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Erase Years Without Going Under the Knife: Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

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When patients think of plastic surgery they automatically think of surgical procedures.  The idea of going under the knife can be intimidating to some but the good news is that you can turn back the hands of time and get younger-looking skin without going the surgical route just yet.  By now, we all know that signs of aging are inevitable.  As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, my patients are often pleasantly surprised to know that I offer non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures that help slow down your progress of facial aging and renew a youthful vitality.

side by side agingResurface: Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing treatments are your solution for repairing surface damage of the skin.  Sun spots, wrinkles, acne and facial scarring can be a thing of the past with DOT laser therapy.  Fractional laser skin resurfacing works by emitting laser light that penetrates deep within the skin to jump start your collagen production and as you heal, produces tighter, smoother skin.  The advanced technology of the laser skin resurfacing lets your treatments be customized to target your specific areas of concern thus making treatment most effective for you.

Tighten: Our most recent office addition, Band Aid Skin Tightening using Protégé technology, has been a hit among patients wanting a procedure with no downtime or anesthesia required.  Protégé’s unique Energy Flow Control (EFC) system targets wrinkles, lax skin on the face, neck and chest and does just the right amount of tightening to reveal safe and noticeable (but not too noticeable) results.  Warming the deeper layers of the skin, Protégé skin tightening precisely combines heat and targeted energy to painlessly firm the appearance of sagging skin by stimulating new collagen production.  You’ll not only see immediate results after your first treatment, but full results will continue to reveal itself in just a few short months thereafter.

Erase: Just as an eraser removes pencil mistakes on paper, injectables are the wrinkle-eraser for the face.  With 8.5 million performed procedures reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2013, cosmetic injectables continue to be among the top two most popular minimally-invasive procedures among facial rejuvenation patients.  Whether treating frown lines or crow’s feet with Botox® or Dysport® or wanting to plump sunken cheeks or thin lips with facial fillers like Restylane® or Juvéderm® Volumaâ„¢, there’s an injectable for everyone.  Men and women both enjoy injectables because the treatment times are only 10-15 minutes and you’re back to your regular routine immediately after a procedure.  Injectable results range from 4-12 months depending on the type you choose so treatments must be repeated regularly for maintenance.

When considering any sort of facial rejuvenation procedure the first step you should take is to contact a trusted surgeon who is skilled and experienced in the procedure you’re interested in.  Even if you aren’t sure what you’d like to have done, meeting for a consultation is a great time to voice your concerns and start the dialogue needed to plan the best procedure to meet your realistic expectation.  To learn more about skin tightening or any of the procedures I perform, contact my office today.  You can also learn more about minimally-invasive procedures by connecting with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

3 Simple Tips for Maximizing Your Plastic Surgery Results

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After diligently listening to my patients’ requests to look like themselves, only younger, I was inspired to develop the original Band Aid Facelift, a procedure that works to remedy mild to moderate signs of facial aging in-office with gentle numbing.  Since then, I’ve performed thousands of this variation of the facelift resulting in many extremely satisfied patients. Today, so many patients are eager to be educated on ways in which they can maintain their newly revitalized appearance. I’d like to offer the following tips to aid my patients in looking their best and feeling younger than ever.

skin tightening atlanta gaAs a simple tip, I recommend upping your water intake to hydrate the skin and maintain your natural looking results. For a general rule for the minimum intake of water to drink daily, take your body weight and divide by two. For example, the average 150-pound woman should be drinking a minimum of 75 ounces of water per day. By drinking the recommended amount, you’re assisting your body’s natural processes of maintaining a healthy rate of skin cell production while purging damaging oxidizing agents linked to aging skin

While this physical aging we speak of is unavoidable and to be embraced, skin treatments such as Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing with DOT laser technology can boost the production of younger looking skin cells. As an added benefit, this type of laser skin treatment is customizable for your individual skin type and very effective in treating isolated issues such as sunspots.

For the common signs of aging I see, we have the sun and environmental pollutants to blame. By using quality skin care products and consistently applying broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30+ everyday, you can keep your skin looking younger for much longer. Even as we approach the fall and winter seasons not commonly associated with sun exposure, daily application is necessary. Sun protection is imperative for maintaining plastic surgery results due to the destructive UVA rays that are absorbed by your skin, which halt the collagen and elastin fiber production that keeps youthful skin looking plumped and wrinkle-free.

To learn more about the cosmetic skin treatments I offer at my office, please contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss which cosmetic treatment can fit your needs.  You can also connect with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Ask Dr. LeRoy: “When Should I Get Laser Skin Resurfacing?”

