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.
"My results were great - Dr. Gunn was very caring and patient - About six years ago, I had my BBL with Dr Gunn Dr My results were great zGunn was very current caring and patient and answer all of my questions. At this point, I am considering a BBL revision along with the tummy tuck. I will definitely post an update."
"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."
"BBL with dr.gunn - I had my BBL and 4 areas of lipo by Dr Gunn. I'm three weeks weeks post op. I'll start off by saying that I'm super happy with my results and I think Dr Gunn is an amazing surgeon! He's compassionate, he listens to what you want and is straight forward with helping you to be realistic about your surgery. He doesn't rush you. He listened to all my long list of questions. He gave me exactly what I wanted. The fact that you can text him with any questions is amazing as well. I highly recommend him. I saw Dr. hedden the next day after surgery, he was awesome as well. Both surgeons are kind and professional. I have no complaints and nothing negative to say about either surgeon.The only one negative experience with having my surgery at Hedden plastic surgery is the nurses. They are rude and are not just not kind and warm which is what you expect with a nurse. My pre op nurse was sweet, my post op nurse was terrible. She didn't help me at all it was actually the receptionist( with the British accent) that offered me water and crackers after surgery. my post op nurse was complaining that everyone left her, complaining about her children as well. (I don't know her name but shes middle aged with brown hair) This was while I was waking up after surgery. I did hear her say that Dr Gunn called to check on me so that made me feel better. They could use new nurses but overall my experience was positive. The surgeons are amazing so don't let the nurses stop you from having surgery with them."
"I had a bbl on Aug7 wit dr.Gunn I went with him because he did my boob job and I was really comfortable with him . But the bbl is way different than the boobs I was in so much pain the 1st and 2nd day today I am 3 days post op and it's getting way better I love my results the are the [RS bleep]. But your considering him he didn't disappoint"
"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!"
"Consult Review: Dr. Gunn is Great! .. Will Update Post Op! - Dr. Gunn is really nice and knowledgeable. I'm fairly thin (5'3 124 lbs) and we are going to do the bbl with fat transfer to the hips. He was fully transparent to the fact that I do not have a lot of fat to graft but he thinks he could give me the results I'm looking for. I had my consult maybe 3 weeks ago. I was excited, and then I got a little anxious so I blew up his phone and emails with questions. He and his nurses were really cool about it. He answered my questions and assured me that he would take as much fat as he could but more than likely, I wouldn't have a huge bubble butt. Which I'm ok with. I'm scheduled for surgery in 3 weeks. Will keep you updated!Updated on 4 Apr 2020:I’m 7 weeks post op. The surgery went well. The first week was torture. It was awful. After that everything was cool. My follow ups were cool. Dr. Gunn and his staff were really kind. I wasn’t expecting a huge transformation because I was a thin woman to began with. My first week out of surgery my results were just amazing. I still look at the pics in my phone just to reminisce. However, we the swelling went down, so did my excitement. Lol. I still look good, just not much different than I did before. My friends all say they can’t see where anything was done. Which for some can be a good thing! Right now I’m working on picking up more weight. Hopefully that will help everything look more pronounced. If that doesn’t work, I’ll just take the L but I’m definitely not considering a round 2. As far as experience is concerned, it was great. The pre op was simple. The surgery was fast. When I got there, it ran like a well oiled machine. My only complaint is my results and I guess I can’t blame anyone for a fast metabolism. It’s a gift and a curse. Well, now that I’ve added photos, I guess I can tell a little. If you squint and turn your head to the side. Haha."
"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!!"
"Consultation review: Wouldn’t show pictures of previous BBL’s - I went to see him April 2019. Wait time was short and he is a nice man. He answered my questions, but I didn’t feel completely comfortable with his answers because some didn’t coincide with research I’ve. done on Bbl, lipo/tummy tucks. While there I asked to see pictures of some of his work (Bbl’s), but he blew me off and asked me to email him and he would send some. We ended the consultation and his nurse gave me the cost. I emailed him as soon as I got in my car in his office parking lot...that was a Monday. I waited a couple days but he didn't reply, so I emailed him again on Wednesday...still no reply. I waited through the weekend and no reply, so I emailed a third time the following Monday..still no reply from Dr. Gunn. Needless to say he’s not the doctor that should do my BBL...disappointing to say the least.Updated on 29 Jun 2019:Since my initial post, Dr. Gunn reached out to me via email and left me his cell number. I called and he did not give me any empty excuses, but admitted that he dropped the ball, was very apologetic, and asked how he could “make it right” if I was still interested. During our conversation, I could sense his sincerity...he answered more questions, immediately sent pictures of previous BBL’s, so my surgery date is July 16. I am nervous, but excited. I’m not that anxious about the lipo, but I am about the BBL. I’m a very petite person and I want a great, natural looking butt to compliment my size. He assured me that I would be happy... I hope so! I would like to have my surgery sooner than 7/16, but he was booked, therefore I am the move-up list if there is a cancellation. Nevertheless, once I do have the surgery, I will post pictures and share my journey.Updated on 18 Mar 2020:My surgery was July 2019. Dr. Gunn has been great. I have referred several people to him (maleand female) since my surgery. I am 8 months post-op and loving my results. I’ve seen him several time since my surgery and he is always attentive and personable. I do suggest lymphatic massages...they really help."
