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Hear From My Real Band Aid Facelift Patients!

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Band Aid FaceliftAs a board-certified plastic surgeon, providing the best experience to our patients is always our top priority, regardless of the nature of their aesthetic concerns. Knowing that the cosmetic procedures that my team and I perform are making a real difference in the lives of our patients is incredibly gratifying. And there is no more clear way to know this than to receive a plastic surgery testimonial from one of our patients. Below I wanted to present a few firsthand testimonials we have received from patients who have undergone my signature Band Aid Facelift to help illustrate this point:

“I had a Band Aid Facelift and am thrilled with the results. I’m 56 years old and my jowls (I hate that word but couldn’t think of any other way to describe it) had started to drop and my neck/throat was sagging. The Band Aid Facelift pulled all that up without making my face look like it had been obviously tightened. I was terrified that I would come out of there looking like I’d had “work done”, but I don’t look like that at all. I just look like I looked about 10 or 15 years ago.  A friend of mine who had never considered plastic surgery is now seriously considering having the same procedure.”

  • Jane F.

“Very pleased with the process and the results. Dr. LeRoy and his staff explained everything so there were no surprises. The Band Aid Facelift procedure was a great experience. The recovery was exactly as explained, no surprises. Like all procedures, there were a few uncomfortable days. I was very happy with the procedure and extremely happy with the results. I would happily recommend Dr. LeRoy and his staff to anyone.”

  • Wendy L.

“I am so very happy with the results of my procedures that Dr. LeRoy performed. I have waited for years to do this, mostly due to price and fear. Fortunately, I found Dr. LeRoy who had developed the Band Aid Facelift that does not require hospitalization, therefore the cost was far less. The results were beyond my expectations. After my three month follow-up, I chose to get injections for a couple of lines. Again the results were outstanding! Dr. LeRoy does not push any procedures. He is very cautious and considerate.”

  • Sandy T.

Receiving such positive feedback from my patients means so much to me and everyone here at the office. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to leave us a plastic surgery testimonial and encourage more patients to share their stories with the world. For more information about my selection of Band Aid procedures, or any other cosmetic surgery procedure that I perform, contact me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, today. You can follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, practice news, and much more.

Are You a Candidate for a Tummy Tuck? Here’s How to Know

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laying-out--surgery-on-bellySwimsuit season is dawning once again, and it has left many people thinking about their physique and whether it matches their hopes and ideals. For some, a tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck like my Band Aid Tummy Tuck could be the ideal way to get the body contour you want.

Are you a good candidate for a tummy tuck? Follow each of these steps to find out if you should take the next step and schedule a consultation at my plastic surgery office.

Define Your Cosmetic Goals

Each plastic surgery, including a tummy tuck, is designed to address very specific cosmetic concerns. Specifically, a tummy tuck can help with:

  • A “pooch” on your lower abdomen due to abdominal muscles that separated, a common issue for women who have been pregnant
  • Sagging skin throughout your abdominal area, above and/or below your belly button
  • Excess fat in your belly

If one or more of these aesthetic concerns are on your list of priorities, a tummy tuck may be the best way to improve them.

Check Up on Your Health

While a tummy tuck is cosmetic, it’s still a surgical procedure, and candidates should be in good health to make the surgery very low-risk. While I require every patient to undergo select medical tests before their surgery, it’s a good idea to visit your general practitioner for an annual physical if you haven’t had one in some time so you have an idea of your overall health.

It’s important to think about your health habits as well. For example, if you are a smoker, be aware that you will need to stop smoking for several weeks before and after surgery to allow for healthy healing.

Determine Your Weight Management Plans

A tummy tuck is designed to contour the physique you have on the day of the surgery. Any changes to your figure, including weight gain or weight loss, will impact the results of your surgery. This is why ideal candidates for a tummy tuck should be at or near their ideal weight with plans to maintain their weight long-term. If you have recently lost weight, it’s best to wait until you have kept your weight stable for several months so you’re certain you’re able to maintain it.

Pregnancy will also affect your tummy tuck results. For women considering a tummy tuck, it’s best to wait until you’re finished having children or you’ve decided you don’t want children in the future.

Consider Your Patience for Recovery

A tummy tuck has the potential to make a powerful difference in your appearance, but with this comes a recovery period that will limit your movements and activities for some time. To be a candidate for a tummy tuck, you need to be able to take enough time off work to recover and to properly follow all post-surgical care instructions and limitations so your body can heal.

