Patient Reviews
Patient Reviews
If you're looking for personalized treatments designed to not only meet but exceed your aesthetic goals, the team at Hedden & Gunn 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."
"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!"
"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 !"
"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."