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Why is Dr. LeRoy Featured as Atlanta Magazine’s “Face of the Band Aid Mini Facelift”?

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As the medical field continues to advance and improve, patients have more and more options for their aesthetic concerns, especially when it comes to facial rejuvenation. Unfortunately, few understand the differences between their various options and how to choose one over another. For instance, one of the most common questions my patients ask is, “What’s the difference between a traditional facelift and a Band Aid Facelift?” My recent feature in Atlanta Magazine as Atlanta’s “Face of the Band Aid Mini Facelift” serves to highlight these differences.

Atlanta plastic surgeonThe traditional facelift is rather well-known. As an extensive yet effective surgery, it involves excising skin from certain areas of the face where the skin has become lax with age, as well as repositioning the underlying facial tissue for an overall more youthful look. However, after seeing during my fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital that a more gradual and progressive approach gave the facelift patients a more natural and preferred result, I developed the Band Aid Facelift.

The Band Aid Facelift is essentially a minimally invasive version of the well-known facelift. During this procedure, I use specialized techniques and smaller incisions in more targeted areas. As a result, I’m able to achieve successful and natural-looking results while using only gentle numbing as opposed to general anesthesia. The recovery period is far shorter than a traditional facelift requires, and because the incisions are smaller, you can also expect less swelling, bruising, and scarring.

While the Band Aid Facelift is an ideal balance for many patients, the true key to being happy with your surgical results is working with the surgeon to determine the right procedure for your unique needs. I find that my patients with more significant aging are better satisfied with the traditional, comprehensive facelift. On the other hand, if your skin laxity or wrinkles are limited to a specific region, you may be an optimal candidate for a Band Aid Brow Lift or Band Aid Eyelid Surgery, and if you’re looking for a more subtle and non-surgical rejuvenation method, either Band Aid Skin Tightening or Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing may be your best bet.

Sifting through your options can feel overwhelming at first, be rest assured that I’m here to help you find the course of treatment which will best meet your cosmetic and medical needs. To start discussing how you can become your most confident and beautiful self, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Or, for more information on my Band Aid procedures and the latest news on plastic surgery, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Save Time and Money with September Specials

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For the right patient, plastic surgery like the Band Aid Facelift can make a powerful difference in their life, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the confidence of a youthful appearance. But those four little words, “for the right patient,” are crucial. As a double board certified plastic surgeon, I’ve met many patients who are unhappy with their early signs of aging, but who haven’t seen enough sagging skin and volume loss to warrant the recovery time, expense and scarring that comes with cosmetic surgery. For these patients, the non-surgical procedures that are featured in our September specials can provide the perfect balance between the results themselves and the amount of patient commitment that’s necessary to achieve them.

John LeRoy MD Atlanta plastic surgeon specialsBand Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing sends tiny beams of light into the targeted skin. This causes the body to produce more collagen—the natural protein that gives the skin its youthful firmness and elasticity. As a result, wrinkles diminish, skin gets subtly firmer, and both facial scarring and age spots fade, creating an overall younger and more refreshed look. Plus, because the laser is made of small, separated light beams, there’s less of an impact on the surface skin, which allows for a shorter recovery time.

Band Aid Skin Tightening is a non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment which, as its name suggests, focuses on tightening skin of the face and neck that has begun to sag with age. The Protégé system uses precisely controlled heat to warm the deeper layers of the skin. This enhances the body’s natural collagen production, creating results that can last for as long as two years, depending on the patient’s aging process. While a series of treatments is needed for optimal results, Band Aid Skin Tightening requires no downtime or anesthesia.

Cosmetic Facial Injections are one of the most popular ways to address fine lines and wrinkles. Botox® and Dysport® reduce wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes by relaxing the facial muscles beneath the skin that have become tense after years of repeated expressions. Facial fillers, on the other hand, are best for smoothing wrinkles around the mouth, nose, and chin area because the replace the youthful volume that has naturally been lost with age. However, both types of injections offer the advantage of convenience, because the procedure can take as little as 10-15 minutes and there is no downtime required.

All of these non-surgical cosmetic treatments can be great options, whether you’re combatting the early signs of aging or want to maintain and put the finishing touches on the results of facial plastic surgery. Ultimately, though, choosing the right procedure and the right healthcare provider to administer it are both key steps in getting the best possible results without unnecessary cost or recovery time. To start discussing your aesthetic choices, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Or, to stay up-to-date on our monthly specials and the latest plastic surgery news, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Dr. LeRoy’s Unique Band Aid Plastic Surgery Procedures Featured in Atlanta Magazine

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The field of plastic surgery is constantly changing, not only because new technology continues to arise, but also because surgeons and researchers are always looking for ways to better meet patients’ needs. As part of this effort, Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. John L. LeRoy developed his exclusive line of Band Aid plastic surgery procedures. But, many patients ask, what makes Band Aid procedures different from typical plastic surgery?

