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Dr. John LeRoy Debunks Myths About Eyelid Surgery

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female-checks-eyes-in-mirrorAlways among the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures, eyelid surgery can provide incredible anti-aging results for patients who experience common signs of aging around their eyes. Thanks to modern technology and communication, there is more easily accessible information about eyelid surgery available to patients than ever before. And while this can be a great resource for people trying to research the procedure, there is also a surplus of wrong or misleading information to sift through. That’s why, as a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I thought I could help by talking through some common myths about eyelid surgery.

Myth #1: Eyelid Surgery Is Only For The Wealthy

This is absolutely false. Plastic surgery has never been more accessible and inclusive in terms of cost and eyelid surgery is not something that patients should expect to break the bank. I perform this procedure in-office to help allay hospital and anesthesia fees commonly associated with plastic surgery. I also offer plastic surgery financing for patients who would prefer to break up their eyelid surgery costs into smaller, interest-free payments (for those who qualify).

Myth #2: Eyelid Surgery Results Can Be Achieved Without Surgery

We’ve seen incredible advancements in non-surgical cosmetic treatments in recent years, but nothing that can replicate the results of eyelid surgery. However, patients who are looking for a less invasive version of the procedure may be good candidates for my signature Band Aid Eyelid Surgery. Performed in my office under gentle numbing, Band Aid Eyelid Surgery can help provide a more youthful, refreshed look with less downtime that traditional eyelid surgery.

Myth #3: Eyelid Surgery Results Will Last Forever

In the world of plastic surgery, there’s no such thing as “forever.” Changes that a person’s face experiences over time, including those due to natural aging, can lead to additional signs of facial aging after eyelid surgery. However, eyelid surgery results are intended to be very long-lasting and the fear of natural aging over time should not be a deterrent for anyone who considers themself a good candidate for the procedure.

In the case of any plastic surgery, the more that a patient understands about their procedure and what it is capable of in advance, the more satisfied they will ultimately be with their experience. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. John LeRoy. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, practice news, and much more.

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.

The Benefits of Subtle, Affordable Cosmetic Surgery

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Many people associate cosmetic procedures or the term plastic surgery with the notion that you will be left looking artificial and, for lack of a better word, “plastic.”  In some instances, people can undergo cosmetic surgery and be left with noticeable changes to their appearance.  However, this doesn’t have to be the case.  Discrete enhancements allow you to achieve dramatic results without completely altering the face you know and love.  Subtle cosmetic surgery aims to refresh your appearance while retaining your natural beauty.  Luckily, numerous surgical and non-surgical procedures allow patients to achieve this goal without the obvious tell-tale signs of having had a cosmetic procedure performed. In addition to preserving your natural look, there is also the additional benefits of affordability and not having to go under anesthesia.

Surgical Options

When I began my career as a plastic surgeon, I wanted to offer patients a more natural option for cosmetic surgery. That’s when I decided to develop a more natural, affordable, and less invasive Facelift, my Band Aid Mini Facelift. Since this time, I established a line of Band Aid procedures to provide surgical options to patients seeking to tweak their appearance without completely altering their natural look.  My Band Aid procedures, which are performed in-office with gentle numbing, are minimally invasive and provide natural-looking enhancements to your appearance.  My Band Aid Facelift procedures can address wrinkles, sagging jowls, and general signs of aging, offering a quicker recovery than traditional surgery.  One of the greatest benefits of my Band Aid procedures is that I can focus on specific problem areas that my patients desire to address.  A high level of customization allows for a unique and personalized result.

Non-Surgical Options

Some patients simply are not ready for surgery or may require more of a maintenance approach to their facial rejuvenation.  Non-surgical options such as injectables and laser skin resurfacing are great options for those desiring to restore youth and radiance discretely and with minimal downtime.  These procedures have become some of the most popular non-surgical treatments for minimizing wrinkles or tweaking, plumping, and contouring one’s physical features.

