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. Gunn is awesome to say the least! He done my breast implants and I’m so happy I chose him to do them. After the surgery, I took a short nap then got up, went shopping and to a movie with my husband. Dr. Gunn was very thorough and answered any and every question I had! The nurses are all so nice, knowledgeable, and helpful also. The anesthesiologist was great and talked me through the whole process. Thank you for such an amazing experience!"
"Dr. Gunn did my breast reduction and lift. He was very nice and professional. My results look amazing! I am soo happy with my new look!!"
"The staff here is so friendly! Also, Dr. Gunn is amazing!!!!! I recommend anyone that goes here to go see Dr. Gunn. My breast reduction looks soo good! He got me down to the size that I wanted. Everyone here is the best! I will definitely refer people to Dr. Gunn! :)"
"had a breast augmentation in May 2023 and choosing Hedden plastic surgery was the BEST choice! Dr. Gunn was so patient and thorough for a first time patient. All of the staff were helpful and so sweet! My results are amazing!!"
"I had a breast augmentation in May 2023 and choosing Hedden plastic surgery was the BEST choice! Dr. Gunn was so patient and thorough for a first time patient. All of the staff were helpful and so sweet! My results are amazing!!"
"My results are amazing! - I had a breast augmentation in May 2023 and choosing Hedden plastic surgery was the BEST choice! Dr. Gunn was so patient and thorough for a first time patient. All of the staff were helpful and so sweet! My results are amazing!!"
"I had a breast augmentation with Dr. Hedden 05/07/24. From the virtual consult (I’m an out of state pt) forward I had nothing but a great experience! Their out of town coordinator, Heather, is such a pleasure and does her job very well! I had consults at other practices but no one made me feel as if they were confident in their ability to give me what I wanted except for Dr. Hedden. I’m 4 weeks post op and only wish I had done this sooner!! As a 37yr old mom of 3, my breast volume had decreased. Dr. Hedden has given me a great deal of confidence in my body. I’m able to actually fill out to top part of a bra now! He answered all of my questions, addressed my concerns, and never made me feel like I was just another procedure under his belt. In addition, the anesthesiologist was awesome, the nurses, financial dept, out of town coordinator…every single person I encountered at Hedden & Gunn were so wonderful! I will & have recommended Dr. Hedden to several ladies! ❤️"
"I had nothing but a great experience! - I had a breast augmentation with Dr. Hedden 05/07/24. From the virtual consult (I’m an out of state pt) forward I had nothing but a great experience! Their out of town coordinator, Heather, is such a pleasure and does her job very well! I had consults at other practices but no one made me feel as if they were confident in their ability to give me what I wanted except for Dr. Hedden. I’m 4 weeks post op and only wish I had done this sooner!! As a 37yr old mom of 3, my breast volume had decreased. Dr. Hedden has given me a great deal of confidence in my body. I’m able to actually fill out to top part of a bra now! He answered all of my questions, addressed my concerns, and never made me feel like I was just another procedure under his belt.In addition, the anesthesiologist was awesome, the nurses, financial dept, out of town coordinator…every single person I encountered at Hedden & Gunn were so wonderful! I will & have recommended Dr. Hedden to several ladies!"