Weigh Your Surgical Options

A traditional tummy tuck isn’t the only way to get excellent body contouring results. As you consider a tummy tuck, consider whether you might be a better fit for a similar type of procedure instead.

For example, my Band Aid Tummy Tuck is a minimally invasive, in-office tummy tuck performed with gentle numbing rather than general anesthesia. For patients who want to treat a smaller area, my Band Aid Tummy Tuck can provide strong results with less recovery time.

Another potential alternative is liposuction. If your primary cosmetic concern is abdominal fat rather than sagging skin or muscle separation, liposuction or my Band Aid Liposuction may be better suited to your needs.

The Sure-Fire Way to See if You’re a Tummy Tuck Candidate: Schedule a Consultation

All the tips above can help you decide if you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck, but the only way to know for certain is with a tummy tuck consultation. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I sit down with each potential patient to discuss their procedure, what they can expect, and whether they are a good candidate. To start this process today, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Follow me on Facebook for more cosmetic surgery tips.

Dr. John LeRoy Named Among Castle Connolly’s 2022 Top Doctors in Atlanta

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Dr. LeRoyIf you are a patient of Dr. John LeRoy or if you know someone who is, you already know that quality care is his top priority. He has dedicated his career to giving his patients the best aesthetic results and the best facial rejuvenation possible while minimizing their recovery time so that they get outstanding results with fewer compromises. Delivering these positive outcomes has led him down the path of creating his own line of minimally invasive procedures, starting with his most popular Band Aid Mini Facelift, and these procedures have become favorites among his patients.

As much joy as Dr. LeRoy receives from simply seeing how much his patients love their results, it’s always a special privilege to see his work recognized on a larger scale. That is why we are honored and thrilled to announce that Dr. LeRoy has been named among Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors in Atlanta featured in Modern Luxury’s publications in 2022.

Modern Luxury, the nationwide media empire behind The Atlantan and a variety of other Atlanta publications, has partnered with well-respected medical vetting firm Castle Connolly to identify the top 7% of doctors around the country. The vetting firm used a variety of criteria such as board certification, reputation, peer recommendation, and experience to single out the most exceptional physicians in a variety of specialties and categories. Dr. LeRoy is proud to be named as one of the Atlanta physicians within this top 7%.

Because of this special honor, Dr. LeRoy has been featured in the January issue of Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors, a publication that circulates widely in the healthcare industry. He will also be featured in the May issue of The Atlantan along with Atlanta’s other top physicians.

Dr. LeRoy is no stranger to distinctions such as this. He has been named an Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor for six consecutive years. His reputation among his patients and throughout the local and national medical community is one of respect, formed by 30 years of giving patients the confidence they deserve.

Keep an eye out for Dr. LeRoy in the January issue of Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors and in the May issue of The Atlantan. In the meantime, if you have cosmetic goals of your own you’d like to achieve, schedule a plastic surgery consultation today. Follow Dr. LeRoy on Facebook for more plastic surgery insights and special announcements.

What Makes the Band Aid Mini Facelift Unique?

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mini faceliftFacelifts are among the most popular and well-known plastic surgeries. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 234,000 facelifts were performed in the US in 2020. A traditional facelift, though, has its downsides, like a long recovery period and the need for general anesthesia. That’s why my signature Band Aid Mini Facelift has become so beloved by my patients in Atlanta and beyond.

What is it that makes the Band Aid Mini Facelift so unique? There are several important differences I explain to every patient.

Gradual Approach

As a whole, I designed my Band Aid Mini Facelift to take a different approach than traditional facelifts. This surgery is focused on making natural-looking improvements to your appearance at shorter intervals compared to a traditional facelift.

For example, with a traditional facelift, you might have the surgery and then let aging take its course. After 15-20 years have passed, you have another facelift to repair 15-20 years of aging in one procedure. With a Band Aid Mini Facelift, on the other hand, I cut that in half. About every ten years or so, I give you a rejuvenating result that makes a noticeable difference yet one that is discreet enough to make sure you still look like you. This way, the focus is more on maintaining a more youthful look.

Minimally Invasive Techniques

The Band Aid Mini Facelift is meant to be a way to achieve the rejuvenating results you want without the extended recovery time of a traditional facelift. To do this, I use specialized minimally invasive techniques and incisions that are as small as possible. These minimally invasive techniques keep your bruising, swelling, and recovery time to a minimum.