Botox® and Dysport® are the most common injectables used to restore a rested and youthful look.  Everyday expressions, such as smiling, laughing, and even becoming angry, cause the facial muscles to contract, forming lines and wrinkles over time.  Botox® and Dysport® prevent or minimize these muscles from contracting and smooth already existing lines and wrinkles.

Dermal fillers such as Restylane®, Juvéderm®, and Radiesse® are great for restoring lost facial volume that occurs as we age or in some cases plump what we never had.  Collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin production decrease as we get older.  Using dermal fillers, I can replace that lost or reduced volume and promote the production of new collagen and hyaluronic acid.  Restylane®, Juvéderm®, and Radiesse® are great options for plumping the lips as well as addressing deeper lines and wrinkles, sagging jowls, and facial contouring.

My Band Aid laser skin resurfacing treatment is a versatile therapy that works well on its own or combined with other surgical and non-surgical procedures.  Performed in-office with gentle numbing, Band Aid laser skin resurfacing utilizes DOT laser therapy to penetrate the dermis and create thousands of microscopic perforations which activate the body’s healing process.  This process stimulates natural collagen production and cellular turnover which works to tighten skin, reduce wrinkles and scarring, and repair surface damage. 

Subtle changes to one’s appearance can go a long way toward improving self-esteem and boosting confidence.  You can’t stop the aging process, but you can age gracefully.  If you would like to restore youthful radiance to your appearance in a subtle and natural way, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy.  Together, we can develop a customized treatment plan to address your aging concerns.  For more information and practice updates, follow me on Facebook and Twitter. 

Popular Cosmetic Surgeries to Receive in Your 50s

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Signs It’s Time for a Facelift SurgeryPlastic surgery can help patients of any age to rediscover their self-confidence and finally overcome an aesthetic feature that has been making them feel self-conscious for years. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has been in practice for over 25 years, I have seen that refreshed pride in countless patients of all age groups, but one of the groups I see regularly is patients in their 50s.

What are the best cosmetic surgeries to get in your 50s? This will vary from person to person because everyone ages at a different pace. However, there are certain surgeries that are particularly popular for patients of this age.

Eyelid Surgery or Band Aid Eyelid Surgery

As you age, the area around your eyes can change in several ways. Many men and women develop “puffy” lower eyelids or “bags under the eyes.” Others experience sagging skin above their upper eyelids that gives their eyes a hooded appearance. In fact, many of my patients have both of these signs of aging.

Eyelid surgery (also called blepharoplasty) or my minimally invasive Band Aid Eyelid Surgery can address either or both of these issues. Lower eyelid surgery removes the protruding pads of fat and/or sagging skin that are contributing to the unwanted aging under the eyes. Upper eyelid surgery reduces the excess sagging skin above the eyes to relieve hooded eyelids and give the eyes a more rested look.

Liposuction or Band Aid Liposuction

Unwanted fat is a common frustration at any age, but it tends to amplify for people in their 50s. Women in particular usually see a drop in their metabolism around menopause, so stubborn pockets of fat only become more stubborn.

For this reason, liposuction is particularly popular for patients in their 50s, including liposuction for the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, hips, and other areas. Liposuction or Band Aid Liposuction for the jowls or “double chin” area is also highly popular for patients in their 50s because facial fat often repositions to this area as part of the aging process.

Mini Facelift including the Band Aid Mini Facelift

While a traditional facelift is popular for patients in their 60s and 70s, many of my patients in their 50s are starting to see the early signs of sagging skin and shifting facial tissue. They have surpassed the fine lines and mild wrinkles that they can treat with non-surgical treatments like facial filler injections, but they don’t yet have enough sagging skin to warrant a traditional facelift. These patients are ideal candidates for my Band Aid Mini Facelift.

I perform this minimally invasive surgery in my sterile medical office using gentle numbing rather than general anesthesia, so you can remain awake and comfortable throughout your procedure. The result is natural-looking facial rejuvenation results with half the recovery time of a traditional facelift.

