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Jul
When is Fraxel not really Fraxel?
Fraxel is the proprietary name of the leader in fractional laser resurfacing. Unfortunately, with success comes imitation and that means there are imposters out there. Doctors who purchase these less expensive (and in my opinion, less effective) technologies and tell their patients that they are getting Fraxel when in fact they are not, are not serving their patients’ best interests. The machine should have the Fraxel name on it and the delivery of the Fraxel laser energy should be with a special rolling device that insures even distribution of the energy.
There are different types of Fraxel. My preference is the Fraxel Restore and the newest Fraxel advance called the Fraxel Dual. The Fraxel Dual uses two wavelengths of energy: the first is the original 1550nm Restore which penetrates into the dermis to stimulate the patient’s fibroblasts, resulting in new collagen over time. The second wavelength is the new 1927nm which ablates the top layers of the epidermis to remove sun damaged, discolored and dull skin. After five days, the patient’s skin glows as the discolored skin is expelled and the plumper skin is revealed.
This new Fraxel Dual technology is revolutionizing fractional laser results. Fraxel 1550nm (Restore) remains my favorite technology for treating acne scars. It can be safely used in most ethnic populations. Fraxel Restore combined with the Dual 1927nm has proven to be a quantum leap in treating photoaging. Because photoaging has both dermal atrophy as well as epidermal pigmentary disturbances, the Restore + Dual together are the best technologies out there for anyone wanting minimal downtime and dramatic improvement in 1-3 treatments.
Fraxel also has success in treating the stubborn condition of melasma, but patients must understand that maintenance skin care is of paramount importance to the long term control of this relapsing skin condition.
Only a Fraxel Dual can deliver Fraxel Dual results.
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.