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Starting Early: Anti-Aging Options for the Younger Years

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For so many health issues like heart disease, certain cancers, and adult onset diabetes, any doctor will tell you that the best course of action is to take preventative measures before the condition appears. In a way, aging is no different. It’s not possible to completely prevent your appearance from aging, but there are certainly ways to delay its progress and keep it to a minimum. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I’ve helped tens of thousands of patients fulfill their dreams of keeping or attaining an appearance they’re confident in, and I have a few tips to help you do the same.

Anti-Aging Procedures for Young Adults

Sun Protection

Everyone knows that sunscreen and sun-blocking clothing can help you prevent skin cancer, but sun damage is also one of the primary culprits of premature and accelerated aging. Collagen and elastin, two proteins that make young skin firm and smooth, are broken down by UV exposure. This leads fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin to develop faster, and it also causes age spots to appear. Being knowledgeable and protecting your skin from a young age (particularly throughout childhood and your teen years) can make a dramatic difference in your aging process.

Preventative Botox® or Dysport® Injections

Certain common wrinkles, like crow’s feet, forehead creases, and vertical lines between the eyebrows (“frown lines” or “number 11s”), are formed when the facial muscles become tense after years of repeated facial expressions. You may already know that these types of wrinkles can be treated with injections like Botox® and Dysport® injections, which relax these muscles for months at a time. But what you may not know is that by relaxing the muscles, these injections also keep the muscles from contracting, which keeps the wrinkles from worsening. If they’re started at a young age, Botox® and Dysport® injections may be able to keep specific wrinkles at bay from the start.

Start Early with Minimally Invasive Procedures

Some of my facelift patients let aging take its course until their 60s or 70s and then decide to get a facelift. While the surgery produces excellent results, the amount of tissue repositioning it requires at this stage does lead to a rather lengthy recovery period. However, I advise my patients to start thinking about their aging at a younger age. For instance, some patients start having nonsurgical procedures in their 30s to fight the earliest signs of aging, then progress to a Band Aid Mini Facelift in their 40s or early 50s. By addressing aging every several years with minimally invasive procedures, many patients can avoid a more extensive surgery altogether while consistently feeling happy with their youthful look.

Looking as young and vibrant as you feel is truly more of an art than a science. Every person’s anatomy and body chemistry is unique and requires different types and degrees of anti-aging treatments. That’s why it’s so important to find a skilled, experienced, and board-certified plastic surgeon with a great eye for evaluating your needs and identifying the best way to address them. To start discussing what you can do to enjoy a younger look both now and in the future, schedule a cosmetic surgery consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy. For more anti-aging tips and plastic surgery information, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

What is ‘Baby Botox®’?

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There is never a shortage of sensational information in the media about plastic surgery.  If you’ve seen the headlines about “baby Botox®” and have commenced with eye rolling, it’s not as crazy as it may sound.  This new term is actually used to denote the new trend of patients younger than the traditional demographic receiving the wrinkle injectables as a means of maintenance in smaller than normal doses.   As we’ve discussed on our blog before, the rate at which individuals age is unique to every patient as is the recommended age to receive a specific procedure.

Much like the Band Aid Facelift, developed for patients who didn’t yet require the rejuvenation of a traditional facelift, baby Botox® is a customized version of the ever-popular injectable for those patients just beginning to notice the signs of aging around and between the eyes and along the forehead.  Like Band Aid Facelift results, the results of baby Botox® are less dramatic than the traditional, full-dose of the muscle relaxing treatment.  Because the amount of botulinum injected during the treatment is smaller, the results are more temporary than the 4-6 months of a full dose.

Injectables like Botox® and Dysport® are responded to differently by every patient, so it’s important to discuss potential anti-aging treatment (injectables included) with your board certified plastic surgeon during a consultation.  By openly discussing your cosmetic goals with your provider, you further minimize the risk of plastic surgery or cosmetic treatment complications and increase the chance of being satisfied with your plastic surgery results.

Learn more about the facial plastic surgery and non-surgical wrinkle treatments Dr. John LeRoy performs by visiting his website and continuing to read his blog.  You can also connect with Dr. LeRoy on Facebook and Twitter for plastic surgery news and specials.

Need a Valentine’s Day Gift Idea?

