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Announcing the Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift

Announcing the Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift

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In the more than twenty years that I have been a double board-certified plastic surgeon, my commitment has been to providing my patients with plastic surgery which will achieve the results they’re looking for but which can also fit into their busy lives. This has primarily come in the form of my Band Aid Facelift and other Band Aid procedures: minimally invasive versions of traditional cosmetic surgeries which offer natural-looking results with half the recovery time, because they’re performed in-office using gentle numbing and specialized techniques. To continue my goal of providing more accessible cosmetic solutions, I’m proud to introduce my newest innovation: the Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift.

Announcing the Band Aid Micro Mini FaceliftWhile some plastic surgeries produce results which change little if at all over time (like nose reshaping and ear surgery), the issue with face lifts and other facial rejuvenation methods is that aging is progressive, and there is not a way to stop the process entirely. So while cosmetic surgery can make a powerful difference in that aging you have already experienced (in many cases, taking as much as ten years or more off a patient’s appearance), new signs of aging will arise over time. That’s where my Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift comes in.

It generally takes around eight to ten years after a facelift or Band Aid Mini Facelift for a patient’s aging to progress far enough to require another Band Aid Face Lift. In the meantime, some patients are happy with the results they achieve from Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing or Band Aid Skin Tightening. But for those who are looking for a more predictable and significant difference than non-surgical options can offer, the Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift can be the perfect solution for three or four years after the surgery.

So what’s the difference between the Band Aid Mini Facelift I developed twenty years ago and the new Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift? I developed this new procedure because of my patients who had expressed interest in making more subtle, incremental changes than even my Band Aid Mini Facelift provides—essentially with the goal of continuously keeping up with new signs of aging as they appear. Both the Band Aid Mini Facelift and the Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift are performed in a minimally invasive way, in-office with gentle numbing rather than general anesthesia. The Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift, however, is a milder version of the surgery, and it requires just half the cost and half of the already shortened recovery time the Band Aid Facelift needs. For most patients, maintaining ideal results will begin with a Band Aid Facelift or a traditional facelift, followed by incremental “touch-ups” as the years go by to address future aging, like Band Aid Micro Mini Facelifts and non-surgical treatments.

When it comes to cosmetic surgery (as well as non-surgical aesthetic procedures), the biggest advantage to having a larger number of treatment options is that we can find the choice which best aligns with your goals, needs, and priorities. Whether you’re looking for an extensive improvement or just a quick touch-up, schedule your plastic surgery consultation to discuss your cosmetic options. Or, to keep up with the latest plastic surgery news as well as tips and special offers, follow Dr. John L. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

What’s New at Dr. John LeRoy’s Office?

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The medical field is always changing and improving, from life-saving new medicines to less invasive ways to perform existing procedures. At the office of double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy, there’s always something new happening as well. Here’s a quick snapshot to help you stay up-to-date:

  • New procedure: The Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift

What's New at Dr. John LeRoy's Office?Dr. LeRoy is already well-known for his Band Aid Facelift – a minimally invasive version of the much-loved but often extensive facelift which he developed and has performed more than 5,000 times in the past twenty years. This procedure focuses on natural-looking results with around half the recovery time and cost of a traditional facelift, and it’s performed in-office using gentle numbing. But Dr. LeRoy has now perfected an even lighter version of this surgery, called the Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift. As the latest in his innovative line of Band Aid procedures, this new option is ideal for patients who have already had a face lift or a Band Aid Facelift, and who want to freshen up their results by repairing the new aging that has taken place around three or four years after their surgery. For more details coming soon, keep an eye on our blog and follow Dr. John L. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

  • LeRoy Featured in Atlanta Magazine

What's New at Dr. John LeRoy's Office?The October issue of Atlanta Magazine offers insight into Dr. LeRoy’s Band Aid Mini Facelift—in particular, the natural results this surgery can achieve. The goal of a Band Aid Face Lift is subtle, incremental improvements to keep you looking your best without the need for the more extensive anesthesia and recovery time required from a traditional facelift. One advantage of these natural-looking results (and the minimized scarring that goes along with them) is that patients feel they have more discretion. They don’t experience the “windblown” or “overdone” look that makes their face lift obvious to everyone they see. In fact, many patients report being told, “something about you just looks brighter and refreshed, but I can’t figure out what it is.”

  • October Special Offers on Non-Surgical Facial Treatments

Our goal is to help every patient be their most confident and beautiful self, and the way we achieve this varies from patient to patient. For those who just need a smaller improvement, or those who have aesthetic concern which surgery doesn’t directly address (such as age spots and fine lines), our non-surgical options can be the perfect solution. This month, enjoy savings on two popular choices: Band Aid Skin Tightening (which uses controlled warmth to firm aging skin) and Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing (which sends tiny columns of light into your skin to activate the healing process and remove a number of surface imperfections).

Innovation can offer great benefits in any area, but it has a particularly powerful effect in a field like plastic surgery, where advancements have a direct impact on both a patient’s safety and their ability to feel confident about their appearance. To stay up-to-date on the latest news in plastic surgery (and from our office), follow us on social media. Or, if you’re ready to discuss what we can do for you, schedule a consultation with plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy.

Am I Ready for a Facelift?

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Aging happens to all of us. It may progress more slowly in some than in others thanks to genetic and environmental factors, but it catches up with all of us eventually. If you’re someone who wants to maintain a more youthful and energetic look, you may have already decided that you want to get a facelift when the time comes—but how do you know when it’s time? As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation (especially the face lift and the minimally invasive Band Aid Mini Facelift I developed), I’ve compiled a few tips to help you decide if you’re ready for a facelift.

