Patient Reviews
Patient Reviews
If you're looking for personalized treatments designed to not only meet but exceed your aesthetic goals, the team at HGH Plastic Surgery is ready to see you! Specializing in both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, our exceptionally skilled team is proud to work with patients in and around Birmingham, AL to address a wide range of aesthetic needs. Throughout the years, we have had the delight of hearing from men and women just like you who benefitted from our care and experience firsthand. We understand that trust is important when it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon, which is why we invite you to browse through our collection of patient reviews before you schedule your consultation. When you're ready to take the first step toward a new you, we welcome you to reach out.
"Dr. Hedden and his team were 100% the right choice for me. I am ecstatic with my results from my breast lift with augmentation, and I highly recommend him! He is an artist, and I often can’t believe what I see when I look into the mirror now. He is caring and honest… I also asked about another procedure, and instead of just agreeing to it, he told me that he did not think it was necessary. The facility is clean and beautiful. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Hedden!"
"After losing almost a hundred pounds, I was left with extremely loose, sagging skin, and after consulting with three plastic surgeons, I decided to go with Dr. Halka. He is exceptionally kind and patient with all my questions and concerns, and I am so happy I chose him as my surgeon. He did my brachioplasty (arm lift) and breast lift 7 weeks ago, and I am thrilled with my results. My scars look fantastic, and I honestly can’t believe how wonderfully everything is healing. I’ve had zero problems or complications. Dr. Halka will be performing my next two surgeries, a lower body lift and a thigh lift, in the coming months, and I have no worries about my care and comfort in his hands. The nurses and staff at Hedden and Gunn have also all been extremely helpful and friendly. As nervous as I was to start this journey of skin removal and reconstruction, Dr. Halka and the entire H&G team have made it as easy and painless as it could be, and I am so grateful."
"After losing almost a hundred pounds, I was left with extremely loose, sagging skin, and after consulting with three plastic surgeons, I decided to go with Dr. Halka. He is exceptionally kind and patient with all my questions and concerns, and I am so happy I chose him as my surgeon. He did my brachioplasty (arm lift) and breast lift 7 weeks ago, and I am thrilled with my results. My scars look fantastic, and I honestly can’t believe how wonderfully everything is healing. I’ve had zero problems or complications. Dr. Halka will be performing my next two surgeries, a lower body lift and a thigh lift, in the coming months, and I have no worries about my care and comfort in his hands. The nurses and staff at Hedden and Gunn have also all been extremely helpful and friendly. As nervous as I was to start this journey of skin removal and reconstruction, Dr. Halka and the entire H&G team have made it as easy and painless as it could be, and I am so grateful. Edit 8 months later- My lower body lift and thigh lift were both performed as scheduled, and just like with my first surgery, I’m extremely happy with my results. Again, thanks to Dr. Halka and everyone at HGH, I healed perfectly and had great recoveries!"
"I had a great experience at Dr. Hedden’s office. The staff was friendly and would always respond to any questions or concerns I had. My recovering was easy from my breast lift and implant exchange with very minimal pain or scarring. I would highly recommend Dr. Hedden or any surgeon in his office."
"Dr. Halka and his staff at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL are AWESOME. After loosing 86 pounds, I had the lower body lift, arm lift, breast lift and augmentation procedures. Dr. Halka is a surgical sculptor who turned my body from a large ugly rectangle with lots of hanging skin; into a body with a beautiful shape and a waist. I am extremely happy with my body. I recommend Dr. Halka to anyone considering surgery. Again he is AWESOME!!!!!!!"
"I am 3 days post op. I had a breast lift with augmentation. I also had lipo 360 and a tummy tuck. I canot tell you how happy I am with the results. Dr Hedden is a miracle worker! This is my 3rd time to use Dr Hedden. He has a fabulous bedside manner. In fact, everyone at his office have been very kind and helpful. I trust all of them 100%. My only complaint is they deserve more stars. Thank to all of you. Merry Christmas Ellen Doughty"
"I have had three surgeries with Dr. Halka @ Hedden & Gunn. A lower body lift w/bbl in 03/2024 a breast lift w/ implants 07/2024 and an upper body lift 12/2024. I lost over 119 pounds with diet and exercise, I maintained the weight loss for two years and then started considering cosmetic surgery to remove the excess skin. My first consult was with a surgeon in Miami. I was nervous but paid a deposit then I thought perhaps I find a Doctor near where I live, which led me to Hedden and Gunn. I did a virtual consultation with Dr. Halka he was very thorough explaining every option in detail and even including photos of results from each surgery, He then recommended what he thought would be my best option. I then decided to meet with him in person and I could not be more glad that I did, with surgery there are many ups and downs but the care I have received by everyone at this facility has been beyond what I could have ever expected. I have said many times that I am so glad that I decided to have my surgery locally and not out of state (in my case) I am sure many surgeries go off without a hitch but to have the clinic and staff close by for any and every concern I have had has been the best option for me. I absolutely love my results, I could not have ever imagined better results even if I tried!"
