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What Rhinoplasty Surgery Can (And Cannot) Help Patients Achieve

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doctor-checks-patients-noseRhinoplasty, also known more commonly as a “nose job,” is somewhat unique among cosmetic surgery procedures. That is because the procedure has the potential to offer both cosmetic and medical benefits to patients. However, exactly what these benefits are can still be a source of misunderstanding for some prospective patients. It’s important for people to know exactly what their procedure is capable of (and not capable of) in order to maintain realistic expectations. This is why I thought it would be instructive to discuss some things about rhinoplasty surgery.

Rhinoplasty Can Provide A More Balanced Facial Appearance

Like many other cosmetic procedures, the aesthetic results achieved with rhinoplasty are not intended to dramatically reinvent the patient’s appearance. Rhinoplasty is meant to help patients achieve a more balanced and symmetrical appearance by bringing harmony to their other facial features. My patients are often surprised by how even a slight tweak to the size and/or shape of the nose can make a subtle, but major difference.

Rhinoplasty Cannot Provide Substantial Anti-Aging Results

Rhinoplasty has many benefits, but helping patients appear younger isn’t really one of them. However, combining rhinoplasty with other facial procedures commonly used for anti-aging purposes like a facelift or eyelid surgery can help provide comprehensive and long-lasting facial rejuvenation.

Rhinoplasty Can Be Performed Using Different Techniques Depending On The Patient

Rhinoplasty is a very versatile procedure that can assist just about any patient. For instance, year in and year out, rhinoplasty surgery remains consistently popular among both male and female patients. During surgery, my surgical technique for a male patient will often vary from what I think is in the best interest of a female patient. Additionally, certain techniques may be more appropriate to help patients of different ethnic backgrounds. This is based on structural differences of the nose for each patient that I treat.

The success rate among rhinoplasty patients is incredibly high and I am proud to be able to regularly help patients improve their appearance and self-confidence by recontouring their nose. If you would like to learn more about rhinoplasty or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. John LeRoy. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter for more videos, tips, and updates from my practice.

Enhance Your Facial Rejuvenation with a Neck Lift

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facial rejuvenation and neck liftWhen you think of facial rejuvenation, facelifts, eye lifts, and brow lifts are often the first few treatments that come to mind, but neckline contouring shouldn’t be overlooked.  There is something to be said for a graceful, smooth, and contoured neckline.  It signals youth and restores balance to the face.  In some cases, neck lift procedures can enhance one’s appearance so significantly that there is no need for other facial cosmetic procedures.  Though, it is the ideal procedure to complement facelifts, eye lifts, brow lifts, as well as other surgical facial treatments.

What is a Neck Lift:

Neck lift procedures, also known as a lower rhytidectomy, focus on tightening and revitalizing lax skin around the jowls and chin.  Our collagen production decreases as we age, causing these areas to sag.  Other factors such as genetics, gravity, and lifestyle habits also affect the rate at which aging occurs, and this leads patients to seek cosmetic procedures which are aimed at restoring youth and rejuvenating the face and neck.

Contouring the jawline and neck will vary from patient to patient, and each person’s individual aesthetic goal will be unique.  Loose, sagging skin and weakened muscles can result in the look of what is sometimes referred to as a “turkey neck,” giving the appearance that the patient is older than his or her age.  This excess skin and noticeable muscle bands can also mask the appearance of the chin and jawline, eliminating the natural contour.  A neck lift procedure will remove excess skin and tighten the neck muscles.  As a result, firmness and definition are restored to the patient’s face, resulting in a youthful, balanced appearance and a defined chin and jawline.

My Band Aid Neck Lift Procedure:

My Band Aid neck lift procedure is unique because I can perform it in-office with gentle numbing, eliminating the need for an offsite surgical center and general anesthesia.  I always tailor my surgical procedures to each patient individually, but generally speaking, I will focus on excess fat removal, tightening muscles, and redistributing tissue to achieve a natural, rejuvenated appearance. 

Because I can perform this procedure in-office, the recovery period is shortened and the cost is less.  However, you will be asked to avoid strenuous activity for several days following the procedure to properly heal the treated area.  You should be able to return to your normal routine within one-two weeks of surgery.

I always strive to achieve a balance between restoring your youthful appearance and ensuring you will continue to look like yourself after any cosmetic procedure.  The goal isn’t to change who you are but to enhance and refresh your natural look and glow.  If you are considering a neck lift procedure, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy.  I would be happy to discuss this procedure in greater detail and answer any questions you may have.  For more information about me and my practice, follow me on Facebook.  

