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The Difference Between a Band Aid Facelift and Other Mini Facelifts

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If you’re getting ready for facial plastic surgery, you’ve probably already realized that there is a near endless list of names for different procedures. There are mini facelifts, Lifestyle Lifts, one-stitch lifts, weekend lifts…and then there’s the unique procedure I developed for my own patients called the Band Aid Mini Facelift. So how do you know the difference between all these procedures and which one is right for you?

The Difference between a Band Aid Facelift and Other Mini Facelifts

There are a number of features that make the Band Aid Facelift unique. First, it’s performed using gentle numbing (along with sedation if desired) rather than general anesthesia. This means that you’ll be awake and resting comfortably throughout your procedure. It’s common for general anesthesia to make patients nervous, so getting the results they want without it gives them the best of both worlds. This also reduces the recovery time by about half.

Another unique advantage of the Band Aid Mini Facelift is that it’s performed in my comfortable office setting. Operating rooms and surgical centers can add to the stress of a patient’s procedure, and they add a significant amount to the bill, too. Instead, my patients enjoy a more relaxing experience in our safe, well-equipped office.

Putting it all together, a Band Aid Mini Facelift offers the advantages of about half the recovery time, less scarring, less swelling and bruising, a much lower cost, a gentler process free from general anesthesia, and an in-office experience. So what is the difference between this and a typical mini facelift? In reality, there is no standardized mini facelift. Every surgeon performs it in their own way, so as a patient, it’s difficult to know what you’ll be getting. Some mini facelifts aren’t very “mini” at all, while others don’t reposition the underlying tissue of the face so the results look unnatural or aren’t worth the effort and cost of the procedure. With a Band Aid Mini Facelift, while I do customize the procedure to fit every patient’s needs, it’s a surgery I’ve been performing for over 20 years with more than 6,000 patients, so you can feel confident that you know what you’re getting from the beginning.

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, specializing in facial rejuvenation, I spend every day guiding patients though the cosmetic surgery process. My best advice to you is to take your time and wait to choose a surgeon until you’ve had an in-person consultation with them and discussed the type of procedure they would perform. I would be honored to help you become your most confident, beautiful self. To take the first step, call my plastic surgery office to schedule a consultation. For more helpful cosmetic surgery information and health tips, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Save Some Green this St. Patrick’s Day

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While it’s a celebration of Irish culture, the inclusiveness of St. Patrick’s Day allows everyone to get in on the fun. Amongst the green beverages and shamrock décor is an opportunity for all of us to simply put aside the stressors of everyday life and enjoy each other’s company. In honor of the upcoming holiday, at my plastic surgery office in Atlanta, I am proud to offer some exciting discounts on several facial rejuvenation options.

plastic surgery discountsBand Aid Micro Mini Facelift

As a plastic surgeon who specializes in face lifts and other facial revitalization procedures, part of my aesthetic philosophy is to only do as much as each patient needs to make them feel confident in their appearance. That’s how I keep my patients looking natural and looking “like themselves” while taking five or ten years off their age (or more). The Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift is a minimally invasive surgery I developed as part of this approach. It’s performed in-office using gentle numbing, so there’s no general anesthesia to recover from and scarring is minimal and discreet. It’s designed primarily for patients who have had a facelift three to four years ago and now want to address the aging that has happened since then. But the best part is that it involves just half the recovery time and half the cost of even my Band Aid Mini Facelift.

Band Aid Skin Tightening

Contrary to what most people believe, plastic surgery isn’t the only way to lift aging skin. If you have minimal sagging and simply want some firming to treat the early signs of aging, my Band Aid Skin Tightening may be a perfect option. It’s entirely non-invasive, which means it won’t break the skin. Instead, it uses controlled warmth that targets the deeper layers of the skin and causes your body to produce collagen—the protein that makes young skin firm, strong, and smooth. Most patients see optimal results after five treatments, and this month, you can save on your five-treatment package.

Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing

It seems as if lasers have been used to treat every medical or cosmetic issue, from wrinkles to unwanted hair. The Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing I perform focuses not only on wrinkles but also on other signs of aging and cosmetic concerns, like age spots, fine lines, acne scars (or other types of scars), and more. As part of my Band Aid line of minimally invasive procedures, this treatment uses a specialized laser called DOT Therapyâ„¢, which uses the latest techniques to offer the least recovery time available for a comprehensive level of improvement.

Most of my patients have been unhappy with their appearance for a long time before they come to my office, and sometimes, there was just one little push they needed to finally do something about it. This push may be an upcoming special occasion, or extra time off work, or even a savings opportunity like my March discounts. But whatever it is that brings you in, I look forward to helping you be your most confident and beautiful self. To get started, schedule a facial rejuvenation consultation today. Or, for more anti-aging tips and cosmetic surgery information, join me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

How Long is the Recovery after a Facelift vs. a Band Aid Mini Facelift?

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For many plastic surgery patients, one of the first questions or concerns they bring up in their cosmetic surgery consultation is about the recovery time. How long will I be off work? When will I feel well enough to socialize? How difficult will it be? The short answer is that your recovery will be proportionate to your surgery. In other words, when it comes to face lifts, every facial rejuvenation patient is at a different level of aging and needs a different degree of skin and tissue adjustment to receive the results they want, and the more extensive your procedure is, the longer it will take your body to heal.

