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.
"I looked and searched for a practice I felt comfortable with for a mommy makeover. I found the team for Dr. Hedden to be very kind and helpful, but also encouraging and not pushy. I had recently lost 30 lbs post babies and it had caused a lot of insecurities that I wanted to address. I am 3 weeks post op, and I'm feeling really good- my results are great! I was very impressed with Dr. Hedden's bedside manner. This experience, and the confidence it gave me back has really changed my mind about this procedure, and how much it can boost a woman's confidence. Thank you Dr. Hedden and team!!"
"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!"
"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!!!!!!!"
"Dr Hedden was my "Yes" when several other surgeons turned me down for a tummy tuck bc of a scar I was left with after an emergency open gallbladder removal. He thought outside the box and was so confident that a FDL Tummy tuck would not only give me the results I was looking for but would also lessen all the risks the other surgeons were so concerned about. I trusted him and went for it, also adding a lift revision with implants. He was able to remove to entire scar!! Everything has gone perfect and communication after surgery has been top notch. I am so impressed with his confidence and knowledge. Thank you Dr Hedden for being that "yes" for me."
"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!"
"Had a tummy tuck! Love it 100% ! Dr. Hedden gets to the point & very impressive work! Everyone there is helpful and nice . Appreciate them taken care of me! Thank U all! 😊"
"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."
"After losing 110 pounds, I was left with excess skin, and I decided to consult with Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery for a Mommy Makeover after following them on Instagram for a year. During the consultation, Dr. Halka was very patient, answering all my questions and addressing all my concerns. Although I went on two other consultations, I chose Dr. Halka's plan for the procedure and recovery since it seemed to be the best for me. The procedure went smoothly, and I followed all the post-op instructions meticulously. Now, after 12 weeks post-op, I'm thrilled with the results. Dr. Halka didn't just perform a Mommy Makeover; he transformed me entirely. I'm now in the best shape of my life and finally feel confident, beautiful, and comfortable in my skin at 47 years old. I'm grateful for Dr. Halka's kindness, talents, and expertise, and the Hedden & Gunn staff's professionalism, kindness, and accommodation made the experience even better. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience."
"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!"
"Dr. Hedden and his staff were amazing and took excellent care of me!!! I am very pleased with my tummy tuck and feel more confident! My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner!"
"If you are considering going to another plastic surgeon, I urge you to reconsider. Dr. Hedden works magic. I had a tummy tuck with another Birmingham doctor three years ago and was left deformed. I had ripples all over my stomach and loose skin. It killed my confidence. After vetting many other plastic surgeons in the Birmingham area, I decided to pull the trigger on Dr. Hedden in June. My case was challenging, but it never phased Dr. Hedden to do a revision. I also decided to have a lift and implants put in. Words cannot describe how happy I am. I feel like myself again for the first time in years. Don’t walk….RUN to Dr. Hedden. I can promise you….you will NOT be disappointed. Thank you Dr. Hedden and all the amazing ladies that work there. Y’all are the best."
"If you are considering going to another plastic surgeon, I urge you to reconsider. Dr. Hedden works magic. I had a tummy tuck with another Birmingham doctor three years ago and was left deformed. I had ripples all over my stomach and loose skin. It killed my confidence. After vetting many other plastic surgeons in the Birmingham area, I decided to pull the trigger on Dr. Hedden in June. My case was challenging, but it never phased Dr. Hedden to do a revision. I also decided to have a lift and implants put in. Words cannot describe how happy I am. I feel like myself again for the first time in years. Don't walk....RUN to Dr. Hedden. I can promise you....you will NOT be disappointed.Thank you Dr. Hedden and all the amazing ladies that work there. Y'all are the best."
"I feel like myself again for the first time in years - If you are considering going to another plastic surgeon, I urge you to reconsider. Dr. Hedden works magic. I had a tummy tuck with another Birmingham doctor three years ago and was left deformed. I had ripples all over my stomach and loose skin. It killed my confidence. After vetting many other plastic surgeons in the Birmingham area, I decided to pull the trigger on Dr. Hedden in June. My case was challenging, but it never phased Dr. Hedden to do a revision. I also decided to have a lift and implants put in. Words cannot describe how happy I am. I feel like myself again for the first time in years. Don’t walk….RUN to Dr. Hedden. I can promise you….you will NOT be disappointed.Thank you Dr. Hedden and all the amazing ladies that work there. Y’all are the best."
"If you are considering going to another plastic surgeon, I urge you to reconsider. Dr. Hedden works magic. I had a tummy tuck with another Birmingham doctor three years ago and was left deformed. I had ripples all over my stomach and loose skin. It killed my confidence. After vetting many other plastic surgeons in the Birmingham area, I decided to pull the trigger on Dr. Hedden in June. My case was challenging, but it never phased Dr. Hedden to do a revision. I also decided to have a lift and implants put in. Words cannot describe how happy I am. I feel like myself again for the first time in years. Don’t walk….RUN to Dr. Hedden. I can promise you….you will NOT be disappointed.Thank you Dr. Hedden and all the amazing ladies that work there. Y’all are the best."
"If you are considering going to another plastic surgeon, I urge you to reconsider. Dr. Hedden works magic. I had a tummy tuck with another Birmingham doctor three years ago and was left deformed. I had ripples all over my stomach and loose skin. It killed my confidence. After vetting many other plastic surgeons in the Birmingham area, I decided to pull the trigger on Dr. Hedden in June. My case was challenging, but it never phased Dr. Hedden to do a revision. I also decided to have a lift and implants put in. Words cannot describe how happy I am. I feel like myself again for the first time in years. Don’t walk….RUN to Dr. Hedden. I can promise you….you will NOT be disappointed. Thank you Dr. Hedden and all the amazing ladies that work there. Y’all are the best."
"I had a bbl, tummy tuck, breast reduction and lift. Dr. Hedden is great. It was a fast and healthy recovery."
"2 months post-op from tummy tuck and breast augmentation with lift , I am very pleased with my recovery and the results of my procedure. Dr. Hedden and his staff were all very polite and knowledgably. They have a beautiful, clean office and surgical suite. I strongly recommend Dr. William Hedden for any surgical wants or needs."
"Very pleased with my recovery and the results - 2 months post-op from tummy tuck and breast augmentation with lift , I am very pleased with my recovery and the results of my procedure. Dr. Hedden and his staff were all very polite and knowledgably. They have a beautiful, clean office and surgical suite. I strongly recommend Dr. William Hedden for any surgical wants or needs."
"Easy recovery and very satisfied with my results - Dr Hedden did a fantastic job in June of 2022 I had a plus size tummy tuck with lipo to flanks and upper abdomen as well as a breast augmentation. I had tuberous breast deformity and was scheduled to also have a lift at time of the original surgery. There is always a risk that they cannot complete the lift due to something I can’t recall. But I had 450 cc saline implants put in and my breast looked pretty awful due to my deformation. He released the bands and they settled in and turned out we could get away with not doing a lift but since they had stretched I could then do a swap to silicone and opted for 750 cc which look extremely natural. Having two surgeries to get them where I wanted was understandable and worth it. My recovery was easy just follow all instructions. I am very satisfied with my results."
"4 months post-op liposuction - beyond impressed with my outcome - Dr Hedden took me in his care at the worst time of my life I had a previous surgery that was not performed by Dr. Hedden INITIALLY I felt that I was not getting the care that I needed I can not thank him enough for taking care of me I highly recommend Dr. Hedden for the highly professional level of care I received I called 7 different Plastic Surgeon he was the only one that would accept me I am beyond impressed with my outcome you can value and respect his opinion Thank God for Dr Hedden and his wonderful staff"
"Hedden Plastic Surgery is amazing! Dr. Hedden listens to what you want and performs his magic! The office is clean and the staff is knowledgeable and caring! I had a mommy makeover and I couldn’t be happier with my results!"
"I had a tummy tuck and breast implant replacement in July 2022. Dr. Hedden was very professional and did an outstanding job! I would recommend him for any cosmetic surgery needs. He and his staff are very friendly and make you feel comfortable."
"Dr. Hedden is very kind and compassionate. He did a wonderful job on my tummy tuck. I’m only six weeks out, but very pleased with the results already! He took time and attention with my post op care. He truly is the best! Minimal pain, I would trust him with my health completely. The Anesthesiologist was very thorough. I was so nervous on surgery day! He calmed me down and asked great questions to provide the best care. You cant go wrong with this practice."
