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Is a chemical peel an effective treatment for blotchy skin?
Patients in the New Orleans community who are seeking treatment for blotchy and uneven skin tone issues are often excited to learn about affordable solutions such as the traditional chemical peel. A chemical peel can be an ideal opportunity for patients with many different complexion concerns to address the upper layer of skin and improve it efficiently.
Chemical peels are special “masks” that are applied to cleansed skin, and removed at a precise time for best results. They are made with a combination of ingredients. The formulation chosen for the chemical peel will vary depending on the condition the patient seeks to treat. Patients who have acne may want a chemical peel that incorporates salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Some ingredients chosen by the Board-certified dermatologist may include those that are best for exfoliation. Drs. Mary Lupo works closely with the patient during an initial consultation appointment, to lean about the individual’s concerns and to determine the most appropriate chemical peel treatment.
Not only can poor skin tone and texture be addressed, but also issues such as:
- Hyper- or hypo-pigmentation
- Freckles
- Age spots
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne
- Sun damaged skin
- Scars
Chemical peels are a straightforward and relatively quick treatment. Patients relax in the chair while the area of the skin being addressed is thoroughly cleansed. Then, the mixture of ingredients is applied to the skin in a thin layer. The doctor leaves the chemicals on the skin for a short period of time—typically around one minute or less. Then, the chemicals are removed from the skin and it is cleansed a second time.
The after-effects of a chemical peel will vary depending on the formulation used. Some chemical peels are less invasive than others. More aggressive peels may require the patient to take a few days of downtime, as skin peels and rejuvenates. Others that are milder may just cause some slight redness but can be easily covered with cosmetics if needed, to get through social activities. The more aggressive the chemical peel, the faster and more effective the results. However, patients may choose multiple superficial chemical peels for similar effects.
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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.