Atlanta plastic surgeonA Different Approach

Many cosmetic surgeries (like the facelift, eyelid surgery, and brow lift) focus primarily on helping patients look younger. In this case, procedures like the Band Aid Facelift are based on a different philosophy than the traditional facelift. Many facelift patients have observed their appearance aging as the years have gone by, and have eventually reached a point when they feel that surgery is “worth it” to minimize their wrinkles and skin laxity. The ideal Band Aid Facelift patient, on the other hand, is typically seeing the earlier signs of aging and is seeking a strategy of addressing facial aging as it arises. Rather than feeling unhappy with their appearance until they’re ready for a more comprehensive procedure, these patients often pair incremental Band Aid Facelifts with non-surgical procedures (like Band Aid Skin Tightening) every few years to address aging as it occurs, so they look more youthful and natural for years to come.

Balancing the Results with the Means

Facial rejuvenation procedures are not the only plastic surgeries that can be performed with minimally invasive techniques. With these surgeries, the goal is to improve the balance between the results that will be achieved and the commitment from the patient required to achieve the results. For example, we’ll compare the tummy tuck and the Band Aid Tummy Tuck. Both procedures are designed to improve the appearance of lax skin and, in some cases, excess fat or stretched muscles in the abdomen. For a patient who only has a smaller amount of excess skin to be removed, the general anesthesia and comprehensive procedure required with a traditional tummy tuck aren’t necessary. By focusing only on the areas that need improvement, Dr. LeRoy can use gentle numbing and limited incisions to give a Band Aid Tummy Tuck patient the slimmer, more youthful midsection they’re looking for, all with minimal downtime and cost.

Choosing the right plastic surgery to fit your needs is an important part of getting the results you want. Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy has performed over 5000 Band Aid procedures over the course of nearly twenty years and can guide you toward determining which procedure is best for you and your individual needs. To start discussing your cosmetic options and which choice may be the best fit for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. John LeRoy. Or, to stay up-to-date on the latest plastic surgery news, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Your Biggest Band Aid Plastic Surgery Questions Answered

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In terms of medical treatments, surgery is often thought of as being the most extreme option, and most people only require surgery a handful of times throughout their lives. As a result, many people who hear about Dr. John LeRoy‘s originally developed line of Band Aid plastic surgeries have difficulty understanding how a surgery can be minimally invasive. Featured in the latest issue of Atlanta Magazine, Band Aid procedures involve unique strategies that allow them to be performed in-office with gentle numbing. To help our patients develop a better understanding of when and how these procedures can be beneficial, we’re answering some of the most common questions our patients ask about Band Aid plastic surgery.

band aid plastic surgery atlanta gaHow can cosmetic surgery be performed while the patient is awake?
To explain how cosmetic surgery can be performed using gentle numbing (local anesthesia at the treatment area) rather than using general anesthesia to make the patient fully unconscious, we’ll compare the Band Aid Tummy Tuck and the traditional tummy tuck. The traditional procedure uses an incision across most of the patient’s lower abdomen to remove excess skin and fat and to repair muscles that have been damaged and loosened by pregnancy. Because of the depth of this surgery, general anesthesia is necessary for patient comfort and safety. But a Band Aid Tummy Tuck focuses on removing excess skin, and because these patients have less skin to be removed and don’t require muscle repair, the incision is smaller and is placed strategically to address only the areas that need attention. With the minimal depth of the procedure and the smaller incision, the patient’s comfort and safety can still be maintained using local anesthesia.

Will the lack of general anesthesia make my recovery more painful?
Lowering the amount of anesthesia used does not leave the patient in more pain during their recovery; quite the opposite, in fact. Procedures like the Band Aid Facelift require smaller incisions and make less comprehensive changes, so the minimized extent of the surgery helps patients to recover more quickly and smoothly than if they had opted for a traditional procedure. To further minimize the discomfort of recovery, Dr. LeRoy injects Exparel® pain management into the incision site when the procedure is completed, providing up to 72 hours of post-surgical pain relief.

Are Band Aid plastic surgery procedures safe?
While minimally-invasive surgery seems like a new development, physicians have long been working toward the goal of making surgery easier to fit into patients’ everyday lives, and Dr. LeRoy has been at the forefront of this effort by performing Band Aid procedures for nearly twenty years. Because Band Aid surgeries are less invasive and less comprehensive, and because general anesthesia isn’t used, the risk of complications is actually lower than it is for traditional plastic surgery.