"I had a bbl and lipo 360 with Dr. Hedden last year, and I’ve been very happy with my results. I did an online consultation. The following appointments were pretty quick, and overall, the price was reasonable for what I had done. They were very straight forward about pricing and everything involved with the surgery. They also have good post surgery support, which I appreciated. I really liked that they have an after hours line for any problems you may have, and I could get in touch with an on call nurse who actually answers if I had any issues. I recommend them. I’m happy with how my body turned out, and the overall process was very organized and went smoothly."
"I had a bbl, tummy tuck, breast reduction and lift. Dr. Hedden is great. It was a fast and healthy recovery."
"I highly recommend Dr Hedden. When I was considering having a tummy tuck to tighten loose skin, I had a lot of questions and wanted to make sure I chose the right doctor. I called a friend who previously worked for Dr. Hedden. She went on and on about what a skilled physician he was and how talented he was. When I went in for my consultation, he sat down and we discussed everything about the surgery and what I could expect post surgery. I had a lot of questions and he took plenty of time to answer them all. I even asked him about another procedure that I was curious about and he told me I didn’t need it. He didn’t try to make another sale, he simply said, “you don’t need that.” After we talked, I knew immediately, he was the doctor for me. The day of my surgery, I was a little nervous. The nurse told Dr. Hedden and he came in and reassured me. He is so awesome! My surgery and recovery went smoothly and I have been extremely pleased with my results."
"I couldn’t be more pleased with my mommy makeover results!! Dr. Hedden is amazing and he will listen to your wants! I felt very cared for by him and the entire office staff. I wish I had done the surgery sooner!"
"I am 2 months post-op from a mommy makeover and I couldn't be happier with my results. Dr. Hedden is the best and will prepare you for what to expect realistically. My only regret is that I didn't have the surgery sooner!"
"Tummy Tuck and breast implant replacement - did an outstanding job! - I had a tummy tuck and breast implant replacement in July 2022. Dr. Hedden was very professional and did an outstanding job! I would recommend him for any cosmetic surgery needs. He and his staff are very friendly and make you feel comfortable."
"I had an amazing experience with Dr Hedden and his staff. I had my surgery yesterday and it went as smooth as possible. very Great bed side manner . I had a breast Augmentation and love love my results. I will definitely be back for a tummy tuck to finish my mommy makeover. Keep up the great work Hedden plastic surgery!!!"
"I had an amazing experience with Dr Hedden and his staff. I had my surgery yesterday and it went as smooth as possible. very Great bed side manner . I had a breast Augmentation and love love my results. I will definitely be back for a tummy tuck to finish my mommy makeover. Keep up the great work Hedden plastic surgery!!!"
"Dr Hedden and his staff are the best in the business! He always takes time to listen to my goals and then explains to me how we can best accomplish my goals. I have always trusted his recommendations and without it my results would not have been satisfactory. Dr Hedden has done a breast augmentation, liposuction, and a tummy tuck on me over the years. Those surgeries boosted my confidence and motivated me to continue improving my body by eating healthier and working out. After I lost about 20lbs, I went back for a breast implant exchange. I’m 3 weeks post op. Never even required a pain pill. I look and feel so much better! Every experience has been flawless. I’ve sent 30+ friends who also love their results. If you are thinking about plastic surgery do it for yourself and go see Dr Hedden!"
"1 month post-op tummy tuck - very professional and compassionate - Dr. Hedden & his staff have been fantastic in my surgery journey. Their manner is very professional, yet compassionate. I have traveled to his facility (over 3.5 hours away) several times. It is worth every mile. His ultimate goal, is your happiness."
"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."
"bbl review - I recently had surgery on 9/9/22. I had lipo 360 w/ BBL. After gaining some weight, I wasn't happy with my body anymore. Despite diet and exercise, I still couldn't get the shape I wanted due to mostly fat on my waist. Originally, I was only going to get lipo done but figured I might as well use the fat while I have it since it's going to lipoed off anyways. I'm currently 3 weeks post op but the pictures I'm posting are from 2 weeks. Overall, I'm extremely happy with my results and finally have the body I've always dreamed of.Updated on 2 Oct 2021:I don’t have many good before pics on my phone, so I tried to do the best I could. Lol. I forgot to add the 2 weeks after pics to my initial review so here they are. I’ll also post updated pics next week. Updated on 27 Nov 2021:I love my results so much. They just keep getting better and better. Highly recommend dr. Hedden.Updated on 27 Nov 2021:I’ll post another update next month. "
"bbl review - I recently had surgery on 9/9/22. I had lipo 360 w/ BBL. After gaining some weight, I wasn't happy with my body anymore. Despite diet and exercise, I still couldn't get the shape I wanted due to mostly fat on my waist. Originally, I was only going to get lipo done but figured I might as well use the fat while I have it since it's going to lipoed off anyways. I'm currently 3 weeks post op but the pictures I'm posting are from 2 weeks. Overall, I'm extremely happy with my results and finally have the body I've always dreamed of."
"My Experiences at Hedden Plastic Surgery Have Been Flawless! He is the Best! - Dr Hedden and his staff are the best in the business. He always takes time to listen to my goals and then explains to me how we can best accomplish my goals. I have always trusted his recommendations and without it my outcome would not have been satisfactory. Dr Hedden has done breast augmentation, liposuction, BBL, and a tummy tuck on me over the years. Those surgeries boosted my confidence and motivated me to continue improving my body by eating healthier and working out. After I lost about 20lbs I recently went back for a breast implant exchange. I look and feel so much better! Every experience has been flawless. I’ve sent 30+ friends who also love their results. If you are thinking about plastic surgery do it fit yourself and go see Dr Hedden!"
"I love Heather she is just awesome!! Thank you Dr. Hedden and your staff for a wonderful experience. I got a Breast Augmentation on 12/3/2020 with 600cc's. I am so happy with the results already and I'm only 21 days post opt. They explained everything really well, I feel great, and my breast looked soooo good. I can't wait for March when Dr. Hedden does my tummy tuck."
"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."
"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."
"Doctor Hedden is a good plastic surgeon. He is extremely busy but he is extremely good at what he does. He did a tummy tuck on me as well as breast implants. I have no complaints with either. His staff are extremely friendly and sweet and answer any questions I have. I will definitely use him again in the future"
"Dr. Hedden and his staff were wonderful helping me navigate the process of a mommy makeover. All of my questions were answered and I felt very comfortable with our plan. I highly recommend Dr. Hedden and his team for any of your plastic surgery needs."
"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."
"Awesome Tummy Tuck - I had an abdominoplasty May 28 and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It was worth every penny and I would do it all over again. The patient coordinator (Heather) answered all of my questions and assured me I would be just fine and completely satisfied and boy was she right! Prior to my surgery I watched a lot of videos and read so many reviews. I was prepared for the worst pain however my experience was completely different. I had some discomfort but over all nothing intolerable. Dr. Hedden did an amazing job. At my post op Appt the day after surgery I was already in love with my results and it keeps getting better. My belly button looks great too!!! My husband keeps telling me how good my stomach looks! I highly recommend Hedden Plastic Surgery! I’m completely satisfied!"
"Had BBL and lipo 360 with additional lipo to arms and thighs. Staff is amazing and so is facility. Dr Hedden is awesome. Highly recommend."
"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!"
"I can not recommend Dr. Hedden enough! I had previously consulted another plastic surgeon in Huntsville who would not give me what I wanted and the cost was astronomical! Dr. Hedden took my wants into consideration and was with me every step of the way. His staff was friendly and very helpful. I am now the proud owner of two amazing, perfect breasts and will be back for my tummy tuck!"
"Go NOW! - I'm recommending Dr. Hedden to everyone I come in contact with, that's how amazing he is!! I went in for a tummy tuck, and breast augmentation with a lift! He has my body too snatched, and I couldnt be happier! I love looking at myself in the mirror now. His incision lines are immaculate, and he is easy to talk to. Don't hesitate, go for it! You're welcome. ?T.P"
"Phenomenal Surgeons!! - I used Dr. Gunn at Hedden Plastic Surgery and he was phenomenal. He is working on fixing a poor tummy tuck done by a different plastic surgeon. Dr. Gunn is very personable and the results so far have exceeded my expectations. I live in Florida and chose Hedden and Gunn because of the results I saw! Also, patient coordinator Caitlyn Butler has so much patience and is so caring, a real asset to their practice! I highly recommend Dr. Hedden and Dr. Gunn!! Price of treatment was extremely reasonable as well! Can’t go wrong!"
"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."
"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."
