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Meet Our Band Aid Facelift Patient: Pamela

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smiling-mother-daughter-huggingIf you have ever been to my office before, you know the thing that my medical team and I care about most is knowing that our patients are happy with their personal plastic surgery journey. After all, helping each patient we treat look and feel their absolute best is the goal we set for ourselves, it’s important to us that we continuously reach that standard. So when we receive positive feedback from someone that we have previously helped with a cosmetic procedure, it means the world to us. Today, I wanted to share one such example in the form of a firsthand plastic surgery testimonial.

Our spotlight patient Pamela was seeking facial rejuvenation to help fight common signs of aging. But she had some trepidation about plastic surgery, mostly due to concerns about post-surgery scarring. After discussing her goals and all of her potential procedure options, Pamela became intrigued by my less invasive Band Aid Facelift technique (performed in my office using gentle numbing).

Keep reading to hear Pamela’s account of her time in our office and the results we helped her achieve:

“Right before my Band Aid Facelift, Dr.LeRoy took more time to review some possible outcomes of my procedure. I am a Black woman with a boyish afro cut and he was concerned that I could possibly regret the surgical scars. He gave me the option to rethink the procedure. My womanly antennae had already picked up on his gentle perfectionism the first day I met him, and I had no doubt he could do the job. It has been close to one month and his surgical precision knows no boundaries. His perfectionism left me with near transparent and well-blended scars lines; in fact, my friends and family could not detect them at all. I just have to say that I am so happy with my choice to let Dr. LeRoy perform my Band Aid Facelift and I thank him and his staff for making me feel so at ease and confident during my office visits!”

It’s incredible to hear that Pamela is so happy with her Band Aid Facelift results. I pride myself on being able to make the cosmetic surgery process as simple, comfortable, and convenient as I can for my patients, and it’s deeply rewarding to know that this was Pamela’s experience. For more information about my selection of Band Aid procedures, or any other cosmetic surgery procedure that I perform, contact me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today. Don’t forget that you can follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, practice news, and much more.

Statistics To Know About Cosmetic Breast Surgery Today

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doctor-patient-consultationEvery now and again, I am interested in checking out plastic surgery statistics from top organizations in the field. This helps me gain a better understanding of what’s happening outside my practice, as far as what patients are currently most interested in achieving with plastic surgery. I always find this material interesting, and patients often do too whenever we discuss them in the office. This is why I wanted to present a few of the most interesting findings pertaining to cosmetic breast surgery from the most recent statistics published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

General Breast Surgery Statistics:

  • In a general sense, cosmetic breast surgery is more popular than ever, and has clearly rebounded after a lull related to COVID-19. Last year, people underwent over 3.5 million breast surgery procedures, including more than 728,000 in the US. This marks an 8.5% increase globally since 2017.

Breast Augmentation:

  • Always near the top of the list, breast augmentation surgery was the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure. It was also just behind liposuction as the most popular of all. Approximately 1,658,673 breast augmentation procedures were performed last year (378,700 in the US).

Breast Lift:

  • Breast lift surgery also remains incredibly in-demand, accounting for over 781,000 procedures around the world last year (167,395 in the US). Its 34% increase from the previous year was one of the highest leaps of any cosmetic procedure.

Part of my responsibilities as a board-certified plastic surgeon is educating patients about their available procedure options, as well as current trends within the industry. If you think that you might be interested in one of the many cosmetic breast procedures that I perform or to schedule a consultation appointment today, contact me, Dr. John LeRoy. You should also follow me on Facebook or Twitter for more plastic surgery tips and updates from my practice.

Band Aid Eye Lift: Your Most Common Questions Answered

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female-eye-and right-faceOur eyes are one of the first things people notice when they see us. Unfortunately, there comes a point where our eyelids begin drooping, and excess skin and puffiness occur. Both men and women alike experience eyelid aging and seek solutions to restore vitality to their appearance. For years, I have had great success with my Band Aid Eye Lift procedure, subtly and gently restoring youthfulness to my patients eyes. If you are considering an eye lift procedure, I want to answer a few of the most common questions I receive during patient consultations to assist you in better preparing for this procedure.

1. What is the difference between an eye lift and a brow lift?

Often, the terms eye lift and brow lift are used interchangeably. However, these procedures each address different signs of aging. Many people believe that undergoing a brow lift can improve sagging eyelids. Instead, brow lift surgery focuses on better brow placement which will also address signs of aging on the forehead. Brow placement, forehead creasing, and forehead wrinkles are all remedied through brow lift surgery. Eye lift surgery, on the other hand, focuses on addressing signs of aging around the eye area by removing excess, sagging skin, and repositioning extra tissue.

