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John L LeRoy, MD, FACS, PC Featured in Atlanta Magazine

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There are certain professionals who we’re very quick to trust, people who we may associate with having all the answers.  Doctors are toward the top of this list. Often, people tend to see healthcare providers as almost magical, and assume that if they’re able to call themselves a doctor, they know everything there is to know about health. But it’s important for us to remind ourselves that not all doctors have the same amount of experience and expertise, which is why we need to know exactly who our doctors are and whether they’re truly experts in their field.

LeRoy ATL Mag feature Jan 2015
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This month, I was featured in Atlanta Magazine in order to help all my patients (and potential future patients) get to know me better. Certain medical experiences and accomplishments in my career have been especially enlightening for me, so I’d like to highlight a few of them for you:

  • Double board certification – I am extremely proud to have board certification in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. To become a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I had to demonstrate that I am highly proficient not only in the plastic surgery procedures that I perform every day, but also in general surgery, like the experience I gained during my fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. This gives me some extra experience and knowledge about an array of surgical procedures, allowing me to better understand and protect the health of my patient while giving them the realistic cosmetic results they’re seeking.
  • Band Aid plastic surgery procedures – Throughout my career, I have developed a complete line of minimally-invasive procedures, including the Band Aid Tummy Tuck, Band Aid Liposuction, Band Aid Facelift, and many more. My patients have found these procedures to be just the answer they’re looking for when they want more natural-looking results with less downtime.
  • Professional affiliations – Joining professional organizations (such as the American Medical Association, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the National Board of Medical Specialties, the Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) has been a great tool throughout my career. It has enabled me to stay up-to-date with all the latest plastic surgery developments and technology so that I can give my patients the absolute best combination of safe surgery and cosmetic results. If you want to stay up-to-date on developments in plastic surgery, you can easily do so by following me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

But even with my professional accolades, my proudest accomplishments are my satisfied patients. They allow me to do what I love every day and to help my patients be their most confident selves. So thank you to my past patients, and to my future patients as well, for giving me the privilege to work with you. You truly make my job more meaningful every day.

Need to Refresh Your Results? Try Band Aid Procedures!

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Having a facelift can be a great decision for women and men alike to choose to take charge of the effects aging has on the face. However, as years pass and the aging process inevitably continues, I am often asked what can be done to revitalize the initial results of a traditional facelift. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I offer many options for patients who wish to see a reinvigorated appearance.

Need to Refresh Your Results? Try Band Aid Procedures!As we age, collagen production unavoidably slows down and lends to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging in the skin. Though having a facelift procedure all over again generally is not necessary, Band Aid Facelifts can be an ideal solution to touch up your results.

Though Band Aid Facelift was created to relieve signs of aging for patients who don’t yet require a traditional facelift, its purpose also perfectly suits those seeking to renew previous plastic surgery results. Band Aid Facelift is performed in-office, uses smaller incisions and gentle numbing instead of general anesthesia. It also necessitates a far shorter recovery than traditional facelift, with most patients able to return to normal activity within 3 to 5 days.

Countless patients have been and continue to be very pleased with the subtle, natural-looking results that stem from the procedure.  As an added benefit, Band Aid Facelift brings fewer risks due to the less invasive nature of the procedure as a whole.

As an additional option for patients seeking to restore a younger, more alert appearance, I offer Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing and Skin Tightening with Protégé. These minimally-invasive procedures provide just the right amount of rejuvenation and are performed in-office with gentle numbing. You can stimulate collagen production and eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, acne, sun spots, and lax skin in just a few treatments! Whether utilized as initial treatments or regular maintenance to your previous results, each of these procedures aid in renewing a younger-looking complexion.

