Who are the Right Candidates for Band Aid Procedures?
A recent issue of Atlanta Magazine featured double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy‘s original line of Band Aid cosmetic procedures. Because of these innovative techniques, patients can achieve great aesthetic results through minimally-invasive procedures that are performed in-office with gentle numbing. Most plastic surgery patients begin their journey with the question, “I want to feel better about my appearance, but which procedure is right for me?” One way to begin learning about your options is to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, but to determine whether a traditional cosmetic procedure or its Band Aid counterpart is the better fit for your needs, decide whether you fit into any of these groups who tend to be the best candidates for Band Aid procedures.
Patients Who Want to Minimize Recovery Time
Many patients find that while they know they’ll feel better about their appearance after a procedure like liposuction, they’re struggling to clear out the necessary recovery time in their schedule between work, caring for their families, etc. Resuming your normal activities too soon after surgery can result in complications and less-than-optimal results, but because Band Aid procedures are less invasive than more comprehensive surgeries, the recovery time required is significantly less, and patients can more easily work their aesthetic goals into their busy schedules.
Patients Who Have a Strong Focus on Natural Results
No patient wants to look “fake” or “operated on,” but for many patients, results that are discreet and look natural are their top priority. These patients generally want a less dramatic improvement—in terms of facial rejuvenation, for example, just enough of an enhancement to help them look younger and more rested. While this subtle look can be achieved with a traditional facelift, Dr. LeRoy’s Band Aid Facelift can produce the results these patients want with less risk of visible scarring, lower costs, and less recovery time.
Patients Who Don’t Need a Comprehensive Procedure
Some patients come to us during an “in-between” point in their appearance—for instance, a patient who is unhappy with a bit of unwanted fat and loose skin on their abdomen, but doesn’t have enough excess tissue or muscle damage to warrant a full tummy tuck. For these patients, a minimally-invasive procedure can provide a better balance. In other words, instead of the going through the moderate amount of inconvenience and discomfort associated with a tummy tuck to achieve the mild results they want, patients can opt for a Band Aid Tummy Tuck to attain the same results with minimized effort and expense.
Patients Who Are Seeking More of an Improvement than Non-Surgical Procedures Can Provide
To meet the needs of all our patients, we offer not only plastic surgery but non-surgical procedures as well, such as dermal fillers, Botox® and Dysport®, and a variety of skin treatments. Non-surgical options can be perfect for patients who have minor cosmetic needs like fine lines and wrinkles, but if these treatments are too mild to achieve results that can help the patient become their most beautiful and confident self, Band Aid procedures are a great next step that can produce sufficient results without the more extensive recovery time of a traditional surgery.
One of the ways that Dr. John LeRoy has developed a reputation for his superb results is by having expertise in such a wide variety of procedures that he can offer each patient the ideal cosmetic option to fit their needs. While Band Aid procedures are a perfect option for many patients, other patients are best suited for traditional plastic surgeries, and still others are a great fit for non-surgical treatments. To learn more about your options and discuss the best way for you to reach an appearance you can feel confident in, schedule a consultation with Dr. John LeRoy.