"I can not praise Dr. Hedden and his entire staff enough! I submitted my photos online by doing a virtual consulation and within a few days Dr. Hedden responded with what he recommended. The following day I scheduled my breast lift with implants and his office staff made sure all my questions were answered before I could even ask them. The day of my surgery everyone made sure I was comfortable and my surgery was performed without any complications. I am 10 weeks Post Op and I am very happy with my results! I highly recommend Dr. Hedden and his entire practice!"
"I can not praise Dr. Hedden and his entire staff enough! I submitted my photos online by doing a virtual consulation and within a few days Dr. Hedden responded with what he recommended. The following day I scheduled my breast lift with implants and his office staff made sure all my questions were answered before I could even ask them. The day of my surgery everyone made sure I was comfortable and my surgery was performed without any complications. I am 10 weeks Post Op and I am very happy with my results! I highly recommend Dr. Hedden and his entire practice!"
"Wonderful doctor - cannot adequately express how grateful I am - I cannot adequately express how grateful I am to Dr. Halka. Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he’s also kind and easy to talk to. After having two kids and losing over 80 pounds, I was left with loose, sagging skin. Dr. Halka performed an arm lift and breast lift and a couple of months later, a lower body lift and fat transfer to the breasts. I have experienced zero complications and have healed so well thanks to his care. I am thrilled with my results and plan to have him do my thigh lift in the next few months."
"I recently had a breast lift procedure performed by Dr Halka. I am beyond pleased with my results. He and his staff are very professional, he keeps you at ease during your appointments and answers any questions you may have without feeling rushed. I am only 7 weeks post op and my incisions are healed and my scaring is minimal. I am very happy with my results. I highly recommend Hedden Plastic Surgery especially Dr Halka."
"I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and lipo 3 months and I couldn't believe the fabulous job Dr. Joshua Halka performed! Besides being well pleased with his work, Dr. Halka is very informative, easy to talk to and understand. He listens to your concerns and takes time to explain things and goes above and beyond to make you feel very comfortable. His bedside manors are devine and his staff are all very sweet and professional. I would recommend anyone to Dr. Halka as his work is some of the best I've seen and experienced first hand ."
"I am seven weeks out from a breast lift performed by Dr. Halka and I am beyond pleased with the outcome. When I went for my consultation, Dr. Halka made me feel so comfortable. We went over the different types of breast surgeries and which one he felt was best for me. All the staff members have been so knowledgeable and kind especially Dr. Halka. He never made me feel rushed and answered all my questions both pre and post operation. My breasts were rather large and hung very low. My neck and shoulders were always tight and sore. Since I had the surgery, I no longer have pain in the neck and shoulder area. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Halka if you are interested in having a breast lift."
"I Am So Please with the Outcome! - I am seven weeks out from breast lift surgery performed by Dr. Halka and I am beyond pleased.From the beginning, Dr. Halka made me feel comfortable. He always had time to answer all my questions.Before surgery, my neck and shoulders were constantly sore. Since the surgery, the pain is gone.The pain after surgery was minimal I am healing faster than I thought I would. The only question I have is why I didn’t do this sooner.I highly recommend Dr. Halka!"
"I had a pain free recovery - Scheduled my consult with Dr. Fontana at Hedden & Gunn in Birmingham, Alabama because she took the time to call me and talk through my concerns. I had previously committed to a different surgeon but wasn't 100% confident that he was the surgeon for me. After talking with Dr. Fontana I moved my surgery to Hedden & Gunn. She performed a breast lift, breast implants, Labiaplasty, fat grafting to the labia majoras and a TCA peel under my eyes while I was under general anesthesia. I had a pain free recovery. Some swelling and tightness, which was expected, but no pain. I feel like Dr. Fontana's skills are so good that she did my surgeries so well that it has allowed me to heal fast and feel good the entire time. She is super sweet and patient also. I would follow her all over the country!Updated on 23 Mar 2024:Feeling amazing! I was cleared for light workouts at 3 weeks. My scars are not scary! This has been such a confidence booster. I haven’t purchased new bras yet but I’m having fun filling out my current wardrobe!! "
"I had a pain free recovery - Scheduled my consult with Dr. Fontana at Hedden & Gunn in Birmingham, Alabama because she took the time to call me and talk through my concerns. I had previously committed to a different surgeon but wasn't 100% confident that he was the surgeon for me. After talking with Dr. Fontana I moved my surgery to Hedden & Gunn. She performed a breast lift, breast implants, Labiaplasty, fat grafting to the labia majoras and a TCA peel under my eyes while I was under general anesthesia. I had a pain free recovery. Some swelling and tightness, which was expected, but no pain. I feel like Dr. Fontana's skills are so good that she did my surgeries so well that it has allowed me to heal fast and feel good the entire time. She is super sweet and patient also. I would follow her all over the country!"
