A new study recently published in the medical journal Lancet reveals that second-hand smoke is responsible for approximately 600,000 deaths worldwide each year. The study also reported that about 40% of children and 30% of non-smoking men and women regularly inhale second-hand smoke. This means that second-hand smoking is responsible for 1% of all deaths worldwide each year.
It has long been known that smoking has a negative impact on wound healing in patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures. Cigarette smoking results in less oxygen being delivered to the tissues as they are trying to heal. Cigarettes also contain nicotine which results in decreased blood flow (and oxygen) to healing tissues. The decreased oxygen and blood flow can result in poor wound healing, tissue necrosis, and resultant poor cosmetic results.
What many people fail to realize is that second-hand smoke can be just as dangerous as smoking. If a patient is a non-smoker but regularly inhales second-hand smoke, they are as much at risk of wound healing problems (and other health problems as the study referenced above demonstrates) as are patients who regularly smoke cigarettes.
The take-home message from all of the above is that for anyone who is considering having a cosmetic procedure, it is vital to avoid both smoking and second-hand smoke. This will greatly increase the chances of having an excellent cosmetic result and avoiding any postoperative complications.
Dr. L
Source: Oberg, M et al; "Worldwide burden of disease from exposure to second-hand smoke: a retrospective analysis of data from 192 countries." Lancet Online First 26 November 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Breast Reduction
Thousands of women suffer with chronic back, shoulder, and neck pain due to the large size of their breasts. Other problems that can occur with large breasts include shoulder grooving from bra straps, moisture and infection underneath the breasts, and the breasts themselves can be painful and uncomfortable. In addition, it can often be very difficult for these women to find the right bra or fit comfortably into clothing because of their large breast size. For women dealing with these problems, breast reduction surgery can be the solution.
At its core, breast reduction surgery aims to make large breasts smaller. The surgery itself, however, has many benefits that are very appealing. The procedure reshapes the breasts to give them a more pleasing shape and appearance. In addition, large heavy breasts often sag and the nipples often point downward. Breast reduction surgery lifts the breasts to reposition the nipple areola complex as well as the breast tissue to a higher and more natural level. Large breasts often have large areolas and breast reduction surgery can reduce the areolas and make them more proportional to the overall size of the breasts. Another benefit of the procedure is that liposuction can also be performed on the sides of the breasts under the arms to remove any excess breast tissue in this area that can often overhang the top of the bra on the sides and interfere with the ability to wear sleeveless clothing.
While there are many cosmetic and aesthetic benefits to breast reduction, the physical benefits can be even more dramatic. The physical pain and suffering that women who have large breasts have to deal with can prevent them from doing many of the physical activities that they enjoy. In fact, the pain can be significant enough to interfere with even the simplest task in their daily lives. To have relief from this chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain through breast reduction surgery can be life changing. Many of my breast reduction patients tell me that after undergoing the procedure, they are finally pain free for the first time in their lives.
The satisfaction rate for breast reduction surgery equals or surpasses that for any other cosmetic surgery that I perform. The procedure provides physical benefits as well as cosmetic benefits and can greatly improve overall quality of life for years to come. If you would like to find out more about breast reduction surgery, call me today at (302) 656-0214 to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Dr. L
At its core, breast reduction surgery aims to make large breasts smaller. The surgery itself, however, has many benefits that are very appealing. The procedure reshapes the breasts to give them a more pleasing shape and appearance. In addition, large heavy breasts often sag and the nipples often point downward. Breast reduction surgery lifts the breasts to reposition the nipple areola complex as well as the breast tissue to a higher and more natural level. Large breasts often have large areolas and breast reduction surgery can reduce the areolas and make them more proportional to the overall size of the breasts. Another benefit of the procedure is that liposuction can also be performed on the sides of the breasts under the arms to remove any excess breast tissue in this area that can often overhang the top of the bra on the sides and interfere with the ability to wear sleeveless clothing.
While there are many cosmetic and aesthetic benefits to breast reduction, the physical benefits can be even more dramatic. The physical pain and suffering that women who have large breasts have to deal with can prevent them from doing many of the physical activities that they enjoy. In fact, the pain can be significant enough to interfere with even the simplest task in their daily lives. To have relief from this chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain through breast reduction surgery can be life changing. Many of my breast reduction patients tell me that after undergoing the procedure, they are finally pain free for the first time in their lives.