"5'8" 550 CC's under the muscle saline biplaner - I have been wanting breast implants for around 15 years. And now my opportunity to get them has arrived! I have researched surgeons for months and found one I'm very happy with, that even before I scheduled my surgery returned my emails, even on the weekends. (I didn't expect a response until Monday, but how amazing) Since I live out of state from my surgeon I have spoken with numerous helpful associates and I have an in person consultation on the 25th. My surgery is scheduled for the 26th and I am so absolutely excited/scared. I still have some things to do on my to do list before my husband and I leave and I'm trying to get the rest of my list done today. As I work tomorrow and my husband and I leave after work. I was opting to get a tummy tuck first but decided to go with implants. I'm wanting saline implants under the muscle. I wanted to do a lift but I'm going to try implants first because a lift is more complicated and I have kids and a job to recover quickly for. My problem is I don't know how many CC's to get!? I'm 5'9" and I want to be around a dcup but I want them to look natural, not like melons. Lol I'm a small b now. Any advice???Updated on 6 Jul 2019:I had an amazing experience with Dr. Hedden. I had searched and searched for months trying to find just the right surgeon. I looked on here, read Google reviews, everything I could. I am so thrilled I decided on him. His staff and the nurses were all so kind and ready to help and made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. He gave me all the time I needed at the consultation to decide on a size and he has given me exactly what I wanted, even when I didn't understand all the details of how everything worked. He is extremely knowledgeable, knows what he is talking about, and is great at explaining everything. I'm so happy with the whole process. I had alot of questions after the surgery and always had prompt responses to help me and give me advice on everything. I love them and I love my results and will definitely be returning! I really can't say enough about Dr. Hedden and everyone there!!!Updated on 12 Jul 2019:I'm going to try to write this fast because it's gotten deleted two times already and I am tired of trying to get this to post. I have had five children I am 35 years old I got 550 cc's I'm extremely happy with them. The first week of recovery was hell. I thought after having five kids I would be able to bounce back pretty quickly but that was not the case I have been very sore very swollen. I started my massages early about a week after my surgery I started massaging and I do massage more than what's even recommended because I really want a good outcome from this. With all the sagging I have I was offered who left as well but I decided against that and I just went with implants and I got a biplanar position sothe implants should move down and look natural I'm still waiting for them to completely drop and fluff. I love them so far I'm extremely happy with the outcome I feel better about myself I'm going to be able to wear the bathing suits I want the shirts I want I have more confidence I'm very happy that I did this for myself. Sorry my pictures have been out of order but I'm very frustrated right now because some will load and some will not and yeah"
"5'8" 550 CC's under the muscle saline biplaner - I have been wanting breast implants for around 15 years. And now my opportunity to get them has arrived! I have researched surgeons for months and found one I'm very happy with, that even before I scheduled my surgery returned my emails, even on the weekends. (I didn't expect a response until Monday, but how amazing) Since I live out of state from my surgeon I have spoken with numerous helpful associates and I have an in person consultation on the 25th. My surgery is scheduled for the 26th and I am so absolutely excited/scared. I still have some things to do on my to do list before my husband and I leave and I'm trying to get the rest of my list done today. As I work tomorrow and my husband and I leave after work. I was opting to get a tummy tuck first but decided to go with implants. I'm wanting saline implants under the muscle. I wanted to do a lift but I'm going to try implants first because a lift is more complicated and I have kids and a job to recover quickly for. My problem is I don't know how many CC's to get!? I'm 5'9" and I want to be around a dcup but I want them to look natural, not like melons. Lol I'm a small b now. Any advice???"
"EXCELLENT Dr. - Dr. Hedden and staff is the best, his staff made several calls making sure I was fine and was there anything I needed. I had a tummy tuck and I have nothing negative to say about it. The only time I experience pain was when I had to cough, sneeze or sit up. I RECOMMEND Dr. Hedden for any plastic surgery you may need. I'm going back for neck surgery."
"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 "
"Now I wonder why I didnt have a tummy tuck sooner. Dr. Hedden and his staff were friendly and respectful. I am very happy with the results and would not hesitate to go back to Dr. Hedden for any other procedure."
"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!"
"Getting anxious! Surgery scheduled! - I had sleeve surgery over a year ago and am anxiously awaiting a bbl, tummy tuck, and lift w/ aug. by Dr. Hedden. He was bey thorough and has answered my questions personally via email and Skype consult. I am 5’6-5’7 weight at 160 right now and I’m so nervous and excited at the same time!"
"Getting anxious! Surgery scheduled! - I had sleeve surgery over a year ago and am anxiously awaiting a bbl, tummy tuck, and lift w/ aug. by Dr. Hedden. He was bey thorough and has answered my questions personally via email and Skype consult. I am 5’6-5’7 weight at 160 right now and I’m so nervous and excited at the same time!Updated on 2 May 2019:I recently had a TF, BBL, lipo to flanks and back, with a BA and lift. I couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon! Dr Hedden is awesome. He went over everything and made me feel very comfortable. He answered my questions personally and was always available."
"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."
"Wonderful experience - Now I wonder why I didnt have a tummy tuck sooner. Dr. Hedden and his staff were friendly and respectful. And I love my taught, flat tummy. I was very self consious that my "lower roll" made the front of my pants buldgey. That is all gone now. And my abdominal muscles, which spread out with the birth of my children, are now back in place."
"The ONLY surgeon I will use - Dr. Hedden has preformed 2 surgeries on me 4 years apart and I have been happy with both. First was a breast augmentation and then a Brazilian butt lift. I will never use anyone else for anything else. All surgeries are in house so no hospital visits needed and there is even a spa upstairs that fits all your other needs. I refer every girl I see to him and they are all happy with their results as well. Even random girls I meet out on the town who ask me if I have had work done and really want something done theirselves but don’t know where to start. I send them all to Dr. Hedden. I did a lot of research and a lot of consultations 4 years ago and I’m so glad I chose Dr. Hedden. He has made sure that I am not a walking horror story. I know too many girls who have had messed up breast by going to someone else and then have to go to Dr. Hedden for revision. He is the first and ONLY choice in my opinion."
"I have five kids and i had stubborn belly fat,and I also wanted a nice butt. So i decided to go with the lipo and fat transfer to the buttocks.
Dr. Hedden made me feel very comfortable. He answered all my questions. He did an amazing job on my fat transfer to my buttocks, I can't stop looking at my butt in the mirror! Love it! I am only two weeks post op and I am seeing great results from my lipo also."
"Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck - My experience with Dr. Hedden was great from start to finish.I called to schedule a consultation and had my first appointment two weeks later. I was going to discuss breast augmentation. I didn't know what was best for me but after meeting him and talking for just a few minutes, he knew exactly what I needed and what would be best for me. That was a relief in itself because I was so nervous and I didn't want to make a bad decision. After discussing breast augmentation, I asked him about options for my stomach and he recommended a full tummy tuck. I went ahead and scheduled surgery for both and had a surgery date set for two weeks later. The experience from beginning to the end of surgery was very comforting. I'm completely satisfied with my results. I realize this is what they do but my husband and I were just so astonished by the work he did. He did an amazing job and I feel like a new and more confident person thanks to Dr. Hedden! I'm so thankful to him and the staff!Updated on 16 May 2018:Updated on 16 May 2018:Updated on 16 May 2018:"
"Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck - My experience with Dr. Hedden was great from start to finish.I called to schedule a consultation and had my first appointment two weeks later. I was going to discuss breast augmentation. I didn't know what was best for me but after meeting him and talking for just a few minutes, he knew exactly what I needed and what would be best for me. That was a relief in itself because I was so nervous and I didn't want to make a bad decision. After discussing breast augmentation, I asked him about options for my stomach and he recommended a full tummy tuck. I went ahead and scheduled surgery for both and had a surgery date set for two weeks later. The experience from beginning to the end of surgery was very comforting. I'm completely satisfied with my results. I realize this is what they do but my husband and I were just so astonished by the work he did. He did an amazing job and I feel like a new and more confident person thanks to Dr. Hedden! I'm so thankful to him and the staff!"
"I had breast augmentation and a tummy tuck. The two surgeries have changed my life. I had areas that would not change after having two children. I decided to look into plastic surgery. After having two consultations with two different doctors, I decided to visit Dr. Hedden. The consultation was wonderful. Dr. Hedden and his staff made me feel at ease. They explained everything and were right there for the entire procedure and recovery.
I am truly grateful for what Dr. Hedden has done for me. After hearing of my experience, my sister will be having surgery later this month with Dr. Hedden. Thank you for all you have done for me, Dr. Hedden."
"Dr. Schaffer is a wonderful Plastic Surgeon, very attentive to your needs and concerns! I am extremely happy with the results of my Rhinoplasty, neck lipo and lip injections. I highly recommend Dr. Schaffer if you are considering plastic surgery or other procedures.I have enjoyed my experience at Hedden Plastic Surgery!"
