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Plastic Surgeon Hosts Spring 2018 Charity Contest

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If you’ve been following me and my work for a while, you probably know about my charity contests already. Each season, I host a social media charity contest, getting my followers’ input on local charities who could make great use of a $1,000 donation from my office. With your nominations and votes, I’ve been touched by some fantastic Georgia charities I’ve learned about, and I’ve been honored to be able to assist many of them and their causes. To make a difference in more lives throughout the Atlanta area, I recently started giving each contest a category (like pet-related charities, or organizations that help kids). This has helped me discover many smaller, more specialized charities. So, for my spring 2018 contest, I’m continuing this tradition and looking for organizations in a specific category: homelessness/poverty.

Dr. John LeRoy Hosts Social Media Charity ContestHow the Charity Contest Works:

My social media charity contests have two stages: nomination and voting. From April 12th-April 27th, 2018, we invited our patients, friends, and followers to the John L. LeRoy Facebook page to nominate their favorite Georgia organizations that are dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty. We’ve now evaluated this list and chosen four finalists.

Those finalists have now been announced, and the final voting is open to everyone. Simply visit our Facebook page before May 11th, 2018, find the post at the top of the timeline that invites you to cast your vote, and comment with the name of the charity you feel should win the donation. Finally, we’ll announce the winner of the donation on Monday, May 14th, 2018.

I’m passionate about finding joy in every part of life and in helping others do the same, and while I’m able to do that every day at my plastic surgery office, these charity contests let me take it one step further. This spring, I would be honored to have your help in finding local charities that make a difference in Georgians’ lives every day, and I look forward to working with you to make our community a better place for all.

Can You Prevent Aging from Reaching the Point of a Facelift?

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There’s a strong trend in plastic surgery toward less invasive procedures. Not only are patients attracted to the limited downtime, but they love the natural-looking results as well. In many cases, patients begin with the mildest procedures in their younger years, gradually adding more extensive procedures as aging accelerates. But some patients have asked, “Can I keep aging at bay enough to avoid ever needing a facelift?”

Can You Prevent Aging from Reaching the Point of a Facelift

The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Every patient ages at their own pace and in their own way. Every patient also has their own threshold of how far they’re willing to let their aging go before they feel the need for cosmetic surgery. There are many factors that affect how a person ages, including genetics, sun exposure, skin care, lifestyle habits, smoking, stress, and more. Depending on how quickly you’re aging, nonsurgical or minimally invasive procedures could be able to keep up with your aging well enough that you don’t feel the need for a facelift. In other words, the short answer to your question is, “It’s possible for some patients.”

If your goal is to remain looking youthful for as long as possible without a face lift, there are many options. On top of lifestyle choices like wearing sunscreen every day, eating right, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and excessive drinking, and managing stress, you can make a great improvement with minimally invasive treatments. Here are a few options:

  • Botox® or Dysport® injections for crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows
  • Facial filler injections for wrinkles around the mouth and nose or hollows under the eyes and in the cheeks
  • My Band Aid Skin Tightening using radiofrequency energy (RF) to noninvasively build more skin-firming collagen
  • My Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing for reducing fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, age spots, acne scars, and more with minimal recovery time

Many patients think that they don’t want any plastic surgery, but the most popular choice among my patients is my Band Aid Mini Facelift. This is a unique procedure I developed that uses gentle numbing (no general anesthesia) and offers natural-looking results with an in-office procedure. The surgery requires half the recovery time of a traditional facelift, and it’s the way that over 6,000 of my patients in the past 20 years have taken as much as 10 years off their faces without the need for an extensive facelift. For patients who want a touch-up to resolve new aging a few years later, my Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift is an even easier procedure.