The satisfaction rate for breast reduction surgery equals or surpasses that for any other cosmetic surgery that I perform. The procedure provides physical benefits as well as cosmetic benefits and can greatly improve overall quality of life for years to come. If you would like to find out more about breast reduction surgery, call me today at (302) 656-0214 to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Dr. L
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a common problem among many men. In fact, 1 out of every 10 men is affected by gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is a medical term derived from the Greek words for "woman-like breasts". Enlarged breasts on young boys are very common as they reach puberty and adolescence. In some cases these breasts resolve while in other cases, the breasts persist into adulthood. Enlarged breasts on a man can result in social embarrassment and can be detrimental both psychologically and emotionally.
Fortunately, there are simple yet effective surgical treatments for men with gynecomastia. Breast reduction using liposuction, surgical excision, or a combination of both can give men an excellent chest contour and appearance. At Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Delaware, I use a minimal incision approach utilizing ultrasound assisted liposuction to remove the breast tissue and contour the chest. This results in a normal appearing chest contour with improved appearance and almost no scarring. Recovery from the procedure is rapid and most men are back to their usual level of activity very quickly.
Gynecomastia surgery is very simple and straightforward and yet, I find that it is one of the most rewarding procedures that I currently perform in my practice. From the physical standpoint, the appearance and contour of the chest is improved tremendously. Many of my patients tell me that they are finally able to take their shirts off in public without embarrassment or anxiety. There is also an emotional and psychological benefit in that my patients tell me they feel more confident both in and out of clothes. Most of my patients tell me that their self confidence improves and that they feel better about themselves after the surgery. That type of benefit is difficult to put a price on but gives me a great amount of satisfaction on both a professional level (as a physician and surgeon) and also on a personal level as well. If you would like to learn more about this or any of our other surgical and non-surgical procedures, contact me today at (302) 656-0214 to set up a complimentary consultation.
Dr. L
Fortunately, there are simple yet effective surgical treatments for men with gynecomastia. Breast reduction using liposuction, surgical excision, or a combination of both can give men an excellent chest contour and appearance. At Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Delaware, I use a minimal incision approach utilizing ultrasound assisted liposuction to remove the breast tissue and contour the chest. This results in a normal appearing chest contour with improved appearance and almost no scarring. Recovery from the procedure is rapid and most men are back to their usual level of activity very quickly.
Gynecomastia surgery is very simple and straightforward and yet, I find that it is one of the most rewarding procedures that I currently perform in my practice. From the physical standpoint, the appearance and contour of the chest is improved tremendously. Many of my patients tell me that they are finally able to take their shirts off in public without embarrassment or anxiety. There is also an emotional and psychological benefit in that my patients tell me they feel more confident both in and out of clothes. Most of my patients tell me that their self confidence improves and that they feel better about themselves after the surgery. That type of benefit is difficult to put a price on but gives me a great amount of satisfaction on both a professional level (as a physician and surgeon) and also on a personal level as well. If you would like to learn more about this or any of our other surgical and non-surgical procedures, contact me today at (302) 656-0214 to set up a complimentary consultation.
Dr. L
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Cosmetic Surgery More Popular Than Ever In The US
Despite a rough economy, more Americans than ever before are having cosmetic surgery. A recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) reported that more than 17 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2009. This represents an 8% increase over the number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in 2008. It is also the largest number ever recorded for cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States in a single year.
According to the survey, there were increases in both invasive as well as non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures. Over the last five years, the biggest increase in surgical procedures was seen with blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and rhinoplasty (nose). Over the same period, laser-resurfacing, chemical peels, and fillers showed the biggest increase for the non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures category.
Despite a down economy, more Americans than ever before are having cosmetic surgery procedures. While many people think of tummy tucks or facelifts when they think about cosmetic surgery, the survey demonstrates that more people than ever before are undergoing the non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures such as Botox, fillers, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing. The beauty of these types of procedures is that they are relatively inexpensive, have little to no downtime, and can provide dramatic results.
If you would like to learn more about any of the cosmetic surgery procedures mentioned or perhaps find out more about the many non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures available to you, contact us today at (302) 656-0214. Make the best investment you can possibly make, an investment in yourself and call us today!
Dr. Lonergan
[Sources: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Practice]
According to the survey, there were increases in both invasive as well as non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures. Over the last five years, the biggest increase in surgical procedures was seen with blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and rhinoplasty (nose). Over the same period, laser-resurfacing, chemical peels, and fillers showed the biggest increase for the non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures category.