2. Will I have a scar with eyelid surgery?

This is a common concern among patients considering any facial cosmetic procedure. While scarring is unavoidable whenever an incision is made, an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon will know how to conceal scarring properly. I always strive to reassure my patients that scarring after eye lift surgery will be virtually undetectable. I always conceal any scarring in the natural crease of the eyelid or along the lash line. In some cases, I can even make the incision on the inside of the lower eyelid to hide scarring. Furthermore, with correct post-surgical care, any scarring will fade with time.

3. What type of anesthesia will be used?

I conduct a minimally invasive eye lift procedure known as my signature Band Aid Eyelid Surgery. I perform this procedure in my office with gentle numbing, eliminating the need for general anesthesia. The results of my Band Aid Eyelid Surgery will leave you with a natural result and a refreshed appearance.

4. Can I combine eyelid surgery with other procedures?

Combining eyelid surgery with other cosmetic procedures is a great way to maximize your anti-aging goals. Eyelid surgery pairs well with my Band Aid Mini Facelift and brow lift procedures.

5. How should I prepare for eyelid surgery?

Preparation for surgical procedures is just as important as aftercare. There are several ways to prepare for cosmetic surgery I suggest that will minimize complications, encourage proper healing, and ensure that you experience maximum results and we will review them prior to your procedure.

Undergoing any cosmetic surgical procedure is an important decision that requires both an honest assessment from a board-certified plastic surgeon and careful consideration by the patient. I understand the importance of this decision, which is why I perform a thorough consultation and evaluation on all my patients, guiding them toward the correct procedure or procedures that will meet their needs. If you desire to address signs of aging around your eyes or are interested in any of my Band Aid procedures, schedule an appointment with me, Dr. John LeRoy, at my Atlanta office. Until then, you can find more resources and information by following me on Facebook and Twitter.

Meet Our Band Aid Facelift Patient: Julie

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sitting-smiling-femaleReceiving feedback from patients that I have previously helped with cosmetic surgery is one of the most helpful and rewarding parts of being a board-certified plastic surgeon. It’s always my goal to be able to help my patients improve the way they look and feel. So when I hear from a patient who is willing to take the time to share their story and the impact that cosmetic surgery has had on their life, I’m always incredibly grateful. In the past, I have been happy to present firsthand plastic surgery testimonials from patients who were kind enough to detail the outstanding experiences they’ve had at my practice. Today, I wanted to focus on one patient more specifically and how Band Aid Facelift surgery impacted her life.

Julie first came to our office interested in refreshing the appearance of her face, but hesitant to undergo traditional plastic surgery. “I was always unsure about plastic surgery after having had many mishaps in my life, and not wanting to look “plastic” or be put to sleep in vain during surgery”. Thankfully, my less invasive Band Aid Facelift technique (performed in my office using gentle numbing) was able to provide Julie with the exact type of cosmetic rejuvenation that she had been looking for.

Keep reading to hear Julie discuss her procedure and experience in her own words:

“Dr. John LeRoy is the most authentic, down-to-earth, stern plastic surgeon I have ever met. I used to laugh when I would listen to advertisements about “the Band Aid Facelift.” Then, my husband and I visited friends in Aspen, Colorado, who are older than us. I noticed at dinner that my friend had the jawline of a 30-year-old. So I asked what her secret was.

She told me about this doctor and how he did a mini facelift on her while she was wide awake. 45 minutes on one side and 45 on the other, I listened intently. That’s how good and natural she looked! Eventually, after a significant amount of prolonged stress, I noticed my face beginning to droop, so I did it; I dove in and swam, and it was amazing!

At first, Dr. LeRoy almost turned me away for refusing to take pain medication post-surgery, but I quickly conceded. He was not out for my money for sure! He knows his stuff and doesn’t care what you say. He performs surgery his way and does it well. He talked to me the entire time, even making me laugh. He and his nurse made me feel comforted through it all. All of his staff are very friendly and unpretentious.

During my post-op visit after an early morning flight, my husband refused to go in with me. I wanted to inquire about a couple of other minor procedures with my lips and extra skin on one eyelid. He quoted, “I don’t want to go in because I would suggest he do nothing more to you, as your surgery is the most natural I have ever seen, with two-hundred percent perfection.”

The only thing I regret about meeting Dr. LeRoy is that I didn’t meet him sooner.”

I’m so happy to hear that Julie is doing so well and is so happy with the results of her surgery. Before I sign off, I just wanted to thank Julie, as well as all of my other incredible patients who have taken the time to leave us a plastic surgery testimonial over the years. Doing so is an amazing service for both me and my medical team, as well as prospective patients who are looking for an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon they can depend on. For more information about my selection of Band Aid procedures, or any other cosmetic surgery procedure that I perform, contact me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, today. You can follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, practice news, and much more.

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