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Sculptra Effects New Orleans
I read in New Beauty about “revolumizing” the face. That sounds like it might make you look fat. Who needs to have this done?
The term revolumizing began to be used in 2004, when poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra) first was discussed in the United States. I was on that original advisory board and among the first dermatologists to be educated by our European colleagues about reshaping the tired-looking, aging and gaunt face that is the result of atrophy of key fat pads in the face. Prior to Sculptra, we were doing what I call “local fill”, just to nasolabial folds and individual lines around the mouth. We began to realize that even after you fill a fold, the patient may not look better. So now we do a better job assessing the facial fat pads which atrophy or shift. We now really restore more than just fill. The best candidates have sunken cheeks and hollowed eyes and temples. They often have high cheek bones too. Be sure you see a board certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon who can best decide if you are a candidate for revolumizing. And although I think Sculptra is the best for volume restoration, Restylane, Juvederm and Radiesse can be used as volumizers as well.
Is it possible to damage a nerve with Sculptra?
I suppose anything is possible, but of all the fillers on the market, Sculptra may be the least likely to damage a nerve. This is because it is a watery material that would not compress a nerve like a gel-type filler could. You do get very numb from the Sculptra injections, but it’s from the anesthetic mixed with the Sculptra. That numbness typically lasts one hour, and then is gone. The nerve most likely to be irritated from a filler injection is the infraorbital nerve on the mid-cheek, but any nerve could be irritated at any time from any filler. In my 27 years of injecting fillers, I have never seen nerve damage.
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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.