Top Plastic Surgeons in Delaware
Plastic surgery helps many people live a normal life that would otherwise be unable to. Reconstructive surgery for severe injuries such as burns and physical trauma can be an intricate process. As with any surgeon, you want to make sure that the cosmetic surgeon you have in Delaware is going to do an excellent job.
The last thing you want is to have to wonder about the abilities of your Delaware area’s plastic surgeons, or maybe you aren’t in the area and you are researching cosmetic surgeons in an area you are unfamiliar with to protect your privacy. Whatever the case, we have done the initial research for you, locating and maintaining a list of the best plastic surgeons in Delaware. This list, like all of our lists is determined on opinions and experience from people like you.
Though this, and all our lists are a great start you should carefully interview plastic surgeons until you find one with experience in the areas you need. Also, you should make sure that the cosmetic surgeon is someone you are comfortable with and can verify the credentials of.
If you know a really amazing cosmetic surgeon we didn’t list or if you have an experience you would like to share, please contact us! Your comments and information can have a direct influence on this Delaware area list.
Dr. John L. Roussalis
Newark, DE
Dr. Roussalis is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who joined Premier Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery after running his own practice in Casper, Wyoming. Dr. Roussalis is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is skilled at all cosmetic and reconstructive procedure including breast enhancement, liposuction, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, tummy tucks, mommy makeovers and post bariatric surgery.
Joseph J. Thornton, M.D.
Newark, DE
Dr. Joseph Thornton specializes in performing breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and labiaplasty procedures. He attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, receiving his medical doctorate in 2001. Dr. Thornton was then certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 2008.
Dr. David E. Schmidt, Jr.
Dover, DE
Dr. Ian M. Lonergan
Wilmington, DE
Dr. Lonergan is a cosmetic surgeon from New Jersey and received his undergraduate degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Lonergan is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery. Dr. Lonergan specializes in cosmetic procedures of the breast, body and face.
Dr. Joseph Danyo
Greenville, CT
Dr. Joseph Danyo is known to have undergone extensive experience in the areas of plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He was previously voted as Best Plastic Surgeon by the News-Journal Readers’ Choice Awards for 2001.
Patrick Swier, M.D
Lewes, DE
Dr. Patrick Swier has already been widely published and has been recognized as “Best in Delaware” by Delaware Today magazine. He is also well-known for being one of the few Plastic Surgeons in the area who are highly trained to perform peripheral nerve surgery procedures in the lower extremities. Dr. Patrick Swier earned his medical degree from Columbia University.
David D. Zabel, MD, FACS
Newark, DE
Dr. Zabel attended the University of Cincinnati where he obtained his medical degree. He continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh, a world renowned medical center, where he completed his Plastic Surgery Residency. Dr. Zabel has been in practice in Delaware since 1999 and is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Mehdi Balakhani, DDS, MD, FACS
Newark, DE
Dr. Balakhani, is board certified in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since 1983. He has contributed more than 20 cosmetic surgery instructional exhibits to the Medical Society of Delaware over the past 20 years. He has provided more than 200 educational seminars for public education in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Balakhani is recognized in Delaware specializing in all aspects of cosmetic surgery of the face and body with a special interest and experitse in the area of rhinoplasty, treatment of the aging face, body contouring, and post-bariatric surgery.
Lawrence D. Chang, M.D.
Newark, DE
Dr. Lawrence Chang’s areas of focus include cosmetic and reconstructive breast and facial surgery, as well as body sculpting. He is also well-known for having been named Top Doc consistently in Plastic Surgery since 1996. Dr. Chang is currently a teaching preceptor for the Internal Medicine and Podiatry Residency Programs for Christiana Care Health System as well.