Gentle Numbing

Like most plastic surgeries, a traditional facelift typically requires general anesthesia. Because my Band Aid Mini Facelift is minimally invasive, though, I am able to use gentle numbing instead. This reduces the cost of your procedure while also allowing you to be comfortable and awake throughout the procedure. For patients who are nervous about the potential risks of general anesthesia, the use of gentle numbing can ease your anxieties so you can still achieve the aesthetic results you want.

Reduced Recovery Time

One of the aspects of my Band Aid Mini Facelift that my patients appreciate most is the significantly reduced recovery time. After a traditional facelift, it may take about two weeks before you have recovered enough to go back to work or resume your other daily activities, and you’ll need to wait longer before getting back to strenuous exercise. A Band Aid Mini Facelift, on the other hand, typically cuts the recovery time in half.

If you’re looking for a way to restore your confidence in your appearance and enjoy a more youthful look, my Band Aid Mini Facelift may be the ideal option. To find out if it’s the right choice for you, schedule a mini facelift consultation at my Atlanta office today. Follow me on Facebook as well for more cosmetic surgery insights.

Liposuction Safety: A Guide for Patients

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The decision to have plastic surgery isn’t one that people make on a whim. Most patients have thought about their surgery for months or even years, weighing the pros and cons before they decide to make that commitment and move forward. Of the “cons” patients consider, the most prominent one is usually the risks of having surgery.

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, it is my aim to educate my patients about everything they need to know about their surgery, including the risks and limitations. While this will vary from patient to patient, I’m dedicating this blog to answering your questions and concerns about liposuction safety.

Is Liposuction Safe?

Truthfully, there are always risks that come with any type of surgery, whether it is cosmetic or medically necessary. However, serious complications are rare with liposuction surgery, so the safety rate is high for this procedure.

Before your surgery, you’ll have a one-on-one consultation with your plastic surgeon. During this consultation, you’ll discuss the results and the surgical and recovery experience you can expect, as well as the risks. I also require certain medical testing and documentation for every patient before their surgery so we can identify any added risk factors in advance.

Ways to Make Your Liposuction Surgery Safer

As rare as serious complications are, it’s important to take steps to make your liposuction surgery as safe as possible. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to protect your health before surgery.

  1. Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

It’s important to realize that not every provider that offers cosmetic surgery is actually board-certified in plastic surgery. Some providers may be board-certified in other specialties, such as cosmetic surgery, which is not an AMA-recognized board. Surgeons board-certified in other areas of medicine don’t have the in-depth training and tested knowledge of a board-certified plastic surgeon. I am proud to provide my patient with the added comfort of knowing that I am double board-certified – certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and in general surgery by the American College of Surgeons.

  1. Consider a Minimally Invasive Option

While every liposuction procedure is tailored to the patient, there are some types of liposuction that are particularly different from the norm – mini liposuction surgeries. A mini liposuction surgery can vary, but these procedures typically use minimally invasive methods and smaller incisions to treat smaller, more localized pockets of unwanted fat.

In my case, I offer a unique variation: my signature Band Aid Liposuction. Not only is this surgery minimally invasive but it uses gentle numbing rather than general anesthesia. This goes a long way toward minimizing the surgical risks while also making the procedure more cost-effective and reducing the recovery time.

  1. Select a Surgeon with Plenty of Liposuction Experience

Many plastic surgeons have certain specialties that become their primary focus. For example, some surgeons almost exclusively perform breast augmentations. Other surgeons have more variety in their cases.

It’s important that for liposuction, you choose a plastic surgeon who performs liposuction on a regular basis. They don’t need to specialize exclusively in liposuction, but if they rarely perform this procedure, their skills won’t be as sharp as someone who does perform it often. For example, they may not have the expertise to ensure that your skin is firm after your surgery.

Setting the Stage for a Safe and Effective Liposuction Surgery

If you have an area of fat that has been resistant to diet and exercise and you’re looking for a controlled way to sculpt it into the shape you want, liposuction could be a perfect choice. With the safety tips above, you can protect your health while also getting the cosmetic results you want. To discuss your surgery, call my plastic surgery practice in Atlanta today to schedule a consultation. In the meantime, follow me on Facebook for more cosmetic surgery tips.

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