Your Ultimate Guide to the Band Aid Mini Facelift

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Band Aid Facelift with Dr. John LeRoyIf you look in the mirror and find that you look older than you feel or find yourself wishing you could turn back the clock on your facial aging, you may have started exploring your options. With the medical technology and advancements today, there are many treatments and procedures that can help you look younger, but one of the most balanced and successful options is my unique Band Aid Mini Facelift. To help you learn everything you need to know about this surgery, I’ve put together the ultimate guide to the Band Aid Mini Facelift.

What Is the Band Aid Mini Facelift and What Makes It Unique?

The Band Aid Mini Facelift is a unique cosmetic surgery I developed over 25 years ago and have been performing with exceptional success ever since. This procedure is a variation of the traditional facelift that incorporates minimally invasive techniques, allowing me to perform the surgery in-office using gentle numbing rather than performing it in a hospital or surgery center with general anesthesia. You’ll be awake and resting comfortably throughout the procedure.

What Is the Purpose of the Band Aid Mini Facelift?

The aim of the Band Aid Mini Facelift is to take a more incremental, natural approach to facial rejuvenation. Because a traditional facelift is a rather substantial surgery, patients often wait until their facial aging has progressed dramatically and then hope to fix 20 years of aging in one surgery. The Band Aid Mini Facelift, on the other hand, is designed to be a more manageable procedure you receive about every ten years. This allows you to enjoy more natural-looking results at more consistent intervals so you continue to look your best decade after decade.

I also offer an even more incremental version of the procedure, called a Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift. This surgery is meant for patients who just want to update their look every few years instead of waiting about ten years for their next Band Aid Mini Facelift.

How Long Is the Band Aid Mini Facelift Recovery?

Because it’s a minimally invasive surgery, my Band Aid Mini Facelift allows you to get back on your feet in about half as much time compared to a traditional facelift. After a traditional facelift, it can take two, three, or even four weeks for you to get back to work and your typical daily activities. After a Band Aid Mini Facelift, most patients return to work after just a week. Keep in mind, however, that there are many factors that affect the recovery time based on each individual and their lifestyle, so there is no way to give an exact timeframe.

How Much Does a Band Aid Mini Facelift Cost?

The Band Aid Mini Facelift is not only more convenient than a traditional facelift – it’s more cost-effective too. In fact, a Band Aid Mini Facelift costs about half the price of a traditional facelift surgery.

This is because a traditional surgery includes three primary costs: the surgeon’s fee, the operating room fee, and the anesthesia fees. Because a Band Aid Mini Facelift is performed in-office and uses gentle numbing rather than general anesthesia, you don’t have those added costs, which account for about half the price of a traditional facelift.

How Can I Receive a Band Aid Mini Facelift?

If you believe a Band Aid Mini Facelift may be the answer to your concerns about facial aging, the next step is to schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy, at my Atlanta office. We’ll discuss the surgery in more detail, talk about whether you’re a candidate for the procedure, and address any questions you may have so you’ll feel comfortable with the entire process.

To schedule your consultation, call my plastic surgery office. For more insights into cosmetic surgery and my Band Aid line of procedures, follow me on Facebook.

Common Cosmetic Issues a Band Aid Mini Facelift Can Treat

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Signs It’s Time for a Facelift SurgeryFor many patients, plastic surgery feels like a strong leap of faith because of the recovery period, the procedure itself, and the cost. One of my top passions as a double board-certified plastic surgeon has been to allow patients to get the confidence-boosting cosmetic results they want without the recovery time and cost of a traditional facelift. It was that mission that drove me to create my signature Band Aid Mini Facelift over 25 years ago, using minimally invasive techniques and in-office gentle numbing rather than general anesthesia, and I have been performing it with great success ever since.

If you’re considering a Band Aid Mini Facelift, you may be curious about the aesthetic concerns that this procedure can address. While it is a versatile procedure that I customize for each patient’s desired results, below are the primary cosmetic concerns that this minimally invasive surgery can address.

A Sagging Jawline

As we get older, our skin loses its firmness and eventually succumbs to the effects of gravity. While the skin is sagging throughout your face, that excess skin tends to collect and be most visible at the jawline. This is why we develop jowls as we age.

During my Band Aid Mini Facelift, I remove excess sagging skin and give the entire lower face and mid face a refreshing lift. This creates not only a more defined jawline but a smoother, younger appearance throughout your lower and mid face.

Facial Hollows

During the aging process, our skin isn’t the only part of our face that shifts downward. Underlying facial tissue like fat and muscle can decrease with age and may fall from the cheeks into the lower face. This not only creates more bulk around the jawline but creates hollows in the cheeks that may make you look gaunter and harsher.

In my Band Aid Mini Facelift, however, I can restore your facial tissue to a more youthful position. This gives you the natural look of a younger you.