To determine your candidacy for a Band Aid Plastic Surgery or traditional procedure, contact our office to schedule a consultation. You can also learn more about my minimally-invasive procedures by connecting with me, Dr. John LeRoy, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta Outlines Cosmetic Breast Surgery Checklist

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Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta Outlines Cosmetic Breast Surgery Checklist

Atlanta, GA — Breast augmentation has reached the top of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures for the fifth year in a row according to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy says demand for breast augmentation in Atlanta reflects the American culture’s emphasis on the female body and possessing a full, proportionate figure. As cosmetic breast procedures continue to rise in popularity, Dr. LeRoy says patients need to be sure they have done extensive research into the available enhancement options and the surgical care provided by their practice before undergoing an operation.

At his plastic surgery practice, Dr. LeRoy focuses on providing patients with a wide variety of aesthetic procedures ranging from facelifts to liposuction in Atlanta; however, he has a particular professional interest in helping patients rejuvenate their feminine curves through breast surgery. He says he has seen a diverse population of patients with a number of different cosmetic goals. Given this need, Dr. LeRoy has created a breast surgery checklist for patients interested in breast implants in Atlanta, so as to help them ensure their results will be the safest and most effective possible. He says patients should attain several key bits of information before undergoing breast surgery:

  • Know your surgery options: “Breast surgery does not just equate to wanting larger breasts. There are several breast surgery types: augmentation to address size and volume, reduction to minimize size, lift to adjust placement, and revision to correct complications or exchange breast implants with a different size or type. It’s also important to realize there is no one perfect breast shape or size. The size and type of the implant selected should be proportional to the patient’s overall frame and in line with their cosmetic goals. All of these things should be discussed openly during a plastic surgery consultation,” he says.
  • Only entrust a board certified, experienced provider: “Breast surgery carries many risks if not performed by a board certified plastic surgeon. The risk of complications like capsular contracture (scar tissue formation) as well as implant rupture can be reduced greatly with an experienced surgeon and proper aftercare,” says Dr. LeRoy.
  • Adhere to aftercare instructions: “It’s important for breast surgery patients to follow their surgeon’s orders by wearing the prescribed undergarments and avoiding strenuous activity right after surgery. Following these instructions will help patients avoid plastic surgery complications and the need for breast revision surgery,” he says.

After familiarizing oneself with the most up-to-date patient care and education in the field of breast surgery, Dr. LeRoy says examining a practice’s surgical facilities and techniques will help patients get a better sense of their surgeon’s commitment to both safety and a natural-looking outcome. He recommends patients research where their procedure will be performed (either in a hospital or at the plastic surgeon’s office) because it will tell them the level of safety precautions that have been met by the practice and ensure they receive the best care. Dr. LeRoy says making the distinction between inpatient and outpatient surgery, as well, can be a vital step in the cosmetic surgery checklist.

“Inpatient surgery is reserved for patients undergoing extensive reconstructive procedures that will require overnight hospitalization. Most plastic surgery patients in good overall health can have surgery at fully accredited outpatient surgical facilities. Patients should look for ‘out of office’ breast surgery done with general anesthesia because most doctors’ offices are not equipped to handle this level of procedure unless they have a fully accredited surgical center on site,” he says.

Regardless of whether patients are looking for a breast lift or a tummy tuck in Atlanta, Dr. LeRoy says the decision to undergo a cosmetic procedure is not one that should be taken lightly. He urges his patients to stay abreast of the latest research and consult with an extensively-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon before settling on any treatment. Through proper patient education and a dedicated practice, Dr. Leroy says patients can achieve a natural result that offers both restored confidence and an improved appearance.

About John L. LeRoy, MD, FACS

John LeRoy MD completed seven years of residency training in general surgery and plastic surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He has also completed a Fellowship in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York. Dr. LeRoy is a board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Georgia Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Moretz Society, the American Medical Association, and several other professional organizations.

Located at 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE Suite 375 in Atlanta, GA, Dr. LeRoy’s practice can be reached at (404) 418-7579. He can also be contacted online via the website johnleroymd.com,  or his Atlanta plastic surgery Facebook and Twitter (@JohnLLeRoyJrMD) pages.