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]
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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
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