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The PDO Thread Lift is a procedure that uses a dissolvable sutures to tighten and lift your skin. It can be used in areas like sagging jowls, loose necklines, loss of cheek volume, fine lines and wrinkles. PDO threads are made of colorless polyester that breaks down in your body after about 6 months. The Continue Reading
The annual global survey of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures shows a 19.3% increase in procedures performed by plastic surgeons in 2021, reports the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). More than 12.8 million surgical and 17.5 million non-surgical procedures were performed worldwide, an increase of 33.3% over the last 4 years. Liposuction becomes top Continue Reading
A new survey found that minor facial scars, after healing, had little or no impact on how faces were rated for attractiveness. In fact, some scars were even linked to more favorable ratings, according to a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Continue Reading
Despite having a healthy diet and regular exercise, many people have bulges of unwanted fat that just refuse to go away. The amount of fat that accumulates in certain areas can depend on a number of factors, including inherited traits, body type and lifestyle aspects. Many of these men and women choose Liposuction to create Continue Reading
Enlargement of the male breast, called gynecomastia, can be a source of embarrassment and distress for teens and young men. Male Breast Reduction surgery to correct gynecomastia brings significant improvement in self-esteem and almost every aspect of quality of life, reports a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal Continue Reading
Aesthetic plastic surgery saw a significant surge for face, breast and body procedures in 2021, according to the 2021 Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Aesthetic body procedures such as tummy tuck, buttock augmentation and liposuction were found to have increased by 63% from the prior year. Breast Continue Reading
Engaging in exercise shortly after breast augmentation surgery did not increase complications or compromise scar quality in a study reported in the January 2022 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In fact, the study found that patients who resumed exercise after only 1 week reported a Continue Reading
If you are stressing over sweat, you’re not alone. The number of Americans who suffer from excessive sweat and/or hyperhidrosis is estimated to be 37 million. Fortunately, miraDry is the no sweat, no stress way to dramatically reduce underarm sweat and odor in as little as one non-surgical treatment at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery. Continue Reading
Newsweek has named William J. Hedden, M.D. one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for 2021. A board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Hedden has years of experience performing cosmetic plastic surgery procedures for the breasts, body, face and skin. “This recognition was earned by our incredible staff and our shared commitment to Continue Reading
‘Zoom Boom’ causes upsurge in demand More people are working at home during the coronavirus pandemic and spending much of their work time on Zoom and other video conferencing apps. Continually seeing their own faces and those of their colleagues on the screen has led to a “Zoom Boom” in demand for cosmetic surgery for Continue Reading