Body Contouring Procedures in Birmingham AL

Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures at our Alabama practice because of its dramatic results. Many patients find that while healthy eating and regular exercise can help maintain their weight, they can't always get rid of stubborn pockets of fat on the thighs, hips, chin, arms, abdomen, back and other areas. Liposuction is a great way to eliminate problem areas and obtain the toned physique that sit-ups and running can't always give you.

Liposuction can be used in several ways and on many different areas of the body to achieve the desired results. During the procedure, a hollow tube is inserted into the area to be treated and excess fat is suctioned out. Side effects of liposuction typically include general discomfort, swelling, bruising and burning sensations. These symptoms should subside within a few weeks.

Liposuction Cost: $3,800 for the first area and $1,200 for each additional area.

SmartLipo Laser Liposuction

Despite strict dieting and a committment to regular exercise, many people just can't take off localized areas of fat in areas such as around the abdomen or on the upper arms, neck or jawline. With SmartLipo Laser Body Sculpting, patients are now able to achieve results that they never thought possible.

SmartLipo® is a minimally-invasive liposuction procedure that melts the fat with laser energy and tightens the skin by inducing collagen production. Patients are usually able to return to normal activities, such as work, in virtually no time.

SmartLipo Cost: $5,800 for the first area and $1,200 for each additional area.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Another popular cosmetic surgery procedure known as a Tummy Tuck, or abdominoplasty, is offered at our Alabama practice. Abdominoplasty is a body contouring procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the midriff and tightens the abdominal muscles. Depending on the patient's needs, a full tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck or endoscopic tummy tuck may be used to achieve the aesthetic benefits of a flatter stomach and a narrower waistline.

If you have a protruding pouch on your lower abdomen that just won't go away, a mini tummy tuck may do the trick. A full tummy tuck is a better option for those in need of a more extensive procedure to get the results they desire. Yet another abdominoplasty technique is the endoscopic tummy tuck, a minimally-invasive procedure that works best for patients with a protruding abdomen but little extra skin.

Tummy Tuck Cost: starting at $6,200 including nominal facility fee.

Arm Lift

Flabby upper arms are a common complaint for many men and women after significant weight loss or just from the effects of aging. An Arm Lift, or brachioplasty, at our Birmingham, Alabama practice can dramatically lift and reshape the upper arm to provide an improved contour and a more youthful appearance. During an arm lift, sagging skin and excess fat are removed and the remaining skin is tightened and stitched into place. Any excess deposits of fat that are present are usually removed with liposuction.

Thigh Lift

Heavy or flabby thighs are a problem for many women and squats, exercise and dieting can't always get rid of them. However, Thigh Lift has proven to be very effective in helping patients obtain thinner, more toned upper legs. Through a combination of cosmetic surgery procedures including liposuction and the surgical removal of fat and unnecessary tissue, Dr. Hedden, Dr. Gunn or Dr. Halka can sculpt for you beautiful, shapely thighs. You will see an immediate difference in the contour of the thighs and will probably be more comfortable wearing shorts, swimwear and other items of clothing that expose the legs.

Lower Body Lift

People who have lost a significant amount of weight, such as bariatric surgery patients, are often left with excessive amounts of loose, sagging skin that doesn't tighten on its own. Such skin can detract from the aesthetic appearance of weight loss. A Lower Body Lift at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure that allows for the removal of this skin. The skin is trimmed away and the remaining tissue is stretched neatly over underlying tissue and muscles. Results can be life-changing!

Buttock Lift

Weight gain or loss, gravity and especially aging can cause the buttocks to droop, losing their shape and aesthetic appeal. A Buttock Lift is be used to restore your rear end's youthful shape, giving you a taut, toned rear view and a more streamlined figure. This buttocks enhancement procedure is performed using a combination of liposuction and surgical removal of excess skin and tissue. Removing sagging skin and excess fat from the buttocks and outer thighs can dramatically improve the shape of your body and provide a boost to your self-esteem.

