Posted on April 22, 2010 11:47AM in Dr. LeRoy's Blog
Check out Dr. John LeRoy’s new website at www.JohnLeRoyMD.com.
Also a reminder that Dr. LeRoy’s new office open house is tonight at 6:30. Look forward to seeing everyone there!
Posted on April 21, 2010 12:08PM in Dr. LeRoy's Blog
When talking about the credentials of any reputable physician you often hear the names of prestigious medical universities and fellowships they attended, mentions of board and even double board certifications they earned, and the number of years they have been practicing in their particular field. But no matter how impressive a physician’s credentials are on paper, these credentials only really matter if you are dealing directly with that particular doctor and are not passed off to a nurse or physician’s assistant when it comes time for treatment.
You research and consciously sign up for a doctor so that you can be treated by that particular doctor, not a less qualified member of his/her staff. That is not to say that a staff cannot be incredibly qualified and supportive – but as a patient, you are paying for that particular doctor’s expertise.
You should clearly communicate your expectations during the initial consultation and ask your physician how much of your cosmetic treatment will be performed by him/her and how much will be performed by someone else.
At our practice, Dr. LeRoy does the consultation, performs each and every injection, and makes every incision during surgery – just like you pay for and expect from a professional physician.
The bottom line: a good doctor with good training and good technique is your best chance at a fantastic result; so make sure your treatment is performed by the doctor you signed up for.
To learn more about the cosmetic procedures, such as cosmetic injectables like Botox ® and Dysport ® and Dr. LeRoy’s originally developed Band Aid Facelift, visit our website.
Posted on April 14, 2010 8:17AM in Dr. LeRoy's Blog
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Posted on April 12, 2010 7:58AM in Dr. LeRoy's Blog
A recent study published in Annals of Plastic Surgery, shows promise for the future of cell-enriched fat grating in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The article titled “Supplementation of Fat Grafts with Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRCs) Improves Long-Term Graft Retention” compared the longevity and health of traditional fat grafting techniques versus fat grafting using ADRC cell-enriched grafts.
Traditionally, fat grafting is the process of using liposuction to remove excess fat, taking those fat cells and sterilizing them and then re-injecting those fat cells into other parts of the body, most commonly the face, lips, and buttocks. What this study did, in layperson terms, is enrich the removed fat cells with ADRC, and observed the effects and characteristics of these cells once re-injected.
The study found that cell retention was doubled when cell-enriched grafting was used over the traditional fat grafting controls. This is an important discovery for plastic and reconstructive surgery, because with current fat grafting techniques, some of the fat cells are naturally reabsorbed into the body, altering the initial results of the procedure. If cell retention is greater, then plastic and reconstructive surgeons can use fat grafting with more precision and yield more effective results.
The study also found that cell-enriched grafts were healthier and more functional – with an increased number of healthy fat cells, a lower number of dead cells, and less of a chance of cyst formation. Other observations included healthier and improved blood vessel density with enriched cells.
While cell-enriched fat grafting is still in the early stages of study, scientists are hopeful that this technology can be useful for reconstruction and cosmetic surgery patients in the future.
For more information on fat grafting and other injectables available at our practice, visit our website or schedule a consultation with Dr. John LeRoy today.
Posted on April 6, 2010 9:50AM in Current Specials, Dr. LeRoy's Blog
Dr. John LeRoy Cordially Invites You to his Open House Event in Celebration of his Recent Move to a New Office! Details are as follows:
6:30p.m. – 8:30 p.m., April 22, 2010
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., NE, Suite 375
Atlanta, GA 30342
RSVP: 770.447.1114
The open house will include a wine tasting, live string music, hor d’oeuvres, gift bags, and tours of the new facility. We hope to see you there!
Dr. John LeRoy's Open House
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