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For those of us struggling to come up with the perfect gift for the person we love most, Dr. LeRoy is offering $50 off your treatment total on wrinkle-reducing Restylane® and Dysport® injections February 9th and February 13th. Coupled with the manufacturer rebates available on Dysport ®, Restylane ®, and Perlane® available through the end of March, these specials make excellent presents for loved ones (or even yourself). To sweeten the deal even more, Dr. LeRoy is also extending his introductory offer of $1000 OFF Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing through February 29th, 2012.  See the flyer below to learn more about these lovely savings.

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Band Aid Facelift Can Rejuvenate Previous Facial Plastic Surgery Results

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Band Aid Facelift with Dr. John LeRoyI had a facelift about ten years ago and would like to “refresh” my results without the downtime of another facelift. Is there another procedure that will revitalize the results from my surgery a few years ago?

This is a great question! While a facelift does turn back the hands of time, it does not stop the aging process. Even after the procedure, collagen production in the skin slows, and many years down the road a touch-up procedure may be necessary to maintain your results. However, a traditional facelift generally isn’t necessary in this situation. My “Band Aid” Facelift may be the perfect solution to solve your rejuvenation woes.

I created the Band Aid Facelift to help patients whose signs of aging don’t necessitate a full facelift, but it is also perfect for those looking to rejuvenate their previous plastic surgery results. The Band Aid Facelift uses smaller incisions and gentle numbing instead of general anesthesia. This means that the procedure can be performed in-office and has a much shorter recovery (typically only 3 to 5 days) than traditional facelift.

For older adults, the Band Aid Facelift carries fewer risks because of its less invasive nature. Many of my patients have been very pleased with the subtle and natural-looking results they’ve received from the procedure. The Band Aid Facelift isn’t for everyone, though. Individuals with more advanced signs of aging may benefit more from a traditional facelift.

Likewise, individuals who do not want to undergo another surgical procedure may find that Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing provides the right amount of rejuvenation. Like other Band Aid procedures, Laser Skin Resurfacing is performed in-office with gentle numbing. Using advanced DOT Laser Therapyâ„¢, Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing stimulates collagen production and helps eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, acne, and even sun spots. Whether as an initial treatment or as regular maintenance to your previous facelift results, Band Aid Laser Skin resurfacing helps renew skin for a younger-looking complexion.

I created the Band Aid Facelift to help solve patients’ mild to moderate aging concerns .From your question, it seems like you may be a great candidate for Band Aid plastic surgery or Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing. To determine your candidacy for either procedure, contact our office to schedule a consultation.

Make sure to connect with our office on Facebook and Twitter for the latest in Atlanta plastic surgery news and updates. You can also check out our testimonial gallery to watch videos from some of our Atlanta Band Aid Facelift patients.

Band Aid Laser Resurfacing Specials Extended Through December

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Because so many patients have received the benefits of Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing and are raving about their results, we’ve decided to extend our specials on the procedure through the month of December. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your cosmetic surgery results or prepare your skin for the new year, Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing is the perfect treatment to help you reach your cosmetic goals. Call to schedule your appointment for $1000 off your customized DOT Laser Therapy treatment!

Signs of aging often hit us when we least expect them. We’ll catch a glimpse of our complexions in a mirror at a holiday party and realize that we don’t look like we’re 20 anymore. While there is nothing wrong with looking your age, we understand that you want to look the best you can at any age and feel confident in your own skin.

Dr. John LeRoy‘s Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing works to help eliminate signs of aging like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and damaged-looking skin. For those who may not be ready for surgical anti-aging procedures, Band Aid Laser treatment using DOT Laser Therapy gives patients tighter, younger-looking skin with minimal downtime. Individuals who have undergone facial rejuvenation surgery like a facelift or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) can also benefit from the rejuvenating effects of Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing as a finishing touch to help revive skin and further refine your cosmetic surgery results.

The DOT Laser works by releasing tiny pillars of laser light energy that perforate the skin to stimulate collagen production and induce the body’s natural healing processes. Like Dr. LeRoy’s other Band Aid procedures, Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing can be performed in-office with gentle numbing for minimal downtime and optimal patient results.

Make certain to mark your calendar to take advantage of our extended special of $1000 off your Band Aid Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment. This great deal only lasts until December 31st, so contact us to make your appointment today.

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