Plastic Surgery: Q & A
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Wilmington, Delaware Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ian Lonergan Answers All of Your Questions About Plastic Surgery
Latest Blog Posts
- Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants on Oct 21, 2009 in Breast Augmentation Cosmetic Surgery Dr Ian Lonergan Breast Implants Plastic Surgery
Patients considering breast augmentation must choose between saline or silicone breast implants. Each type of implant has distinct advantages and disadvantages that are important to keep in mind when trying to choose between the two. In addition, o...
- A Matter of Size on Sep 11, 2009 in Breast Augmentation Cosmetic Surgery Dr Ian Lonergan Plastic Surgery
A big issue for breast augmentation patients is the size of the implants. Patients often struggle with choosing the proper size implants and many still feel unsure even after they have made their selection. "How do I know what size implants to choose...
- Incision Placement in Breast Augmentation on Aug 6, 2009 in Breast Augmentation Cosmetic Surgery Dr Ian Lonergan Plastic Surgery
Patients desiring breast augmentation have a number of incisions to choose from. Each incision has its pros and cons. There are basically four incisions that are commonly utilized during breast augmentation surgery. An inframammary approach places...
- Choices in Breast Augmentation on Jun 24, 2009 in Breast Augmentation Cosmetic Surgery Dr Ian Lonergan Plastic Surgery
The most common procedure I perform in my practice is breast augmentation. When I see a patient for a consultation regarding breast augmentation, some of the most common questions I get are about which incision to choose, what size implant to select...
- Gynecomastia on Jun 10, 2009 in Cosmetic Surgery Dr Ian Lonergan Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery
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 th...
- Computer Imaging: Friend or Foe? on Jun 5, 2009 in Computer Imaging Cosmetic Surgery Dr Ian Lonergan Plastic Surgery
In my practice, I get a lot of requests by patients for computer imaging prior to a particular procedure, such as rhinoplasty (nose surgery) or breast augmentation. Computer imaging programs have become very popular and several different versions are...
- Most Common Cosmetic Procedures in 2008 on Jun 1, 2009 in Cosmetic Surgery Dr Ian Lonergan Plastic Surgery
Recently, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery released its 2008 Procedural Survey results. The survey results were compiled from more than 1000 cosmetic surgeons and cosmetic surgery practices throughout the United States. The focus of the surve...
