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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.

Debunking Five Common Myths About Rhinoplasty Surgery

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woman-checks-face-in-mirrorRhinoplasty surgery, commonly referred to as a nose job, is a procedure that has both cosmetic and medical benefits. Because everyone’s nose is unique, the surgery is tailored to the specific needs of each patient. By accounting for individual facial characteristics, I, Dr. John L. LeRoy, am able to create natural-looking rhinoplasty results to positively transform a patient’s appearance. Unfortunately, there are still myths and misconceptions about nose surgery floating around. To help you decipher fact from fiction, I have dispelled five common myths I often hear about this procedure.

#1: Rhinoplasty surgery is painful.
When I perform rhinoplasty surgery, I put my patients under local or general anesthesia prior to the procedure. The type of anesthesia is based on the level of correction as well as patient preference. Because of this, it’s typical to not feel any pain or discomfort during the surgery. After the procedure, you will typically experience swelling and slight soreness, but these symptoms will subside within a few days.

#2: Only women undergo rhinoplasty surgery.
While the majority of cosmetic procedures are undergone by women, thousands of men elect to receive cosmetic surgeries every year. It is not uncommon for men to have cosmetic concerns about their appearance and seek treatment. Additionally, many men are interested in rhinoplasty because of the medical benefits it carries when it comes to correcting a deviated septum or improving breathing.

#3: You have to get your nose “touched-up” every few years.
While a small number of patients may want revision surgery years after their procedure, a nose job is designed to be a one-time surgery. The results from your initial procedure should not change over the years. However, since the aging process can be unpredictable, some patients may require minimal maintenance.

#4: You must be a certain age to undergo nose surgery.
Compared to other cosmetic procedures, rhinoplasty surgery is unique because it can be performed on a wide range of ages. Patients who can undergo nose surgery range from teenagers to those past their middle age years. There is no right age for this procedure, but it’s important that the facial features of younger patients are fully developed before surgery.

#5: Rhinoplasty surgery causes breathing problems.
When it comes to this myth, the exact opposite is true. When performed to help treat medical concerns, rhinoplasty surgery can actually make it easier to breathe because your plastic surgeon will open up and reconstruct the nasal passages. During the recovery period, some patients may experience minor nasal blockage, but this will quickly heal. Ultimately, after your board-certified plastic surgeon performs your surgery, you should expect your breathing to improve or to remain the same depending on your desired outcome.

Now that a few myths have been busted, hopefully you have a better understanding about rhinoplasty surgery and how it can help improve the appearance and function of your nose. If you’re interested in learning more about nose surgery and how this procedure can work for you, contact double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John L. LeRoy in Atlanta today. Additionally, follow along with me on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for more insights about cosmetic and plastic surgery.

How Can a Rhinoplasty Improve the Way My Nose Looks?

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Noses come in all shapes and sizes, but each person has unique features that makes it impossible for a universal, one-size-fits-all standard to exist. A great rhinoplasty accounts for all other facial characteristics to create natural-looking results. Double board-certified, Dr. John LeRoy focuses intently on each specific case to determine the best way to use this cosmetic procedure to transform a patient’s appearance. If you’re dissatisfied with how your nose looks, a rhinoplasty can achieve incredible improvement in your confidence and self-image.

rhinoplasty, nose job, cosmetic surgery, nose job recovery time, plastic surgery Who is a good candidate for a rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasties are frequently performed on men, women, young patients, seniors, etc. Essentially, there’s no one type of candidate for this procedure. It’s used for a variety of reasons, but the best way to determine if it’s right for you is by scheduling an in-person consultation with Dr. John LeRoy. This will give you the opportunity to ask any pertinent questions and receive a detailed professional evaluation that will provide clarification.

What features can a rhinoplasty improve?

A rhinoplasty addresses a variety of cosmetic issues. Its effective on people of all ethnicities and age demographics. Rhinoplasties focus on three primary things: skin, bone, and cartilage. By creating the right adjustments between these components, Dr. John LeRoy can make specific changes that improve the overall size, shape, and symmetry of a patient’s nose.

A nose is a centerpiece to a person’s look. It is one of the more distinguishing traits on the face, so it creates feelings of self-consciousness in many people when their physical qualities aren’t proportional or evenly shaped. The following is a list of common nose-related issues that can be fixed with a rhinoplasty.

  • Nose shape that is too wide or narrow<
  • Nose tip that is positioned downward, upward or to one side
  • Size of nostrils
  • Length of the nose
  • Asymmetrical nose shape
  • A nose “hump”

The long-term benefits of a rhinoplasty

Cosmetic procedures are most worth a patient’s time and money when they retain positive results for long periods of time. One of the greatest benefits of a rhinoplasty is how long-term the improvements can be. After the procedure has been performed, the changes are preserved for many years afterward.

