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Fraxel Treatments New Orleans
Is It OK to go to a Tanning Booth (Wearing a 50 SPF) in Between Fraxel Treatments? I want to protect my face but still get a body-tan. Will a SPF 50 sunblock provide enough protection to the face during 7-minute sun booth sessions?
No. Tanning bed ultraviolet light is a higher and more concentrated dose of those deeply-penetrating, skin cancer, pigmentation-stimulating and wrinkle-causing UV rays. No sunscreen is a match for the damage these rays cause. You are causing more damage and preventing the Fraxel from giving you the rejuvenating results you are paying good money for.
Are Fraxel Repair and Restore Painful? Which is More Uncomfortable?
Fraxel Repair is ablative resurfacing and hurts a lot. Fraxel Restore and Dual are much less painful and typically require no sedation or nerve blocks.
I am considering Fraxel Restore to eliminate age spots, remove minor acne scaring and minimize fine lines and pores. I am also undergoing Sculptra to replace age-related loss of volume and wrinkling in my face. Is it safe to combine the two?
Fraxel Dual (or Restore) combined with Sculptra is one of my favorite one-two punches of non-surgical rejuvenation. The Fraxel improves the skin color and texture while the Sculptra reshapes and re-volumizes the aging face. Sculptra improves those concavities that cause shadows and a gaunt look. They are safe to do in tandem. I usually wait 1-2 weeks between then for best results.
What Treatments Do You Recommend for Atrophic Acne Scarring?
There are several options to consider. Fraxel Restore is safe for most skin types, and when done in a series of 5-6 sessions, it will stimulate new collagen production. The sessions are spaced about 4 weeks apart and in between the sessions, I recommend topical prescription retinoids, growth factors and of course, sunscreens. In cases of severe scarring, I may combine Fraxel with subcision and do some Radiesse filling after the course is complete.
Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology
Mary P. Lupo, M.D. – Connect on Instagram
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.