Neck Lift

The neck is another area that often starts to show noticeable aging for patients in their 50s. You may begin to notice significant neck bands, sagging skin, and protruding platysma muscles. A neck lift is a popular way to address these signs of aging to give your neck a more youthful and slimmer look.

If you’re in your 50s and you want to give yourself the gift of an update or upgrade to your appearance, there is no time like the present. The procedures above are the most popular surgeries for this time of life, but your experience will be customized to address your top concerns and cosmetic goals. To discuss how I can help you rediscover your self-confidence, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Follow me on Facebook for more cosmetic surgery tips and insights.

What Is an Eye Lift?

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lady-checks-face-in-mirrorWe all want to retain the vigor and vitality of youth, and most of us want our appearance to do the same. It’s no surprise, then, that many of the most popular plastic surgery procedures focus on “lifting” and restoring a younger, rejuvenated look. You’ve heard of a facelift, neck lift, brow lift, breast lift, and possibly even a body lift. There’s another procedure, though, that is more popular than you might realize: an eye lift.

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has specialized in facial rejuvenation for over 25 years, I am proud to provide an inside look at eye lifts including what they are, why they’re performed, and how you can make yours minimally invasive.

What Is an Eye Lift?

An eye lift, simply put, is a plastic surgery that revitalizes the area around the eyes. It may involve removing excess sagging skin and swollen fat and repositioning other tissue, but the ultimate goal is to make your eyes look younger and brighter and to align with your desired results.

Eye lifts go by several different names. You may hear this surgery referred to as cosmetic eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty, eyelid lift, or possibly an “eye job.” By any name, though, there are two types of eye lifts. Upper eyelid surgery focuses on the area above your eyes, namely the space between your eyebrow and your upper eyelid. Lower eyelid surgery focuses on the area below the eyes. Some people want to reduce aging both above and below their eyes, so it’s common to perform upper and lower eyelid surgery in the same procedure.

What Cosmetic Issues Does an Eye Lift Address?

Everyone experiences facial aging in different ways and at different paces, but there are certain common aesthetic frustrations that upper and lower eyelid surgeries aim to address. An upper eye lift is meant to reduce sagging skin above the upper eyelids. That sagging skin (and sometimes fat), whether genetic or age-related, gives you “hooded eyelids” or puffy eyelids and makes your eyes appear more tired.

A lower eye lift, on the other hand, is meant to address “bags under the eyes.” Under-eye bags can be caused by protruding pads of fat under your eyes, sagging skin below your eyes, or both, so a lower eyelid surgery will address one or both of these issues to give you a revitalized and well-rested look.

How Common Are Eye Lifts?

You may not hear about eye lifts as often as facelifts, but they’re actually highly common. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, eyelid surgery was the second most popular cosmetic surgery in 2020, with over 325,000 of these procedures performed in the US that year.

How Long Does an Eye Lift Last?

No surgery or treatment can stop your skin from aging in the future, so for any age-correcting procedure, your results will seem to fade as you develop new aging over the coming years. That is why many of these procedures like facelifts are typically repeated after about ten years to treat these new signs of aging. The good news with an eye lift, however, is that my patients rarely experience enough new aging in this area after surgery to warrant a new surgery, so most eye lift patients only have the procedure once.

Keep in mind, though, that you will still want to take steps to maintain your results for as long as possible. This includes healthy skin care, daily sun protection, and potentially non-surgical skin treatments like laser treatments to reduce mild aging.

How to Get a Minimally Invasive Eye Lift

If you want to give your eyes a brighter, younger appearance without extensive surgery, you’re in luck. I offer my own type of eye lift called Band Aid Eyelid Surgery. This is a minimally invasive variation of the eye lift which I perform in my safe and well-equipped office with the use of gentle numbing instead of general anesthesia. Your Band Aid Eyelid Surgery will be customized to fit your needs, providing natural-looking results with less recovery time than a traditional eyelid surgery.

If you would like to find out if my Band Aid Eyelid Surgery can help you refresh your appearance, schedule a plastic surgery consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy, today. Follow me on Facebook for more cosmetic surgery tips and insights.

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