A: Yes, for certain types of scars. Fillers will not help raised or widened scars, but fillers, especially Radiesse are excellent for softly undulating, soft-bordered scars. Dermabrasion, CO2 resurfacing and Fraxel Restore are also good options for these types of scars. Finally, deep ice pick scars do best with TCA 90-100% with a sterile toothpick, followed by Fraxel Restore or Fractional CO2.
Q: I just had Juvederm Ultra in my cheeks but I need more volume. How long would I have to wait after Juvederm Ultra to add more volume? I would love to hear your opinion. Thank you.
A: This is a very good (and common) question. There is no scientific data regarding the safety of combining fillers, but many high volume injectors have, for several years now, combined fillers with no adverse events. I usually recommend you wait at least one week to allow any swelling to go down and the new baseline can be determined by your physician. Radiesse is not reversible, as is Juvederm, so you don't want to be over-injected and look like a chipmunk.
Q: My doctor is mixing Radiesse with anesthetic now and it hurts less, but is it as effective?
A: In 2009, Merz, the manufacturer of Radiesse, received FDA approval to mix lidocaine with its calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse). It was found to be safe and effective and enormously better tolerated by patients. Physicians now mix lidocaine with other products like Juvederm and Restylane, but it is being done "off-label". If you want less pain with those fillers and also FDA approval you must ask for Juvederm XC or Restylane L. These versions are formulated from the manufacturer with lidocaine. They are much less painful than both the older versions as well as less painful than when product is mixed off label.
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Mary P. Lupo, M.D. - Connect on Linkedin
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.
