Posted on March 31, 2010 12:53PM in Dr. LeRoy's Blog
In several blog posts, I’ve expressed the importance of having a board certified plastic surgeon performing any cosmetic procedure that you wish to undergo. Beside the fact that board certified physicians are more fully qualified to give you the best looking results possible, by choosing a certified cosmetic surgeon you run less of a risk of experiencing a surgical complication. While the word “complication” might be a scary subject and not the most desirable thing to discuss, patient education is of the utmost importance and everyone should be aware of the possible complications that can arise with breast augmentation surgery. Below is a description of some breast implant complications and information every woman should know if they are considering breast augmentation surgery.
Bottoming out
When a breast implant is too large or heavy, or is not supported by enough tissue, it may drop or fall too low on the chest. When this happens, the breasts have a saggy or droopy look and the nipple is repositioned too high on the breast. Bottoming out is less common for patients who have an excess of original skin and tissue in the breast area and for patients that position their implant under the chest muscle. To correct this complication, a traditional breast lift may be recommended or the surgeon may reposition scar tissue under the breast to create a new crease and move the breast up higher on the chest.
Capsule Contracture
Even in a successful breast augmentation surgery, your body forms a fibrous tissue lining around the implant as its natural response to a foreign object. A capsule contracture occurs however, when the naturally formed capsule contracts and tightens around the implant – resulting in a hard look and feel to the breast. This is the most common breast implant complication and can result in four different grades of severity, ranging from Baker Grade I to Baker Grade VI. Capsulectomy is the name of the revisionary procedure to remove the capsule.
Implant Rupture or Deflation
On rare occasions, an implant can rupture causing the implant solution to leak into the body. A rupture can occur anytime after surgery and can be caused by injury or trauma, a capsule contracture, or from wear and tear on the implant over time. Symptoms of ruptures can include breast lumps, swelling, and pain. Although sometimes there are no visible or physical symptoms, so regular MRI’s are needed to diagnose this problem.
Even if you received your breast implants at another practice, Dr. John LeRoy can perform revisionary breast surgery to correct these and other breast complications. If you have not experienced a complication, but are simply unhappy with the results received at another practice, Dr. LeRoy can consult with you on the best options to surgically correct aesthetic problems and ensure that you are happy with the look of your breasts. For more information on breast augmentation surgery or to look at some before and after pictures of previous patients, visit our website.
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Posted on March 23, 2010 11:57AM in Dr. LeRoy's Blog
Recently featured on an episode of the popular medical question and answer show, “The Doctors” was a minimally invasive, mini facelift technique coined, “Nick-Tuck” facelift (after the featured plastic surgeon’s own name). The episode talked to a “Nick-Tuck” patient – a woman in her early fifties that wanted to look younger in the wake of her recent divorce and had decided to undergo the procedure. The featured surgeon, whose procedure is performed while the patient is awake and only requires local anesthesia, boasted that he had been performing this procedure for the last two years.
If you are familiar with Atlanta Plastic Surgeon, Dr. John LeRoy, you are also aware of his Band Aid Facelift – a similarly minimally invasive mini facelift technique only requiring local anesthesia. However, unlike the surgeon featured on “The Doctors” who has been performing this surgery since 2008 – Dr. LeRoy has been performing his originally developed Band Aid Facelift since 1997!
While the minimally invasive nature of the two facelifts are similar, Dr. LeRoy has been perfecting his Band Aid Facelift technique for over 12 years, performing about 2,000 to date. His Band Aid Facelift can be performed in his office, using only gentle numbing. Using smaller incisions, Band Aid Facelift can refresh and lift the look of the face and reduce fine lines and wrinkles with less cost and shorter recovery time. The goal of the Band Aid facelift is subtlety – making it a perfect option for patients who want to look like themselves, just 10 years younger.
If you wish for more information on the Band Aid Facelift, or any of Dr. John LeRoy’s procedures, visit our website and/or schedule a consultation.
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Posted on March 8, 2010 7:30AM in Current Specials, Dr. LeRoy's Blog
As a way to entice patients to try the newest botulinum toxin type A product (a wrinkle removing injectable competing with Botox®), Dysport® is running a “Love it or Leave it” challenge. Patients who try Dysport® can receive a $75 rebate on their first injection. If they are happy with the results after 15 to 30 days, they can get an additional $75 rebate on their next Dysport® injection. If for some reason patients decide they are not happy with the product, they can still get a $75 rebate on a Botox® treatment.
Dysport® is effective in the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. For more information about facial rejuvenation using injectables or the other products offered at Dr. LeRoy’s office, contact our office today.
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Posted on March 1, 2010 1:32PM in Dr. LeRoy's Blog
Dr. John LeRoy, double board certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia is announcing a move to a new office location. The new office is located at:
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., NE, Suite 375
Atlanta, GA 30342
In honor of the move, Dr. LeRoy invites you to celebrate at his Open House! The event will be held at the new office location on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Event will include a wine tasting, hor d’oeuvres, and live string music. Guests will also receive gift bags and be entered into a drawing to win a two night stay at the luxurious Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA. Valet Parking Available; RSVP to 404. 843. 0840.
Whether you are a former patient of Dr. LeRoy’s or someone looking to meet Dr. LeRoy and find out more about his practice, we invite you to join us! Hope to see you there!
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