Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Delaware, PA - Wilmington

After gaining 50 lbs with each pregnancy and working hard to lose the baby weight, I was not happy with my proportions. I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but not my pre-pregnancy shape. I did a lot of research and decided that liposuction of the abdomen, flanks and back with fat transfer to the buttocks would help me get my body back. Many providers call this the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. I did more research into choosing a surgeon. I decided to work with Dr. Ian Lonergan of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Wilmington, Delaware. I could not have made a better choice. Dr. Lonergan and his team are exceptional. He is knowledgeable and honest. He made it clear that I would have a contoured and sculpted shape, but I should not expect to come out looking like Kim K. I appreciate his cautious and caring manor. I am very happy with my results! Can't wait for the swelling to go down and see things get even better. (writing this a couple days post op)

I am so nervous. I go on Tuesday 1/17. I'm an interesting case because I'm in recovery so I'm limited with pain medicine options. So arnica and as minimal of pain meds as I can get away with. I'm so excited but nervous of course. I liked the 400cc look I tried on and he said he thinks 425 will be best to give me the look I desired and saw in the mirror. I am nervous it'll be too big. I'm currently a 36a sometimes a b is fitting better but I'm a little heavier than usual. (Still working on it and looking into other options to reduce fat once I hit my personal goal weight!!-but that'll be another story!) So I did the pre op appointment and had to ask about my current medical situation with the PS and my own DR treating my recovery. So it was tedious but got us all on the same page. TBH I liked the other drs bedside manner better but I'm not sleeping with him, I want the results and this dr had more accreditations and let me feel more sure of what I would expect and get. Soooo I'll be posting after. Posting a few of what I am currently working with, can't believe tomorrow is the last day showing off my little perky boobs. I guess I should wear a tank top or something I'll bust out of after. Updated on 17 Jan 2017: So I'm about 10 hours post op. When I first woke up it was so so so painful. I was bawling and they brought in more pain medicine for me probably 2-3x. I know one was dilaudid and I took 2 Tylenol with codeines. Painful hour ride home because at first sitting up was so painful. The peek I got was so exciting I am happy I did this. I did move a little weird when they had me in recovery and I feel it in my right breast. Sort of like a strain or something. They said I can shower tomorrow which is exciting but I do want to call and double check with the issues under my boob I want to be careful. Staying on track of my medicines. I'm in recovery(18 months clean!) at a methadone clinic and they increased my dose and did a split dose so instead of 45mg in the morning I am taking 40 then 30 in the evening. I did take it a little sooner than I should have but with the pain it was just time. I have one issue which is my little 7lb dog I can't pick up to put onto the bed. But my moms and boyfriend are here to help. Post op meeting is on Thursday. Can't wait to see how the 425cc and Updated on 19 Jan 2017: I skipped my meds again. I overslept and woke up in pain. Just took all the pain relievers and feel much better. I did and do my bra and beat down at my breasts. I could have showered yesterday but I was a little bit freaked out to do it 11 and in a lot of pain. I go in today at 1030 to meet with the doctor and will shower after. My button up pajamas are my life right now. My friends visiting was nice but tiring last night. I did too much yesterday morning. Made myself and my mom smoothies, straightened up my room some and even lifted my dog like an idiot. I paid for it yesterday afternoon. Now I'm going to really just rest like I'm supposed to! Updated on 19 Jan 2017: I woke up on time for my meds tonight. Unlike the two nights prior I made sure the BF & mom both set alarms. They gave me a muscle relaxer at my post op visit that had me sleepy today which helped. I did have to go to target for a bra to fit me better and since I'm walking like a hunchback (well until I took the relaxers) my mom at first pushed me on the toddler cart. Then I switched to the chair (thank god! I was laughing and that hurt!) My mom went to pick up my script and I do notice a difference in my posture and less tightness. They gave me a strap to wear, which sucks real bad but I know it'll help push them down! One of my best friends came by today and helped me shower. It was funny and awkward but what can I do. I can't wait to get to the gym or walking around more. Oh yes and I'm constipated from those meds they gave me at the hospital those opiates bind u up good. I got to see my boobs and am happy so far. Updated on 25 Jan 2017: Rating my pain higher right now because I am feeling much much better but took a shower alone today. I haven't showered but every other day because im not sweaty and I haven't done much. I had friends help the past showers and tonight thought I could alone. I shouldn't of. I called my bf with tears in my eyes to help me dry up and get dressed. I also did drive this am and that really hurt a few hours later. I get times when I feel good and don't just want to lie around and I am paying for it later. Is this common? I'm not lifting or anything. I dressed in normal clothes today, the little things need to be celebrated. I'm so happy with them so far. I just can't wait for them to get song. I am wondering if tomorrow they will tell me I can do massages on them and like that. It is weird to not be able to feel my boobs really and them be so numb but it'll come back! I felt great to Not be in pajamas and it was nice. My next post op appt is tomorrow. Going to ask about a consult for coolscuplting also. I have more weight to lose but would rather do it while I'm recovering and before the summer. Continuing to lose weight will just help my belly get even smaller after that so we will see what they say maybe tomorrow. The strap has helped mu boobs drop for sure but not being active and not eating too great has me feeling not super great. Will post pix and progress tomorrow.