA approved for frown lines and excess sweating. Dermatologists often use these neuromodulators for other “off-label” indications. In very small doses, Dysport can be used for lipstick lines to relax lip pursing. It can be injected into the chin for excess dimpling, and finally nearer to the jawline to lift the mouth corner (when used with filler, it works better). These injections are trickier and must be done with great care. It should not be used on musicians, singers or people who make a living from talking.
I have a downturned mouth. It makes me look sad, even when I am happy. Since Botox helps decrease frowning, can it help that sad look?
Yes, Botox can be injected into a muscle on each side of the mouth called the depressor angularis oris (DAO). This muscle pulls the corner of the mouth down. It is a tricky injection and should be done conservatively, and it works best with filler into the marionette area, but it does improve that sad look.
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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.