"Breast augmentation, reduction & lift with Dr. Hedden - 100% satisfied - I couldn't have asked for a better experience with Dr. Hedden. He was involved with every step of the process leading up to my surgery, and was extremely helpful and concise with any questions I had. It was extremely obvious that he knew what he was doing, and I never felt anxious about my surgery.I had a pretty complicated issue that I needed remedied, in regards to fixing the SHAPE of my breasts (breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lift) but Dr. Hedden never made me feel like it was anything to worry about. I am 100% satisfied with my results If I ever had a need for another plastic surgery, I would 100% go back to Hedden"
"I went for a consultation with Dr. Halka on 10/25 2023 because in my mammogram report one of my 34 year old breast implants was leaking silicon. Dr. Halka spent time with my husband and I and explained all of the different options I had. He answered all of our questions and had a very caring and knowledgeable presence about himself that my husband and I felt good about. I chose to have a capsulectomy with silicone implant replacement. Dr. Halka help me feel very confident about my decision and I was happy about having a choice in my care. He explained the complexity in the surgery in depth with us and let us know that I would probably need a breast lift that I could have 6 weeks after the capsulectomy. I had the surgery on 11/6/2023 with very little post op pain, and to say that I am completely satisfied is an understatement. He did a fantastic job. He did such a good job that I no longer need a breast lift. In fact his whole staff including his assistant Caroline and the entire OR team were wonderful. I do not usually refer Dr's but I highly recommend Dr Halka and his team. I have faith you won't be disappointed."
"I had an amazing experience with Dr. Halka from consultation up to full recovery. He provided me with the required education by explaining things to the best of my understanding. His follow ups after the procedures were excellent. Even when I had complications, he was there to provide the necessary revisions to make sure the end result was great. He is someone you can trust with your body and you can trust his judgment as well. He has strong passion for excellence and has excellent human relations. I will recommend him over and over again for anyone desiring the best outcomes for such procedures.I had a tummy tuck and breast lift."
"Breast augmentation - fuller, more lifted and my confidence is on fire! - dr.hedden did a outstanding job with my breast lift augmentation, i am very please with the outcome and the surgery went great! the incisions were precise! i love that they are fuller more lifted and my confidence is on fire!"
"Mommy makeover after over 100 lbs weight loss - After over. 100lbs weight loss I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and a breast lift with implants. Dr. Hedden and his staff were amazing and very helpful. I meet with over 4 doctors and they were by far the nicest and around $5000.00 cheaper then any doctor in North Alabama."
"I had my consult today and everyone was so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. Dr. Gunn himself had a wonderful bedside manner! So excited for my upcoming breast lift!"
"Dr.hedden is the best !!! I had a breast lift and implants and I look and feel amazing. Not to mention his staff was so sweet and caring before surgery highly recommend Dr.Hedden and his team !"
"Dr.hedden is the best !!! I had a breast lift and implants and I look and feel amazing. Not to mention his staff was so sweet and caring before surgery 🤗 highly recommend Dr.Hedden and his team !"
"Dr.hedden is the best !!! I had a breast lift and implants and I look and feel amazing. Not to mention his staff was so sweet and caring before surgery 🤗 highly recommend Dr.Hedden and his team !"
"Lower body lift, Fat transfer, Breast lift with Implants In progress - The date has been scheduled so the waiting game begins. I'm so excited. So far so good. All explanations have been quite thorough and I feel very confident I am making tge right decision in the procedure I'm having and doctor I am using.Updated on 29 Dec 2020:The office received my balance from FedEx the other day so ish is getting real! I’ve been having vivid dreams about this procedure so yeah, Im nervous. Lol. I have 16 more days. Follow my journey on instagram @hunnye_wasabi. Updated on 5 Feb 2021:Hedden did a good job. I still have some cellulite in my butt but its improved a lot. I’m considering going back for more procedures."
"Tummy tuck/muscle repair and breast lift - I feel really good! - I’m 8 days PO and I must say, I feel really good! My recovery is not at all what I expected. I was terrified of being in excruciating pain and being helpless! The first day was kinda crazy because I was so doped up, so that was a blur. Day 2 was much better, I slept in my own bed, glad I didn’t go a get a recliner, but I guess it works for some.I’m an active person with being a group fitness instructor, so I really think that helped me out a lot. I had no real pain, just discomfort, and by day 4, I was pretty much self sufficient, I no longer need help with getting up and down, I was caring for my own incisions, emptying my drains (which I hate), and taking showers on my own!I did a lot of praying not to be helpless, even though my hubby and family were there if I needed them, I did what I could on my own. I took a while but I got it done! I still have swelling and the drain sites are irritating but I’m staying in my garment most all day. No problems at all with my breast, I’m so pleased with them.My doctor and his staff were excellent and made me feel special, he made me feel like he took pride in giving me what I wanted, so Kudos to Dr. Gunn and staff! I’m definitely glad I did it just hate I didn’t do it sooner. Today I cooked, washed clothes, and did light housework. I go back on Thursday, at that time I hope they remove the drains, so I can get back to life! No pics yet but I’ll have my doctor email them so I can share."
"So Happy with my Experience and End Result! - After having a failed saline implant, I contacted Dr. Hedden's office to discuss my options. Since I am older, I decided to get my implants removed and have a breast lift procedure. Dr. Hedden's staff were friendly and efficient and Dr. Hedden was very caring and took the time to discuss my options and answer any questions. My surgery went smoothly, and I recovered without complications. On my follow up visit, Dr. Hedden sat down with me and asked me if I had any questions and if I was pleased with my results.I highly recommend Dr. Hedden and his staff!"
"I am a 31 year old mother of 5 who had been wishing for younger looking breasts and a flatter, tighter stomach for a while. I was very self conscious about the way I looked in and out of clothes! There always seemed to be something too bulgy, too droopy, too ugly. The worst was how my poor self image affected my private life with my wonderful husband and how my children always heard their mom speaking poorly of herself.
After having my 5th child, my husband told me he loved me like I was but knew that I didn't like myself. We could spend the money for surgery if I so desired! Beautiful breasts and a flat stomach were headed my way! I had multiple consultations with plastic surgeons and then finally settled on Dr. Hedden for his professionalism, expertise, competitive costs, friendly staff and wonderful bedside manner.
Almost one year ago, Dr. Hedden performed a breast lift with implants and a tummy tuck for me. A few hours after surgery, my husband was already complimenting how flat my stomach was. Of course he couldn't see the "girls" yet, but he tried peeking all he could!
I couldn't be happier with the results! Last summer, I sported a Victoria's Secret two piece for my first time and felt so confident in how I looked! I can't wait to find the perfect two piece again this year! I can now wear sexy night gowns and feel confident, loving that my husband stares even when I'm "not aware." There are still bulges, but they are bulges I want - bulges I paid for and welcome - bulges in all the right places. :)
A few months after surgery I went back to Dr. Hedden to start going through tattoo removal for a long hated tattoo I got while too young. I've had two treatments and it's turning out wonderfully!
If you've been thinking about surgery, I highly recommend doing it for yourself! Doing things for yourself can provide a lifetime of happiness in areas of your life you could have never dreamed of! Plastic surgery itself does not provide happiness. It's the confidence you feel afterwards that can change your world!
Go on multiple consultations. I can almost guarantee you'll choose Dr. Hedden in the end!"
"Mommy Makeover post three kids @34 and extreme weight loss - I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and implants with Dr. Hedden. I appreciated his readiness to both listen to me and also explain what I needed to get the results I wanted. Incredibly pleased with the outcome!"
"The Best Experience I Could Have Ever Asked For! - Dr. Gunn is amazing! He was kind and compassionate about my needs, made me feel incredibly comfortable at all times and my results are FANTASTIC. I had a breast lift and augmentation and I could not be happier with the entire experience. (I previously had implants from a very popular surgeon and Dr. Gunn was definitely the better choice)"
"I picked Dr. Hedden because I liked his consult and his price. - I did over 6 consults with 6 different doctors. I picked Dr Hedden because I liked his consult and his price. I will be having my surgery May 9th. I am having a breast lift with implants (don’t know how many CC yet) and a full tummy tuckUpdated on 23 Apr 2019:Updated on 25 Apr 2019:Updated on 11 May 2019:I am home now resting, the pain is no joke. Doing what the doctor told me and taking my meds on time. My breast hurt the most. I ended up with 420cc silicone implants and a lift. The tummy tuck area is sore and if I move wrong it burns like a mother. My breast are filly high right but they will drop some so I am not to worried. The doc was great and answered all my questions, I go back in a week for the drains to be removedUpdated on 28 May 2019:So 3 weeks out, I will say the TT is the easiest thing out of all of this. I got the Experal (I think that’s how you spell it) shot and let me tell you, best $500 ever spent. My right breast is dropping slower then the left and I have a bit more pain in them then anything. I will say my back pain is the worse, I know it’s from how I am having to bend because of the muscle tightening. I am back at work, this was harder then I thought and needed more time off then I planned. I am lucky and have a very understanding boss so that’s not been a problem. My final drain tube will be out by then end of this week and I can’t wait. So far loving my flat tummy and I have curves now!!!!Updated on 30 May 2019:Well I underestimated the level of pain. My breast are super sore and the right is worse then the left. The binder is causing my back to be sore and my muscles to spasm. I am still not back to work. The left breast has dropped some but my right is not moving at all. I go back to my PS tomorrow so I hope he can tell me if this is all normal.Updated on 18 Jun 2019:I am finally feeling human. My breast are still dropping and my tummy tuck is completely healed. I am still a bit swollen but getting better everyday "
"Dr Jude LaBarbera and his crew are absolutely amazing! I came in 3 weeks ago for a breast lift with augmentation. I came from out of town so I went with the 3 day plan. First day I had my consultation, the dr really took all the time to help me decide on the size and explain the process. The next morning at 6 am was my surgery, I was very nervous and anxious, but dr Jude and his assistant were so sweet and patient. The next day I had my post op appointment, I don’t really remember very well because of the medication and the anesthesia after effects. But the experience was amazing and I love my results. I would do it all over again. I 100% recommend dr Hedden Plastic Surgery center. It was smooth, easy, Comfortable and I know I can reach out to dr Jude LaBarbera at any time. Thank you!!!!"
