Study Finds High Level of Satisfaction Among Liposuction Patients

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Study Finds Satisfaction In Liposuction Patients
    WESTPORT, CT, May 05, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A recent study shows that the vast majority of liposuction patients are pleased with their results. Dr. Ellen Mahony says these findings confirm what she has seen in her Connecticut plastic surgery practice.

"Most all of my patients are happy with the outcome of their liposuction procedures because they get very noticeable results without a lot of post-operative pain or recuperation time," Dr. Mahony says. "The incisions are small, so people can usually be back to their normal activities in a few days."

The study, which was published in the April 2012 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, pointed out that patient satisfaction is one of the best ways to evaluate the success of a cosmetic surgery procedure.

"That's what it's all about," Dr. Mahony says. "When we set out to improve the patient's appearance and meet his or her specific body contouring goals, we measure our success based on whether the patient is happy."

For this reason, Dr. Mahony considers the consultation process to be one of the most important steps in cosmetic surgery.

"I sit down with my patients and have them show me pictures and explain to me what their goals are," she says. "Body contouring is not a cookie-cutter procedure. Not everybody wants to look alike. Some patients are seeking sleek, lean contours while others may want body definition that's a little more curvy."

Dr. Mahony says she often uses liposuction for Connecticut patients to enhance the results of abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck.

"While liposuction isn't designed for removing large amounts of fat, it can do wonders to smooth and refine the little bulges that may remain after a tummy tuck," she says. "It's also good for getting rid of small pockets of fat on various parts of the body that don't respond to diet and exercise."

Although liposuction is most frequently used to shape the thighs and midsection, it can also play an important role in breast enhancement procedures. It is often used along with breast implants in CT to sculpt the surrounding area.

"Liposuction is a great tool to use alone or in combination with other cosmetic surgery," Dr. Mahony says. "It helps achieve those finishing touches that can take a procedure from good to glorious."

Dr. Ellen Mahony earned her medical degree from University of Pennsylvania. This was followed by residencies in general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as a fellowship in hand and microsurgery. Dr. Mahony is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Medical Association and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She has appeared on national television, has been featured in Ladies Home Journal and was spotlighted in the book The Power to Heal.

Website: http://www.drellenmahony.com

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Is Your Doctor Telling You the Whole Truth? Maybe Not, Says New Study

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April 08, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Is Your Doctor Telling You the Whole Truth? Maybe Not, Says New Study

In our culture, doctors have an almost mythical reputation as the wielders of exclusive knowledge about the mysteries of the human body. Sometimes this standing allows us to forget that, just like their patients, physicians are only human.

One new study bluntly reveals how human many doctors really are. New research, published in the prestigious journal Health Affairs, paints a grim picture about the level of dishonesty infecting the medical profession. The report just may have you wondering whether you really know the person you have entrusted with your wellbeing -- and reaching for the number of a respected NYC medical malpractice law firm.

Physician Dishonestly About Drug Company Ties, Medical Mistakes Prevalent

Researchers surveyed almost 2,000 practicing physicians throughout the United States to compile the results of the Health Affairs study. They captured information about a wide spectrum of untruthfulness.

Some doctor dishonesty sprang from honorable intentions: more than half of physicians told patients their prognosis looked better than it did (55 percent admitted to delivering an inaccurately positive health report in the last year); others attempted to "scare" patients out of bad health behavior by making a prognosis seem more threatening than it truly was. Yet, studies consistently show that patients prefer the truth about their medical condition, even if it is grim -- understandable, given that what a doctor may see as a white lie in this context precludes the patient from exercising his or her own autonomous judgments about the situation.

Noble, if misguided, intentions did not account for all doctor mendacity reported in the study. Many doctors were unwilling to reveal their own ties to pharmaceutical or medical device companies: about 40 percent said they do not believe it is necessary to tell patients when they have a financial stake in companies whose products they may be recommending.

A significant minority of doctors responded troublingly when asked about reporting medical mistakes to patients. Approximately one-third of physicians said they did not completely agree that patients should always be informed about serious medical errors (and just over 10 percent admitted to telling a patient a lie in the last year). Even though such lies may be intentioned as a means of dodging a medical malpractice suit, the study's lead author noted that they often have the opposite effect: patients are more likely to pursue legal claims against doctors who are not open and honest about their mistakes.

Doctor Lies Can Lead To Legal Culpability

A doctor's dishonesty can cause you harm in many ways, from delaying the diagnosis of a serious health threat to usurping your right to make your own medical decisions based on full and accurate information. If you believe a physician's untruthfulness may have had a negative impact on yourself or a family member, contact a medical malpractice lawyer to learn more about your right to compensation.

Article provided by Powers & Santola, LLP
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