Brazilian Butt Lift

A popular buttocks augmentation procedure that uses purified fat is known as the Brazilian Butt Lift. Essentially two procedures in one, fat removed by liposuction is injected at varying depths into the buttocks to form attractive new curves. The Brazilian butt lift in Birmingham, Alabama is a safe and effective way to give you a perkier rear and a more rounded body profile with long-lasting results. For men and women who would like a more defined profile, the Brazilian butt lift has proven to be an effective means for lifting and adding volume to the buttocks.

Body Implants

Labiaplasty Vaginal Rejuvenation

Women with large or uneven vaginal lips caused by childbirth, aging, heredity or hormonal changes may experience rashes or skin irritation and pain during sexual intercourse. Labiaplasty performed at our Birmingham, Alabama outpatient surgery suite reduces and/or balances the size of the labia to improve its appearance. During surgery, excess tissue is removed and self-dissolving sutures are used. Patients are up and around immediately after the procedure and may usually resume sexual relations in about 6 weeks.

General Reconstructive Surgery

Patients of all ages with birth defects, injuries or problems caused by aging can be helped with Reconstructive Plastic Surgery performed at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. Reconstructive surgery is performed on different areas of the body to improve function and to approximate a normal appearance. Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. William J. Hedden and Dr. J. Stephen Gunn are experienced in a wide variety of treatment options including wound treatment, skin grafts, tissue expansion, flap surgery/microsurgery, tumor removal and laser techniques.

Fat Grafting

If you have smile lines, facial scars (such as those left behind by acne) or other skin imperfections, Fat Grafting, also called fat transfer or fat injection, might be just the answer. Fat grafting is performed under a local anesthetic and produces natural-looking results. Unlike other chemicals or injectables, fat injections rarely result in allergies or uncomfortable side effects because the contents are taken from donor sites on the patient's own body. Fat grafting is be used to add volume in the face, breasts, buttocks, hands and other areas in need of youthful volume.

Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss

People who have lost a large amount of weight after bariatric surgery, after pregnancy or from diet and exercise can also experience excess skin on different parts of the body. Skin that is stretched due to weight gain often lacks the elasticity to adapt to the body's new contours after the weight is gone. Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin, and removes excess, sagging fat and skin to reveal a smoother body contour. The procedures necessary to achieve your goals — such as lower body lift, breast lift, arm lift and thigh lift — will be defined with the help of our Alabama plastic surgeons.

The Orbera Gastric Balloon

The Gastric Balloon is a new choice in minimally-invasive weight loss surgery. Designed to fill the gap between dieting, exercise and more invasive bariatric surgery, the FDA approved gastric balloon has proven effective for people who are seeking to reach their long-term weight loss goals. The gastric balloon is placed in your stomach with a nonsurgical procedure at our Birmingham, Alabama offices, then removed after 6 months, while your professionally-managed weight loss support program continues for 12 months.

CoolSculpting Fat Reduction

Exciting news for people with diet- and exercise-resistant fat bulges is CoolSculpting, a breakthrough technology that freezes away stubborn fat without needles, surgery or downtime. CoolSculpting^® gently targets and cools unwanted fat to induce a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat bulges. Results can be seen as soon as 3 weeks following treatment, with best results occurring over the next 2 to 4 months. CoolSculpting uses a precisely controlled method of cooling called cryolipolysis to target, cool and eliminate fat cells underneath the skin without harming the skin itself.

Lipodissolve

Lipodissolve is a nonsurgical method for spot-fat reduction. This technique uses a series of micro-injections of a naturally-occurring enzyme found in every cell of the body. The ingredients injected have actually been found to cause necrosis of the fat cells. Fat is dissolved, metabolized and safely excreted by the kidneys. While there is no downtime, it is normal to experience minor itching, bruising, swelling and redness for a few days after treatment. Patients receive a series of 3 to 5 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart.