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New Orleans area Dermatologist describes the benefits of VariLite laser treatment

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At the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology, we provide quality services for enhancing the skin and improving the health of the hair, skin, and nails. Dr. Mary Lupo is a board certified dermatologist in the New Orleans area who has a practice that offers some of the latest, most modern technologies available to improve the health and beauty of the skin. For some patients who are dealing with a wide range of skin conditions, VariLite laser treatment may be suggested. VariLite laser treatments are advantageous for patients dealing with angiomas, spider veins, blood vessels on the face, skin tags, and other skin concerns.

The VariLite laser uses a dual laser system to generate laser light directly onto the area of treatment. This light is absorbed by the bright red blood cells and the pigmentation of the skin (melanin). The heat generated from the laser light breaks down the targeted tissue while leaving the healthy cells intact.

One of the benefits of VariLite laser treatment is the short downtime. While some patients may experience redness of the skin and some possible swelling, this is often minor and will typically subside within a few hours of treatment. Some patients may also experience post inflammatory hyper pigmentation, itching, redness, and poor healing which should be concern for a follow-up treatment with Dr. Mary Lupo. Most patients resume their daily activities immediately following their appointment with minimal interruption.

To address the most common skin concerns, some patients may need to undergo several VariLite treatments scheduled several weeks apart. Most lesions and vessels will respond to treatment after one to three session.

Dr. Mary Lupo speaks with her patients to educate them on all the risks and benefits of treatment and any side effects they should expect immediately following their session. However, the treatment is relatively safe and many patients love the results they can achieve. Patients in and around the New Orleans area who are interested in undergoing treatment should speak with the professionals at the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology to schedule a consultation visit and examination.


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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.

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