"2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *Updated on 25 Apr 2024:Dropping more and more everyday. Liking the results so far. Still a little sore and swollen. Feeling to the nerves becomes more painful by the day and it’s causing a bit of discomfort but nothing major. Usually subsides by week 3. Will update again at 2 weeks past operation. For reference:5’3125lbs450cc L&RMentor memory gel SiliconeRound, high profile Updated on 25 Apr 2024:450cc L&RMentor memory gel silicone implants Round, high profile 5’3 125lbs "
"2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *Updated on 25 Apr 2024:Dropping more and more everyday. Liking the results so far. Still a little sore and swollen. Feeling to the nerves becomes more painful by the day and it’s causing a bit of discomfort but nothing major. Usually subsides by week 3. Will update again at 2 weeks past operation. For reference:5’3125lbs450cc L&RMentor memory gel SiliconeRound, high profile Updated on 25 Apr 2024:450cc L&RMentor memory gel silicone implants Round, high profile 5’3 125lbs Updated on 29 Apr 2024:It’s been 14 days since my augmentation. We’re feeling good and getting stronger every day. I’ll update again in a few days once I feel like they’ve dropped a bit more. Looking at them with no bra, I don’t see much change from my last update at 10 days past. But I’m finally wearing something other than my medical bra! Which is a nice change. This is a 34D and I feel like it might be just a hair too small in the cup (my nipples are like right on the edge of this thing lol) I tried on an underwire bra but it didn’t scoop me underneath properly. Probably because my implants are still sitting a little high and still firm. Will update again soon! 5’3125lbs450ccMentor memory gel silicone High profile silicone Before size : 32B/34A Updated on 3 May 2024:2 days after, 10 days after and 18 days after. 5’3125lbs450cc High profile Round Silicone, Mentor memory gel Before size: 32b/34a Updated on 3 May 2024:450ccDon’t mind my last update. I don’t know how to delete it :/. This is 2dp, 10dp and 18dp. More updates to come! HP mentor memory gel silicone Round IMF incision 5’3 125lbsBefore size : 32b/34a"
"2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *"
"2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *Updated on 25 Apr 2024:Dropping more and more everyday. Liking the results so far. Still a little sore and swollen. Feeling to the nerves becomes more painful by the day and it’s causing a bit of discomfort but nothing major. Usually subsides by week 3. Will update again at 2 weeks past operation. For reference:5’3125lbs450cc L&RMentor memory gel SiliconeRound, high profile Updated on 25 Apr 2024:450cc L&RMentor memory gel silicone implants Round, high profile 5’3 125lbs Updated on 29 Apr 2024:It’s been 14 days since my augmentation. We’re feeling good and getting stronger every day. I’ll update again in a few days once I feel like they’ve dropped a bit more. Looking at them with no bra, I don’t see much change from my last update at 10 days past. But I’m finally wearing something other than my medical bra! Which is a nice change. This is a 34D and I feel like it might be just a hair too small in the cup (my nipples are like right on the edge of this thing lol) I tried on an underwire bra but it didn’t scoop me underneath properly. Probably because my implants are still sitting a little high and still firm. Will update again soon! 5’3125lbs450ccMentor memory gel silicone High profile silicone Before size : 32B/34A Updated on 3 May 2024:2 days after, 10 days after and 18 days after. 5’3125lbs450cc High profile Round Silicone, Mentor memory gel Before size: 32b/34a Updated on 3 May 2024:450ccDon’t mind my last update. I don’t know how to delete it :/. This is 2dp, 10dp and 18dp. More updates to come! HP mentor memory gel silicone Round IMF incision 5’3 125lbsBefore size : 32b/34aUpdated on 9 May 2024:Week 3 update and some progress pictures-Feeling great. No pain just sensitivity. We are dropping pretty quickly. I was pretty deflated before my augmentation as you can see in my previous photos. So when you have previous deflating from breast feeding or weight loss, you tend to drop a little faster since the loose skin is more able to adapt to the implant versus tight skin. My incisions are pretty unnoticeable from a glance. Hats off to my surgeon for that. I’m healing great and I’m looking forward to seeing my final results. More updates next week! Stats:450 CCHigh profilementor memory gel siliconeroundsmoothBefore size: 32bCurrent size: measuring at 32DD so far. 5’3125 pounds "
