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The number of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures in 2022 rose 14% over the previous year, according to the latest data from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Aesthetic Society). The increase was fueled by the increasing popularity of nonsurgical procedures such as skin treatments, body contouring, fillers and neurotoxins, the report said. Top 2022 Continue Reading
The Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery family welcomes the addition of Joshua Halka, M.D. to its team of distinguished plastic surgeons. Dr. Halka brings an abundance of knowledge and expertise to our practice and will serve to be a tremendous asset to patients at our Birmingham, Alabama cosmetic surgery center. A talented surgeon who shares Continue Reading
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
We are very excited to announce that Pasha Mostofi, M.D., has joined the internationally known practice of Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Pasha is skilled in the latest surgical and minimally-invasive procedures and believes in providing the highest quality of care for his patients. A cosmetic surgeon with outstanding surgical skills, 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. 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 of the American Society Continue Reading
QWO has generated a flurry of awards since becoming the first FDA-approved injectable for moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women. This unique beauty treatment was recently named among InStyle’s 2022 Best Beauty Buys. This recognition comes on the heels of honors from Elle and Shape Magazine. QWO has also been featured Continue Reading
Aesthetic plastic surgery saw a significant surge for face, breast and body procedures in 2021, according to annual 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 procedures such as breast Continue Reading