"All went great and I am pleased with Dr. Gunn and his staff - Scheduled for Tummy Tuck May 3, 2019. 5’10” 146 pounds. Very active but too much lose skin from 2 pregnancies with the highest weight gain of 39 pounds. I had 3 consults and all physicians agreed that tummy tuck will be required to give me the results thatI want.Updated on 28 Apr 2019:Before pictures Updated on 29 Apr 2019:More before pictures Updated on 6 May 2019:All went great and I am pleased with Dr. Gunn and his staff! I will post pictures soon. They are difficult to get due to the way I have to stand. But I can say I am very pleased!Updated on 7 May 2019:Swelling but getting better.now only taking pain pill at night.Tylenol during day. Still sleeping in recliner. Updated on 10 May 2019:I am getting better every day. Had drain removed yesterday. Found out I wasn’t wearing my binder tight enough.Updated on 10 May 2019:Updated on 20 May 2019:All is going great! Still swollen but each day is better Updated on 21 May 2019:Will see MD tomorrow to have stitches outUpdated on 31 May 2019:Every day is better. Still have swelling but I can see a difference. I am wearing silicone tape during day for 12 or more hours. At night I apply vitamin E oil.Updated on 7 Jun 2019:All is going very well. Still swollen in afternoons. Updated on 7 Jun 2019:Before and after at 5 weeksUpdated on 7 Jun 2019:Updated on 7 Jun 2019:Updated on 7 Jun 2019:Before and after 5 weeks Updated on 7 Jun 2019:Updated on 14 Jun 2019:Better and better. Still have swelling Updated on 22 Jun 2019:I am still wearing my compression garment most all day. I also wear my binder at times. I walked 7 miles while on vacation and swelled more after. I am getting my energy back every day.Updated on 22 Jun 2019:So excited!Updated on 22 Jun 2019:More picsUpdated on 22 Jun 2019:I have had a hard time getting m pictures added today. Please forgive me! But I am so pleased with the results that I just had to add.Updated on 12 Jul 2019:Hang in there people! You can do it!Updated on 16 Aug 2019:My experience with Dr. Gunn and his staff! I m back in yoga, walking, jogging, and work outs! Updated on 1 Sep 2019:It’s been almost 4 months and it has flown by. Very pleased. I still wear my silicone tape frequently to help with scarring. Updated on 17 Nov 2019:What can be done to fix? I am 6 months post op. I have had this area all along but seems worse now. Any suggestions? Can the surgeon go in my belly button and fix it without a full redo? Rest of my tummy tuck looks great.Updated on 10 Dec 2019:December 6 I had a umbilical revision and smart lipo to fine tune my results. Updated on 4 Sep 2020:Here are the ink pictures after my belly button revision. I am very pleased."
"Good experience - Dr. Gunn was very nice and answered my long list of questions at our consultation. I went for a BBL, I was very nervous thinking about surgery and risks but he made me feel me comfortable after meeting with him. I decided to schedule the surgery and had it done on 4/20. I thought I would have really bad anxiety that day but I didn’t. When I got there I filled out a little paperwork then was called back. A nurse took before pictures and shortly after Dr. Gunn went over the surgery and made drawings on me. The nurse started my IV and I spoke with the anesthesiologist who was very nice, he put some medicine in my IV and walked me to the OR. I got on the table, took a few breaths from an oxygen mask and I was out! I’ve had a few questions for him throughout my recovery and he has been very easy to get ahold of and I will be seeing him again soon for my 2 week post op appointment! So far, I’m happy with my results. I have a flat tummy and although I wish my butt and hips were a bit bigger, I didn’t have as much fat I had hoped to graft there."
"BBL in Birmingham Alabama - I was unhappy with the shape of my bottom. Wanting some butt work done ages ago, I decided to go ahead and move forward with the bbl before I got any older, I am 43 and have had five children. After much research on cosmetic surgeons in my area, I decided to use Hedden Plastic Surgery Center’s Dr. Gunn. The nurses were wonderful and Dr. Gunn was very knowledgeable and nice. He listened carefully to what I wanted and as far as I can see right now, did just that. I am aware that there is swelling and that I will lose some volume over time, I hope not much. I will be posting pictures of my progressUpdated on 27 Feb 2018:One week post opUpdated on 7 Mar 2018:Butt still looks good, haven’t loss too much volume thus far. Took picture in same underwear for comparison. I think it still looks great! Bruises are starting to fade and finally the tape marks are coming off!!!!"
"Wonderful Experience.. Super nice Doctor - Great.. Super friendly!! Attention to detail.. I had sclero therapy (injections) done on my spider veins. Also did a consult on the laser for more of the tiniest ones. I spoke with him about my cellulite bc I had just come from vaction and saw myself in a swim suit from behind"
"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!!"