Every facial rejuvenation patient wants the same thing: the best result with the least amount of inconvenience and expense. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive facelifts, that’s the balance I aim for. If you want to learn more about how to get a younger look without an invasive facelift, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy. For more cosmetic surgery tips and information about my other Band Aid procedures, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Dr. John LeRoy Named Among Atlanta’s Top Doctors

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Our office staff hears from patients on a daily basis who are thrilled with the results they’ve received from our own Dr. John LeRoy, so we have all seen his talent and expertise first-hand. But we’re honored to announce that Dr. LeRoy has now been recognized by the premier physician-evaluating organization as one of the best plastic surgeons in the country, as reported in this month’s issue of Atlanta Magazine.

Dr. John LeRoy Named Among Atlanta's Top Doctors

While Atlanta Magazine publishes a list of Atlanta’s Top Doctors every year, the list itself is compiled by an esteemed organization called Castle Connolly. Castle Connolly’s focus is identifying exceptional physicians in a number of specialties throughout the country. Dr. LeRoy and the other physicians in Castle Connolly’s directory have all been nominated by other doctors who trust and admire their abilities. After a doctor is nominated, Castle Connolly’s physician-led panel researches their background thoroughly to decide whether they are worthy of inclusion among the country’s best physicians, considering factors like medical training and education, board certifications, contributions to the field of medicine, professional accomplishments, and more. After this rigorous review process, Dr. LeRoy and a handful of other Atlanta physicians have been named as the best in their specialties.

As Dr. LeRoy’s patients know, this is just the latest of many career achievements. On top of providing exceptional, natural-looking results for thousands of patients over the course of over thirty years, Dr. LeRoy has developed his own line of minimally invasive procedures to meet his patients’ specific needs. These Band Aid plastic surgeries, including the Band Aid Mini Facelift, Band Aid Eyelid Surgery, Band Aid Tummy Tuck, and more, including the latest Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift, are performed in-office using gentle numbing. This cuts recovery time and cost in half while providing patients with a customized approach and natural results.

As the staff who works with Dr. LeRoy and his happy patients on a daily basis, we know first-hand how Dr. LeRoy uses his expertise and his surgical skills to produce excellent results. When a well-respected third-party organization agrees and recognizes this excellence, though, it’s always a cause for celebration. To learn more about Dr. LeRoy’s credentials or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact our Atlanta office. For more plastic surgery information, follow Dr. John LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Choosing a Breast Implant for Breast Augmentation

Choosing a Breast Implant for Breast Augmentation

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Choosing a Breast Implant for Breast AugmentationThe process of planning plastic surgery can be a complex one. You have to decide on a procedure, a surgeon, a schedule, and more. Once you have chosen which procedure you want, there are sometimes decisions you’ll need to make about the details of your surgery, too. Breast augmentation is a perfect example. Beyond the choices listed above, you’ll also need to select your breast implants. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has been working with breast implants for over thirty years, I’m happy to provide some insight into the various types and sizes of breast implants.

Types & Materials

When surgeons and patients talk about “types of implants,” they’re really referring to the material that each breast implant uses. There are four primary options:

  • Saline implants – a silicone shell filled with sterile saltwater
  • Structured saline implants – a saline implant with a structure inside, so that it has a slightly more stable shape than a typical saline breast implant
  • Silicone implants – a silicone shell filled with a silicone gel that is thicker and more similar to natural breast tissue than saline
  • Cohesive gel silicone implants (or “gummy bear” implants) – a silicone implant with a thicker, more solid silicone gel inside than a typical silicone implant would have, so that it holds a rather stable shape

Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages of each type of breast implant. Saline implants can be filled and adjusted during surgery, allowing for a smaller incision and a bit more customization in sizing. Silicone implants, on the other hand, tend to feel more natural and exhibit less leakage in the case of a rupture. Cohesive gel silicone implants can also provide a slightly more youthful shape to the breasts.

Sizes

Along with picking the type of implant you want, you’ll also need to choose a size. While some plastic surgery patients say, “I want to go up two cup sizes,” breast implants are actually measured in “cc’s” (or cubic centimeters). There is no “standard” implant size—every patient needs to decide for herself what type of size improvement she’s looking for. A petite woman with an AA cup, for instance, may be happy with just 150 cc’s, while a taller woman with a larger frame who is starting at a C cup would see little noticeable change from that size of implant. However, I generally advise patients against going for the extreme. Breasts tend to sag much more with larger implants, making you more likely to want a breast lift at a younger age. Plus, just as women with naturally large breasts can experience back pain, shoulder pain, and other discomforts, women with very large implants may develop similar issues.

