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Dr. John LeRoy Honored as One of Atlanta’s Top Doctors

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Everyone here at Dr. John LeRoy’s office is committed to providing the highest possible standards of patient-centered care and cosmetic services. Over the years, patients have continuously expressed satisfaction with the results from their cosmetic procedures. Now, we’re honored to announce that Dr. John LeRoy is being recognized for his efforts by being the recipient of Atlanta Magazine’s prestigious 2019 Top Doc Award.

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This annual award was allocated by a renowned organization known as Castle Connolly and then published in a special edition of Atlanta Magazine. Castle Connolly uses their directory to allow physicians to nominate other doctors that they trust and admire for their work. After the nomination process, a physician-led panel of researchers decides which nominees best qualify for the award based on their medical training, education, reputation, board certifications, contributions to the field, professional accomplishments and more. Dr. John LeRoy is humbled to have received this award for the fourth consecutive year in a row due to his hard work in the field of plastic surgery.

Based on his many signature plastic surgery techniques, most patients are already familiar with Dr. John LeRoy’s efforts to further develop results. His Band Aid Line of procedures have become synonymous with natural and subtle improvement. These advanced mini plastic surgeries, including the Band Aid Mini Facelift, Band Aid Eyelid Surgery, and the new Band Aid Lip Augmentation are all performed in-office with gentle numbing. All of the procedures in Dr. John LeRoy’s Band Aid Line can cut recovery time and cost and offer patients the opportunity to truly customize their results.

Our staff receives consistent praise from patients for Dr. John LeRoy’s surgical skills and expert knowledge. The gratitude that he feels for this positive feedback is profound. It’s also humbling to receive recognition from a third-party organization such as Castle Connolly and all the medical professional peers who voted. On behalf of the whole office, we thank the committee of voters for this recognition. For more updates on plastic surgery and our monthly cosmetic specials, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

 

How Long Before an Event Should I Have Facial Rejuvenation?

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The desire to look younger is nearly universal among middle-aged and older adults, although not everyone who wants to look younger actually takes concrete actions to make that happen. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation, I often see patients who have spent years considering a procedure, and have finally gotten that final push to go for it because they have a special event on their calendar—a wedding, a special vacation, etc. But in these cases, it’s important to plan ahead to make sure that, by the time your event approaches, your results have truly reached their peak, and this can take longer than some patients realize. When most patients think of their plastic surgery recovery time, they’re thinking about how long it will take before they can return to work, but that is simply one stage of the recovery process. In fact, even after you’re back at work, it can take significantly longer for all of the residual swelling, bruising, redness, and other effects to fully resolve. The chart below offers some insight into when that may be.

How Long Before an Event Should I Have Facial Rejuvenation?

It’s important to realize that these plastic surgery recovery times are all very general. Each patient’s body heals at its own pace, and recovery will depend on a number of external factors as well, like overall health, skin care, following your pre- and post-treatment instructions, not smoking, and more. Ultimately, it’s best to come in for a consultation as early as possible, so that we can discuss your aesthetic goals and medical history in order to make a personal plan. To get your consultation on the schedule, give my office a call today. Or, for more helpful plastic surgery tips and the latest news, follow me, Dr. John L. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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.