Your plastic surgery recovery will depend not only on the surgery itself, but also on other factors, like your body’s natural healing process, how well you follow your post-surgical instructions, how healthy you were before the procedure, and more. Because of this, it’s impossible to tell a patient the exact number of days they will need to heal before they return to work or other day-to-day activities. But if you want some general guidelines, my video below discusses the recovery time for a traditional facelift compared with the Band Aid Mini Facelift I developed, and explains the reasons for this sizeable difference.

Remember, plastic surgery is a true medical procedure which should be tailored to your specific aesthetic goals, signs of aging, medical needs, and other priorities. The goals may be cosmetic, but the risks involve your health, so be sure to only trust your procedure to an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. If you’re ready to start discussing your options, schedule a consultation with me today. Or, for more cosmetic surgery tips, special offers, and health news, follow me, Dr. John L. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Thank You for a Wonderful 2016

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It’s hard to believe another year is already wrapping up. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I am thrilled to spend every day fulfilling my passion and I’m honored to be able to help my patients become their most confident and beautiful selves. This year, we had plenty to celebrate at our cosmetic surgery office.

Thank You for a Wonderful 2016The Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift

I’ve been performing the Band Aid Facelift I developed for more than 20 years with great success. And while it generally takes around 8-10 years for a patient’s aging to catch up with their surgical results, I’ve found that many patients want a “touch-up” after three or four years to address the aging that has taken place since their surgery. To respond to this common request, this year I introduced the Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift. This procedure is essentially an even less invasive version of my Band Aid Facelift, and it involves half the recovery time and half the cost of the Band Aid Facelift as well. It’s an ideal way for patients to simply address their signs of aging as they arise in order to maintain a youthful yet natural look throughout the years.

Four Charity Contest Winners

If you’ve been following our practice on social media or if you subscribe to our plastic surgery newsletter, you probably know that each year, we host charity contests in order to identify non-profit organizations in Georgia who are providing a valuable service to the community. Our social media followers help us by nominating and voting for their favorite charities, and the winning organization receive a $1,000 donation to continue or expand their important work. This year, we were honored to make donations to four unique groups: The Mastocytosis Society (dedicated to helping patients with mastocytosis as well as their families), Little Nuggets Rescue (a pet rescue in Snellville), Remembering Ruthie Rescue (a pet rescue in Lawrenceville), and Calvary Children’s Home (a home for displaced children, primarily those who would otherwise be in foster care). We look forward to seeing the powerful impact all of these organizations continue to have on the community.

New Member of the Family

If you’re a current or former patient, you probably know and love our Surgical Coordinator Rebecca as much as we do. This year, Rebecca and her husband were thrilled to become parents to a beautiful baby girl. They’re all healthy and enjoying their transition to a family of three, and everyone is looking forward to getting to know our new member of the family!

It’s certainly been an exciting year at our plastic surgery office, and we have all of you to thank. It’s because of our valued patients and supporters that we’re able to continue serving the Atlanta community and even making medical innovations, and we wish everyone an outstanding 2017. If you want to learn more about our practice, give us a call or follow John L. LeRoy, MD, FACS, PC on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Ask Dr. LeRoy Why Do So Many Patients Have Eyelid Surgery with a Facelift

Ask Dr. LeRoy: Why Do So Many Patients Have Eyelid Surgery with a Facelift?

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Aging isn’t a straightforward process. It happens to each man and woman at different rates and in different ways. For instance, as a double board-certified plastic surgeon for over twenty years, I see some patients who have primarily aged around their jawline, others around their eyebrows, etc. However, people don’t age solely in one area. That’s why every plastic surgery procedure I perform is tailored to the patient’s individual needs. In many cases, this means combining multiple procedures into one to produce comprehensive yet natural-looking results, and one of the most popular combinations includes eyelid surgery and a facelift (or minimally invasive alternatives).

Ask Dr. LeRoy Why Do So Many Patients Have Eyelid Surgery with a FaceliftWhile both eyelid surgery (called blepharoplasty) and a facelift have the goal of making a patient look younger and more refreshed, they complement each other so well because they each focus on different areas. Blepharoplasty can be performed on the lower eyelids (to remove “bags under the eyes”), the upper eyelids (to address “hooded” eyelids caused by sagging skin under the eyebrow), or both. A face lift, on the other hand, is designed to address skin laxity and other aging facial tissue throughout the lower half of the face, such as the cheeks, jawline, and in some cases, under the chin. The areas around the eyes and throughout the mid and lower face are both highly common problem areas, so for many patients, combining eyelid surgery with a facelift can address their two primary concerns in one surgery. This offers them more comprehensive results as well as less recovery time than if the procedures were completed on two separate occasions, because they can heal from both at the same time.

If you want to improve the appearance of both your eyelids and your mid or lower face but are concerned that undergoing both surgeries may be more than you need, you might be a candidate for a less invasive version combining a Band Aid Mini Facelift and Band Aid Blepharoplasty. I developed the Band Aid Facelift and other Band Aid cosmetic surgeries specifically for patients who want a lighter way to achieve more natural-looking results. These procedures use minimally-invasive techniques to produce skillful surgical results with half the cost and half the recovery time of traditional plastic surgeries, all performed in my comfortable office setting using gentle numbing (and conscious sedation if desired) rather than general anesthesia.

Whether the combination of eyelid surgery and a facelift sounds like an ideal remedy for you, or you’re looking for a way to address other concerns like a sagging brow line or excess fat under the chin, schedule a plastic surgery consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy. Or, for more helpful cosmetic surgery information and health news, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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