"2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *Updated on 25 Apr 2024:Dropping more and more everyday. Liking the results so far. Still a little sore and swollen. Feeling to the nerves becomes more painful by the day and it’s causing a bit of discomfort but nothing major. Usually subsides by week 3. Will update again at 2 weeks past operation. For reference:5’3125lbs450cc L&RMentor memory gel SiliconeRound, high profile Updated on 25 Apr 2024:450cc L&RMentor memory gel silicone implants Round, high profile 5’3 125lbs Updated on 29 Apr 2024:It’s been 14 days since my augmentation. We’re feeling good and getting stronger every day. I’ll update again in a few days once I feel like they’ve dropped a bit more. Looking at them with no bra, I don’t see much change from my last update at 10 days past. But I’m finally wearing something other than my medical bra! Which is a nice change. This is a 34D and I feel like it might be just a hair too small in the cup (my nipples are like right on the edge of this thing lol) I tried on an underwire bra but it didn’t scoop me underneath properly. Probably because my implants are still sitting a little high and still firm. Will update again soon! 5’3125lbs450ccMentor memory gel silicone High profile silicone Before size : 32B/34A Updated on 3 May 2024:2 days after, 10 days after and 18 days after. 5’3125lbs450cc High profile Round Silicone, Mentor memory gel Before size: 32b/34a Updated on 3 May 2024:450ccDon’t mind my last update. I don’t know how to delete it :/. This is 2dp, 10dp and 18dp. More updates to come! HP mentor memory gel silicone Round IMF incision 5’3 125lbsBefore size : 32b/34aUpdated on 9 May 2024:Week 3 update and some progress pictures-Feeling great. No pain just sensitivity. We are dropping pretty quickly. I was pretty deflated before my augmentation as you can see in my previous photos. So when you have previous deflating from breast feeding or weight loss, you tend to drop a little faster since the loose skin is more able to adapt to the implant versus tight skin. My incisions are pretty unnoticeable from a glance. Hats off to my surgeon for that. I’m healing great and I’m looking forward to seeing my final results. More updates next week! Stats:450 CCHigh profilementor memory gel siliconeroundsmoothBefore size: 32bCurrent size: measuring at 32DD so far. 5’3125 pounds Updated on 17 May 2024:Still dropping. And getting more fuller in my opinion. No pain but I still spasm here and there. 125lb5’3High profile 450CC silicone Mentor memory gel smooth roundSubmuscular placement, inframmory Before: 32b/34ACurrent size: 32DD/34D Updated on 24 May 2024:I’ll be 6 weeks past operation in 3 days. 450 cc silicone high profile round Under the muscle Mentor memory gel 5’3 125lbs Before : 34ACurrent : 32DDUpdated on 31 May 2024:Still loving my results thus far. Still have a long way to go! 5’3125Before: 32b/34aCurrent: 32DD/34D (although the cup on a 34D is almost too small) 450 cc silicone mentor memory gel Round,smooth, HPUnder the muscle, IMF incision "
"2 days Post Breast Augmentation - I'm on day 2 of recovery from my breast augmentation. It's honestly not as bad as I thought it would be. The only parts that suck are feeling like potato( you literally can't do anything), and that the muscle relaxers make you super sleepy. Stopped taking the pain meds i was prescribed and switched to Tylenol because I didn't like the way Norcos made me feel. My chest feels sore and tight and still very swollen. But this is all to be expected. Dr. Hedden at Hedden and Gunn plastic surgery center was amazing. All of the staff did a great job with me. It was an all around amazing experience. I started out at large A/small B and asked to be a D. He did 450cc on each side. Smooth, round, high profile silicone. More updates to come! *they look shiny because I've been applying vitamin E to try to prevent stretch marks *Updated on 25 Apr 2024:Dropping more and more everyday. Liking the results so far. Still a little sore and swollen. Feeling to the nerves becomes more painful by the day and it’s causing a bit of discomfort but nothing major. Usually subsides by week 3. Will update again at 2 weeks past operation. For reference:5’3125lbs450cc L&RMentor memory gel SiliconeRound, high profile Updated on 25 Apr 2024:450cc L&RMentor memory gel silicone implants Round, high profile 5’3 125lbs Updated on 29 Apr 2024:It’s been 14 days since my augmentation. We’re feeling good and getting stronger every day. I’ll update again in a few days once I feel like they’ve dropped a bit more. Looking at them with no bra, I don’t see much change from my last update at 10 days past. But I’m finally wearing something other than my medical bra! Which is a nice change. This is a 34D and I feel like it might be just a hair too small in the cup (my nipples are like right on the edge of this thing lol) I tried on an underwire bra but it didn’t scoop me underneath properly. Probably because my implants are still sitting a little high and still firm. Will update again soon! 5’3125lbs450ccMentor memory gel silicone High profile silicone Before size : 32B/34A Updated on 3 May 2024:2 days after, 10 days after and 18 days after. 5’3125lbs450cc High profile Round Silicone, Mentor memory gel Before size: 32b/34a Updated on 3 May 2024:450ccDon’t mind my last update. I don’t know how to delete it :/. This is 2dp, 10dp and 18dp. More updates to come! HP mentor memory gel silicone Round IMF incision 5’3 125lbsBefore size : 32b/34aUpdated on 9 May 2024:Week 3 update and some progress pictures-Feeling great. No pain just sensitivity. We are dropping pretty quickly. I was pretty deflated before my augmentation as you can see in my previous photos. So when you have previous deflating from breast feeding or weight loss, you tend to drop a little faster since the loose skin is more able to adapt to the implant versus tight skin. My incisions are pretty unnoticeable from a glance. Hats off to my surgeon for that. I’m healing great and I’m looking forward to seeing my final results. More updates next week! Stats:450 CCHigh profilementor memory gel siliconeroundsmoothBefore size: 32bCurrent size: measuring at 32DD so far. 5’3125 pounds Updated on 17 May 2024:Still dropping. And getting more fuller in my opinion. No pain but I still spasm here and there. 125lb5’3High profile 450CC silicone Mentor memory gel smooth roundSubmuscular placement, inframmory Before: 32b/34ACurrent size: 32DD/34D "
"A Whole New Me! - What a life-changing experience with Dr. Halka! As a 45-year-old woman, wife, and mother, I finally realized that taking care of myself IS taking care of my family. I decided to put myself and my health first for a change and set a goal to lose the excess weight I've been carrying around my entire life. With bariatric surgery, a complete lifestyle change to a low-carb diet, and 4-6 intense 5 am workouts weekly, I lost 110 pounds and have maintained the loss for two and a half years. This was ah-mazing! However, after two years of hard work and dedication, my body was still a saggy, floppy mess even after the incredible weight loss. I decided to go for a Mommy Makeover consultation at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery after following them on Instagram for about a year. I met with Dr. Halka, who was very thorough and took his time explaining everything, answering all of my questions, and addressing all of my concerns. I went on two other consultations in Huntsville, AL, and Chattanooga, TN as those locations are closer to my home, but ultimately, I chose Dr. Halka's plan for the procedure and recovery because it was the best. We decided on a 360 body lift with muscle repair and lipo, breast augmentation with 500 cc Mentor silicone implants placed above the muscle, and fat transfer to the buttocks. The procedure went smoothly with no complications, and I followed the post-op instructions to the letter. Now, 12 weeks post-op, I am incredibly happy with my results. Dr. Halka didn't just perform a Mommy Makeover, he created a whole new version of me. I'm in the best shape of my life and finally, at 47 years of age, I feel confident, beautiful, and comfortable in my skin. I'm incredibly grateful for Dr. Halka's kindness, talent, and expertise. I can't imagine having a better experience."
"Doctor Hedden and his staff change lives! I flew in from Jacksonville Florida for a fractional and breast augmentation. Best decision ever! From the very beginning I felt at ease. The staff was very knowledgeable and welcoming. Doctor Hedden took his time answering all my many questions and made me feel comfortable and safe. I knew EXACTLY what to expect pre and post up. No surprises. The facility is top notch, very CLEAN and peaceful. I also had an opportunity to visit their spa for a pre op facial with Honey. It was a great way to start the journey. Most importantly , am very happy with my results! So excited for the future! No doubt it's because I went with Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery. Dont risk going with someone else. You're worth it."