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Many cosmetic procedures come with an associated recommended age at which they should be performed. For example, many people begin facial injections as early as their twenties and thirties, while facelifts are often sought after following the forty year mark. However, when it comes to Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing, there is not an exactly pinpointed age as being more beneficial than another. Rather, as a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I like to assess the extent of the signs of aging present as well as your history of other cosmetic procedures when determining if Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing is right for you.

laser resurfacing in atlanta gaIf you’ve already had a cosmetic procedure, Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing is an opportunity to restore a more youthful appearance and maintain your original results.  With the controlled power of DOT fractionated CO2 laser technology, this treatment produces microscopic perforations on the skin’s surface. From here, the body’s natural healing responses work to create fresh, new cells.  This sequence encourages the skin’s capability of producing collagen, the structural fiber that provides the supple, even tone that often accompanies young skin.

Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing is not to be mistaken as being the same as traditional laser technology. Its Band Aid alternative not only uses a less comprehensive energy source, but also can produce visible cosmetic improvement in skin tone, surface texture, and evenness within a single treatment.  Similar to my other Band Aid Plastic Surgery procedures, Laser Skin Resurfacing is completed in-office with gentle numbing.

Whether my patients are receiving minimally-invasive treatments or a traditional facelift, I consistently recommend wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen every day (even going into cooler fall and winter seasons), abstaining from smoking and staying well hydrated to protect the skin and decelerate signs of aging.  To learn more about how you can maintain your plastic surgery results with the cosmetic procedures I perform, contact us to schedule your consultation.   Be sure to also connect with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest plastic and cosmetic surgery news.

Embrace the Beauty of Change: Band Aid Plastic Surgery Featured in September Issue of Atlanta Magazine

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Though summer truly winds down in August in the South due to school starting early, September is when it truly begins to feel like fall. Autumn décor that’s been hiding in closets since last November comes back out to line our porches. Trees that seemed they’d remain luscious and green forever just a few months ago will soon begin changing colors. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I embrace this type of change, applying it to my practice and encouraging my patients to as well.

After all, we all change over the years. We begin to see small lines crop up around the eyes as permanent reminders of our expressions over the years.  I firmly believe that plastic surgery does not have to make you look like a completely different person.  Rather, small procedures that tweak cosmetic concerns to help restore youthful confidence can actually make you look more like yourself.  Band Aid Plastic Surgery is an ideal way to do it without completely changing your appearance.  In this September’s issue of Atlanta Magazine, I’m sharing this message with others.

In this month’s issue, you’ll find a feature about my renowned Band Aid Plastic Surgery procedures. In the advertisement, we featured a woman who perceptibly has no worries or anxiety regarding her appearance.  She exudes confidence and timeless beauty. With Band Aid Plastic Surgery treatments such as Band Aid Facelift, patients often feel this feeling of confidence and inner peace due to a renewed outer appearance. Worries of aging signs seem to diminish with minimally invasive versions of comprehensive plastic surgery procedures.

Change isn’t something to fear, it’s something to embrace. View the piece below to learn more about some of the procedures I perform to help you reflect on the remarkable qualities that make your unique appearance your own. To learn more about Band Aid cosmetic procedures, contact us to schedule your cosmetic consultation.  You can also learn more about my minimally invasive procedures by connecting with me, Dr. John LeRoy, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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See Ya, Summer Sun Damage! Hello, August Specials

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We’re soaking up the fleeting moments of summer before the often chaotic, busier schedule of autumn starts again. As the season begins to set like the sun on a warm August night, we raise a toast to quiet moments of listening to the summer rain before the seasons change. Soon quality time with family and friends becomes more of an effort, and life can start to feel stressful. Your skin shouldn’t be a stress or concern—let me take care of that with Band Aid Plastic Surgery specials!

I’m delighted to offer special savings on some of my favorite treatments from my Band Aid plastic surgery procedure line for another month. We will continue to offer fantastic savings on our Band Aid Skin Tightening  with Protégé technology, a non-invasive treatment that helps to enhance and prolong your cosmetic procedures. It also works wonders on its own, with many patients seeing dramatic differences after just a few treatments. If this summer left you with noticeable sun damage, you’ll love to save on Band Aid Laser Resurfacing! As with Band Aid Skin Tightening, Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing is also a great option to enhance your previous results by increasing radiance and tone.

Rounding out our selection of specials valid through August 31st, 2014, receive $35 off each mL of Perlane® or Restylane® (maximum 5mL per patient) and $25 off each treatment of Dysport® (maximum $50 rebate per patient). As we told you last month, Dysport® was named among other Botulinum toxin type A injections as the most popular of all minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures of 2013. Don’t miss this chance to save!

To evolve and enhance your beauty without extensive downtime, our non-surgical anti-aging treatments may be your answer. To learn more about our treatments and specials, contact our office. You can also learn more about minimally-invasive procedures by connecting on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

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