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July 22, 2014

Maintain Your Results with Skin Tightening with ProtÃ©gÃ©

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Last year, Band Aid Skin Tightening using ProtÃ©gÃ© technology made a valuable addition to the line of Band Aid Plastic Surgery procedures provided at my office. ProtÃ©gÃ©’s unique Energy Flow Control (EFC) system reduces wrinkles and skin laxity of the face, neck, and chest to deliver safe and noticeable facial rejuvenation results. While skin tightening is widely recognized as an effective anti-aging solution, many of my patients may not be aware of its role in the maintenance of your results from other cosmetic surgery procedures.

Most Band Aid Skin Tightening patients can expect to see results after the first treatment, with full results visible three to six months after your initial treatment. Though other skin firming technologies require the super-heating of skin to remodel collagen, ProtÃ©gÃ© precisely warms the deeper dermal layers to induce collagen production and tighten skin without patient discomfort. As an added benefit essential to your comfort, the technology has built-in safety features to guarantee that treatment levels flow steadily, efficiently, and pain-free.

Although no downtime or anesthesia is associated with ProtÃ©gÃ© treatment, I do encourage an increase in water consumption the day before and after treatment to avoid dehydration and show your results sooner. As an added bonus, you’ll be youthfully glowing from proper hydration!

In addition to enhancing and increasing the longevity of your procedure results, Band Aid Skin Tightening can benefit patients seeking more lasting wrinkle reduction results, comparable to facial injections. Additionally, skin tightening can improve your overall aesthetic when combined with conjunction facial procedures like rhinoplasty (nose surgery) or brow lift.

When considering skin tightening, seek the expertise and supervision of a board certified plastic surgeon that has facial skin tightening experience to elude treatment problems or less than desirable results. To learn more about skin tightening, contact our office. You can also learn more about minimally-invasive procedures by connecting on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

November 3, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions about Traditional Facelift Surgery

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How does a facelift work?
A facelift (rhytidectomy), works to reduce the appearance of sagging jowls and other visible signs of aging in the face and neck. By removing the excess skin and tissue around the face, Dr. John LeRoy can decrease the appearance of wrinkles and deep creases, like those found around the mouth, nose, and on the forehead. Focusing on mostly the lower half of the face, the excess fat around the sides of the face and jaws will be removed and the underlying muscles tightened.

I am interested in facelift surgery but don’t want any scars on my face. Does a traditional facelift leave noticeable scarring?
Because the incisions are made along the hairline during a traditional facelift, the scarring should be hidden within the hair. However, a fine line will appear along the front of the ear and around the earlobe. For the most part, this scar is not noticeable.

I’ve heard of upper and lower facelifts. How are they different from a full facelift?
An upper facelift, or brow lift, focuses on rejuvenating the forehead and eye to reduce signs of aging like furrowed brows and wrinkles around the upper area of the face. The lower facelift, also referred to as a neck lift, focuses on reducing the amount of excess skin and fat along the neck and jaw. By minimizing excess skin, Dr. LeRoy can help reverse the signs of aging associated with lax muscles, loss of skin elasticity, and years of repeated facial expressions.

For those looking for more moderate rejuvenation, Dr. LeRoy recommends the Band Aid Facelift procedure. A Band Aid Facelift decreases signs of aging in specific areas of the face and is less complicated than a standard facelift procedure which means there is less recovery time.

How much downtime does a facelift require?
After a traditional facelift procedure, patients can expect to feel mild discomfort for the next few days. Within two weeks of surgery, the majority of patients are able to return to their daily routine. Because Dr. John LeRoy’s Band Aid Facelift procedure is minimally invasive and only requires gentle numbing, this procedure results in a shorter recovery period.

Dr. LeRoy often recommends facelift patients consider Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing as a finishing touch after a facelift, enhancing the surgical results and revealing younger skin along with your improved facial profile. Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing works to increase collagen production and smooth the skin’s tone and texture with DOT Laser Therapy.

For more information on traditional or Band Aid facelift procedures, Band Aid Laser Resurfacing, or to schedule a consultation, contact us. You can also keep up to date on news and specials when you follow us on Facebook and Twitter.