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How Method & Skill Influences the Effectiveness of Laser Skin Resurfacing

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Truth be told, laser skin resurfacing is no longer a new or innovative procedure. In fact, you’ll find laser service centers promising smooth skin that defies the test of time every few miles in nearly every major city. It’s not the presence of a laser that makes the real difference on your skin. It’s the method, skill, and experience of the person using it.

the Effectiveness of Laser Skin ResurfacingBand Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing is a component of my Band Aid Plastic Surgery line, a collection of minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures that utilize gentle numbing and require no extensive downtime. In fact, most laser skin treatment patients only require one treatment for noticeable anti-aging results. We’re able to provide this by utilizing DOT laser skin resurfacing, a refined version of the fractionated laser technique that uses thinner columns of laser light than other fractionated techniques.  The result? The body’s healing responses are activated, promoting a speedy recovery and fine-tuned results.

The newer fractionated laser technology also enables patients to achieve more natural looking results for those seeking subtle rejuvenation. The most common side effect following Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing is a sunburned appearance immediately following treatment. Still, patients are able to immediately return to their normal activities with this reddish appearance diminishing within 3-5 days.

If a patient’s facial aging encompasses more than just the skin’s surface, I may recommend looking into Band Aid Plastic Surgery procedures such as Band Aid Facelift or Band Aid Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift). By delving slightly deeper, I can address lax underlying muscle or excess skin that often adds to an aged appearance.

To determine if Band Aid Laser treatment is right for you, schedule your consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy, today.  Don’t forget to also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest cosmetic treatment news and specials.

Get Rid of Sun Damage with Laser Skin Resurfacing

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Ah, summer. A time for relaxation, icy cold drinks, and…sun damage? Unfortunately, all of the fun in the sun that accompanies the hottest of seasons often adds up to moderate to heavy sun damage, especially after years of inadequate protection.  For those looking to reverse sun damage, I offer Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing for my patients to rejuvenate their skin overall.

laser resurfacing in atlanta georgia - Dr John LeRoyThe advanced technology of DOT Therapyâ„¢ gives me the capability to alter the laser settings during treatment to suit your specific needs, allowing me to exclusively treat each concern. The treatment uses tiny columns of precise laser light to increase collagen production while lessening the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, and facial scarring over time. This laser treatment differs from others because it is consistent with the qualities of all of the procedures in the Band Aid line: it’s completed in-office with gentle numbing to diminish down-time and allow for the best patient comfort and results possible.

The Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing procedure is ideal or my patients who may not yet be in need of the cosmetic changes produced by facial plastic surgery, but would like to reduce damage from the sun or other harsh factors. You may even want to consider combining Band Aid Laser treatment with facial rejuvenation using cosmetic injectables like wrinkle relaxers or facial fillers that may enhance your results overall or assist in delaying the desire for surgical facial rejuvenation.

Even if you have undergone facial plastic surgery, laser skin resurfacing can further enhance or refresh your results.  Though facelifts and other surgical procedures can certainly treat sagging skin and wrinkles while retaining a natural look, Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing can maximize cosmetic results by significantly eliminating damage and other surface imperfections.

While reversing sun damage to some degree is possible, I always recommend prevention as the best method for beautiful skin. Wear a broad-spectrum, SPF 30 or higher sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and stay out of direct sunlight when possible.

To schedule your consultation, contact the office of Dr. John LeRoy. Stay updated on the latest minimally-invasive anti-aging treatment options by connecting with Dr. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Ask Dr. LeRoy: “How Do Band Aid Procedures Differ From Injectables/Lasers?”

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According to the most recent annual statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), facelifts remained among the top five cosmetic procedures in the United States over the course of 2012. However, the popularity of injectable, wrinkle filling and reducing treatments and fractionated laser treatments have many prospective patients teetering on the decision of which procedure is most suitable to their individual needs. The answer to that question may be as simple as the procedures’ lasting results.  Years of experience have allowed board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. John L. LeRoy to develop a smaller, minimally-invasive version of the traditional facelift:  the Band Aid Facelift.

band aid proceduresPerformed in-office with local anesthesia, Band Aid Facelifts have the distinctive advantage of targeting the underlying cause of very specific areas of concern.  Unlike dermal fillers, injectables, or facial lasers that solely treat skin issues like wrinkles, creases, and elasticity, the Band Aid Facelift physically addresses the lax underlying muscles which cause the drooping appearance and wrinkles associated with aging.  Additionally, muscle-relaxing substances like Botox® and Dysport® produce temporary results that typically last three to four months while wrinkle fillers like Restylane® can produce results that last up to a year, but will inevitably require routine maintenance to sustain results.  While it’s impossible for any cosmetic procedure to halt aging completely, by addressing the root issues with Band Aid procedures, patients can see long-lasting, substantial cosmetic results.

Over 8 million minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in 2012 (ASAPS), a 10% increase from years past that shows promise in continuing to grow in popularity. In efforts to address more localized concerns for his patients, Dr. LeRoy has developed minimally-invasive versions of his body and facial cosmetic surgeries over the last two decades including Band Aid Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), Band Aid Liposuction, Band Aid Browlift, and more.

To learn more about the cosmetic procedures performed by Dr. LeRoy, contact us to schedule your consultation.   Be sure to also connect with Dr. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest plastic and cosmetic surgery news.