"A Couple Years of Weight Loss and Working Out, Tummy Tuck Time - I had lots of loose skin after losing around 60 lbs over several years. I had been working out pretty hard as well. So I contacted Dr. Hedden, who was close by and seemed to be reviewed well. The whole thing was quite a process for sure, but I can now say that it was absolutely worth it. It was a little over a year ago now and I continue to see things flattening out. I weighed 220 lbs going into the tummy tuck and I weigh 214 now. I'm still working towards the weight I was as an athlete in college. One thing I will mention is that a tummy tuck is a major procedure, it takes a long time to truly get back to normal with it. You can get back to all your activities rather quickly but your body isn't going to settle back to normal for some time."
"Dirty 30 - I turned 30 this year and I've always wanted to get my boobs done but have always had a reason not to. This year I couldn't find a reason not to and finally took the plunge! I saw Dr Hedden and his staff, and they were awesome! I would definitely recommend them to anyone. I'm on day two is of recovery and my husband has to leave town. Im sore but there's nothing I can't manage on my own at this point! I'll post pictures soon!Updated on 25 Mar 2018:I have been stalking real self for about 3 years, almost had a BBL last year but some things just ended up not panning out. But I did decide after losing some weight that I would be getting my BA/BL done. And I did! 750cc mentor implants and I couldn't be happier! Recovery isn't too bad and I look forward to posting pictures to see the on going process!Updated on 26 Mar 2018:As you can tell from my last two updates, I have definitely been on some pain meds! I figured I'd post some after photos. Today I'm back at work 3 days after surgery and I'm sore for sure! I'm looking forward to being home and sitting still! Updated on 27 Mar 2018:Not a whole lot to update! 5 days post op and I'm not in a whole lot of pain. That may change since I'm working a 13 hour shift today, but we will see! Has anyone else used Nitro cream on their nipples? My doctor gave me a small supply to take home to help with nerve healing, and I've been using it religiously! I just ran out this morning though. Anyhow I'll post some update photos soon! Updated on 28 Mar 2018:So tomorrow will officially make a week post op and I'm itching to get back to my normal routine, going to the gym, and picking up my son! Unfortunately, because I'm not quite there, I have to do other things to occupy my time. I worked a 13 hour shift yesterday and it wasn't too bad. I felt a bit woozy mid day and sat for a little bit and felt better. My chest did feel really heavy today though, not painful, just heavy! I decided I needed to find a more supportive sports bra. I tried some at Target, Kohls, and then Ross before settling on a Puma sports bra that I'm not sure is the best fit but it's the best I could find. I knew going in to this that having a small rib cage and wanting tobe "so busty" was going to be a challenge when it came to clothing, bras, and bathing suits but the pros outweighed the cons! I have always had a large chest 34F at my largest size, but my weight has always fluctuated and the first thing to come or go with my weight was my breasts. And then after three kids and finally getting down to a size five...my poor deflated boobs could probably be rolled up to fit in to a C cup. Anyhow! I tried some clothes on for fun today while looking for a bra, and I always send pictures to my husband while he stands out and waits for me ;) ! Im definitely still swollen, my left side has dropped a little more than the right, but I'm still super happy with my results. Updated on 29 Mar 2018:I've definitely dreaded posting these, but I know how relevant they are to the review, and giving everyone an idea of how good Dr Hedden is! Updated on 17 Apr 2018:Just a quick update! I'm just a few days shy of 4 weeks post op. I still love my results, my healing is going great, and I think my scars are looking pretty good. I think there's days when I stare to hard and can pick out every small imperfection but looking at my before pictures really snaps me back to reality. I have sharp shooting pains occasionally but nothing horrible. I went back to my the gym today but didn't doing anything the made my arms or band strain. Finding a bra is difficult but I settled on a Victoria secret dream angel 36DDD."
"Half Moon Pillow for Bbl - Have anyone ever use one of these half moon pillows under thighs after Brazilian butt lift I am trying to keep from paying so much money on something that's temporary when I can always reuse this pillow. I have also considered purchasing a cushion U pillow as well that will relieve pressure also...."
"Half Moon Pillow for Bbl - Have anyone ever use one of these half moon pillows under thighs after Brazilian butt lift I am trying to keep from paying so much money on something that's temporary when I can always reuse this pillow. I have also considered purchasing a cushion U pillow as well that will relieve pressure also....Updated on 22 May 2018:1st day po visit he said everything looked good. I love the way my stomach looks I just pray my booty shapes well as it should"
"36, No Kids, Doing Something for Me! - Birmingham, AL - I'm so grateful this page exist. I've been researching doctors and pictures. I'm finally pleased to say, I've decided to go with Dr. William Hedden (Birmingham, AL). I've read his reviews, viewed pictures, and the location is fairly close to me (about 1 or 2 hours). I did my virtual consultation about a month ago and Dr. Hedden answered within 48 hours. He answered my questions and as far as the staff goes, a nice lady called to do a follow-up and to put my file together, and to let me know whenever I was ready, they were more than happy to assist.Tuesday, March 20, 2018, I'll have my face-to-face consultation with Dr. Hedden. I will definitely keep you all posted with updates. Now I'm on the fence with getting both TT and BBL, only because the downtime from work, if I don't work, I don't get paid! So, I may just go with the TT and lipo.If you ladies have any word of encouragement, advise, info on items I may need before and after, it is and will be greatly appreciated.Updated on 20 Mar 2018:I wanted to give you all an update on my consultation. So, I'm scheduled for April 11th. I decided to just go with the Tummy Tuck, Lipo (includes back flanks, lower back, and mid back). I paid for my deposit and bloodwork. My total $8800, minus the 10% and $35, so I make my final payment of $7885 on April 11th. I'm so excited and anxious. Dr. Hedden recommended I stay over night at a hotel close by because he wants to see me the following day.The staff and Dr. Hedden were all nice and they answered every question I had. I had a great vibe as soon as I walked in and said Good morning! I'll keep you all updated with pics at a later time.Updated on 16 Apr 2018:Hello all! I've finally made it to the flat side. My procedure was on April 11th had my first follow up on the following Thursday, April 12, 2018. The pain is at a low minimum, haven't taken any pain meds since last week. Drainage is a clear yellow fluid now, which is a good thing. I'm hoping Dr. Hedden will remove the drainage on my second follow-up, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. So far everything is healing well from my view. I'll post a few photos for now. Dr. Hedden and staff were awesome! Caring, Kind, Helpful, and Patient. I highly recommend Dr.Hedden Plastic Surgery, Birmingham, Alabama.Updated on 16 Apr 2018:A few post op pictures day 1 through day 5Updated on 16 Apr 2018:Updated on 16 Apr 2018:Updated on 17 Apr 2018:So today the Dr. Removed drainage and incisions from navel. I can shower now. In addition, I have to keep binder tight but I can wear a camisole or tank top underneath. Definitely dont want any excess fluid to build up. I'm still swollen but I feel pretty good and my tummy is coming along. Back to work I go!Updated on 19 Apr 2018:Updated on 29 Apr 2018:Updated on 8 May 2018:Finally out of the compression garment. Dr. Hedden says everything looks good. I can get back to light exercise."
"36, No Kids, Doing Something for Me! - Birmingham, AL - I'm so grateful this page exist. I've been researching doctors and pictures. I'm finally pleased to say, I've decided to go with Dr. William Hedden (Birmingham, AL). I've read his reviews, viewed pictures, and the location is fairly close to me (about 1 or 2 hours). I did my virtual consultation about a month ago and Dr. Hedden answered within 48 hours. He answered my questions and as far as the staff goes, a nice lady called to do a follow-up and to put my file together, and to let me know whenever I was ready, they were more than happy to assist.Tuesday, March 20, 2018, I'll have my face-to-face consultation with Dr. Hedden. I will definitely keep you all posted with updates. Now I'm on the fence with getting both TT and BBL, only because the downtime from work, if I don't work, I don't get paid! So, I may just go with the TT and lipo.If you ladies have any word of encouragement, advise, info on items I may need before and after, it is and will be greatly appreciated."
"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!!!!"
"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 progress"
"Very pleased with results - My experience with Dr. Hedden and his staff have been wonderful thus far. I am only 14 days post-op from breast augmentation and abdominoplasty but I am very pleased with my results so far. I still have a lot of healing to do but I can already see the change and improvement I was hoping for. Dr. Hedden was very professional and straight forward with me during my consultation. The nursing staff has been very friendly and caring. I am so pleased that Dr. Hedden was able to do my surgery. So far, so good. If all continues as I expect it to, I would recommend Dr. Hedden to my friends."
