Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery and Spa Greystone
Breast reduction, buttocks augmentation show increases More than 17.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States last year, according to the 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons presents comprehensive statistics on both surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Minimally invasive procedures totaled 15.7 million in 2017, Continue Reading
New statistics reveal increase in male cosmetic procedures The 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveals that a conversation about body image is emerging among men. More than 1.3 million cosmetic procedures were performed on men in 2017 to enhance their looks and build confidence. The statistics show that Continue Reading
Study finds that tummy tucks improve common symptoms after labor and delivery In addition to restoring the pre-pregnancy shape of the abdomen, an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with muscle repair can improve back pain and urinary incontinence after childbearing, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of Continue Reading
New statistics reveal the shape of plastic surgery The 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows continued growth in cosmetic procedures over the last year. The annual statistics also reveal that Americans are turning to new and innovative ways to shape their bodies, as minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures have increased Continue Reading
Non-invasive treatment improves appearance of lax tissue and chin fat The CoolSculpting treatment is the first and only non-surgical fat reduction technology to be FDA-cleared for improving the appearance of lax tissue in conjunction with submental fat, or fat beneath the chin. CoolSculpting for the double chin is already clinically proven to reduce fat up Continue Reading
Close the loop on breast cancer Research has shown that not all women are made aware of their options for breast reconstruction at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis. To promote awareness of breast reconstruction options, the 6th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or “BRA Day,” is set for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, with the aim Continue Reading
World Luxury Spa Awards recognize commitment to service excellence In recognition of excellence in the luxury spa and wellness industry, Spa Greystone has been named a Luxury Day Spa Finalist in the 2017 World Luxury Spa Awards. These awards are presented each year to spas that display a sustained commitment to service excellence and outstanding Continue Reading
Birmingham, AL plastic surgeon offers free consultations Hedden Plastic Surgery is excited to announce the addition of plastic surgeon J. Stephen Gunn, M.D. to our practice. Dr. Gunn is seeing patients at our Birmingham cosmetic surgery center. Dr. Stephen Gunn attended Auburn University for his undergraduate degree and received his medical degree (M.D.) from the Continue Reading
ORBERA device named ‘Most Worth It’ for bariatric patients The ORBERA Gastric Balloon was named the winner of the RealSelf “Most Worth It” Award for 2016 in the Bariatric Treatment category. Celebrated as this year’s most effective weight loss treatment based on reviews from real consumers, the gastric balloon received last year’s highest customer satisfaction rating Continue Reading
Defeat the double chin with Kybella, CoolMini Submental fat in the area beneath the chin has traditionally been one of the hardest places to reach for people who want to reduce their double chin. Now, two new chin fat busters at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery and Spa Greystone are non-invasive and FDA-cleared to treat this Continue Reading