How to Choose

There’s no Cosmo-style quiz to tell you what size and type of breast implant you should choose (at least not a reliable one). There are a number of factors to consider, like your medical history, your aesthetic goals, your natural frame and current size, your existing breast tissue, your preferences for scarring, etc. This is why an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the only way to truly know which options are best suited for you.

Ultimately, plastic surgery (or any other cosmetic treatment, for that matter) needs to be customized for your individual needs and desired results. But here’s the good news—you don’t need to make any of these choices on your own. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I’m here to help you at each step of the way. To start discussing breast augmentation or any other cosmetic surgery, schedule a consultation with me. Or, for more plastic surgery tips, health news, and other information, follow me, Dr. John LeRoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Plastic Surgeries to Accomplish and Complement Your New Year’s Resolutions

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There’s something so refreshing about the New Year, and resolutions can be the perfect way to motivate yourself to make the most of the next twelve months by setting clear goals. We each have our own strengths and weaknesses, so resolutions aimed at self-improvement can run the gamut from a healthier lifestyle to career advancement to better emotional health. Depending on what you’re hoping to accomplish this year, our plastic surgery office in Atlanta may be able to help.

Plastic Surgery to Complement Your New Year's ResolutionsIf you resolved to get into better shape:

Whipping your body into shape is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions around, because nearly all of us have at least one area we’re unhappy with, whether it’s the “love handles,” a “tummy pooch,” or a “double chin.” As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I recognize the importance of putting your health first, so I always encourage my patients to reach their goal weight through a healthy diet and exercise regimen. But once you’ve reached your goal, procedures like liposuction, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), arm lift, breast lift, or male breast reduction can be the perfect way to put the finishing touches on your physique and, if needed, tighten up any excess sagging skin.

If you resolved to recapture your youthful spirit:

It’s easy to let the vibrant energy of youth wane as you get older and as you become busier and busier with all of life’s responsibilities. Fortunately, it’s never too late to get it back, and many of my patients find that if they give their appearance a youthful boost, it’s easier for their emotions to follow. The rejuvenation procedure you choose will depend on your unique anatomy and how aging has affected you. The most common option is my Band Aid Mini Facelift, a minimally invasive surgery I developed and have perfected over the past twenty years, which removes excess skin and repositions the underlying facial muscles to achieve natural-looking results, all in-office with gentle numbing and specialized techniques so that it requires just half the recovery time and half the cost of a traditional face lift. Depending on your needs, you may also be a candidate for a Band Aid Micro Mini Facelift, eyelid surgery, a brow lift, or a more comprehensive face lift.

If you resolved to try something new:

With our day-to-day routines keeping us busy, it’s common for us to fall into a bit of a rut and simply let the days go by, but for many people, getting out of their comfort zone and trying something new can add a little zest back into their lives. If this sounds like the problem you’re trying to fix, try treating yourself to a new cosmetic treatment you’ve never tried before. For those who are new to the anti-aging scene, injectables like Botox®, Dysport®, Restylane®, Juvéderm®, and Radiesse® can be a great way to start, because they offer quick treatment times and the results are temporary, so you can try a few options throughout the year to see what you like best. Or, you prefer something to enhance the quality of your skin itself, learn more about our Band Aid Non-Surgical Skin Tightening and Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing.

Making a New Year’s resolution is all about self-reflection and figuring out what you need to do to make the upcoming year better than the one that just passed. Whether or not your goals involve plastic surgery, we wish you all success in your journey to become your most confident and beautiful self. If you would like to find out more about our surgical and non-surgical procedures, schedule a consultation with John L. LeRoy, MD, FACS, PC. Or, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to keep up with our monthly specials, hear about the latest in plastic surgery, get great health and beauty tips, and more.

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