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Hyperhidrosis treatment in New Orleans
Can botox be used for the treatment of axillary sweating?
Botox can be a very effective treatment for those that suffer from axillary sweating (hyperhidrosis). It is typically saved as a last resort option for patients that have tried topical and oral treatments, such as Drysol and Robinul, and failed to achieve results from these conventional therapies. Patients can expect to have significant axillary sweat reduction for up to 6 months.
How painful is Botox treatment?
Botox is a very tolerable procedure. In our office we use a topical lidocaine based numbing cream that we apply to patients about five to ten minutes before they are treated to make injections more tolerable. The needle used to inject Botox is very small and barely noticed during injections.
If I used Botox for a number of years, do I stop needing it? Does my face “remember” it?
Botox should be considered a wrinkle maintenance treatment. In order to maintain results you will need to continue injections every three to six months. Botox relaxes the muscles in your face that cause static wrinkles from movement such as frowning, squinting and smiling. Patients may find that once their Botox wears off their muscles have been retrained to frown and squint less, giving the appearance of less wrinkles. But unfortunately, you will not achieve complete muscle atrophy through Botox injections. You may need less frequent injections, but you will always need to come back for continued Botox treatment to maintain your results.
Can Botox injections cause health problems?
As with all medical procedures, it is important that you extensively explain your medical history, as well as any medications that you are taking, with your physician prior to undergoing treatment. Your physician will provide you with the Botox medication guide, as well as its FDA black box warning, to review before treatment. You and your physician will be able to decide if you are a good and safe candidate for Botox injections in order to limit any potential side effects associated with treatment.
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.