"Highly Recommend Dr. Hedden - Highly recommend! Dr. Hedden exceeded my expectations. I had an implant exchange, breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction. Quick recovery and great results. I'm beyond pleased and would recommend him to anyone considering cosmetic surgery."
"Correction of tuberous breasts with implants only - 25 years old, 5’4 140lbs. 400cc sub glandular silicone mentor implants with scoring of tuberous bands to correct tuberous breasts. Excited to watch them settle in! I’ve always had confidence issues with my breasts and i’m glad I finally did something about it!I had a hard time finding examples of correction of tuberous breasts without mastopexy so I thought I would post my story!Updated on 28 Jan 2019:Updated on 14 Aug 2019:Updated on 25 May 2021:"
"Best Doctor/Best nursing staff! - I had a Breast Lift and Aug. about a month ago. I absolutely love my results! I would highly recommend Dr.Hedden to anyone seeking Breast Surgery! He is professional, caring and his work is beyond amazing. I could have never dreamed of a day I would feel so good about my breast! But I do! I love them! His nursing staff is absolutely hands down amazing! You can contact them anytime and they are available! Please please please if your seeking any kind of surgery use this team! Amazing!!!!!!"
"Breast lift (mastopexy) with augmentation - I am 33 years old and I’ve had self confidence issues for around 13 years because of super sagging flat breasts that had a wrinkled stretched raisin like appearance. After breast feeding my two children and my weight loss from 224 lbs to 160 lbs - I finally decided I had enough of my breasts looking the way they did. I had my breast surgery on 3/28/8. When I woke up from the surgery I was in an immense amount of pain but that faded over 3 days and I went back to work after 4 days. (Very light work duty) Right now I’m sitting at a little over a month since having them done. I chose silicone cohesive gel mentor implants filled with 450cc each. A little before 2 weeks my right breast had an allergic reaction to the adhesive of the steri strips so I took some steroids and tried to keep the steri strips on a little longer. I took the steri strips off just before the 3 week mark and the incisions looked a little scary, because of the scabbing but that’s normal. The scabs finally fell off and the incisions looked awesome for how little time had passed. At a month post op I sent my surgeon pictures and he said my nipples were still sitting a little low because the implants were still a little high. He instructed me to start massaging down so the implants would drop and give me a more natural look. I’ve also started using a scar treatment called ScarGard - it stinks something awful!! Overall I’m thrilled with how they look and can’t wait to see the final result! Updated on 4 Jun 2020:Just wanted to update with original pictures and results! One thing that I might change would be nipple size. (I would have had him cut them down a bit) It seems like once my nipples were cut lose, they relaxed and just stayed that way and now appear pretty large. I don’t have the “drawn up” movement ever - even when I’m cold. But overall, I feel like my scars are pretty minimal and my confidence has definitely improved."
"Highly recommend Dr. Labarbera!!! He is truly a very talented Plastic Surgeon! He did my Tummy Tuck with Lipo and breast lift with Implants and I couldn’t be happier!!"
"I had 2 children and had breast fed them and my boobs were sagging. Today I am 1 day shy of 2 weeks post op. The breast job he did was fantastic.
Originally I looked like I had "man boobs." I had 600 cc's in each breast which makes me a 36DD. Originally the doctor said I was a small 36C. It is a painful procedure but it is well worth it in the end. I am so pleased with the results.
I know this is a tough decision for anyone to make and for me it was even tougher. I live in NJ and chose this doctor because of his prices and his reviews. His skills did not let me down because I am so happy with the results. I have recommended him to everyone that I have come in contact with. Doing a breast lift with augmentation takes "art & science" for a doctor. It's making sure everything is positioned nicely."
"I have been overweight all my life. I was 49 years old, weighed 289 lbs, and extremely depressed. My feet, legs, hips and especially my back hurt. I wore a size 22/24 and my feet swelled so that I could only wear one pair of dress shoes comfortably and without embarassment. I considered gastric bypass surgery for a couple of years and had just witnessed one of my best friends go through it with great success.
I made the decision to have the bypass surgery, lost 150 lbs and felt great. I was wearing a size 6-8 and looked pretty good in clothes.
I was very happy but the weight loss left my 50 year old body with a lot of excess skin. My breasts, which had previously been a 42 DDD, had become what my fiancé termed as "36 LONGS." I had nothing left but empty skin sacks. My abdomen also hung with loose skin. My legs were extremely horrible with a lot of loose skin and my arms had "bat-wings."