"Highly recommended - I had tummy tuck and liposuction months ago with dr hedden befor I had the surgery I was very scared but after first consulting with him he explained every thing to me and made me feel very comfortable he took the time to answer all my questions He was very calm and explained the whole procedure to me One thing I want to recommend to everybody is to do the Exparel shot it makes you not have any pain at allHis a great surgeon and I will go back to him if I need to"
"44 Year Old Sexy Back On - Dr. Hedden is awesome! His team is awesome as well. I had BBL & liposuction of flanks, upper & lower back, and upper abdomen. Not as painful as I expected. Staying on pain meds the first 72 hours and the compression garment was the absolute game changer. I followed doctors orders completely and everything is/was as he told me it would be. I'm loving my new body transformation.Results are still ongoing. Healthy diet & exercise is definitely helping."
"For many years I have wanted a nicely shaped derrière. I have run marathons, engaged in rigorous exercise routines, but no matter what I did, I was never able to attain the look I desired. I finally began looking at surgical alternatives, did a lot of research and decided the results I was looking for would probably require buttock augmentation. A consultation with Dr. Hedden confirmed this procedure would likely provide the results I desired. Below I will share a very brief story of my first 6 weeks post-operatively.
Days 1-7: This was a pretty uncomfortable time for me. I felt very, very sore and it was difficult to find a comfortable position. However, the pain medication and muscle relaxers made it bearable. Each day got a little better.
Days 8-14: Bandages off … able to see results so the discomfort has been worth it! By Day 14, I went back to work full-time (office type job). I am comfortable sitting at work; you don't sit on the implants as they are placed above the part of your "bottom" that touches a seat. And best of all, my bottom "feels" natural to the touch … you can't feel the implants from the outside! However, still sore at times.
Days 15-21: By the end of the third week I was able to fully return to all activities except exercise. Still sore at times, but rather than feeling "painful" it feels more like feels like I have worked out really hard on a Stairmaster.
Days 22-28: Main challenge has been to not "over-do-it." I feel great and want to work out. I tried to exercise a little but my body was just not ready. Don't cheat and do any exercise routine early. It is NOT worth it. I tend to be impatient; as a result I am a little frustrated that I am not back to 100%.
Days 29-35: Still a little sore, but gets better every day.
Days 36-42: The implants now feel like a natural part of my body and the result is absolutely what I wanted. I have returned to all activities that I engaged in pre-operatively. I still wear the same size clothing, but the fit is SO MUCH better. I am very pleased with how much better my favorite, worn-out jeans look :)"
"Breast Augmentation After Breast Reduction - He is simply awesome. I was pretty apprehensive about letting another PS touch me because the PA that did my breast reduction really did a [RS bleep] poor job. However I'm SO satisfied with Dr. Heddens work with correcting my breast. He treated my scars and gave me my projection back. I will forever be grateful of him!! His staff was awesome and I absolutely loved his anesthesiologist-- she was very kind. My whole experience was great. My husband had questions after hours and the nurse on called called him back at 2am in the morning. I am thinking about getting a BBL and I might let Dr. H perform the procedure for me instead of going to Miami. I just feel like Dr. Hedden is a great PS and your just a number to him. Thanks to the guy I'm back in the mirror admiring my body. I refer him to all of you with your PS needs.Thanks Doc!!!!"
"Dr. Hedden did both of my surgeries! Very happy! I referred a friend of mine to him and she was very happy as well as several customers who were also very happy! Dr. Hedden as well as his staff are all very caring, friendly and informative. Going for my consultation on May 31, 2016 for tummy tuck! I'm so excited!"
"Tummy Tuck, Lipo, Bbl - I'm only one week and 4 days post op. I haven't been in a lot of pain just soar. my results haven't set in but I'm pleased this far. Dr hedden was awesome! I emailed with him for a couple months because it's hard to find bbl reviews done by him. I searched and found a couple people on fb reviews they gave good reviews one even sent me pics. so I made my appointment and I'm now recovering.Updated on 2 Jan 2017:Feeling good went out for New Years feeling better than I thought I would. Went out last night without a shaper felt really uncomfortable and was a little more swollen than normal.Updated on 10 Jan 2017:Still feeling good. Think i pulled a muscle in my stomach which ached all day yesterday but better today. I'm still pleased with my results everything seems to be heeling well.Updated on 11 Jun 2017:I haven't taken any new photos, but i will try to post some soon. I have been wearing my compression garment way less and I have moments when I'm okay with the way I look and sometimes I'm unhappy. I went to get a check up and I was told that I am healing well. The only concern that i had is that he informed me that I could get lipo on my sides and back, which I had already had done with my procedure. After letting him know he informed he could do more and gave me a great price although I thought after spending my savings that I would be happier. I'm fine when I have on my garment, but I was fine with a garment on before. Now I have to decide if i will pay more money to hopefully get the look I was going for or just deal with what I got. Overall I am still completely satisfied with my bbl and my stomach. I knew going in he did not lipo your stomach when getting a tummy tuck. The staff was still friendly although they were really busy which may have explained why the doctor did not know exactly what I had done when I was there. If I decide to get the lipo I would like to go soon because I can feel myself getting a little depressed at times when I don't wear a shaper and i still have back rolls and love handles.Updated on 5 Jan 2018:I am still extremely pleased as far as my tummy tuck is concerned and even my bbl, but the lipo I am not as pleased with. I have scars on my back and still have fat rolls. I went back and was given a good deal if i wanted to come back to get lipo again on my back, sides, and stomach since he does not do lipo on the stomach when you get a tummy tuck. I spent most of my heeling reading thinking it could still be swelling but it is a year and my sides and back are not what i expected. If i waist train then my waist looks small, but if i go without, which I should be able to do by now its not. I'm a bit disappointed since I took over 11,000 out of my savings thinking i would have a really great body and still cant wear swimsuites."
"Tummy Tuck, Lipo, Bbl - I'm only one week and 4 days post op. I haven't been in a lot of pain just soar. my results haven't set in but I'm pleased this far. Dr hedden was awesome! I emailed with him for a couple months because it's hard to find bbl reviews done by him. I searched and found a couple people on fb reviews they gave good reviews one even sent me pics. so I made my appointment and I'm now recovering."
"Boobie Luv 36B to 545cc Silicone Gel - Birmingham, AL - I discovered Dr. Hedden on RS. I wrote a review last week but accidentally scrolled to far on my phone & it refresh my post... So the review vanished lol. I didn't have time to post my thoughts & full journey all over because my surgery day was fast approaching. Well let me shed some light on myself. I am a mother I'm 5'9 185 lbs, 36B. I'm so glad my girlfriend shared this site (RS) with me. I really do appreciate & respect everyone whom took the time to document there journey. I have been looking into BA for a very long time and finally decided it's time for me. That simple it's time for me to get my boobs done. I had a tummy tuck 5 years ago. I originally went to my BA consultation with him (previous Doc) however I decided based on he didn't think I needed anything over 500cc I wanted to explore my options. I new what I wanted after much looking on RS, online, & my girlfriends BA.I decided to have a consultation with Dr. Hedden on Dec 13, 2016. I express my desired look. I told him I wanted to be 500-600 silicone HP. He stated he will start in the middle & I was good with that. I had my procedure done Dec 14, 2016. Wednesday after surgery was hilarious!!! I threw up in the car in Publix parking lot. Let me say I was given my RX the day before however my local pharmacy wouldn't fill it (because of the paper blah, blah, blah) whatever, Never the less I got it filled in Birmingham (I'm two hrs away). Back to the throw up, that took place in Publix parking lot! I drunk so much Gatorade after surgery, I had two bites of my saltine crackers, Boom- I vomit everywhere all over my new boobs. My fiance was a mess, he cleaned me up as best as he could, he was scared to touch my breast!!! It's hilarious thinking back on it! It's all good. Lucky we had a coffee cup in the car so that was my garbage cup until I stopped. I told him to look in the bag grab another sports bra & put it on (the original was covered in Gatorade). I had my follow up yesterday & so far so good. Thank GOD for an successful SX. I have Allergan Natrelle 545cc Silicone Gel both boobs."