Are the results of Band Aid procedures more temporary than the results of traditional plastic surgery?
No cosmetic surgery can truly be called “temporary,” nor “permanent.” Take the facelift as an example. During the procedure, excess sagging skin is removed and the remaining skin and tissue is given a lifted, more youthful firmness. The procedure can take years off a patient’s appearance, but it does not stop the aging process. So while the skin that was removed will never “grow back,” throughout the years, the rejuvenated facial skin will continue to lose collagen and develop new wrinkles and laxity. Because the Band Aid Facelift produces more natural, less comprehensive results than a traditional facelift, it generally takes fewer years off the patient’s appearance, but for patients who are best suited to a Band Aid Facelift, the results are just as satisfying and long-lasting as those of a traditional facelift.

How do I know whether a Band Aid plastic surgery procedure is right for me?
Every patient’s aesthetic goals and medical needs are unique, and cosmetic procedures are not “one-size-fits-all.” Learning about the procedures you’re considering is a great first step, and the next step is to talk to the expert. Schedule a consultation with Dr. LeRoy to discuss your cosmetic concerns and other factors that affect your decision, and he can recommend and help you determine which option is the best fit for your needs and priorities.

Band Aid plastic surgery procedures are among the most popular cosmetic choices for our patients, because in many cases, they provide an ideal balance of the aesthetic improvement patients are looking for and the recovery time and expense they’re able to commit. However, they’re only part of the extensive menu of options that allows us to provide cosmetic treatments that are tailored to each patient’s unique needs. To learn more about the procedures and treatments we offer, explore our website, contact us with questions, or join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

May Brings Many Ways to Save on Facial Rejuvenation

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Throughout more than thirty years as a plastic surgeon, I’ve found that one of the most common goals my patients have is to look younger. They still feel as vibrant and energetic as they did ten years ago, and they want their outward appearance to match. But even a basic knowledge of cosmetic treatments makes it clear that there isn’t one particular way for patients to achieve this goal—the options span from noninvasive treatments to injections to surgical procedures like my Band Aid Facelift. That’s because every patient is unique; their skin tone, aesthetic goals, signs of aging, and medical needs all impact which procedure I recommend. As a reflection of this, our May specials offer savings on a number of treatments, all of which are geared toward facial rejuvenation.

Atlanta plastic surgeonBand Aid Skin Tightening

We all know that as we age, our skin loses its firmness and elasticity, and gravity causes it to sag. A facelift is a highly effective way to correct this problem, but for patients who aren’t yet ready for surgery or those who are seeking to maintain the results of their facelift, Band Aid Skin Tightening can be an ideal solution. The cutting-edge Protégé system sends precisely controlled heat into the deeper layers of the skin. This triggers the body’s production of collagen, the protein that gives skin its youthful firmness. As the collagen continuously develops, the treated skin becomes more firm and wrinkles become smoother, leading to a naturally refreshed look.

Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing

Besides lax skin, another common sign of aging is the development of age spots—small spots where sun exposure over time has made the skin darker than the surrounding skin. Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing is unique because it addresses both age spots and wrinkles, as well as acne scarring. Like Band Aid Skin Tightening, this procedure stimulates the body’s natural collagen production process, which has slowed down with age. The DOT Therapyâ„¢ laser sends precisely controlled columns of laser light into the skin while leaving the surrounding skin intact. As a result, the refreshed collagen creates a smoother, more youthful complexion, yet the healing time needed is minimal.

Cosmetic Facial Injections

Perhaps some of the best-known methods for facial rejuvenation are cosmetic facial injections. Botox® and Dysport® are wrinkle-reducing medications that relax the targeted muscles in the faces. This smooths the creases and winkles that have formed as a result of the muscle being contracted or furrowed from years of facial expressions. Dermal fillers like Restylane® and Juvéderm®, on the other hand, restore the youthful volume that is naturally lost from the face as we age. In some cases, these fillers can also be used to subtly plump the lips. Starting on May 1st, 2015, patients can earn special savings on their Dysport® and Restylane® treatments through the new ASPIRE Galderma Rewards program. To learn more about the program or to enroll for free, visit www.aspirerewards.com.

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, my priority is making sure that you get the best treatment possible. It’s important to balance great results with safety and recovery time, and to find the procedure or treatment that balances each of these priorities. To schedule your consultation to discuss the best treatment option for you, give us a call to schedule an appointment. Or, for helpful tips and information about plastic surgery and other cosmetic topics, follow the John L LeRoy, MD, FACS, PC page on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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