"I almost didn’t try this doctor because of a negative review talking about “how rude” the staff was. I have been to this facility many times and not once have they been rude. Thankfully I didn’t listen to that person. I’ve had a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and lipo from Dr Gunn back in May of this year, and he did an excellent job! I’m actually scheduled to go back next year for some extra surgery. I am so glad after researching many doctors, I went with this one. I had such a good feeling when I walked into the building. The staff is kind and helpful, the doctors are upfront, patient, and kind, and the whole process of the surgery was flawless. Highly recommend"
"Finally Got my Breasts Done !! I'm So Happy ! - I finally got my breast augmentation after wanting it for yearsss. I paid for my surgery in April .. Scheduled it in Birmingham, Alabama for July 23rd. The day of surgery was pretty smooth. I was nervous but the anesthesia knocked me out within minutes ! It wasn't as bad as most people said it would be. Just a lot of tightness and pressure. I went with 550CC on the left and 525CC on the right. Before surgery, I was either a 32DD OR A 34D. NOW I'm either a 36DDD or a 38DD. My only Advice is if u want your breasts done DO IT ! IT IS SOO WORTH IT. If u do decide to do it , get plenty of rest! Take someone with u that u can definitely depend on to help u . Let people help u! I will update u guys as time passes. Also, if u want to go the affordable way and get really good results , I would refer my doctor . Doctor Gunn or Doctor Hidden at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. I traveled 14 hours just to get to them. Good luckUpdated on 1 Sep 2021:I will be 6 weeks post op on Friday ! My dressings on my stitches came off 3 weeks post op.. I started sleeping on my side about a couple weeks ago . My breasts definitely have dropped tremendously. Up until about a week ago , my breasts were extremely swollen (especially the right one).. but it gets better with time . Time definitely makes a huge difference & I am in love ! I can’t wait to fully heal .Updated on 1 Dec 2021:Hey guys .. just wanted to update u guys .. My actual bra size is 34i . I’m still shocked about that!. My boobs are super cute and natural looking now & they have became apart of me . I will update u guys as time passes .Updated on 22 Jul 2022:Tomorrow will officially be 1 year since my breast augmentation .. I found out that I have Natrelle implants .. I had 465cc on the right filled to 525cc and 500cc on the left filled to 550cc .. i love my boobs !! They have completely dropped and everything .. I forget that they are even there!! If u are considering getting them done , this is your sign !!"
"Highly satisfied with my experience at Hedden & Gunn Plasic Surgery! Dr. Hedden and his team were amazing. I had breast augmentation July 7, 2020. Being only 20 years old, before going to the consultation I was extremely nervous. Once I was met with the friendly staff and Dr. Hedden I was very comfortable and even more confident in my decision to get the surgery. I am very pleased with my results. If you are considering having cosmetic surgery I recommend visiting Hedde & Gunn Plastic Surgery."
"I absolutely recommend Hedden and Gunn. I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Gunn. I had my breast augmentation with him and I have nothing but wonderful things to say. His bedside manner is great. He and his entire staff were warm and friendly, also very informative and answered all my questions throughout the process. My results are outstanding and I am so thankful that I found such a wonderful surgeon."
"10/10 Dr.Hedden and his staff were awesome. They were super friendly and very informative, they made sure that I understood everything about my procedure and help me make the best choices for my surgery and gave me exactly what I was wanting, I'm very pleased with the outcome come of my breast augmentation. so glad I chose Hedden and Gunn ill definitely be using them from here on out! I will absolutely be refering friends and family."
"I had breast reduction with Dr. Gunn. He did an excellent job. I definitely recommend him!"
"Since day one Dr. Gunn has been very nice. I went to him to have a breast reduction done and my end results was Awesome. He has the best bed side manners I have seen in a long time. He is very knowledge and made me very comfortable with moving forward with my surgery. I will highly recommend him to anyone."
"Dr. Hedden and his team were amazing - Highly satisfied with my experience at Hedden & Gunn Plasic Surgery! Dr. Hedden and his team were amazing. I had breast augmentation July 7, 2020. Being only 20 years old, before going to the consultation I was extremely nervous. Once I was met with the friendly staff and Dr. Hedden I was very comfortable and even more confident in my decision to get the surgery. I am very pleased with my results. If you are considering having cosmetic surgery I recommend visiting Hedde & Gunn Plastic Surgery."
"I loved him. He was very straight forth with everything. I asked about a possible BBLand he informed me I would not have enough fat and he felt it would be a waste of money. Very informative on my breast augmentation. I just loved all of the staff."
"I am 3 weeks post op breast augmentation and loving my results. Dr. Gunn did an amazing job & staff made me feel very comfortable. I want him to do all my future procedures! ❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️☺️ Edited to add; I just had my second procedure(s) with Dr. Gunn (tt, bbl, lipo) and I’m only a week in! I know I have a while until I recover fully and see final results but so far I’m loving my new body. I fully trust Dr. Gunn & I’m so happy with my decision!"