"Boobie Luv 36B to 545cc Silicone Gel - Birmingham, AL - I discovered Dr. Hedden on RS. I wrote a review last week but accidentally scrolled to far on my phone & it refresh my post... So the review vanished lol. I didn't have time to post my thoughts & full journey all over because my surgery day was fast approaching. Well let me shed some light on myself. I am a mother I'm 5'9 185 lbs, 36B. I'm so glad my girlfriend shared this site (RS) with me. I really do appreciate & respect everyone whom took the time to document there journey. I have been looking into BA for a very long time and finally decided it's time for me. That simple it's time for me to get my boobs done. I had a tummy tuck 5 years ago. I originally went to my BA consultation with him (previous Doc) however I decided based on he didn't think I needed anything over 500cc I wanted to explore my options. I new what I wanted after much looking on RS, online, & my girlfriends BA.I decided to have a consultation with Dr. Hedden on Dec 13, 2016. I express my desired look. I told him I wanted to be 500-600 silicone HP. He stated he will start in the middle & I was good with that. I had my procedure done Dec 14, 2016. Wednesday after surgery was hilarious!!! I threw up in the car in Publix parking lot. Let me say I was given my RX the day before however my local pharmacy wouldn't fill it (because of the paper blah, blah, blah) whatever, Never the less I got it filled in Birmingham (I'm two hrs away). Back to the throw up, that took place in Publix parking lot! I drunk so much Gatorade after surgery, I had two bites of my saltine crackers, Boom- I vomit everywhere all over my new boobs. My fiance was a mess, he cleaned me up as best as he could, he was scared to touch my breast!!! It's hilarious thinking back on it! It's all good. Lucky we had a coffee cup in the car so that was my garbage cup until I stopped. I told him to look in the bag grab another sports bra & put it on (the original was covered in Gatorade). I had my follow up yesterday & so far so good. Thank GOD for an successful SX. I have Allergan Natrelle 545cc Silicone Gel both boobs.Updated on 18 Dec 2016:Before 36B to 545cc Silicon Gel under muscle**Updated on 18 Dec 2016:PO pics 545cc Silicon Gel under muscle inframammary incision."
"I am 28 year of age single mother living in Birmingham, Alabama. I am a nurse. I have always had a few problem areas on my hips that I just could not get to go away. I then saw some ads for smart liposuction.
I did my research and found a few doctors in Birmingham, Alabama that performed the procedure. A few were not even plastic surgeons and had their dogs in the office, just did not seem safe. Then a friend of mine told me to check out Dr. Hedden. I am so happy she did. They were so nice. The whole office was just so helpful.
I had the surgery at their surgery center and was there for about 2 hours. It was performed under local anesthetic and did not hurt at all. I have to admit I was very nervous that it was going to hurt but it did not, it was so easy. I was back to work the next day and had no signs of bruising.
I look great! I still cannot believe it did not hurt. I should have had it done even earlier. It was so worth it and very inexpensive.
I do believe my outcome was so good because I choose the right doctor. Do your research! Make sure they are a plastic surgeon and of course no dogs in the office. :)"
"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.??????????"
"Breast Implant Scar Revision with Dr. Hedden--one Year After Original Implant - Birmingham, AL - Breast augmentation/lift--revision on areolas 12 months after original surgery and liposuction to flanks. I'm very pleased with the result and pray my breasts maintain this appearance.I was scheduled to arrive for surgery at 10am and was called back around 12:30pm. After waking up in the recovery room, or being awakened by the amazing surgical nurse (Carol or Wynne or both) I was asked questions to make sure I was mentally stable to go home and given ice water because I indicated severe thirst. If you decide to have your surgery with Dr. Hedden or Dr. Schaffer, I hope you get Wynne or Carol for your surgical nurse. There are two other fantastic nurses in the office-- Penny and I'm afraid I don't recall the name of the other young nurse--sorry. Sherry and Meredith cover the reception area and both are amazing, beautiful people. Nicole, the surgical coordinator, is equally phenomenal. At my two week follow-up Dr. Hedden very gently removed the tape from my breasts and I was thrilled with the result. Yesterday I ran into a housekeeper at the hotel that I stayed in during my first surgery and she told me based on my urging her to do something for herself and my enthusiasm about Dr. Hedden, she had a tummy tuck with him and she's been referring other people to his office. I do love seeing an Alabama surgeon with such a diverse clientele and look forward to sending more patients to Hedden Plastic Surgery. Unfortunately I no longer have photos of my breasts after the areolas spread and the scars were raised and red (new phone)."
"Lipo and BBL - Love my Results Already! - Birmingham, AL - After my second child, I cried when I looked at my body. I've always had a small frame and I wanted to keep that. I didn't want my body/booty to look unnatural. After my consultation with Dr. Hedden, I was sold on the procedure. I went back to the office on several occasions to ask questions and they booked me an appt with the surgeon himself to answer any of my concerns. The staff was extremely nice!Now to the part y'all are waiting for lol!My surgery went well! I am now 5 days post op and I am loving my stomach and booty already. I now have hips that i never had before. My bottom is definitely lifted and looked absolutely perfect. I am getting compliments already. Recovery:This has been the hardest part for me only because of the compression garments. I began walking immediately after surgery (I'm a busy body) . My only complaint is the compression on my back. It feels like a brick but Dr. Hedden states this 'triangle compression' is essential to ensure I have a beautifully shaped back. So far: I am loving my new body!"
"Lipo and BBL - Love my Results Already! - Birmingham, AL - After my second child, I cried when I looked at my body. I've always had a small frame and I wanted to keep that. I didn't want my body/booty to look unnatural. After my consultation with Dr. Hedden, I was sold on the procedure. I went back to the office on several occasions to ask questions and they booked me an appt with the surgeon himself to answer any of my concerns. The staff was extremely nice!Now to the part y'all are waiting for lol!My surgery went well! I am now 5 days post op and I am loving my stomach and booty already. I now have hips that i never had before. My bottom is definitely lifted and looked absolutely perfect. I am getting compliments already. Recovery:This has been the hardest part for me only because of the compression garments. I began walking immediately after surgery (I'm a busy body) . My only complaint is the compression on my back. It feels like a brick but Dr. Hedden states this 'triangle compression' is essential to ensure I have a beautifully shaped back. So far: I am loving my new body!Updated on 26 Mar 2016:Updated on 28 Mar 2016:Updated on 9 Feb 2017:Pic in jeans 7 months later"
"I had Liposuction on my abs and back. I'm 75 years old. I do not have saggy skin. I am completely happy with it. I say choose your doctor wisely. I had a great one.
Dr. Hedden and his staff are the best. I was in and out in about 1 hour and a half. No problems. No down time. The man is a miracle worker. I have the same waist measurement now that I did in high school."
"27-year-old Twin Mom Got Her Body Back! TT, Lipo, Breast Lift in March - Birmingham, AL - I considered writing a blog or doing a YouTube channel to document this journey, but then I realized I'd rather not make it so public. I really just want to document it so I can track my progress, connect with others who are going through this as well, and help inspire and support others. It looks like I found a great community for that! So here is my story: I'm a 27-year-old mom to 9-month-old identical twin girls. Prior to getting pregnant with them, I was in great shape, healthy, and had a great stomach & breasts- no complaints! I was 5'7 and 150lbs, but it was all very proportional (small waist, larger hips, big perky boobs.. ahh I miss that body). Fast forward to my pregnancy, during which I gained over 70lbs. I breastfed my girls for about 3 months, and after that, started working out and dieting to lose the weight. It look me a good 6 months to lose it all, but I did it! The problem I started noticing was that the more weight I lost, the worse my body looked. My stomach got smaller and skin started to sag. My breasts looked like deflated balloons, and the memory of my once hot body started to fade away... I hit the gym harder in hopes that this would clear itself up (I'm too young for this body, after all!) Well, that didn't work out. Saggy skin still remains. Fast forward again to the present. Despite working out and losing all the weight, I still have the saggy body. After tons of research on surgeons in my area, I decided on Dr. Hedden in Birmingham, AL. My consult with him was great, and he answered all the questions I had. He said I was a great candidate for a full tummy tuck, lipo to my flanks, and a breast lift. I scheduled my surgery for March 10th. I plan on updating this review with as many details of my experience as I can! I'll also post a picture of my body before getting pregnant, one after having my girls, and a present day body pic. For those of you reading this who have already had the mommy makeover surgery, I have just a few questions for you: - If you had a breast lift WITHOUT augmentation, how did you like your results? What size were you before the surgery? I'm a DD now, and just want them lifted, but out of all the pictures I see, I like the look of the augmentation more than just a lift.. any feedback is appreciated! - How long did you wait to lift heavy things? I'd like to have an idea of how long it will be until I can lift my 18lb girls... (my poor husband is in for it)- Have you used any scar treatments? If so, what, and how has it been working for you?I look forward to reading other reviews of this surgery, and good luck to everyone else on their journey!"
