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A Procedure for Every Sign of Aging

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There are a lot more factors affecting your facial aging besides the number of candles on your birthday cake. Genetics play a role, as do your lifestyle choices (smoking, sun protection, etc.), stress, and even weight fluctuations in some cases. Fortunately, there are varying plastic surgeries for your unique signs of aging, and many of them are also available as minimally invasive Band Aid procedures I’ve developed over the past twenty years.

atlanta plastic surgeryFor lax skin among your cheeks, jawline, or other areas of the lower to mid-face: Band Aid Facelift

The traditional facelift is a highly popular surgery which can restore firmness to aging skin along the jowls and throughout the mid-face, but it can be an extensive procedure with significant recovery time. For patients who are in the earlier stages of aging, my Band Aid Facelift is an in-office procedures which uses gentle numbing, minimally invasive techniques, and smaller incisions to provide natural-looking results with less downtime, less bruising and swelling, a lower cost, and smaller scars.

For bags under the eyes or sagging skin above the eyelids: Band Aid Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift can be performed on the upper eyelids (to remove sagging skin which has given the eyelids a “hooded” appearance), the lower eyelids (to reduce “bags under the eyes” by removing fat deposits and restoring firmer skin), or both. For patients who need a milder improvement, this surgery can often be performed as a minimally invasive Band Aid procedure.

For deep forehead creases and a sagging brow line: Band Aid Brow Lift

The Band Aid Brow Lift, as one would assume, focuses on the area around and above the eyebrows. By removing excess skin for patients whose brow line has become lax and lower with age, this procedure can be significantly easier to fit into your schedule than a more traditional brow lift. Depending on your needs, I can also reposition the underlying muscles which have become tense and created forehead creases after years of facial expressions.

While the procedures above can be ideal options for someone who wants surgical-quality results without the downtime of a traditional plastic surgery, others with earlier signs of aging (like crow’s feet, fine lines, and milder wrinkles) may be a better fit for non-surgical methods like Botox® or Dysport® injections, facial fillers, Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing, or Band Aid Skin Tightening. To discuss your best options for restoring an appearance you can feel confident in, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Or, for more tips and information about cosmetic surgery, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Ask Dr. LeRoy: Do I need a Brow Lift, an Eyelid Lift, or Just Botox®?

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Many of my plastic surgery patients start out by going through a similar process. They notice something they dislike about their appearance, and as time goes by, it bothers them more and more. They may try a few home remedies or change their skincare routine, but they don’t see as much improvement as they were hoping for. Eventually, they arrive at a point when they decide to take control and have the issue professionally treated but now they need to figure out how. Patients who want to reduce signs of aging within the upper portion of their face, for instance, have several different options to choose from, so read on for an easy-to-use breakdown which can help you begin your research.

Ask Dr. LeRoy Do I need a Brow Lift, an Eyelid Lift, or Just Botox®You may want a brow lift or a Band Aid Brow Lift

  • you have excess sagging skin throughout your forehead. In some cases, this may even interfere with your vision.
  • your brow line is lower than it used to be, especially if it’s lower than your natural brow bone.
  • you have particularly deep creases across your forehead.
  • Special Note: For most patients, a minimally invasive Band Aid Brow Lift can achieve the results they want in-office with gentle numbing, as opposed to a more extensive brow lift.

You may want an eyelid lift (or blepharoplasty) or Band Aid Eyelid Surgery

  • your brow line hasn’t drooped, but you have draping skin above your upper eyelids, giving your eyes a “hooded” look.
  • you have bags under your eyes.
  • the area of skin below your eyes looks puffy, even after a good night’s sleep or later in the day.
  • your lower eyelids have deep creases or have sagged to expose the whites of your eyes below your iris.
  • Special Note: Band Aid Blepharoplasty produces similar results to a traditional eyelid surgery, but it’s a minimally invasive procedure which is performed in-office with gentle numbing. Your choice between these two will depend on the extent of your aging as well as your medical needs, priorities, and personal preferences.

You may want Botox® injections

  • you have fine lines or wrinkles across your forehead, in the corners of your eyes (“crow’s feet”), or in between your eyebrows (“frown lines” or “number elevens”).
  • your brow line hasn’t lowered and you don’t have excess skin on your forehead.
  • you aren’t ready for surgery, and are looking for an option with little or no recovery time instead.
  • you’ve already had a facial rejuvenation surgery, like a brow lift or a facelift, and want to keep your results looking youthful.
  • you are just starting to see forehead lines developing, and you want to limit them from becoming worse.

While this guide can be a helpful way to narrow your options, remember that ultimately, you should make your decision after consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon. After specializing in facial rejuvenation for over 20 years, I’m happy to listen to your concerns, evaluate your needs, and design a recommended course of action to give you the best possible results. To start your journey toward becoming your most confident and beautiful self, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy at (404) 843-0840. Or, for more helpful tips and that latest updates in the world of plastic surgery, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Dr. LeRoy Adds Exparel® Pain Management to Patient Care Routine

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Since 1997, Dr. John LeRoy has been perfecting his minimally invasive plastic surgery techniques to produce natural looking plastic surgery results without the downtime associated with traditional surgical techniques.  During his twenty years of Atlanta plastic surgery practice, Dr. LeRoy has grown to understand that patients appreciate anything their plastic surgeon can do to minimize life interruptions from plastic surgery.

With that understanding, Dr. LeRoy recently added Exparel® pain management to his post plastic surgery care routine.  Unique in its ability to provide up to 72 hours of post operative pain relief, Dr. LeRoy injects the solution into the surgical site at the end of the procedure.  This specialized delivery allows Dr. LeRoy to treat multiple layers of tissue for comprehensive pain relief after facial plastic surgery as well as procedures of the breast and body contouring.  The amount of Exparel® analgesic administered is calculated based on the size of incision and the type of surgery performed.

Designed as an alternative to the popular pain patch post-surgery system, Exparel®’s targeted treatment is also useful in minimizing the amount of additional pain medicine necessary during plastic surgery recovery in some patients.  To learn more about the plastic surgery technology Dr. LeRoy employs stay tuned to his blog and connect with him on Facebook and Twitter.

Did you see Dr. LeRoy in May’s Atlanta Magazine?

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It’s spring in Atlanta, and there is no shortage of exciting outings to enjoy.  Dr. John LeRoy was featured in the May issue of Atlanta Magazine inside their Roswell Woman’s Club annual showcase home tour program.  This year’s main attraction featured room after room of innovative interior design.  Ticket proceeds from the event went to support a variety of North Fulton charities.   To learn more about the plastic surgery procedures Dr. John Leroy offers or to see plastic surgery before and after pictures of his work, be sure to visit our website.  You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for breaking plastic surgery news and special offers.

Dr. John LeRoy Featured in April Issue of Atlanta Magazine

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Atlanta plastic and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. John LeRoy, was featured in this month’s issue of Atlanta Magazine explaining the in-office versions of procedures he offers to his Atlanta patients. Dr. Leroy’s Band Aid plastic surgery procedures can correct isolated cosmetic concerns in-office with gentle numbing.  Learn more about Dr. LeRoy’s Band Aid plastic surgery by continuing to read his blog.  Contact his office to schedule a consultation and find out which Band Aid procedure will benefit you most.

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