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Anti-aging treatment in New Orleans: Injection or surgery?
There was a time when looking younger meant going under the knife. However, those days are in the past, thanks to minimally invasive solutions such as Juvéderm, Sculptra and Restylane. Many of our New Orleans patients ask if an injection, or series of injections, will yield the same results as plastic surgery. Comparing a “liquid facelift” with a surgical procedure is not as simple as you may expect, because they are very different techniques.
Is a “liquid facelift” actually a facelift?
The term is very popular, and somewhat misleading. Liquid facelift means one or more injectable products used to reduce wrinkles and restore a youthful appearance. Although that is the same goal as a surgical procedure, the techniques, risks, and benefits are entirely different.
Injectable treatments:
- Replace lost volume or relax muscles
- Are completed in a matter of minutes
- Have little to no downtime
- Are usually reversible or non-permanent
- Usually last from several months to a couple of years, depending on the product
- Can be refreshed and enhanced with a few touch-up injections
Surgical procedures:
- Remove or reposition tissue (surgery does not generally add volume unless it is an implant)
- Are usually a lengthy or multi-phase procedure, often performed under general anesthesia
- Typically have significant downtime, and healing may be uncomfortable or painful
- Are usually nonreversible, though new wrinkles and sagging skin will eventually appear due to the natural aging process
When you visit us for a consultation, we will answer your questions and explain the pros and cons of each option. If you have severe excess skin, or you want to make dramatic changes in your appearance, we may recommend seeing a surgeon. However, the vast majority of patients simply want to look younger and look better, which can be accomplished beautifully with minimally invasive treatments. Call us at to schedule a consultation.
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.