  • Am I Ready for a FaceliftWhat signs of aging do you have? Aging typically starts with fine lines and wrinkles, but it progresses into lax facial skin, a loss of volume in the face, and other “symptoms.” The occasional wrinkle or crease is usually best addressed with non-surgical “spot treatments” like cosmetic facial injections (think Botox®, Dysport®, or Restylane®) or laser procedures such as my Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing. But it’s probably time for a facelift if you’re noticing sagging skin (like jowls) or a more gaunt-looking facial structure, because both of these issues are reduced with a face lift or a Band Aid Facelift.
  • What area of your face are you most concerned about? A facelift really focuses on the lower area of the face—the cheeks through the jawline and underside of the chin. If it’s primarily your forehead, eyes, or neck that makes you uncomfortable, you may be a better candidate for a brow lift, eyelid surgery, or neck lift (or their minimally invasive Band Aid counterparts). Keep in mind that each of these surgeries can often be combined with a facelift or Band Aid Mini Facelift too, for those who want to address several areas of the face at once.
  • How long do you want your results to last? Technically, there are no “permanent” solutions to aging, because there is no way to stop the aging process entirely. But the more extensive of an improvement you reach for, the longer it generally lasts before your new signs of aging have progressed far enough to make you look the way you did pre-surgically. Non-surgical skin treatments typically last several months (for injectables) to a few years (for skin tightening or laser procedures), but a face lift often lasts as long as ten to twelve years, depending on the patient’s unique aging process.
  • How stable is your weight? Although natural aging is the primary cause of facial skin laxity, losing significant amounts of weight can play a role in this as well. In order to achieve results that will last as long as possible, it’s best to reach your ideal, stable weight before surgery.
  • Are you considering a facelift because of your physical aging or because you’ve reached an age when many people get face lifts? Every person ages at their own pace, due to heredity, lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and more. That’s why there’s no specific age when it’s time for a facelift or a Band Aid Mini Face Lift—one patient may be ready for the surgery at 45 while another doesn’t find it necessary until 60.
  • Are you prepared for a recovery period? Though it may be cosmetic, a face lift is still a surgery, so make sure you can accept some downtime in order to give your body the chance to heal. The recovery time varies based on the extensiveness of your surgery as well as your body’s unique healing process, but if you want to minimize your downtime, ask me whether you may be a candidate for my minimally invasive Band Aid Face Lift instead.
  • Do you have realistic expectations for your results? Facelifts can make a powerful difference in your appearance, but it’s important to recognize their limitations, too. They won’t erase every fine line and wrinkle you have (in fact, if they did, the results would look unnatural and less attractive), and they won’t take you from looking 60 to looking 20. Review some facelift before and after pictures to get an idea of what the results typically look like.

At the end of the day, the decision to have a face lift or mini face lift is about you feeling comfortable and confident in your own skin. So ask yourself if this is the case for you, but be sure to also seek the expert advice of a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation. If you’re ready to take the next step, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy. Or, for more plastic surgery tips and the latest cosmetic surgery news, follow John L. LeRoy, MD, FACS on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Ask Dr. LeRoy: What Makes a Band Aid Facelift Cost-Effective?

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Ask Dr. LeRoy What Makes a Band Aid Facelift Cost-EffectiveThere are many factors involved in planning a plastic surgery. Even after deciding to pursue surgery, you’ll need to choose a surgeon, a procedure, a date, and more. The planning process is far more complex than can be explained in a single blog, so today, I’ve chosen to focus on one specific aspect which is among the first questions many patients ask: cost. Medical procedures are certainly not something which should be decided on the basis of, “the cheaper the better,” but at the same time, the most expensive option is not always the ideal one for you. This is one reason why so many patients are drawn to my Band Aid Mini Facelift.

The Band Aid Facelift is a plastic surgery I developed twenty years ago. Using specialized techniques, I am able to achieve a natural-looking rejuvenation in-office with the use of gentle numbing, resulting in less recovery time, scarring, bruising, and swelling than a traditional facelift. While these advantages alone make the Band Aid Mini Facelift a terrific choice for many of my patients, they also allow it to be a more affordable option. Plastic surgery involves several different costs, like the surgeon’s fee, the anesthesia costs, and the facility charge. By reducing the length of the surgery, using only gentle numbing (rather than general anesthesia), and performing the minimally invasive procedure in my comfortable office (rather than the expensive operating room a more comprehensive surgery requires), my Band Aid Face Lift lowers the cost on all three fronts.

While your budget shouldn’t be the only factor in planning your plastic surgery, it should be on the priority list for a number of reasons. First, part of a successful healing process involves limiting your stress and allowing your body to rest. This is more difficult to do when you’re worried about whether you’ve overspent, and if you’re taking unpaid time off work to recover, it can make you feel pressured to return to work before you’re truly ready, which could result in unwanted or even dangerous setbacks in your healing. Second, it’s best to be financially comfortable enough to allow for other potential procedures in the future. While complications requiring medical treatment are very rare with a Band Aid Mini Facelift, patients often enjoy “topping off” their results with Botox®, Dysport®, or facial fillers to smooth any remaining fine lines, and non-surgical skin firming or laser treatments down the line can also refine your results, reduce age spots or other surface imperfections, and even minimize the appearance of surgical scars.

Cost will certainly be involved in your plastic surgery planning, but it should only be one part of the equation. Remember, if it seems too good (or too inexpensive) to be true, it probably is, so if a surgeon’s price seems surprisingly low, you should find out why – perhaps they aren’t telling you all the fees involved, or they have limited experience and therefore need to charge less than a more proficient surgeon. Costs and financing are just a few of the many factors to research while you’re preparing for plastic surgery, and as a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I’m happy to help. To start discussing how you can become your most confident and beautiful self, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. Or, for more helpful tips, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.