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Holiday Greetings from the John L. LeRoy Family!

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Can you believe that we are just a few days away from wrapping up yet another year?  As we say goodbye to 2014 and share hope for a bright new year while surrounded by friends and family, now is a time when many of us will reflect on the past, present and future.  With over 20 years as a double board-certified plastic surgeon I see patients come into my office looking for that change that will reignite the spark of youth that can tend to let slip away with each passing year.  As we reflect on a great year getting to know each new and familiar face, we hope that 2015 is a year that will be about doing what makes you happy.

happy holidays from dr john leroyAs we ourselves reflect, there are several things that have made us thankful:

  • Happy patients. Providing the best plastic surgery results possible to help make that special patient look and feel like a million bucks is invaluable to us.
  • Giving back to others.  Through charity contests held throughout the year, we have been able to combine our passion for giving back and your continued support by giving charitable donations to several amazing non-profit charities throughout the year.
  • Friendship.  Whether we have had the pleasure of working with you once or over span of several decades, we have met some extraordinary patients.  Each and every one of you give us the motivation to continuously strive do our best day in and day out and the friendships we have formed are most cherished.

May 2015 be full of loved ones, laughter, happiness and prosperity.  With deepest of gratitude we would like to thank each of you for a great year and hope the next is just as wonderful.  From the John L. LeRoy, M.D. family to yours, we wish you a very special holiday and even better New Year!

CURE Childhood Cancer Wins $1,000 Charity Donation

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In early May, we announced our special social media contest for double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy’s Facebook fans to share their favorite Georgia charities. To enter the contest, fans would simply have to tell us who their favorite charity was and, in true social media form, relay their mission in 50 words or less.  Specifically, they needed to share why they believed they could benefit from a $1,000 donation from Dr. LeRoy’s office.

Through Dr. LeRoy‘s passion of providing beautiful, natural results to patients, he feels compelled to give back to his loyal community of patients. Given the amount of you that entered the contest, we are very grateful to have such a passionate patient base who values thoughtful community organizations with a vision.

The moving story of Angela and her family truly touched us upon reading it. Below, we’d like to share her submission for CURE Childhood Cancer:

“Both of my daughters, Camryn and Emily, have been diagnosed with cancer. My oldest daughter had neuroblastoma and my youngest just finished treatment for medulloblastoma, (malignant brain tumor). Both are cancer-free now, but more money definitely needs to go towards childhood cancer research. Of all money raised nationally for cancer research, only 3% goes towards children’s cancer research. There have basically been no new cancer-fighting drugs introduced for treatment of children in almost 30 years. No one should have to fight cancer but children are our future and more funding needs to be going towards saving their lives. Thank you for letting me share my cause.”

She also noted that CURE Childhood Cancer has an exceptionally high percentage of donated funds going directly to research. Dr. LeRoy’s patient community certainly agreed with the mission of the non-profit, as an overwhelming 81% of you supported the life-saving organization to win the donation.

We are proud to announce that CURE Childhood Cancer will receive a $1,000 donation from Dr. LeRoy. CURE Childhood Cancer’s mission is “dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research and through support of patients and their families.”  The 501(c)(3) organization was started in 1975 by Emory University’s first pediatric oncologist, Dr. Abdel Ragab. Today, CURE holds many events each year, such as percentage nights at local restaurants, to support cancer research and support their vision of seeing a cure for cancer in our lifetime.

Thank you to all who entered the contest! We hope to hold another contest to provide this opportunity later this year. To keep up with future contests and events from Dr. LeRoy, be sure to connect with Dr. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

Announcing the Winner of the Pursue Your Passion Contest

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At the beginning of November, we announced we would be holding a special contest for board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy’s Facebook fans to make their passions known by sharing with us their favorite Atlanta charities. In order for fans to enter the contest, they needed to submit the name of their favorite charity, its mission, and why they believed they could benefit from a $1,000 donation from Dr. LeRoy’s office.

persue your passionThrough Dr. LeRoy‘s work in providing beautiful, natural results to patients, he feels fulfilled and compelled to share his passion with others. We are very grateful for the amount of you that entered the contest, demonstrating your passionate hearts by submitting organizations that were so apparently important to your lives. When The Edge Connection was entered into the contest, it immediately caught our eyes because of the passion behind the entry itself. After we continued the contest process and moved onto voting, you all showed that you agreed by choosing The Edge Connection as the winner of The Pursue Your Passion contest with an overwhelming 86% of the votes.

