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Ask Dr. Lupo
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Dear Dr. Lupo:
What's the best skin rejuvenation treatment?
- Anonymous
Online Patient
Dear Patient:
The best results for skin rejuvenation are achieved when all causes of aging are addressed:
1. You simply cannot talk about rejuvenation if you are tanning and smoking.
2. Proper diet is essential.
3. Sun damage can be corrected with topical retinoids or lasers, such as Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant.
4. Dynamic wrinkles should be addressed with Botox or Dysport, and the sooner you start, the better. The benefits of these neuromodulators become cumulative and once the skin is too loose, Botox/Dysport does not give as great of a result.
5. I use a combination of fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane, Radiesse, Belotero, and Sculptra to achieve natural fullness and more youthful contours. We lose volume in our face with age, so it must be restored. If you do a face lift without volume correction, you will just look tighter, not younger.
No one solution is right for everyone and all treatments should be individualized for each patient.
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Submit your inquiry to info@drmarylupo.com and your name will be entered in a drawing to receive a FREE product.
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CareCredit
A Payment Plan For Your Skin Care Needs
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CareCredit can help you get your treatment sooner with no up-front costs or pre-payment penalties. CareCredit is the card designed specifically for your health and beauty needs. It's an easy way to fit cosmetic and dermatologic treatments into your monthly budget and pay over time. To learn more, click here.
Apply today and you'll be feeling refreshed in no time!
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Updates from the Lupo Center
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August 2013
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It's very likely that most people have heard of the term "hyaluronic acid" even if they aren't fully aware of what it is or how it relates to their skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the skin and joints that is responsible for skin turgor (tone and "spring"). In the aging process, hyaluronic acid decreases because of lifestyle and sun exposure, causing the skin to sink in and form lines, folds and shadows. These changes sometimes cause the skin to age quicker than the person. Luckily, there are several FDA approved fillers that can help reverse these signs of aging!
Restylane and Perlane are two of the FDA approved hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers that are available at the Lupo Center for the treatment of facial lines and folds. Restylane was the first HA filler to be approved in the United States in 2003, and Perlane, a larger particle HA filler, was later approved in 2007. Both Restylane and Perlane can be used to re-volumize the nasolabial folds, cheeks, lips and temples. Restylane can also be used to fill in under-eye hallowing and fine lipstick lines around the mouth when injected with a small needle.
Read below to learn more about Restylane and Perlane and how you and a friend can win a complimentary treatment of Dysport!
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Upcoming Events at the Lupo Center
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Attention Patients of Dr. Holcomb
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As a Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Holcomb is required to maintain her certification status with the American Board of Dermatology by meeting certain self-study and educational requirements within a given time frame.
One of these requirements is a patient communication survey in which you are asked to provide your email address (nothing more) to us to allow the American Board of Dermatology, through its vendor, Data Harbor Solutions, to send an on-line survey for you to complete anonymously.
If you agree to participate by providing us with your email address, you will receive an email from ABDerm@dataharborsolutions.com with a link to a short survey. Please either respond to this email with your email address or call our office to provide it. We appreciate your help!
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Win a FREE Clear + Brilliant Treatment!
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To celebrate the launch of Simply Smart Rewards*, Solta Medical is giving away more than 100 free Clear + Brilliant and Permea treatments ($400 value each) during the months of August and September 2013. The sweepstakes is open to anyone and no purchase is necessary.
Each week, interested participants can visit the Clear + Brilliant Sweepstake's website to be included in the drawings. During the 13 weeks, eight winners will be chosen each week. If not selected as a winner, participants can resubmit their entry each week.
*Clear + Brilliant recently introduced a rewards program called Simply Smart, which gives members the opportunity to earn $50 savings off Clear + Brilliant or Permea treatments. Ask your laser technician about this savings during your next visit!
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Lupo Center Contributes to Prevention Magazine's 2013 Beauty Awards
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 In the August issue of Prevention magazine, Dr. Lupo and other top dermatologists from around the country asked their patients to test different beauty products. Our office tested several night creams and after reviewing each tester's before and after pictures and feedback, Dr. Lupo chose StriVectin-AR Advanced Retinol Night Treatment as the "Best Night Cream" from the products that were provided by Prevention. Check out all of the top products on Prevention's website.
Prevention magazine also asked Dr. Lupo to submit her favorite skincare products. Click here to see what Dr. Lupo and other top dermatologists keep in their medicine cabinets. 
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Restylane Can Help Reverse the
Signs of Aging Skin
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To achieve overall facial rejuvenation without cutting or downtime, it's best to combine fillers with neuromodulators such as Botox or Dysport or resurfacing lasers such as Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant or Intense Pulse Light. Both Restylane and Perlane are versatile and results in a very natural correction. They can be dissolved if any lumping or an adverse event occurs, making it a very safe and popular alternative for non-surgical rejuvenation. The Lupo Center offers patients the option of Restylane L and Perlane L, which contain lidocaine to decrease any pain during the treatment.
Dr. Lupo trains other physicians on the use of these products at national meetings such as for the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the Cosmetic Bootcamp. She has also taught Tulane residents filler techniques since 1984.
During the month of August, if you purchase or pre-purchase a treatment of a Valeant filler - Restylane, Perlane or Sculptra - you will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary treatment of Dysport for yourself and a friend*!
*Each person will receive a complimentary Dysport treatment for two areas (maximum of 120 units). "Friends" must be new patients to the Lupo Center or have never received Dysport, Botox or Xeomin at the Lupo Center. Contact our office for more details.
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Skin Care Product of the Month - 20% OFF!
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TEAMINE by Revision Skincare
Teamine is an advanced technology to rejuvenate the eyes with a particular focus on dark circles. Everyone has different complaints about the way the skin around their eyes looks, so Teamine is formulated to effectively address multiple skin troubles.
- Visibly diminishes dark under-eye circles
- Fights signs of aging to create a younger-looking eye area
- Reduces puffiness
- Firms and tightens sagging, loose skin
- Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
- Brightens skin and provides antioxidant benefits
Teamine works on all skin types. For best results, Teamine should be used twice a day after cleansing the face. Results should be seen in 4-8 weeks with twice daily use.
When you purchase Teamine in our office, you will receive 20% off this product through August 31, 2013, while supplies last. Don't forget to mention that you saw this promotion in our newsletter!
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Lupo Center Patient Feedback
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It is our goal at the Lupo Center to give you an excellent experience each time you visit us, and we always welcome our patient's feedback.
We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to rank your experience at the Lupo Center:
- Click here to view our patient feedback form.
- Rank your experience at the Lupo Center from 1 to 10 (10 being extremely satisfied).
- Provide a few sentences about your experience and why you gave us your ranking.
We will review each submission and will always take your feedback into consideration. Thank you!
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A MESSAGE FROM THE LUPO CENTER:
If you ever have questions regarding any of our services, products or promotions, please feel free to call our office. We are always happy to help you! Don't forget to share this information with your family and friends.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mary Lupo, Dr. Kate Holcomb and Staff
Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology
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