"I had a breast augmentation done on 4-12-19 and im already in LOVE with them. All of the ladies in the office were so nice and made me feel comfortable and dr. Gunn did such an amazing job !!!!! Went from an A cup to a 36DD and they are perfect😍😍😍"
"Questions for other tummy tuckers - I have wanted a tummy tuck for as long as I can remember and I was finally able to do with the help of Dr. Stephen Gunn. I love him, Dr. Hedden, and their staff. I wouldn't go anywhere else! I had a revised breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and lipo.I had my surgery on 8/10/19. I spent the night in Birmingham the night before my surgery and the night of my surgery so we didn't have to get up as early the morning of the surgery. I had very little anxiety the night before. It was more excitement. We got to the surgery center and were called back in a reasonable amount of time. They began prepping me and I went back within about an hour of arriving (I was the first patient that day). I went in the OR and the next thing I know I'm waking up to go back to the hotel. I was in some pain and could not stand upright, naturally. I highly recommend the Exparel shot - worth the extra money. My husband had my meds filled and kept my meds coming on schedule, day and night, for the first few days to stay "on top of" the pain. My recovery has been pretty unremarkable, but I am 10 days out and I am having so much hypersensitivity. I seem to be having a pity party today. Luckily I have read that this is somewhat normal, which makes me feel better. :) My skin literally hurts! I called and they said that was normal and would go away with time. The drains are also on my last nerve (hopefully will come out Sept 4 - 2 weeks is enough!). They are hurting more than anything else. I can't find anything to wear that will cover them up, so I'm stuck at home and going stir crazy. I may be having a reaction to some of the tape, because it is itching me to death. Lastly, they should make these binders in petite. Because I'm so short, mine rides up so bad and doesn't cover everything it needs to. I struggle with it constantly.Now, I am finished with my pity party and the "bad" and will continue with the "good." I am very pleased with my results. Are my results perfect? No, but there was so much to go from where I was to perfect, I'm completely happy with what I have. My only concern is that there is a distinct line at my hips, almost like saddle bags. I'm hoping that it is just swelling, but again, if that is all I have to deal with, I am still pretty "pumped" about my flat tummy.Do any of you have similar experiences with hypersensitivity or pain in the drain? Please share. Thank you.Updated on 4 Sep 2019:Went back for my two week appointment today.... He only took out one of the two drains. I was so disappointed, but I held in the tears while I was there. These drains are so irritating and are hurting so bad. I am thankful to get rid of one. He thought if he pulled both of them, I would have too much swelling above my belly button and it could cause me problems. I know it is for the best in the end. I go back next week to take stitches out of my BB and, hopefully, to get this other drain out.After the disappointment at the office, I decided to do a little retail therapy since I literally haven't been in real clothes in two weeks. It was much needed, but now I'm suffering from the swelling. Luckily, I don't have much to do tomorrow, so I can lay around and try to get rid of the swell hell."
"Amazing! - I had weight loss surgery in 2012 and I lost over 200 pounds and surprisingly I lost all self confidence. My breast were nothing but hanging skin and I was not happy with how I looked without clothes on. I was ashamed of how I looked. I didn't feel like a woman anymore. I had debated on having breast augmentation for years. I was worried something bad would happen and I would come out botched. I was worried about the price and how I could pay for it. I convinced myself that it was something I was going to do so i started saving my money. Once I had what I thought would cover the cost I booked a consultation with Dr. Gunn on December 5th at 10:30 on a Wednesday morning. I told him exactly what I wanted and asked his opinion. He gave it to me straight and I decided on a size! We dicussed the average cost and I had it covered! I asked how quickly he could get me in. He had me on his schedule two days later on Friday December 7th at 6:00 AM! He came in the morning of surgery and we confirmed exactly what we were doing and made sure I was fully prepared! The procedure was immaculate! I had very minimal pain during recovery and no scar at all! I healed perfectly and Dr. Gunn and his staff were there every step of the way!! I can not say enough wonderful things about Hedden Plastic Surgery! I'd do it all over again and I'll never use anyone else!! Thanks Dr. Gunn!! You're the best!!"
