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Is There Such a Thing as Minimally Invasive Liposuction?

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woman-checks-hip-fat-in-mirrorToday, there are more techniques available than ever before for popular plastic surgery procedures like liposuction surgery. This includes increased demand for more modest, minimally invasive procedure alternatives as well. Some patients interested in body contouring only require modest tweaks to their appearance, and my line of signature Band Aid Plastic Surgery Procedures is perfect for this kind of patient. Today, I wanted to shine the spotlight on my Band Aid Liposuction surgery and how it can help my patients improve their body contour.

Traditional liposuction surgery is performed using a device called a cannula that breaks down fat deposits, before these fat cells are then suctioned out of the body. Band Aid Liposuction is able to provide similar fat removal results, but does so in a slightly different way. Because this minimally invasive version of liposuction uses even smaller surgical incisions, it can be performed here in my office using a simple gentle numbing agent. I often tell my patients to think of it as sort of a “mini” liposuction procedure.

Like traditional lipo, Band Aid Liposuction can be used to reduce excess fat from many areas of the body like the abdomen, hips, upper arms, back, and thighs. However, this procedure is most commonly used to address specific areas where very small amounts of stubborn fat can develop. I often perform Band Aid Lipo to help patients with unwanted fat in their lower abdomen, around the neck (double chin), and above their elbows.

Patients often ask which is “better” between Band Aid Liposuction and the standard version of the surgery, but the answer depends completely on the extent of fat removal that the patient desires and what can safely be removed. Some patients may require more extensive results that Band Aid Liposuction cannot help with. However, patients who are good candidates for the less invasive option are typically thrilled with their aesthetic results and love the shorter, simple post-surgery recovery time.

Minimally invasive Band Aid procedures can often be fantastic alternatives for many people, and I’m proud to be able to offer my patients these surgical options when possible. For more information on my traditional or Band Aid procedures or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation appointment today, contact me, Dr. John LeRoy. You can follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, practice news, and much more.

How Can Ear Surgery Improve My Appearance & Self-Confidence?

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doctor-examines-womans-earAs a board-certified plastic surgeon, I am well aware of the powerful connection between how a person looks and how they feel. Even if the ears are not necessarily the first thing to come to mind for many people seeking cosmetic surgery, that doesn’t mean that they can’t have a significant impact on a person’s self-esteem. I perform ear surgery (also known as otoplasty) to help patients who are not satisfied with the appearance of their ears. Below, I was happy to discuss some of the most notable aesthetic benefits of undergoing ear surgery.

Restoring Balance

One of the critical factors for many people wanting to improve their overall appearance is facial symmetry. In short, a balanced facial appearance where no one feature sticks out too much in a way that they may find distracting or unsatisfying. Ear surgery can help patients who feel that their ears are disproportionately large for their head size, or that certain parts of their ears are too large. During the procedure, I am able to reshape the cartilage (or even remove some excess cartilage as needed) to make the ears appear smaller and more in-line with the rest of the face. I can also perform this procedure to help correct asymmetry for patients who have one ear bigger than the other.

Help With “Ear Pinning”

Protruding ears, or ears that the patient feels stick out too far from their head is another very common reason to pursue ear surgery. In some cases, plastic surgery for the ears can be performed to achieve “ear pinning” results for patients. This version of ear surgery uses a small, discreet incision (made behind the ear) to then sculpt the ear’s cartilage or use long-term sutures to provide a new ear shape that is closer to the side of the head.

Reshaping the Ears

Additionally, some patients have other issues regarding the shape of their ears that ear surgery can also help with. This can be something that has occurred since birth or something that developed later in life, possibly after an injury of some kind. Either way, ear surgery is a flexible procedure that can help treat a wide variety of aesthetic issues depending on the specific needs of each patient.

As with any other cosmetic surgery procedure that I perform, my goal during ear surgery is to help each of my patients improve how they look, as well as help them feel better about themselves and their appearance. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation appointment today, contact me, Dr. John LeRoy. You can follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, practice news, and much more.

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