Greco Aesthetics

01/27/2022

As it stands right now, 2022 will be year that Greco Aesthetics is BACK in NE GA. More info to follow ... 😁 ~ J.GRECO

08/28/2013

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO CLIENTS & SUPPORTERS OF GRECO AESTHETICS:

This is difficult. I have worked through several iterations and although I would like to think that I usually have a way with the written word, I do fear that I will fumble through this.

I am a big believer in getting straight to the point in matters that come from the heart. Therefore, here goes. Despite the best efforts of me, Shawnna and the staff who have worked with us over our two year run, Greco Aesthetics as a business has succumbed to a cash-flow death. I have put my heart, soul, blood, sweat and tears into this endeavor; however, I have learned the hard way that in business, sometimes all of that is not enough. Effective immediately we will no longer be able to provide the services you have sought from us as we must shut the doors on this dream.

Rest assured that this is nothing more than a business outcome. I have attempted many creative ways to increase the volume and traffic through our practice without enough success to allow us to continue with operations. It has taken me a while to be at peace with this ending. At the end of the day I will always be proud of the relationships Shawnna and I formed through our practice, the opportunity to partner with so many amazing clients and patients in reaching for aesthetic improvements, and the results we delivered. We are blessed to have so many wonderful people as patients and nothing gives me more joy than knowing that we lived our mission of providing excellent results and patient satisfaction.

I am sorry that I will not be able to continue as your plastic surgeon. Believe me, I never envisioned this outcome. Nonetheless, it is what is it. For my surgical patients, please know that I am maintaining my privileges at Athens Regional and will be happy to make house calls if the need arises. Additionally, please either use my cell number, which I give to all my patients, or my personal email -- jag3md@gmail.com -- to reach me with questions or concerns.

Thank you all so much for trusting us with your aesthetic needs. Although the business ups and downs have been more taxing than my training in surgery had prepared me for, the interactions and bonds we made with you was completely worth every gray hair gained worrying about the business. Unfortunately, in our society medicine has become so much about business that I am concerned for the future. That is another conversation in and of itself.

I will be continuing on the faculty at the medical school in Athens through this transitional period. Shawnna is going to try and find a way to have a small injectable practice in Braselton. Hopefully, we will know the details of her availability to you sooner rather than later.

I appreciate your understanding through this difficult time. I wish each of you health and happiness. Always.

Sincerely,
Joe Greco

07/08/2013

06/27/2013

Don't forget that if you refer a friend to Greco Aesthetics you'll receive a $50 credit!!! And as Dr. Greco always says, "It's never a bad thing to know a good plastic surgeon"...your friends will thank you!

06/13/2013

Hard at work ; ]

06/11/2013

No better team than husband and wife : ]

06/05/2013

It has Arrived!!! We now have Elta UV Lotion SPF 30+ with Zinc Oxide !! This is a moisturizing lotion that protects you from the sun with easy Pump application. It is a big step above other sun screen products and moisturizers out there. Come try yours out today at Greco Aesthetics for only $28!

06/01/2013

From the desk of our plastic surgeon...

I have been asked a lot lately, why did I choose plastic surgery. After all, when I first breached the threshold of the medical mecca of Vanderbilt University circa 2002 as an intern in surgery, I wanted nothing more to do surgical oncology - take care of cancer patients - for the rest of my career. This path, most would agree, remains a commonly held more "noble" pursuit. Do not mistake my philosophy here. Dedicating ones professional life to that specialty is truly a calling; one that requires very thick skin and a bit of detachment over time to avoid burn-out. After a few years of indentured servitude to the discipline of surgery I came to know myself a bit better and realized a couple of things that affected my career trajectory. First and foremost, I was too much of a "wear my heart on my sleeve" kind of guy to be at the verge of the end of life through my patients frequently. I knew in order to internalize the heartache and suffering I would have to detach, which would be a disservice to my patients. Second, I have always been that creative kid that liked art, structure, form, beauty in all ways. When I started reading about aesthetics, it just seemed to fit. After I completed my seven years of general surgery residency and started plastics all seemed right.

As a plastic surgeon, I was fortunate to find a specialty that satisfies both my affinity for the simple beauties of the world and the need for technical expertise that was learned through thirteen years of what our society calls higher education ; ] Finally, I will debate with anyone that the aesthetic procedures we perform for our patients and clients are not frivolous, unnecessary or merely desires of excess. They are important. When we feel good about ourselves, our body image, the way we project to the people and world we interact with, we feel better. This euphoric disposition is heightened when a procedure or service addresses a cruelty of nature, gravity, time or any combination of things that are beyond our individual control. I would agree that taking on excessive risk to accomplish these aesthetic goals is foolhardy. However, the overwhelming majority of what we do in our practice is safer, statistically, than driving on I-85. So when I compare having a cosmetic procedure to getting braces or having a varicose vein zapped, I do not believe it to be too much of a stretch.

Therefore, simply put. Plastic surgery was the only fit for me because I believe with careful selection of patients for the right procedures and services, what I do puts smiles on people's faces. Furthermore, while it is noble to return health and hope, provide relief for those that have fallen ill, it also remains a great privilege and purpose to impart touches of joy and elation with improvements in self-esteem and confidence. Working and living a practice filled with happy people is a great way to spend a career in medicine. I hope everyone has a great weekend. Health & Happiness. Always. ~ Dr Greco

05/29/2013

The makers of Juvederm have recently increased the cost : [ Good news is that we have a few syringes of the filler left at our current pricing of $500 per syringe. Let us know if you would like to take advantage of those before the hike to $575 per syringe

05/28/2013

A fun night of socializing and sharing the gummy bear breast implants from Sientra with the Classic City

05/23/2013

Here's an article to answer a very common question, "What's the difference between Botox and Juvederm?"
http://www.botoxforum.com/articles/botox-vs-juvederm/33

Botox is threatened by several dermal fillers, and one of the fastest growing types is Juvederm. Time to match them head to head!