Despite a down economy, more Americans than ever before are having cosmetic surgery procedures. While many people think of tummy tucks or facelifts when they think about cosmetic surgery, the survey demonstrates that more people than ever before are undergoing the non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures such as Botox, fillers, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing. The beauty of these types of procedures is that they are relatively inexpensive, have little to no downtime, and can provide dramatic results.
If you would like to learn more about any of the cosmetic surgery procedures mentioned or perhaps find out more about the many non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures available to you, contact us today at (302) 656-0214. Make the best investment you can possibly make, an investment in yourself and call us today!
Dr. Lonergan
[Sources: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Practice]
Monday, March 15, 2010
Benefits of Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States and it has a very high patient satisfaction rate. This is largely because breast augmentation surgery can provide a woman with multiple benefits.
Breast augmentation can enhance and improve the size and shape of the breasts. This can result in better overall symmetry between the breasts, improved body contour, and a more feminine look. The procedure can also minimize any breast irregularities and asymmetries and provide a more balanced overall appearance to the breasts. Breast augmentation can also restore fullness and volume which the breasts may have lost due to pregnancy, aging, or weight loss.
Beyond the cosmetic benefits to the procedure, breast augmentation can result in improved self-confidence and self-image. Feelings of inadequacy and lack of self-confidence can occur when the actual appearance of the breasts does not correspond to a woman's desired breast size and shape. Breast augmentation can give the breasts a fuller and larger size and shape and improve overall self-image. This can result in improved overall self-esteem and self-confidence in both professional and social settings.
In addition to the above benefits, breast augmentation can result in significantly improved clothing options and fashion styles. With improved size and shape of the breasts, clothing may fit and conform better giving an additional confidence boost to the patient. This also results in improved body image and greater self-esteem.
There are truly many benefits to breast augmentation. If you would like to learn more about the procedure and find out if breast augmentation is right for you, call me at (302) 656-0214 to schedule a consultation today.
Dr. Lonergan
Breast augmentation can enhance and improve the size and shape of the breasts. This can result in better overall symmetry between the breasts, improved body contour, and a more feminine look. The procedure can also minimize any breast irregularities and asymmetries and provide a more balanced overall appearance to the breasts. Breast augmentation can also restore fullness and volume which the breasts may have lost due to pregnancy, aging, or weight loss.
Beyond the cosmetic benefits to the procedure, breast augmentation can result in improved self-confidence and self-image. Feelings of inadequacy and lack of self-confidence can occur when the actual appearance of the breasts does not correspond to a woman's desired breast size and shape. Breast augmentation can give the breasts a fuller and larger size and shape and improve overall self-image. This can result in improved overall self-esteem and self-confidence in both professional and social settings.
In addition to the above benefits, breast augmentation can result in significantly improved clothing options and fashion styles. With improved size and shape of the breasts, clothing may fit and conform better giving an additional confidence boost to the patient. This also results in improved body image and greater self-esteem.
There are truly many benefits to breast augmentation. If you would like to learn more about the procedure and find out if breast augmentation is right for you, call me at (302) 656-0214 to schedule a consultation today.
Dr. Lonergan
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction
Many patients that I see are often interested in body contouring but are not sure which procedures might be right for them. The two main types of procedures performed for body contouring are tummy tucks (aka abdominoplasties) and liposuction. Both of these procedures can result in significant improvements in overall body contour but there are some differences between them.
For the most part, tummy tucks deal primarily with loose excess abdominal skin. In addition, tummy tucks often address abdominal muscular laxity. For patients who have had several pregnancies or lost substantial amounts of weight, there is often excess abdominal skin that cannot be removed by diet and exercise alone. In these cases, a tummy tuck can remove any excess loose abdominal skin, tighten abdominal muscles if needed, and give the abdomen a flatter, tighter, smoother appearance.
Liposuction, on the other hand, mainly addresses stubborn deposits of excess body fat. These deposits can be almost anywhere on the body (eg, abdomen, arms, thighs, back, hips, etc.) and are resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction is extremely versatile and can greatly improve overall body contour. While both the tummy tuck and liposuction procedure are excellent procedures by themselves, I will often combine these two techniques to give patients the best overall result.
An exciting new development in my practice has been the introduction of the BodyTite Radiofrequency liposuction system. By combining liposuction with radiofrequency skin tightening, I am able to treat many patients who have excess loose abdominal skin with the BodyTite system without having to perform a tummy tuck. This results in smaller scars, less pain, and a shorter recovery for our patients.
