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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+.