Dr. Lupo believes that all patients, no matter their medical condition, should be treated with the finest medical care by a board certified physician. Time and time again, Dr. Lupo and her peers in the medical field come across stories from patients as well stories about "doctors" positioning themselves as fully qualified physicians, when in reality, they did not complete a residency in an aesthetic specialty and are practicing outside of their field of training. 

Dr. Lupo is also concerned about the increasing number of patients coming to her office after suffering complications as a result of untrained or uncertified physicians and non-physicians performing medical procedures with injectables and lasers. Even more frightening is when those patients are treated with illegal products. Dr. Lupo believes all patients deserve to know the truth and qualifications of their treating physician and advises all patients do their homework before having any procedure done.

Choose the "Core Four" for Cosmetic Dermatology

• Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery and Oculo-Plastic Surgery. These four medical specialties have extensive formal residency training in performing cosmetic procedures, not mere weekend courses.

Check for Board Certification and Other Credentials

• You can verify any physician's board certification by checking with the American Board of Medical Specialties. (www.ABMS.org).
• In addition to training and board certification, other ways to insure you are getting superior care is to find out if your physician teaches, publishes and is invited to conduct clinical trials for approval of drugs and devices.

Always Select a Professional Medical Setting

• Qualified physicians are trained to handle cosmetic complications.
• Non-physicians providing cosmetic procedures in their homes such as lasers and injectables are in violation of the state laws for the practice of medicine. Report any such illegal activity to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (www.lsbme.org)
• Physicians must follow the rules of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) when delegating cosmetic procedures and be responsible for their patients.
• Discounted products may be diluted or illegally imported materials not subject to review by the FDA for purity and safety.

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. 

As part of the aging process, natural collagen breaks down diminishing facial volume, elasticity and strength - all of which diminishes the skin's youthful, fresh appearance.  This loss in volume can cause the face to begin to sag and create wrinkles and folds, particularly the lower face.  In order to revolumize and rejuvenize the lower face, Dr. Lupo and Dr. Holcomb use RADIESSE Volumizing Filler to replenish the skin's lost volume.

Upon injection, RADIESSE Volumizing Filler immediately provides the volume and lift needed to diminish the signs of aging because of the calcium-based microspheres and gel that comprise the product. But what's unique about RADIESSE is that it acts as a scaffold under the skin, providing structure and stimulating your own natural collagen to grow. This process continues for several months, which extends the initial effect of the filler. Best of all, the natural results are clinically proven to last a year or more in many patients.

Radiesse is typically injected into the nasolabial folds (the folds from the nose to the corner of the mouth), the marionette folds (the folds from the mouth corner to the jaw), the pre-jowl sulcus (where the chin meets the lateral jaw line), and along the jaw line to provide lift and definition. Radiesse is the optimal filler for non-surgical enhancements and augmentations to a patient's nose, cheeks or chin. It can also be used for lipoatrophy (localized loss of fat tissue), total face filling and to reduce the appearance of some scarring. It should not be injected in lips, as lumping is common in this area.

If you are interested in learning more about RADIESSE Volumizing Filler, schedule a consultation with one of our doctors: (504) 288-2381.

Save $300 when you receive two 1.5cc syringes of RADIESSE during one treatment.  No pre-purchase. Must receive both syringes during the same visit. Offer expires November 28, 2014.  Don't forget to mention that you saw this in our newsletter.