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Dear Dr. Lupo:
I am an Asian female in her late 20's (medium toned skin) and was wondering how to treat or at least improve dark circles under the eyes. I do not want to inject nor have surgery on them which I know is a popular option. My circles are the only problem, I do not have any excess fat or bags under the eyes. It seems that my skin under my eyes is really thin making my dark circles more prominent. I am looking for laser procedures if that is possible. Thank you.
- Sachie, Gretna
Dear Sachie:
Darkening under the eyes can be from sinus congestion causing a bluish hue under the skin that shows through if the skin is thin. Taking oral antihistamine/decongestants and using retinoids and peptides to thicken and strengthen the skin may improve this non-invasively. If pigment is also a factor, the retinoid creams should also help brighten the skin as well. If you do not see an improvement after trying these options for a while, then we can discuss a laser treatment that is right for you.
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Updates from the Lupo Center
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September 2013
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September is all about the eyes at the Lupo Center! One of the first things we notice about a person is their eyes. This prominent area on the face says a lot about someone including their age, emotion, health and lifestyle. Even though aging is an inevitable process, we never want our eyes to say we are older than we truly are.
There are several factors that cause the skin around the eyes to age, which diminishes a person's youthful, fresh appearance. Age-related changes to the eye area include wrinkles, dark circles, drooping brown lines or eyelids and thinning lashes. Below, we will discuss these common skin conditions and ways that we can help rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes.
This month we will have a NEOCUTIS Bio-Boost Eye Event and a few promotions that will have your eyes looking more youthful and brighter just in time for the holidays! Read below for more details.
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Join Us for Our NEOCUTIS
Bio-Boost Eye Event
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Botox Birthday Club
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Brighten Your Eyes for the Holidays!
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Here at the Lupo Center, we offer a variety of treatments to rejuvenate the area around the eyes. Depending on your age, lifestyle or budget, we will customize a treatment plan just for you. As always, our goal is to soften and improve the signs of aging while still maintaining a natural age-appropriate appearance.
Soften Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles form as collagen naturally breaks down causing loss of facial volume, elasticity and strength. As a result, wrinkles develop because this area is very sensitive to stress caused by facial expressions such as laughing and squinting. Thanks to the latest developments in dermatological technology, we now have several options for softening unwanted lines and wrinkles:
Improve Dark Circles Under the Eyes
Dark circles and bags under the eyes are a common problem for many people caused by genetics, unhealthy diet, allergies and lack of sleep and exercise. They begin to appear as the delicate skin around the eyes becomes thinner and fat begins to diminish causing the skin to become more translucent to blood vessels below the surface. Fortunately, there are several non-surgical treatments now available to help improve or eliminate the condition:
Treat Brow Heaviness and Shape
Drooping brown lines or eyelids can be caused by several factors including lifestyle, genetics, injury or muscle/nerve disorder, but age also a common cause of droopiness. Brows or eyelids that begin to sag because of age are caused by collagen naturally breaking down losing elasticity and firmness and not being able to support the skin. Because the appearance of the eye area is often our first impression of someone, we understand the importance of the shape and position of the brow line and eyelids and use the following treatments to enhance the eyes:
Improve Eyelash Thinning
Thinning lashes can also be caused by the same factors as mentioned above. However, just as your regular hair follicles begin to die with age, so do your eyelash follicles causing the growth of some lashes to slow down or stop. Since 2008, patients have seen significant growth and thickening of their eye lashes with a treatment of Latisse in as little as 8 to 12 weeks.
Brighten Your Eyes for the Holidays with One of Our Current Promotions
Brighten Your Eyes Promotion 1:
Purchase a 5ml Latisse and receive a complimentary SkinMedica Eye Cream ($95.00 value), makeup bag and a $20 coupon towards the next purchase of another 5ml Latisse.
- Must purchase the first 5ml Latisse by September 30, 2013 to receive this promotion. Quantity limited.
Brighten Your Eyes Promotion 2:
Spend $300 on any cosmetic treatment or multiple treatments (injectables, lasers, chemical peels, etc.) and receive $25 towards the purchase of a 5ml Latisse.
- Must spend $300 on treatments between September 1, 2013 and November 30, 2013 to receive this $25 discount. Quantity limited.
Brighten Your Eyes Promotions cannot be combined in the same month or with any other Lupo Center special. If you purchase Promotion 1 in September, then you are eligible to purchase Promotion 2 in October or November. Contact our office for more details.
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Do You Choose Your Board Certified Dermatologist as Your Cosmetic Surgeon?
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The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery recently conducted a survey and found that most people who are interested in receiving a cosmetic treatment would choose their board certified dermatologist as their dermatologic surgeon. Respondents said the specialty in which a physician is board certified is the most important factor when contemplating a cosmetic procedure - more important than cost, physician referral or eight other choices.
We want to ensure you that both Dr. Mary Lupo and Dr. Kate Holcomb are board certified dermatologists who have specific education and training in a number of medical and cosmetic treatments and are up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of dermatology. While Dr. Lupo and Dr. Holcomb have gone through training, they are also qualified to train others.
Dr. Lupo has been a Botox Cosmetic trainer since 2002 and was on the original advisory board for Sculptra Aesthetic in 2003. She was chosen to be an FDA investigator for Juvederm in 2004, and she also participated in the FDA approval of Botox for the treatment of crow's feet. Dr. Lupo is a certified trainer for Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane and Sculptra, and she is the only physician in Louisiana that is certified to train other physicians on all six of these aesthetic procedures.
While serving in the military, Dr. Holcomb trained dermatology residents in medical and cosmetic dermatology at the National Naval Medical Center, and she trained family medicine residents medical dermatology at Camp Lejeune.
To read more about the survey conducted, visit the Plastic Surgery Practice's website.
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September is the Last Month to Win a
FREE Clear + Brilliant Treatment!
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To celebrate the launch of Simply Smart Rewards*, Solta Medical is giving away free Clear + Brilliant and Permea treatments ($400 value each) during the month of 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. 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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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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Skin Care Product of the Month - 20% OFF!
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LYTERA Skin Brightening Complex
by SkinMedica
 Unveil a brighter you.
Lytera is the next generation in skin brightening.
- Lytera is the most visibly effective skin brightening treatment to enter the beauty realm yet.
- It is a non-prescription, non-hydroquinone skin brightening product that minimizes the appearance of skin discoloration and dark spots.
- When used as part of a daily regimen in conjunction with an SPF of 20 or higher, Lytera will truly enhance your skin's luminosity, revealing a more radiant you.
- Lytera is a formulation that works beautifully for all skin types.
When you purchase Lytera in our office, you will receive 20% off this product through September 30, 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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