I made an appointment with Dr. Hedden to talk about having four procedures. He gave me the prices for tummy tuck, breast lift, leg lift and arm lift. My legs were what bothered me most and I called to schedule that procedure first. I'd had large breasts all my life and having just the breast lift would have left me with a full B/loose C cup. After talking with Dr. Hedden, I decided to go up one cup size. That is a decision I do not regret.
I had the tummy tuck and breast lift with augmentation done in his office. The staff was wonderful and very professional. I was given a prescription for pain killers and muscle relaxers. My first night was spent in a hotel room so that I could be close to Dr. Hedden's office in case of an emergency. My fiancé stayed with me, helped me to the restroom and cared for me. I had mild discomfort but it was nothing like what had been described by other people who "knew someone who had had the surgery and couldn't move for 6 weeks." I did just what the doctor ordered and had very little discomfort even having both procedures at once. The staff at Dr. Hedden's office marveled at my recovery time.
I am now a happy 36D with a very flat tummy. I love my new body and have been able to shop at Victoria's Secret for more than just the lotions! I will be going back for the other two procedures (legs and arms). Maybe after that I will have a facelift … after all I am 51 years old now!
I would highly and happily recommend Dr. William J. Hedden and his staff to anyone who is considering cosmetic surgery."
"Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift,lipo - Birmingham, AL - I flew for my surgery which was done July 13. I had several procedures done. Dr hedden is great only downside I felt was that he was always in a hurry or rushed. So he was in and out and didn't really take as much time with me the patient. Some of his nurses are new and clueless, while others are awesome and helpful. I week post op I started having excruciating pain on my right side by where the drain was, I made several trips back to Dr.Hedden's office but they couldn't find the source of the pain. One nurse even told me it's the price I have to pay for beauty. One nurse said she suspected I had an infection. I was in so much pain I was in tears. One of his nurses hurriedly came and did an ultrasound and said she couldn't see anything. I went back home with my excruciating pain surving on pain meds. That night I was in soooooo much pain my mom took me to the ER at Grandview, that's when they discovered I had an abscess right under my tummy tuck incision line. I called the on call nurse her name is WIN she was awesome, the ER doc was able to speak to DR. Hedden about my plan of care. They concluded for the ER to discharge me it was around 4am at this point and head to Dr. Hedden's office he would assist me. Dr Hedden also went by the ER to view my cat scan which showed the problem. When I got to his office his nurse Win and Dr. Hedden were there around 4:15am, they took excellent care of me. He drained the abscess and all I have to do now is clean and pack it, till it heals ( not fun) . Overall so far I can't say anything but positive things about Dr. Hedden. The wait times can be loooong and his front desk isn't the most helpful. I also feel some of his nurses especially the pre-op nurses aren't very knowledgeable or they are new nurses. His nurses in the surgical side are very Intilligent and know what they are doing. Overall I would still go back to Dr. Hedden if I needed more work done. The nurse WIn is awesome and she genuinely cares, about you the patient. There is one more nurse on the pre-op side who also genuinely care and helpful. The rest if I was to return I would say no if they were to help me. I'm happy with my procedures, just uncertain about my tummy tuck since it caused me so many issues and currently have an open wound on it. Lastly I got the infection on the side I had my drain, his nurse said I can shower on the 2nd day with my drain in, most surgeons don't let their pt's shower while the drain is in due to infection so I'm still confused about that since its 50:50. I'mFinally pain free, just had my dressing changed by the nurse Win. I feel so good, pain free I'm going for a mani pedi.??????????"
"27 Year Old Breast Lift with Implants - Birmingham, AL - I almost didn't write this review, but this website has helped me with my journey, i hope i can help someone else too. This is the first part of my mommy makeover (I'm getting a tummy tuck in a few months). After contemplating this for years, I decided to do something for me. I underwent a vertical breast lift with 350 cc saline implants placed under the muscle. I LOVE my results. Dr. Hedden is amazing, and I cannot wait to see how they look when I'm fully recovered!Updated on 19 Nov 2015:I'm 2 weeks post op and doing well. I returned to work last week, which was hard at first since my job is somewhat physical, but as I used my arms more, things became easier. Recovery has been great. I haven't used narcotic pain meds since day two, and haven't needed Tylenol in about a week. I'm very thankful that I have avoided complications so far. My right breast appears larger than my left, but I'm ok with it, and hope they even out as the implants settle. I go back to see Dr. Hedden in 2 weeks, and I cannot wait to get the steri strips off so I can see the girls ;) I have updated a photo of my progress."
