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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.

Is There Such Thing as Minimally Invasive Body Contouring for the Belly?

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smiling-woman-full-upper-body-shotIn the world of plastic surgery, certain areas of the body get labeled as “problem areas” due to how often they are the focus of aesthetic concerns for patients. While areas all over the body can be subject to the effects of aging, weight fluctuation, pregnancy, and all kinds of other changes over time, some areas like the abdomen are simply more of an issue for many patients than others. Today, I wanted to discuss some options I offer for minimally invasive belly rejuvenation.

Band Aid Tummy Tuck

It’s normal to carry a little additional fat in the abdomen as we age. But this stubborn fat, along with natural stretching of the skin over time, can make it impossible to address these concerns with diet and exercise alone. My signature Band Aid Tummy Tuck procedure is designed to help patients who seek a more minor, yet effective method for abdominal contouring. During the procedure (performed in my office), I apply gentle numbing (local anesthesia) to the abdominal area and then carefully remove this loose skin on the lower part of the abdomen (as well as fat and tissue as needed) to help provide a new trim and healthy-looking body contour. Patients who require additional benefits like repair of damaged or separated abdominal muscles may need a traditional tummy tuck surgery.

Band Aid Liposuction

Some people may only experience issues related to stubborn, hard-to-lose fat in their belly area (and not excess skin). In these cases, my minimally invasive Band Aid Liposuction procedure can provide much needed relief. During the surgery, I use refined liposuction techniques, to remove excess fat cells from the abdominal area and create a more toned and contoured physique. Because this too is done using gentle numbing and with a smaller surgical incision, recovery time is shorter and simpler following Band Aid liposuction.

In addition to terrific aesthetic results, reduced post-surgical scarring, less post-surgery recovery time, and less financial expense than a traditional procedure, these less invasive procedure options also offer patients even more benefits in the form of a Band Aid Mommy Makeover. This combined plastic surgery method combines a Band Aid Tummy Tuck and Band Aid liposuction (as well as a cosmetic breast procedure in some cases) into one procedure to provide thorough and more complete restoration to the belly area.

No matter which body contouring procedure is ultimately performed, my patients can count on receiving the best-possible care before, during, and after their surgery has been completed. 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.

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