Atlanta’s, Dr. John LeRoy is an expert in plastic surgery of the face, breast and body. In 1997, Dr. LeRoy developed his signature band aid facelift procedure and has since expanded his services to include multiple band aid procedures. Find list of his cosmetic surgery services, signature procedures and professional highlights featured in Atlanta Magazine.
Atlanta plastic surgeon, Dr. John LeRoy offers a custom-tailored combination of cosmetic procedures, Mommy Makeover Surgery, to repair the effects of pregnancy and childbirth. See his ad in Atlanta Parent Magazine currently on newsstands now.
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Q: I’ve heard a lot about your Band Aid cosmetic procedures. Is there a minimally invasive form of breast augmentation?
A: There are some surgeons who perform what is called “awake breast augmentation”; that is, breast surgery with only local anesthesia. This is not a procedure that I perform. Breast enhancement surgery is an intricate body procedure that is best addressed in a hospital type surgical setting under general anesthesia. By utilizing general anesthesia, a plastic surgeon better protects the patient from undue mental and physical stress.
Q: What is the real difference between saline and silicone breast implants?
A: The physical difference between breast implants is that saline implants are constructed with a silicone shell filled with a sterile saline solution; whereas silicone implants consist of a silicone shell filled with a silicone gel. Both breast implant types produce attractive breast enhancement results. Choosing an implant hinges on factors such as preferred texture, desired breast size and shape, and existing breast appearance.
Q: You talk about natural looking plastic surgery results, how do you make augmented breasts look more natural?
A: To ensure patients achieve optimal breast augmentation results, a proper consultation is necessary to establish a patient’s goals. It is equally important for one’s plastic surgeon to note their current body proportions in deciding what size, shape, and texture of breast implant will best complement the existing breast tissue and contribute to a more desirable overall aesthetic.
To learn more about the cosmetic breast surgery procedures Dr. John LeRoy performs visit his website and continue to read his blog.
Cosmetic surgery is an ever-growing industry. Despite the nation’s economic state over the last couple of years, plastic surgery procedures continue to remain a highly requested service. Many consumers, weary of over-spending their hard-earned dollars have become much more cognizant of the elective things they decide to purchase. In an effort to dispel some of the rumors surrounding the cost of plastic surgery, Dr. John LeRoy would like to explain the components included in the tabulation of surgery cost.
Generally, most plastic surgeons calculate the cost of each respective procedure based upon the following: doctor’s fees, surgical suite/ hospital fees, anesthesiologist fees, and material cost for post-operative aids (i.e.-compression garments, specialized dressings, etc.) For ease of illustration, we’ll use liposuction (body contouring) as a procedure example. A doctor’s fees’ would include the time he/she invests in performing the procedure (this value will fluctuate based on a surgeon’s experience), the complexity of areas receiving the treatment (i.e. – liposuction of the legs, abdomen, knees, or hips), and the type of tissue to be removed (excess fat is much harder to extract from fibrous tissue than more supple adipose tissues.)
Each medical facility sets their own “rent” if you will to cover the cost of their insurance and supplies. Most plastic surgeons are not able to perform cosmetic surgery procedures on-site, and must instead use more readily equipped hospital areas. Fortunately, Dr. John LeRoy’s practice has the advantage of being outfitted to perform an array of in-office procedures (Band Aid procedures).
Dr. LeRoy’s Band Aid Procedures also offer the advantage of requiring only gentle numbing; therefore reducing the costs typically associated with general anesthesia. It is important to remember however, that not all cosmetic procedures and not all surgeons hold the experience to safely perform this type of procedure with local anesthesia. Most plastic surgery procedures involving the breast and body (i.e.- breast augmentation, breast reduction, or tummy tuck (abdominioplasty)are recommended only with general anesthesia. Similar to doctor fees, anesthesiologist fees are contingent upon several varying factors including: time required for the procedure(s), amount of areas to be numbed, and the existence of outlying health concerns that could complicate administering/ maintaining drugs to keep the patient unconscious.
Material costs, again, vary depending upon the cosmetic procedure. Liposuction requires several different mechanical aids including specialized lasers or vibration instruments to loosen fat, cannulas (metal tubes) of varying diameter to suction fat, and injected fluids to reduce swelling and bleeding. Additionally, cosmetic body procedures like liposuction require patients to wear a compression garment to control post-operative swelling and/ or bruising for a time following their surgery.
As you can see, the cost of plastic surgery is highly dependent upon the requirements of the specific patient. It’s imperative for anyone considering plastic surgery to first have a cosmetic consultation with their prospective surgeon to limit the risk of surgical complication or fluctuation in estimated procedure cost. To learn more about the cost of Atlanta liposuction, breast augmentation cost, or facelift cost visit Dr. LeRoy’s website and blog.
Plastic surgery is relatively common now, and it seems like everyone in Hollywood has had a cosmetic procedure. However, Entertainment Weekly published an article stating that Disney refused to cast women who had breast enhancement surgery in Pirates of the Caribbean 4 because the look was historically inaccurate. The casting sheet explicitly stated not to even audition if you’d received breast implants. Casting associates said they did not want anything to take away from the movie. If the cosmetic procedure had been done well and was not obvious, there was no issue. Creators of historically based movies, such as Pirates of the Caribbean 4, face dilemmas with aesthetic issues other than just plastic surgery; they also have to be careful about hair highlights, overly toned bodies, and tattoos.
It’s understandable that casting associates do not desire hiring actors who do not historically fit the part because of obvious plastic surgery. However, it is hard to imagine that Disney producers could fully cast actors who’ve never had cosmetic surgery, but there is a chance that some actors slid by without having to admit their physical alterations. While cosmetic surgery is meant to change appearance, it does not have to look over done. Plastic surgery results, and even breast augmentation procedures, can be subtle. Before a plastic surgery procedure, Dr. LeRoy consults with his patients about their expected outcomes and their desired results.
Dr. John LeRoy is renowned for his subtle Band Aid procedures such as the Band Aid Facelift procedures and Band Aid Liposuction. While Dr. LeRoy has not coined a “Band Aid” breast procedure, he is highly practiced in subtlety. Unless the patient desires a dramatic plastic surgery result, Dr. LeRoy will perform the most minimal procedure possible to obtain the desired results.
Subtlety depends upon the plastic surgeon, the type of cosmetic surgery, and the extent of the cosmetic procedure. For instance, if you go from an A cup to a D cup in breast implant size, it won’t look as subtle as if you only increase a size or two. To ensure a more natural looking result, be sure to discuss concerns and expectations with your board certified plastic surgeon at your consultation. With today’s advanced technologies, surgeons can easily hide scars and make results look seamless. For more information on plastic surgery news and plastic surgery results, visit Dr. LeRoy’s website, and continue to read his blog.