"Mom of 3 Finally Doing Something for Myself! Breast Lift with Implants - Birmingham, AL - After years of contemplating a breast lift, I finally decided to go for it. My husband was completely supportive. I asked around and researched a lot of plastic surgeons. I chose Dr Hedden with Hedden Plastic Surgery. The staff has been amazing and Dr Hedden did amazing work. I am beyond happy with the results. I decided on implants with the lift. From the consult to the operation, it went perfectly! I would def recommend Dr Hedden. This man and his staff know exactly what they are doing. Life changing!!!!Updated on 3 Aug 2015:Things are going great. I told Dr Hedden I wanted high, sexy, full breast. I was not the patient that wanted "natural" breast. I definitely wanted it known I had breast enhancement. I had lived too many years with saggy, sad breast hiding them in large padded bras. If I was having surgery , I wanted them to show off! Dr Hedden helped me accomplish this. So I am 5'3 tall , 125, had had 3 children, age 41. First week not bad as long as you take pain meds first 2-3 days, slept in recliner for a week, and a husband who took great care of me. I'm starting to feel some burning sensation left breast areola which can be very painful. Still sore on sternum and sore in the morning. Otherwise, I am back to normal and keeping up with a busy 4 yo and teenagers! Best thing I could have done for myself!!Updated on 3 Aug 2015:Still early in recovery but do happy !Updated on 10 Aug 2015:It's the 2 week Aaniversary of the twins!!! Things are going well. It's true, you have to have patience with this process. Some days I feel great and then sore again . Nipple and Areola very sensitive . Burning sensations on breast and nipple area. What I am realizing ..... Slow process, don't over do , showing off the girls isn't immediate, comfy loose only right now, morning boob real , and don't forget your family has to pick up the slack when momma can't . Overall , things are going well. Follow up on Friday . Looking forward to buying new bras.Updated on 31 Aug 2015:I'm 5 weeks post op! Yay! Things have gone great ! Could not be happier with the results. However, it is a slow process of getting back to normal and no pain. Breast are still tender , feeling returning , numbness on my chest and the tingles much better. Finally able to wear the sexy clothes and show off the girls . They are still high but loving them. For you girls going thru this or about to, remember it is a slow process. Be patient and you will have beautiful results!"
"33yrs Old Mother of 7 Yr Old Twins and 15 Month Old. Birmingham, AL - I just had surgery this week with Dr. Hedden and so far I could not be more pleased. I had a breast lift and implants as well as a tummy tuck. He suggested I use exparel and I chose to do so and I'm thrilled. The initial first night was rather painful, however I mostly slept. Other than Normal and slight discomfort, today i feel great !Updated on 16 May 2015:Updated on 18 May 2015:"
"56 After 3 Babies - Birmingham, AL - I had a tummy tuck,breast lift, and implants. I had a slight setback due to a fall. I called Dr. Hedden's phone at 6pm on a Thursday night AND HE ANSWERED! That kind of care and concern is amazing, especially when you're "rebuilding " your body! I'm happy to say everything is back on track. My stomach looks amazing. The breast lift is fantastic. And I look forward to getting my implants back in February. He has made the entire process a painless and pleasant experience.Updated on 15 Dec 2014:This picture was taken the day Dr Hedden had to remove my implants. He told my husband to be patient with me because I was going to be depressed once I lost them. Best doctor in the world.He said because my lift was going to have a chance to draw up, my new implants would look better. He told me we could "tweek" them to my pleasure. Go bigger or smaller. This is where you come in. Need advice. My husband and Hedden say do what makes you happy. You're women. What do I do?Updated on 16 Dec 2014:"
"47 Yrs Old, 4 Kids, Needed New Girls...just Scheduled 2nd Procedure for Tummy Tuck! - Birmingham, AL - Dr. Hedden is a great surgeon. Met twice, was very informative but not much help in suggesting sizes. He would rather leave it up to the patient, which is often difficult because we don't know what size will look good on our bodies. I went with the 400cc moderate plus with lollipop lift. Surgery went well, pain was minimal and recovered really quick. His staff is amazing! Very sweet and helpful, caring too. I am having problems now though, only 8 months pre op. My breasts are sagging, and the nipple is now below the fold again, back to where I started in Feb. I think they need some revisions made. I have scheduled my tummy tuck for October 30th, hoping Dr. Hedden will fix my breasts so that they have more upper pole fullness like I originally wanted. Was told I will probably need sutures to make the pocket smaller, and exchange implants for larger high profile.Updated on 14 Oct 2014:I'm getting anxious, having a few procedures at once. The tummy tuck is the one that I'm nervous about. I have seen so many positive results, just want to be on the flat side! I have 4 wonderful children, supportive husband, and a business to run. Taking a lot of time off is not in the game plan, but I need to do this. The hernia is affecting my health, the extra weight in the stomach area is also a problem. I just want to be able to wear a normal size and not feel self conscious about hiding my belly. I will also be doing lipo to the flanks, inner thighs, and under the bra strap area. I had a breast lift and augmentation in Feb of this year. I liked the look at first, but they have since fallen back to where they were. I opted for 400cc saline, under the muscle. They feel real, still have breast tissue, but I wanted the more rounder, upper pole like in last picture I posted. I hope to achieve that this time around with sewing up the pocket on the sides to push the implants toward the middle and not end up under my arms when I lie down, lol. I chose to have Dr. William Hedden do these procedures. Although he did the BA and lift, he is very thorough and knows his stuff! His staff is great, Tracy is my favorite. I am also utilizing the Exparel for pain, I have heard wonderful things about it. I have started a multi vitamin regiment and extra vitamin c too. I ordered Bromelain, Turmeric for pain and inflammation and Arnicare cream for swelling and bruising from Walgreens.com.Updated on 20 Oct 2014:Met with Dr. Hedden again on Thursday for pre-op appt. We are all set for TT with hernia repair, bilateral capsulorrhaphy (breast pocket revision), and lipo to flanks, inner thighs, back, and lateral breast area (under arms on bra line). I have also opted for the exparel for continuous pain relief in stomach area. I am so ready for this! Dr. Hedden is very assuring and I trust his expertise! I will start taking the Arnica Montana 7 days pre-op for bruising and muscle pain. I got it online at walgreens.com. Also will start Bromelain and Turmeric which reduces swelling after surgery. Got my Arnicare cream to rub on areas after lipo to reduce the bruising. I am now ordering new underwire bras that are to be worn day and night for at least 4 months to support the breast pocket revision. I also am stocking up on neosporin with pain relief for the TT incision...gauze pads....low sodium soups...protein shakes and vitamin water for at home. I will be sure to post post op pics when done! Wish me luck and say a prayer...see you all on the flat side!"