"46 Yo, 3 Children, 2 Grown Children - Birmingham, AL - I really was in need of a tummy tuck, like yesterday. I always tried loosing weight but the waist never went away. I was so happy to have finally decided to get my procedure. I decided to have the Tt, with liposuction of the flanks and back. I had saved enough money, but was worried about spending so much money on myself. This is something that I had never done in the past. After so much pain during the recovery phase. Lots, and lots of swelling, I even had to have fluid drained from my abdomen with a needle. I am so proud of my results. Dr. Hedden did an awesome job on my body and I am now happy. Yes, it is finally about me, because I'm worth it. I am now 6 weeks out and still swollen. Can't wait to see the final results. ????"
"29 Years Old 3 Kids - Birmingham, AL - He was great my surgery was a week ago today and i am already in love with my new breasts. He did an awesome job. Im going to get a tummy tuck in a couple of years and he is the man I am going to see!! He was so awesome!! I love Dr Hedden!!! He has great bedside manner. He made me feel confident in all of my decisions i made. Any concerns i had he made me feel at ease about them. He is such a great doctor and i would recomend him to anyone wanting their breasts done he can give you a nice natural look or an awesome fake look if thats what you want.Updated on 23 Nov 2015:I have 3 children and my breasts were flat. I wanted to feel good about my self again and I only went to one consult and it was with Dr Hedden and I one then that he was the one. I canceled my other consults and paid and scheduled my surgery. He is everything you need and want in a plastic surgeon"
"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."
"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!"
"Fine..... Wine...!!! - Birmingham, AL - I had my TT/Lipo with Dr. Hedden, this is the best thing I could have done. Not only do I feel great but I look fabulous and I still have swelling. I am very well pleased with my results. Before I surgery, I had many Victoria Secret sets that I would just wear the bras and not the panties because I did not like the way they would fit, now I have been an underwear model. My husband came home one day and asked "why are you walking around like that?" My answer simply was " because I can"!!! :-)Updated on 4 Nov 2015:I had a tummy tuck operation with liposuction to my flanks. What lead to me to have this surgery was an old vertical c-section scar that I called the "Doot Belly". I had so much scar tissue the exercise would have been impossible for me to lose this belly."
"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:"
"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 !"
"27 Yr Old, 3 Kids Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck. Birmingham, AL - I decided to have a tummy tuck and a brazilian butt lift. I did have a Little worries about my Brazilian butt lift but I had to be patience. Now its starting to settle, I'm still swollen but I'm starting to see the results. And my tummy tuck I love it when I first seen it. My down time was about 2 weeks.Updated on 29 Jun 2015:3 months out"
"27 Yr Old, 3 Kids Brazilian Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck. Birmingham, AL - I decided to have a tummy tuck and a brazilian butt lift. I did have a Little worries about my Brazilian butt lift but I had to be patience. Now its starting to settle, I'm still swollen but I'm starting to see the results. And my tummy tuck I love it when I first seen it. My down time was about 2 weeks."
"I had a Tummy Tuck with Lipo to my Flanks, abdomen and back with fat transfer to my bottom 16 days ago. My experience was so great and my results are awesome. Dr.Hedden made me feel so comfortable. Love him!"
"The Most Real Review of Dr. Hedden in Birmingham, AL - So, here I am 4 months post-op and I am truly amazed by Dr. Hedden. Not only is he a brilliant surgeon, I am proof that he genuinely cares about his patients. I have probably been one of the worst, if not THE worst, patients he's ever had to deal with. I've had my feeling hurt when I felt ignored by his staff and posted a negative review because I transferred those feelings to Dr. Hedden. Two months while doing consultations with other plastic surgeons for a BBL, I began questioning the results of Dr. Hedden's work after another surgeon offered to "fix" my tummy tuck and liposuction (which doesn't need any fixing, btw). I have been absolutely horrible and Dr. Hedden has patiently corresponded with me via emails and phone calls. He insisted (in a very kind manner) that I come back to the office so he could check my incisions, offered post-op endermologie to help with swelling and urged me to share my before and after photos with the future President of the American Society of Plastic Surgery if I really believed he did a poor job on my tummy tuck. He also took the time to point out that no reputable surgeon should offer to do revision surgery after 3 months, something that I was aware of but was so upset after the other surgeon offered to "fix" my tummy and lipo that I just didn't think about the dates. The other surgeon was well aware that I had just had surgery 3 months earlier. I should note that my consultation was for a BBL and liposuction--NOT to question my tummy tuck results. Until that consultation I was perfectly happy. I had also had a photo consult with another surgeon who said they could improve my liposuction results, but to their credit they were not aware of my recent surgery.At any rate, I was so upset after that consultation that I immediately fired off an email to Dr. Hedden telling him I felt betrayed and felt he lied to me. Not very nice of me at all. Dr. Hedden was so gracious in his response and took the time to explain to me that there is no way I should be having revision surgery so soon. The tissue is still swollen and my incisions are still healing. He reminded me to come in for endermologie. I've been in Birmingham for two weeks so had one session last week and have another session scheduled for tomorrow. The endermologie helped tremendously!!I have to tell you ladies about Spa Greystone -- WOW! That place is absolutely amazing and I'm planning on going there for everything--botox, endermologie, massage, pedicures--they offer all services and the facility is elegant and relaxing. I ended up spending over $400 on facial products recommended by one of the aestheticians and my skin is already showing an improvement in one week's time.I still have swelling in my tummy when I don't wear a compression garment but I now understand that every person is different and I might have swelling for up to a year, maybe even longer. As long as I wear compression garments and keep doing massage and endermologie I feel and look great. I love my results and if by some rare chance I need any type of revision, the only surgeon I will trust is Dr. Hedden."
"The Most Real Review of Dr. Hedden in Birmingham, AL - So, here I am 4 months post-op and I am truly amazed by Dr. Hedden. Not only is he a brilliant surgeon, I am proof that he genuinely cares about his patients. I have probably been one of the worst, if not THE worst, patients he's ever had to deal with. I've had my feeling hurt when I felt ignored by his staff and posted a negative review because I transferred those feelings to Dr. Hedden. Two months while doing consultations with other plastic surgeons for a BBL, I began questioning the results of Dr. Hedden's work after another surgeon offered to "fix" my tummy tuck and liposuction (which doesn't need any fixing, btw). I have been absolutely horrible and Dr. Hedden has patiently corresponded with me via emails and phone calls. He insisted (in a very kind manner) that I come back to the office so he could check my incisions, offered post-op endermologie to help with swelling and urged me to share my before and after photos with the future President of the American Society of Plastic Surgery if I really believed he did a poor job on my tummy tuck. He also took the time to point out that no reputable surgeon should offer to do revision surgery after 3 months, something that I was aware of but was so upset after the other surgeon offered to "fix" my tummy and lipo that I just didn't think about the dates. The other surgeon was well aware that I had just had surgery 3 months earlier. I should note that my consultation was for a BBL and liposuction--NOT to question my tummy tuck results. Until that consultation I was perfectly happy. I had also had a photo consult with another surgeon who said they could improve my liposuction results, but to their credit they were not aware of my recent surgery.At any rate, I was so upset after that consultation that I immediately fired off an email to Dr. Hedden telling him I felt betrayed and felt he lied to me. Not very nice of me at all. Dr. Hedden was so gracious in his response and took the time to explain to me that there is no way I should be having revision surgery so soon. The tissue is still swollen and my incisions are still healing. He reminded me to come in for endermologie. I've been in Birmingham for two weeks so had one session last week and have another session scheduled for tomorrow. The endermologie helped tremendously!!I have to tell you ladies about Spa Greystone -- WOW! That place is absolutely amazing and I'm planning on going there for everything--botox, endermologie, massage, pedicures--they offer all services and the facility is elegant and relaxing. I ended up spending over $400 on facial products recommended by one of the aestheticians and my skin is already showing an improvement in one week's time.I still have swelling in my tummy when I don't wear a compression garment but I now understand that every person is different and I might have swelling for up to a year, maybe even longer. As long as I wear compression garments and keep doing massage and endermologie I feel and look great. I love my results and if by some rare chance I need any type of revision, the only surgeon I will trust is Dr. Hedden.Updated on 11 Mar 2015:A few before and after photos. I'll post of my incision after my endermologie treatment today."