If you would like to learn more about body contouring or any of the procedures that I have talked about, please call us at (302) 656-0214 and we would be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have or schedule you for a consultation.
Dr Lonergan
For the most part, tummy tucks deal primarily with loose excess abdominal skin. In addition, tummy tucks often address abdominal muscular laxity. For patients who have had several pregnancies or lost substantial amounts of weight, there is often excess abdominal skin that cannot be removed by diet and exercise alone. In these cases, a tummy tuck can remove any excess loose abdominal skin, tighten abdominal muscles if needed, and give the abdomen a flatter, tighter, smoother appearance.
Liposuction, on the other hand, mainly addresses stubborn deposits of excess body fat. These deposits can be almost anywhere on the body (eg, abdomen, arms, thighs, back, hips, etc.) and are resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction is extremely versatile and can greatly improve overall body contour. While both the tummy tuck and liposuction procedure are excellent procedures by themselves, I will often combine these two techniques to give patients the best overall result.
An exciting new development in my practice has been the introduction of the BodyTite Radiofrequency liposuction system. By combining liposuction with radiofrequency skin tightening, I am able to treat many patients who have excess loose abdominal skin with the BodyTite system without having to perform a tummy tuck. This results in smaller scars, less pain, and a shorter recovery for our patients.
If you would like to learn more about body contouring or any of the procedures that I have talked about, please call us at (302) 656-0214 and we would be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have or schedule you for a consultation.
Dr Lonergan
Thursday, February 18, 2010
BodyTite - The Next Generation in Body Contouring
The most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States is currently liposuction. Now, a new form of liposuction called BodyTite has been introduced which may significantly improve the results of liposuction and revolutionize body contouring as we know it. BodyTite combines traditional liposuction with Radiofrequency technologies. This combination of liposuction and Radiofrequency, or Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL), results in up to 40% more skin tightening than other methods of liposuction. In addition, this technique also provides approximately a 30% reduction in recovery time compared with other liposuction techniques.
BodyTite uses Radiofrequency energy to dissolve fat cells and heat the soft tissues and skin. This results in significant body tightening and recontouring. In addition, the Radiofrequency energy delivered by the BodyTite system seals blood vessels as the procedure is performed which decreases the amount of bleeding and bruising as compared to traditional liposuction methods. This results in less pain, less swelling, and a quicker recovery for patients undergoing the BodyTite procedure.
The BodyTite system can be used on virtually any area of the body to remove excess stubborn fat and also provide significant skin contraction. Due to the excellent skin contraction that occurs with the BodyTite system, the need for excess skin excision can be eliminated in many cases. This results in smaller scars and quicker recoveries as compared to traditional excisional procedures (eg, Tummy Tucks, etc.). In addition, many BodyTite procedures take just 1 -2 hours to complete and can be performed with local anesthesia or sedation.
The BodyTite system promises to truly revolutionize the field of liposuction and body contouring. As one of the only study sites in the country for this new technology, we are the exclusive and only providers of BodyTite in the Wilmington, Delaware area. Contact me today at (302) 656-0214 or info@facesandfigures.com to see how BodyTite can help you get the body you've been dreaming about.
Dr. Lonergan
BodyTite uses Radiofrequency energy to dissolve fat cells and heat the soft tissues and skin. This results in significant body tightening and recontouring. In addition, the Radiofrequency energy delivered by the BodyTite system seals blood vessels as the procedure is performed which decreases the amount of bleeding and bruising as compared to traditional liposuction methods. This results in less pain, less swelling, and a quicker recovery for patients undergoing the BodyTite procedure.
The BodyTite system can be used on virtually any area of the body to remove excess stubborn fat and also provide significant skin contraction. Due to the excellent skin contraction that occurs with the BodyTite system, the need for excess skin excision can be eliminated in many cases. This results in smaller scars and quicker recoveries as compared to traditional excisional procedures (eg, Tummy Tucks, etc.). In addition, many BodyTite procedures take just 1 -2 hours to complete and can be performed with local anesthesia or sedation.
The BodyTite system promises to truly revolutionize the field of liposuction and body contouring. As one of the only study sites in the country for this new technology, we are the exclusive and only providers of BodyTite in the Wilmington, Delaware area. Contact me today at (302) 656-0214 or info@facesandfigures.com to see how BodyTite can help you get the body you've been dreaming about.
Dr. Lonergan
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