"20 Years Old with Long DD Boobs - Birmingham, AL - I'm 20 years old and although I've never had a serious issue with how my breast looked, I decided to go ahead and get a breast lift with implants just to improve my overall look. I am a 34 DD but my breast droop quite a bit without my bra on. I just want nice perky breast. Also, I'm an exotic dancer so I thought this would be a great investment. My surgery is actually tomorrow 8/28/14 and I'm SUPER NERVOUS!!!! I'm getting 525 cc saline implants. Pray for me, wish me luck, all that good stuff!!!!Updated on 28 Aug 2014:The pain and soreness is extremely bad! But as the hours past, its getting better. I'm hoping it wont last for long. Also, I don't like getting up to walk and I'm giving my caregiver a hard time with that. When I walked I immediately feel nauseated and wanted to lay back down.The pain medicine didn't seem to work as much at first, but now I'm feeling the difference. As for my breast I love them already! They seem perfect no asymmetry and they are big (I wanted big). I have my first post op check up tomorrow. I'm excited to see my bare breast without my sports bra. I will post pictures with my bra on so you can kind of see the difference. Overall, I would say so far so good!Oh, and the surgery staff including Dr. Hedden was five star. Helped me stay calm throughout the entire process. Everyone was super sweet. If I could do the process again I would. I picked a great team.Updated on 29 Aug 2014:Here is a picture from my first post op appointment. I have to keep my tape on for 3 weeks. My Dr said as my implants drop, my nipples will rise up.Updated on 29 Aug 2014:My Dr told me the bra I had was fine, but he suggested I get another bra. This bra is a Danskin bra and it is padded but has no wires. You can get the bra from walmart for 12 bucks! It supports me very well and is super comfortable. It clips in the front which is much easier than those hook and eye bras ( or whatever it's called ) I will post a pic of me wearing the bra as well as the tagUpdated on 30 Aug 2014:I feel great. I tried driving for the first time today and I had a very hard time turning the wheel. I don't think I will be doing that again for a couple more days. I've been getting lots of support for my friends and family especially my mother who I thought would hate that I got plastic surgery. My only concern is not being able to carry my backpack when I return to school. Still feeling slight tightness in my chest were the implant is pulling since they are under the muscle. And I've starting taking Tylenol instead of the Lortabs the Dr. prescribed. Each day is getting better and better :)Updated on 2 Sep 2014:I'm on my 5th day since surgery. The pain is not near as bad as the first couple of days, now im just taking Tylenol. I returned to school today and I definitely need to get a new backpack that put less pressure on my arms and boobs. They still feel really tight but I think that is because I have 525cc implants that are under the muscle. My guess the pain is from the muscle stretching and that's just going to take time to heal. Last night I had some extremely bad pain because I was trying to not take any medicine at all ( I hate taking pills) and I had an emotional breakdown. I'm really afraid of getting dependent on the narcotics so I only take them if I absolutely have to. Overall, I think everything is still going smoothly. I even think my implants are starting to drop :)Updated on 7 Sep 2014:Today makes 12 days post op and as you can see my nipples are rising as the implant drop. I'm still taking Tylenol extra strength, pain gets better everyday though. Next post will be 2 weeks post op!"
"The Best of the Best - Birmingham, AL - He had warned me at my consult that due to my fair skin it would take up to a year from my scars to begin to fade. I was completely prepared for that, but under his talented hands, my scars began to fade in less than 2 months!!! My surgery was done the end of December and I am VERY pleased with my results and my scars. They look better than I thought they would look at one year post surgery. I have been over-weight for many years and because of my breast lift and augmentation it has inspired me to lose weight so I can have Dr. Hedden do a tummy tuck!"
"New Tummy - Birmingham, AL - I went with my husband and children from Tenn. to have my tummy tuck and breast lift with implants. I'm now three weeks out and could not be happier with my results."