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December Specials for a Happy Holiday

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It seems like as soon as December hits (or sometimes even earlier), all that’s on our minds is the upcoming winter holiday. And why not? It’s all about cheer and joy and spending time with family and friends. Even when we outgrow the childhood excitement over presents, there’s still optimism and anticipation in the air over seeing all our loved ones. So, to help you embrace the holiday spirit by looking (and feeling) your best, we’re offering some special December discounts.

Atlanta plastic surgeon offers discountsBand Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing

While a facelift or a Band Aid Facelift is an effective way to lift and firm aging skin, these procedures don’t affect the actual quality or complexion of your skin. That’s why Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing can be the perfect complement to plastic surgery. By sending tiny beams of laser light into the treatment area, we can help your skin rebuild collagen (the natural protein which makes young skin firm, elastic, and radiant) while also diminishing the age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles which can give away your age.

Band Aid Skin Tightening

Whether you’re first starting to notice aging and gravity teaming up against your youthful appearance, or you’re ready to refresh the results of your previous facial plastic surgery, Band Aid Skin Tightening is a non-invasive way to restore youthful firmness. The precise warmth of our Protégé system stimulates collagen production to smooth wrinkles and rejuvenate your facial skin with no downtime.

Latisse® Eyelash Enhancement

Longer, fuller lashes can be the perfect finishing touch to help you look your best for the holidays. While a prescription is required from a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. LeRoy, the treatment itself can simply be applied at home. Latisse® is a topical solution which is applied daily to your upper lash line, and by lengthening the “growth” phase of your lashes’ life cycle, it allows you to grow fuller, longer eyelashes.

Whether your wish list for your appearance includes minimizing wrinkles, age spots, lax skin, insufficient lashes, or something that requires surgery, schedule a consultation to discuss how we can help. Or, to be the first to hear about our future special offers, blogs, and other announcements, follow Dr. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Ask Dr. LeRoy: What is the Best Age for a Band Aid Facelift?

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Since developing my Band Aid Facelift nearly 20 years ago, I’ve seen a similar thought process in many facial rejuvenation patients. They’re thrilled to have a wide range of options, but they soon begin wondering, “How do I know which choice is right for me? What procedure is best for people of my age?” While it might make your decision easier, there is no timeline that tells you which cosmetic treatments to have at specific ages. Some Band Aid Facelift patients in my testimonial videos are happy to offer their ages, which range from the early 40s to the mid-60s. Every patient ages at a different rate, and has a different idea of how many signs of aging they will accept before taking action. However, to jumpstart your decision-making process, here are a few signs that you may be ready for a Band Aid Facelift.

  • facial plastic surgeon atlanta gaYou’re starting to see sagging skin accompany your wrinkles. Fine lines and wrinkles can develop quite early in adulthood, depending on genetics, sun exposure, and other factors. For patients who are just seeing their first few wrinkles, non-surgical treatments like cosmetic facial injections or Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing are often effective enough to give them the youthful look they’re seeking. But when you notice some new “droopiness” to the skin of your cheeks or you spot the beginnings of jowls, a Band Aid Facelift is more likely to be the best route to take.
  • You want to take years off your appearance but you’re concerned about looking natural. It’s safe to say that most plastic surgery patients want to look natural, but some prioritize this higher than others. The Band Aid Facelift only requires gentle numbing and is geared toward creating more subtle results along with minimal scarring and recovery time, so you can look younger and refreshed without looking “fake.”
  • You’re no longer satisfied with the results of non-surgical skin tightening. Many of my long-time patients started with Dysport® injections, chemical peels, and Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing. While all of these treatments can be effective, there is no way to stop the aging process, and eventually, sagging skin will begin. When this happens, Band Aid Skin Tightening is often the next step. This procedure uses precisely controlled heat to encourage collagen production, causing the skin to become firmer over the course of several sessions. The gentle treatment can be ideal for some patients, but as your skin continues to age, the Band Aid Facelift can eventually become a more appropriate option.

While these guidelines can be a great start, remember that the choice to have plastic surgery (even a minimally invasive procedure) is a personal decision. My goal is to help every patient become their most confident and beautiful self, whether that means a Band Aid Facelift, non-surgical treatments, or a more comprehensive procedure. Schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, to begin discussing your facial rejuvenation options. Or, to stay up-to-date on the latest cosmetic surgery news, join me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Ask Dr. LeRoy: How Long Will My Facial Cosmetic Procedure Last?

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There’s no doubt that our society’s idea of beauty has changed throughout the years—just compare today’s fashions to those that were popular in the 1980s. And yet, one fact seems to stay the same—people want to look younger. Facial rejuvenation has long been one of the most popular reasons why patients seek plastic surgery. In fact, all of the top three cosmetic procedures in 2014 (BOTOX® and similar injections, facial filler injections, and chemical peels) are focused on minimizing wrinkles. But there are so many ways to accomplish this goal that many patients feel overwhelmed and a bit lost. So we’re tackling one of the factors that plays into our patients’ decision: how long the results of each procedure will last.

My patients have a wide range of options for facial rejuvenation, from non-surgical Botox® and dermal filler injections to the traditional facelift. Each procedure addresses signs of aging in a different way, and while Botox®/Dysport® and facial fillers are the only treatments that are truly considered to be temporary, the results of any rejuvenating procedure will fade because the procedure cannot stop the aging process. As the years go by, the skin will lose its elasticity and will develop new wrinkles. This is why the results of procedures like the Band Aid Facelift aren’t necessarily permanent (at least, not in the way that many people consider “permanent”)—if the surgery has taken ten years off your appearance, then in ten years, your aging will probably have progressed so that you look similar to the way you looked before your procedure.

Every patient ages differently based on factors like genetics, sun exposure, smoking, weight fluctuations, and skincare, and the results of each procedure vary as well. However, the graph below provides an estimate of how long most patients’ results last for several of our most popular rejuvenating procedures.

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While it is important to consider how long you want your results to last before choosing a cosmetic procedure, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. The key to choosing the right option for you is to prioritize and balance your desired results with your needs regarding recovery time, cost, and medical considerations. The patients who are happiest with their results tend to be those who view facial rejuvenation as an ongoing process rather than a one-step project. For instance, periodic non-surgical treatments like Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing can help to sustain the results of a facelift and minimize those new signs of aging as they arise. To start discussing a plan for your long-lasting youthful appearance, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Or, to learn more about the procedures we offer, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.