Deep Wrinkles in the Lower Face

Wrinkles can arise from multiple different causes. Some wrinkles are caused by repeated facial expressions over the years, while other wrinkles are primarily the result of your skin losing firmness and thickness with age. A Band Aid Mini Facelift can target the second type of wrinkles throughout your lower face and mid face.

Keep in mind that trying to remove all wrinkles with a Band Aid Mini Facelift or any facelift surgery is impractical and will also lead to an unnatural and uncomfortable result. However, my Band Aid Mini Facelift allows me to create an overall smoother facial contour that still looks natural for you.

How to Address Additional Signs of Aging

You may find that you have other signs of aging that aren’t listed above, such as bags under your eyes or wrinkles in your forehead. How can we address these signs of aging?

In many cases, I can combine a Band Aid Mini Facelift with other surgical or non-surgical treatments to treat a variety of cosmetic concerns in one procedure. For example, my Band Aid Eyelid Surgery combined with my Band Aid Mini Facelift can enhance your overall facial contour while improving bags under your eyes. Cosmetic facial injections like facial fillers, Botox®, or Dysport® can address fine lines and wrinkles that cannot be removed with a Band Aid Mini Facelift.

Regardless of your cosmetic concerns and desired results, the best place to begin is with a plastic surgery consultation. During this appointment, I will listen to your goals and determine the best procedure or procedures to achieve the results you want. Schedule your facial rejuvenation consultation at my Atlanta office today. For more cosmetic surgery insights and tips, follow me on Facebook.

Is It Time for Botox® or Dysport®? Top Signs to Look For

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Nonsurgical wrinkle treatmentsFor many people, Botox® or Dysport® injections are one of the first treatments they receive to reduce signs of aging. While it is a low-risk, minimally invasive, brief procedure, it can still feel like a leap of faith for patients who have never had professional facial rejuvenation treatments or those who have only had mild skin treatments like chemical peels. How do you know when you’re ready for Botox® or Dysport® injections?

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation, I have helped many patients ease the anxiety of their first injection appointment. While wrinkle reduction injections and other cosmetic treatments should be an entirely personal decision, there are a few signs that indicate you may be ready for Botox® or Dysport®.

You Have Crow’s Feet in the Corners of Your Eyes

Among the first signs of aging that tend to appear are wrinkles called crow’s feet. These lines start in the outer corners of your eyes and extend outward.

Crow’s feet develop as the result of making the same facial expressions for decades. Over time, your muscles become tense and create a wrinkle in your skin. Botox® or Dysport® can ease these wrinkles by relaxing those tensed muscles for months at a time.

You’ve Developed Persistent Forehead Lines

When you raise your eyebrows or tense your forehead, you see horizontal wrinkles across your forehead. In the same way crow’s feet develop, these forehead lines occur because your forehead muscles eventually become tense in a prolonged way so that you have wrinkles even when your facial expression is neutral. Botox® or Dysport® injections can smooth these lines to give you a more youthful appearance.

You’re Noticing Frown Lines When You Aren’t Frowning

When you frown and furrow your brow, you’ll notice that vertical lines appear between your eyebrows. As with crow’s feet and forehead lines, though, for many people, these wrinkles eventually reach a point when they don’t fade after you stop frowning. This can make you look older and you may appear irritable or unhappy when you aren’t.

If you have noticed these persistent frown lines, Botox® or Dysport® injections are the ideal way to ease them for several months with each treatment. These injections will relax the targeted muscles to give you a more positive and refreshed look.

You’re Looking for a Minimally Invasive Way to Reduce Wrinkles

There are many treatments and procedures available today to reduce wrinkles, but they each have their own pros and cons and are ideal for different types of wrinkles. If you want a way to reduce expression lines with a quick and simple treatment that is minimally invasive and requires no time off work to recover, Botox® or Dysport® injections are likely a good fit.

You Want a Way to Minimize Future Wrinkles

The best way to treat aging is to prevent it as much as possible. Botox® and Dysport® injections have a unique advantage of slowing the development of expression lines. Expression lines appear because the facial muscles become progressively more tensed after years of repeated facial movements. Botox® and Dysport® relax these muscles for months with a single treatment. During that time, not only are your wrinkles smoother but because the muscles aren’t contracting, they aren’t making your expression lines worse. This is why many younger adults are starting Botox® or Dysport® injections even before they have significant wrinkles

Beginning Your Botox® or Dysport® Treatments

If you can identify with the signs above, you may be ready to start using Botox® or Dysport® injections to enjoy a more youthful, refreshed appearance in a non-surgical, minimally invasive way. To learn more and decide whether Botox® or Dysport® injections may be right for you, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy. For more insights, follow me on Facebook.

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