| MARY LUPO, MD, FAAD |
beyond skin deep
A Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Tulane Medical School, Dr. Mary P. Lupo is as passionate about teaching dermatology as she is about practicing it. “I’ve been educating residents since 1984, and I think it helps me stay on the forefront of my profession,” says the board-certified, New Orleans specialist. “When you teach continually it keeps you focused on refining your techniques.”
Direct and sincere, Dr. Lupo is forthright during consultations, asserting that honesty is a cornerstone of her approach and communication style. “If someone comes to me for nonsurgical rejuvenation but is better suited for a facelift in my opinion, I will advise them to see a plastic surgeon,” she says. “I would rather lose a prospective patient than compromise my integrity.” Dr Lupo prides herself in keeping up with technology and is always seeking out state-of-the art technology to achieve desired results. With such a large scope of procedures to choose from, patients can pick treatments that are best for them, rather than just from limited equipment choices. For example, Dr. Lupo offers both fractional nonablative laser resurfacing, using Fraxel re:store™, as well as fractional ablative technology such as TotalFX™. “It’s important to offer a variety of services because some people want fewer treatments and don’t mind downtime, but such is not the case for everyone.” Moreover, Dr. Lupo offers an arsenal of noninvasive options to turn back time. A proponent of nonsurgical protocols to restore youth, Dr. Lupo uses fillers, Botox, topical treatments and a plethora of lasers to customize dermatologic procedures for each patient.
“There is no one-size-fits all regimen that I adhere to,” she says. “Modifying modalities allows me to cater to each individual, on a one-on-one basis.”
With years of training, serving on advisory boards and performing clinical trials, Dr. Lupo is often called upon to share her knowledge on injection techniques. Her extensive experience with fillers and Botox has earned her a large patient following. “I want my patients to look better, not different.” Extremely hands-on, Dr. Lupo sees her patients personally for each procedure and oversees their treatment plans from start to finish, creating “personalized experiences.”