Louisville in the Top 5 for Dog Attacks

The Postal Service released statistics this week highlighting the cities where the most dog attacks occur nationwide. Houston tops the list with 62 letter carriers attacked in 2010. Louisville comes in 4^th with 40 letter carriers attacked.

Nationwide last year, 5,669 postal employees were attacked in more than 1,400 cities, yet that pales in comparison to the 4.7 million Americans bitten annually — the majority of whom are children.

These statistics are part of the reason the Postal Service recognizes National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 15-21. The annual event provides dog attack prevention tips and information on responsible pet ownership.

To spread the word that dog attacks are preventable, the Postal Service is working with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Other organizations include the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS), the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), Prevent The Bite and the Insurance Information Institute.

How to Avoid Being Bitten

· Don’t run past a dog. The dog’s natural instinct is to chase and catch you.

· If a dog threatens you, don’t scream. Avoid eye contact. Try to remain motionless until the dog leaves, then back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.

· Don’t approach a strange dog, especially one that’s tethered or confined.

· People choosing to pet dogs should obtain permission from the owner first and always let a dog see and sniff them before petting the animal.

· If you believe a dog is about to attack you, try to place something between yourself and the dog, such as a backpack or a bicycle.

According to the ASPS, 32,961 reconstructive procedures to repair dog bites were performed in 2010, up 8 percent from 2009. The majority of reconstructive surgeries to treat dog bites were performed on children who are frequently bitten on the face, which can result in severe lacerations, infection or scarring.

USA Plastics Surgeons Named Top Surgeons in Louisville Magazine

USA Plastic Surgeons Drs. Terry McCurry and Bradon Wilhelmi were named Top Surgeons in their field by their peers, according to a Louisville Magazine survey. The results were published in the magazine’s August edition. The Top Surgeons were selected by a survey that was mailed in May 2010 to all physicians who are members of the Greater Louisville Medical Society. In the survey, Louisville Magazine asked the question: “If you or a member of your family needed surgery, who among Louisville-area physicians would you choose or recommend most highly to perform the following procedures?”

 

Breast Augmentation

Dr. Terry McCurry

Dr. Bradon Wilhelmi

 

Breast Reconstruction

Dr. Terry McCurry

Dr. Bradon Wilhelmi

 

Breast Reduction

Dr. Terry McCurry (highest percentage)

Dr. Bradon Wilhelmi

 

Abdominoplasty

Dr. Bradon Wilhelmi

 

Facelift

Dr. Bradon Wilhelmi

 

Liposuction/Lipoplasty

Dr. Terry McCurry 

Dr. Bradon Wilhelmi

 

If doctors recommend them for their loved ones, shouldn’t you? Call today for a free consult. 502.595.6629

Children and Lawn Mowers: A Dangerous Combination

Summer mornings often are filled with the sounds of lawns being mowed. What they should not be filled with are trips to the emergency room for devastating injuries caused by lawn mowers. Last year 247,000 people were treated for lawn mower-related injuries; 18,000 of them children under age 19.

Lawn mower injuries often include deep cuts, loss of fingers and toes, limb amputations, broken and dislocated bones, burns, and eye injuries. Many lawn mower-related injuries require a team of physicians from various specialties – plastic surgery, microsurgery, maxillofacial surgery, pediatrics, and orthopedics – to properly repair them. Often, patients must endure painful reconstructive operations for months, sometimes years, to restore form and function.

Most are caused by careless use and can be prevented by following a few simple safety tips:

• Children should never be passengers on ride-on mowers.
• Always wear sturdy shoes while mowing – not sandals.
• Young children should be at a safe distance from the area you are mowing.
• Pick up stones, toys and debris from the lawn to prevent injuries from flying objects.
• Always wear eye and hearing protection.
• Use a mower with a control that stops it from moving forward if the handle is released.
• Never pull backward or mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary – carefully look for others behind you when you do.

Enjoy your summer and stay safe! 

USA Plastics: A SURE BET THIS DERBY!

 

USA Plastics: A SURE BET THIS DERBY!

 

Gorgeous outfit. Flawless hair.

What about your face?

Botox or fillers can help you get rid of wrinkles and make your skin smoother.

Other procedures that rejuvenate the face include chemical peels (such as with OBAGI, phenol, TCA or glycolic acid) and dermabrasion.

Want to learn more? Call University Surgical Associates Plastic Surgery at 502.583.8303 today for a free consult. 

Wilhelmi on Insight

USA Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon will be on Inside Talk on Plastics on Insight-TV channel 11 and Insight channel 246 beginning Friday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. The show will air again every night at 7:30 p.m. until April 11. TUNE IN!

A Decade Devoted to You

January 2010  . . .  Not only is it the beginning of a new year, it is the dawn of a new decade.

The possibilities are endless – a blank canvas.

We are reenergized. We make resolutions to rid ourselves of bad habits.  We set goals and take on new challenges.

We recommit to our cycling classes. We join a meditation group. We approach our boss about taking on new responsibilities. We sign up for our first marathon. We begin saving for the trip of a lifetime.

And for some of us, the dawn of a new decade may be the perfect time to treat ourselves to enhancing our appearance

University Surgical Associates Plastic Surgery offers a variety of services to help you look and feel your best.

These include non-invasive procedures such as fillers and Botox to total transformation such a face lifts, liposuction and breast augmentation.

If 2010 is the year of the New You, then call University Surgical Associates Plastic Surgery at 502.583.8303 today for a free consult.

 

 

Treat Yourself to Total Transformation for the Holidays

The holidays are just around the corner. This means office parties, neighborhood drop-ins, family get-togethers and more.

This year, stand out from the crowd. Make a lasting impression. Look younger. Look rested. 

University Surgical Associates Plastic Surgery offers a variety of services to help you look and feel your best as you mingle with colleagues, meet a special someone under the mistletoe, toast the New Year with friends and create memories with loved ones.

From non-invasive procedures such as fillers and Botox to total transformation such a face lifts, liposuction and breast augmentation, our board-certified plastic surgeons can help you treat yourself to something special this holiday season.  The results are extraordinary.

Facial Rejuvenation


There are several different options for patients to rejuvenate the face. Less invasive options to correct wrinkles that result from facial expression and moving the facial muscles include Botox injections to temporarily paralyze the muscles that create these wrinkles. If you have wrinkles at rest this can be improved with fillers using restylane or juvaderm. If you have more extensive wrinkling in the eyes or face, lift procedures can be done where the excess skin is removed through an incision placed in areas that are hidden. Other procedures that we perform to rejuvenate the face include chemical peels, dermabrasion or CO2 laser therapy. We offer a full line of skin care products. We also perform medical tattooing for permanent make-up.

Breast Enhancement

Pregnancy, nursing and the force of gravity can cause a woman’s breasts to lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breast lift is a surgical procedure to temporarily raise and reshape sagging breasts. Breast implants inserted in conjunction with a lift can increase both their firmness and size. Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast. Surgeons insert an implant behind each breast to increase a woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes.

Face Lift


Slow the aging process with a facelift, which improves the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles and redraping the skin of your face and neck. A facelift can be done alone or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery or nose reshaping.

Liposuction/liposculpture


Liposuction/liposculpture is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. Liposuction can help remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods.

To learn more or to schedule a free consult, call 502.583.8303.