We are proud to announce that The Edge Connection will receive a $1000 donation from Dr. LeRoy. The Edge Connection’s mission is “to promote economic self-sufficiency and self-determination through comprehensive entrepreneurial training targeting low-to-moderate income women and minorities.” According to Diana Adams, the nominator who chose the 501(c)(3) organization, The Edge Connection “teach[es] their entrepreneurs the skills to become self-sufficient and self-sustaining. They encourage them to dream. Then, they help them turn their dreams into reality.” Adams continued, “[The Edge Connection] creates jobs through business development and establishes legacies for individuals, their families and their communities.”

Thank you to our other finalists, CASA of North Georgia, CAREing Paws of Georgia, Inc., and TJ and Friends for your participation and serving your communities! We hope to hold another contest to provide this opportunity within the New Year. Wishing you all a happy holiday season!

To keep up with future contests and events from Dr. LeRoy, be sure to connect with Dr. LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

Weighing the benefits of non-surgical vs. surgical cosmetic treatment

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There is no shortage of cosmetic treatments now-a-days.  From the mini facelift to take home exfoliation skin care products, the options for patients looking to rejuvenate their appearance runs the gamut. What’s not so widely publicized; however, is the importance of thoroughly reviewing all of the cosmetic surgery options or non-surgical treatments to ensure your prospective treatment really fits your needs.band aid procedures

As Dr. LeRoy has discussed in a previous blog comparing body contouring surgery vs. non-surgical treatments like CoolSculpting®, it’s important for patients to maintain realistic expectations about what is and isn’t possible with non-surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.  During your plastic surgery consultation, ask to review your surgeon’s previous plastic surgery before and after photos of similar procedures to ensure that the results he/she typically produces are in line with your goals.  Sometimes, even though a procedure may sound more convenient, it ends up producing results patients may not be as satisfied with and causes them to desire revisionary plastic surgery to further enhance their outcome.

It’s also important for patients to do their research and understand the technique behind the procedure to have a better idea of anticipated surgical requirements and downtime.  Using further description of the aforementioned liposuction vs. non-surgical fat reduction example:  during liposuction, Dr. LeRoy uses several small incisions (less than .5″ wide) to access isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant fat for removal via suction by a thin hollow tube known as a cannula.  Non-surgical fat reduction treatments like CoolSculpting® use topical application of extreme temperatures to “kill” fat cells and have them gradually expelled through the lymphatic system.

Though liposuction does require surgery, the technique is highly adaptable to essentially any area of the body whereas non-surgical techniques have specially fitted applicators only designed for specific problem areas such as the abdomen and flanks.  Conversely, the downtime associated with non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures like Band Aid Liposuction compared to traditional versions of the procedure are significantly shorter.

Open communication with your cosmetic surgeon is the best way to maximize satisfaction with your plastic surgery results.  Once he or she truly understands what you’re after, they may be able to provide you with additional options and mitigate any concerns.  To schedule your consultation with Dr. LeRoy to discuss your cosmetic treatment goals, contact his office today.  You can also stay abreast of the latest plastic and cosmetic surgery news by connecting with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Savings on Our Band Aid Laser Treatment Make It Easy to Treat Yourself

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Dr. John LeRoy understands that while the holiday season may be over, that doesn’t mean your life has slowed down. Perfect for patients whose signs of aging do not yet require a facelift or neck lift or those who want to enhance surgical results years after their initial procedure, Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing offers younger-looking skin with less downtime than surgery.

This month we’re offering $1000 OFF Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing through January 31st. Contact our office or call (404) 843-0840 for details or to schedule your appointment.

John LeRoy Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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