If you have any questions about rhinoplasties or to schedule your own consultation with Dr. John LeRoy, contact our office at 404.843.0840. Don’t forget to follow us Facebook and Twitter for more plastic surgery information as well as updates on our seasonal charity contests and monthly specials!

Ask Dr. LeRoy: How Young is Too Young for Plastic Surgery?

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Every parent wants their child to feel confident and proud of who they are, inside and out. That’s why it can be heartbreaking to hear your son or daughter ask for plastic surgery – it tells you that they are unhappy with an aspect of their appearance and are actively looking for a way to change it. While it’s clear how much a person can be held back by constant self-consciousness, parents understandably have concerns about going the plastic surgery route as well. After all, elective surgery is still a medical procedure, so the risks and benefits need to be weighed carefully. So, as a parent, how do you know if your child or teenager is old enough for you to consider cosmetic surgery as an option? The answer, of course, depends on the patient and the procedure, but here are some guidelines about the most common procedures for teenagers and children.

Ask Dr. LeRoy How Young is Too Young for Plastic SurgeryOtoplasty

Otoplasty improves the appearance of the ears, primarily for patients whose ears protrude farther from their head than they would like them to. Ear surgery accounted for 29% of the cosmetic surgeries performed on patients who were 18 years old or younger in 2014, and this procedure also has a particularly young age limit. Otoplasty involves reshaping the cartilage which gives an ear its shape, and because a child’s cartilage becomes firmer with age, the procedure can be performed at any time after the cartilage is developed enough to hold its new shape – usually around the age of four to six years old. However, ear surgery can also be performed effectively on many adults, so if you’re concerned about the appearance of your own ears, your window for otoplasty hasn’t closed.

Rhinoplasty

As a close second to otoplasty, nose surgery also made up 29% of plastic surgeries for patients aged 18 or younger in 2014. For teens who want to enhance the balance of their facial features by improving the appearance of a nose that is large or undesirably shaped, rhinoplasty can typically be performed after the nose reaches its adult size at the age of 15-17. For patients who are seeking surgery to correct a deviated septum or structural breathing problem, these factors will also be considered before determining when rhinoplasty is a viable option.

Breast Surgery (for males and females)

This category encompasses breast augmentation and breast reduction for girls as well as male breast reduction. For girls with excessively large breasts, reduction surgery is most successful when it is performed after the patient’s breasts have finished growing in her late teens or early adult years. Male breast reduction is a common procedure among teenage boys who suffer from gynecomastia (the development of female-looking breasts on a male), which often begins in adolescence due to hormones, genetics, weight fluctuations, or certain medications. As with female breast reduction, male breast reduction is best performed when the breasts are no longer growing. For patients seeking breast augmentation, on the other hand, the minimum ages are more specific due to FDA guidelines – saline breast implants are only approved for use in patients 18 years or older, while silicone implants may only be used for patients who are at least 22 years of age.

Making a decision about your child’s plastic surgery should not be taken lightly, and while information like this is helpful, it’s only one step of the process. When you schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy, I’ll take extra care to assess your child’s expectations, maturity, and readiness to determine whether the procedure and the timing are right for them. To learn more about the cosmetic surgery services I offer, explore my website and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Maintain Your Results with Skin Tightening with Protégé

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Last year, Band Aid Skin Tightening using Protégé technology made a valuable addition to the line of Band Aid Plastic Surgery procedures provided at my office.  Protégé’s unique Energy Flow Control (EFC) system reduces wrinkles and skin laxity of the face, neck, and chest to deliver safe and noticeable facial rejuvenation results. While skin tightening is widely recognized as an effective anti-aging solution, many of my patients may not be aware of its role in the maintenance of your results from other cosmetic surgery procedures.

Dysport Wrinkle TreatmentMost Band Aid Skin Tightening patients can expect to see results after the first treatment, with full results visible three to six months after your initial treatment. Though other skin firming technologies require the super-heating of skin to remodel collagen, Protégé precisely warms the deeper dermal layers to induce collagen production and tighten skin without patient discomfort. As an added benefit essential to your comfort, the technology has built-in safety features to guarantee that treatment levels flow steadily, efficiently, and pain-free.

Although no downtime or anesthesia is associated with Protégé treatment, I do encourage an increase in water consumption the day before and after treatment to avoid dehydration and show your results sooner. As an added bonus, you’ll be youthfully glowing from proper hydration!

In addition to enhancing and increasing the longevity of your procedure results, Band Aid Skin Tightening can benefit patients seeking more lasting wrinkle reduction results, comparable to facial injections. Additionally, skin tightening can improve your overall aesthetic when combined with conjunction facial procedures like rhinoplasty (nose surgery) or brow lift.

When considering skin tightening, seek the expertise and supervision of a board certified plastic surgeon that has facial skin tightening experience to elude treatment problems or less than desirable results. To learn more about skin tightening, contact our office. You can also learn more about minimally-invasive procedures by connecting on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

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