A: The newest dermal filler to be approved in the United States by the FDA is Juvederm Voluma. This is a new hyaluronic filler from Allergan, but it has some unique characteristics. Juvederm Voluma is manufactured with unique VyCross technology, which makes this filler very robust and long lasting. It is specifically indicated for age-related volume loss. This volume loss is responsible for a hollowing of the face, resulting in the appearance of shadows and hollows that not only make people look tired and gaunt, but this lost volume causes skin and soft tissue to sag and form folds and jowls. Just pulling this loosened skin does not make a patient look younger, just tighter. Performing volume restoration with Juvederm Voluma will give the face more youthful contours and convexities and a true lifting effect to the face without surgery. Patients look rested and refreshed, not pulled and plastic. In fact, Juvederm Voluma is the first dermal filler to actually get specific FDA approval for mid face, cheek volume restoration. While Dr Lupo has been using previously available fillers in this way for years, this is the first filler specifically evaluated and approved by a company. In fact, because Dr Lupo has been performing this cheek restoration technique for so many years, Allergan had invited her pre-approval to be on their advisory board for this product and is an Allergan trainer for other board certified, core aesthetic physicians to teach them best practices using this filler. The best candidates for Juvederm Voluma are patients in their 30-60’s who want a natural, immediate, but long lasting restoration of sinking cheeks and central face aging.
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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.