"I finally got my breast augmentation after wanting it for yearsss. I paid for my surgery in April .. Scheduled it in Birmingham, Alabama for July 23rd. The day of surgery was pretty smooth. I was nervous but the anesthesia knocked me out within minutes ! It wasn't as bad as most people said it would be. Just a lot of tightness and pressure. I went with 550CC on the left and 525CC on the right. Before surgery, I was either a 32DD OR A 34D. NOW I'm either a 36DDD or a 38DD. My only Advice is if u want your breasts done DO IT ! IT IS SOO WORTH IT. If u do decide to do it , get plenty of rest! Take someone with u that u can definitely depend on to help u . Let people help u! I will update u guys as time passes. Also, if u want to go the affordable way and get really good results , I would refer my doctor . Doctor Gunn or Doctor Hedden at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. I traveled 14 hours just to get to them. Good luck
UPDATE — I will be 6 weeks post op on Friday ! My dressings on my stitches came off 3 weeks post op.. I started sleeping on my side about a couple weeks ago . My breasts definitely have dropped tremendously. Up until about a week ago , my breasts were extremely swollen (especially the right one).. but it gets better with time . Time definitely makes a huge difference & I am in love ! I can't wait to fully heal .
UPDATE — Hey guys .. just wanted to update u guys .. My actual bra size is 34i . I'm still shocked about that!. My boobs are super cute and natural looking now & they have became apart of me . I will update u guys as time passes .
UPDATE — Tomorrow will officially be 1 year since my breast augmentation .. I found out that I have Natrelle implants .. I had 465cc on the right filled to 525cc and 500cc on the left filled to 550cc .. i love my boobs !! They have completely dropped and everything .. I forget that they are even there!! If u are considering getting them done , this is your sign !!"
"Dr Gunn is Amazing! - I am currently 2 weeks post op and could not be happier with my results so far. Dr Gunn was super friendly, educated and patient with me when I asked 5,000 questions. Would highly recommend him to anyone wanting a breast augmentation because I had nothing but a positive experience with him and He even went out of his way to call me personally and check on me multiple times since I live over an hour and a half away from the office.Updated on 27 Sep 2019:Dr Gunn and his staff were amazing during the process and the office is beautiful. I have researched for a while before I finally decide to book a consult for breast implants and Dr Gunn did not disappoint. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and answered all my questions to help calm my nerves. I highly recommend"
"I absolutely love this place. It is such a laid back envioronment and the nurses and doctors are so kind! Dr. Hedden is great! I received a breast augmentation from him and he did an amazing job and about 2 months ago I got a Brazilian butt lift done by Dr. Gunn and he was beyond great! He made my body look better than I could have ever imagined and I would recommend him to anyone thinking about getting this surgery done! I will continue going here for anything I ever want to do in the future!"
"Staff is professional and super nice! Dr. Gunn did a phenomenal job on my breast reduction!"
"I am 5 days post op from a breast augmentation done by doctor gunn. So far I am loving my results. He was so friendly and kind as was the staff. I have recommended him and the staff here to everyone I talk to. Thank y'all for giving me a piece of myself back."
"I had weight loss surgery in 2012 and I lost over 200 pounds and surprisingly I lost all self confidence. My breast were nothing but hanging skin and I was not happy with how I looked without clothes on. I was ashamed of how I looked. I didn't feel like a woman anymore. I had debated on having breast augmentation for years. I was worried something bad would happen and I would come out botched. I was worried about the price and how I could pay for it. I convinced myself that it was something I was going to do so i started saving my money. Once I had what I thought would cover the cost I booked a consultation with Dr. Gunn on December 5th at 10:30 on a Wednesday morning. I told him exactly what I wanted and asked his opinion. He gave it to me straight and I decided on a size! We discussed the average cost and I had it covered! I asked how quickly he could get me in. He had me on his schedule two days later on Friday December 7th at 6:00 AM! He came in the morning of surgery and we confirmed exactly what we were doing and made sure I was fully prepared! The procedure was immaculate! I had very minimal pain during recovery and no scar at all! I healed perfectly and Dr. Gunn and his staff were there every step of the way!! I can not say enough wonderful things about Hedden Plastic Surgery! I'd do it all over again and I'll never use anyone else!! Thanks Dr. Gunn!! You're the best!!"