"38 Years Old, Mini Tummy Tuck, Smart Lipo in Upper Abdomen and Flanks - Birmingham, AL - I had my procedure yesterday. I opted to pay extra for experal and I'm so glad I did. The surgery went great and I was up and moving around most of the day. The experal really made a big difference. I'm day 1 post op and I am very sore were my binder is but nothing Tylenol can't fix. One thing that I never read throygh all my research is what fluid to have at home. But lots of Gatorade and drink it all the time. Helps with hydration and recovery. I have posted pre op pics. Post op will come soon but my binder is still on and I'm not ready to take it off yet. A little info- I had no stretch marks just a pooch. I'm very short at 5 ft tall and weigh 136Updated on 30 Jan 2015:I feel great so far! The results are amazingUpdated on 31 Jan 2015:Belly not very swollen but my legs, neck and back have felt miserable. Had a tough day, praying tomorrow will feel betterUpdated on 17 Feb 2015:So here are some after pics. I got my tape taken off today. The Incision does not look bad at all. I'm a bit swollen. My binder is getting loose and it is hard to keep on. I am still going to use it for a while though. My doctor says it will help heal faster. Love the results. I really want to wear jeans so badly but I know it's not time yet. Hitting the gym tomorrow for a light workout. So ready for that . I feel pretty normal now. Every once in a while a getting a burning twitch from the lipo but it's not bad."
"38 Years Old, Mini Tummy Tuck, Smart Lipo in Upper Abdomen and Flanks - Birmingham, AL - I had my procedure yesterday. I opted to pay extra for experal and I'm so glad I did. The surgery went great and I was up and moving around most of the day. The experal really made a big difference. I'm day 1 post op and I am very sore were my binder is but nothing Tylenol can't fix. One thing that I never read throygh all my research is what fluid to have at home. But lots of Gatorade and drink it all the time. Helps with hydration and recovery. I have posted pre op pics. Post op will come soon but my binder is still on and I'm not ready to take it off yet. A little info- I had no stretch marks just a pooch. I'm very short at 5 ft tall and weigh 136"
"Ever Since a 21 Hr Birth my Labia Have Left Me Feeling Very Insecure - Birmingham, AL - My first child took many hours to get out of me. Afterwards my vajayjay never looked quite the same. I felt very insecure about it. I also developed a hemorrhoid which makes me even further insecure. After my second child, which took 10 hours, my vajayjay and hemorrhoid looked even worse. My first husband (and children's father) would withhold sex from me and would tell me it was because I was ugly and disgusting. I also lost boobage and he would tell me that I was so unsexy. Even though, I lost boobage, they really didn't look that bad. I was still a perky 34B. I was 110 pounds after both kids, I had no stretch marks or anything.... We divorced within a year after the birth of my second child. I have wanted a labiaplasty for years not just because of my first husband's hateful and cruel words but because of my own insecurities And because of the pain I would have from exercise, riding bicycles, sex, clothes, etc., etc. (my kids are now teenagers). I remarried a little over two years ago to a wonderful man who made me feel good about myself and made me feel normal and who did not notice anything at all wrong with me. However, I still had my major insecurities in those areas. So, I recently had labiaplasty done and am undecided about the outcome of it. I think it looks great except for one spot. I am hoping I still have a little swelling but I think it is actually almost healed. Most of my stitches have already come out. It's been itching like crazy for the past couple of days. Clothes are an irritant and it's been hard finding something to wear to work that doesn't look frumpy because all I really want to wear are sweats!I have yet to get the hemorrhoid taken care of and didn't even bring it up with my surgeon but am hoping that at my next gynecologist visit I can bring it up to her and maybe get a procedure covered by insurance. I am really ready to feel sexy again! (Of course, I have gained some weight over the years and I need to drop about 20 lbs to get back into good shape again lol) I am determined to do that after I get my procedures done:)Labiaplasty and hemorrhoids, in my opinion, is one of the hardest things for women to talk about with anyone. It's even embarrassing to talk about it with a doctor and his staff. Absolutely no one knows that I have had this done except me, my doctor and his staff. My husband doesn't even know about the labiaplasty and he was the one with me to bring me home and take care of me after surgery... So this is my only outlet. I also had a breast augmentation done on the same day (under a different review.) My breasts look amazing and are fast healing as well:) I basically told my husband that he keeps his hands off of me for at least six weeks and that he will not even get a peek of my boobies because they have to go through some changes, etc. and he is totally respecting my privacy over it. Which, in turn, gives me my privacy regarding my vajayjay! I have no idea how I'll handle telling him about a hemorrhoid removal if/when I have it but I'll figure something out!"
"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:"
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"32 Single Mom, Lost 100+ Pounds and Ready to Find Me Again !! - Birmingham, AL - I'm exactly one month away from getting my breast implants (silicone) and a full tummy tuck. After having a 10+ lb kid and losing a 100 pounds I'm ready for my body to get back to some kind of normal. I'm looking to get 550 cc under muscle. I have a curve to my back due to a car wreck and breaking my back in three places and my hips protrude out a little bit. I'm super nervous but so ready for my outsides to match my insides. I feel like I'm living in a foreign body."
"23 Year Old Mom, Trying to Get Her Body Back! - After having my two toddlers at a young age I was disappointed with my quickly aged breasts. I was in need of a lift and wanted to add volume with implants. I went for a consultation to see Dr. Hedden. I immediately knew he was who I wanted to operate on me because he was so calm and caring of my needs and expectations. I can honestly say his work is amazing and I was definitely impressed with my results! I recommend him to anyone and I also recommend a breast lift/implants to anyone that's considering it. The recovery is a breeze and the results are well worth it! I look forward to using him for my future tummy tuck as well :)Updated on 24 Jun 2014:"
"23 Year Old Mom, Trying to Get Her Body Back! - After having my two toddlers at a young age I was disappointed with my quickly aged breasts. I was in need of a lift and wanted to add volume with implants. I went for a consultation to see Dr. Hedden. I immediately knew he was who I wanted to operate on me because he was so calm and caring of my needs and expectations. I can honestly say his work is amazing and I was definitely impressed with my results! I recommend him to anyone and I also recommend a breast lift/implants to anyone that's considering it. The recovery is a breeze and the results are well worth it! I look forward to using him for my future tummy tuck as well :)"
"AMAZING DOCTOR!!!!! Best Care You Can Receive! – Birmingham, AL - Dr. Hedden is the most amazing doctor! He really goes above & beyond to make you feel 100% comfortable with your decision and the entire surgery. I mostly spoke to Heather, the out of town coordinator to send my pictures & ask questions. Dr. Hedden did respond to my emails and pictures as well. I can tell that he gets a large volume of emails as he is answering them late at night in effort to respond back to everyone. I paid 4k for my augmentation and I chose marena silicone implants. I am thrilled with my results. I chose 550 cc and went from a size 36 B to size 36D. The scarring is minimal and they sit perfectly on my chest. The first week and half I was extremely sore from the surgery. The medication makes u think you can resume normal activities but they key is to take it slow and rest a lot. Even simple things like washing my hair was a challenge. After week 2 I was feeling much better and by week 3 I was fully recovered. After returning home (I only stayed in AL for 3 days post surgery than returned home to NY) I was experiencing pain and Dr. Hedden asked me to text him pictures so he could check my progress and reassured me to just take it easy and sure enough eh was right. It has been a little over a month since the surgery and I am VERY HAPPY! I highly recommend Dr. Hedden. He explained and answered all my questions to me and made me and my husband feel comfortable and confident about the surgery. Birmingham is a beautiful place. I was very nervous about travelling to a place I had never been but it very similar to long island. There are lots of shopping plazas that have everything you could need. By day 3 we visited the two malls in Hoover. (beautiful). Everything was inexpensive and easy to find. No issues what so ever, which is something I stressed & worried about leading up to my surgery. Dr. Heddens office is GORGEOUS and super modern. I even treated myself to some botox as it was inexpensive as well. I would def go back to Dr. Hedden after I have my kids for some liposuction and tummy tuck. Absolutely no regrets. People thought I was crazy when I told them I was travelling down south to have my surgery but here in NY they wanted to charged me 8500 for the same procedure. I only paid about 4k for silicone. An additional 1k for airfare for me & my husband (you do need a care giver), 3 days hotel stay and car rental and meals and medication. I saved about 3500 flying down south and had the best care & the amazing results. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!!!!"
"34 Years Old, Male, Dr Hedden. Had Tummy Tuck, Gyno Removal,and Some Lipo - Birmingham, AL - Well, I used to be in very good shape, then gained quite a bit of weight, lost it rapidly, and since then, no matter what I did or how good of shape I was in, I was stuck with loose skin, and also a minor case of gynecomastia. I still need to lose some weight, but had to get this over withI booked a date a few weeks ago for the 15th, after reading many reviews of dr hedden. Everything went very smooth, and the price compared to ny was also substantial.The facility is quite impressive, and everything is run very smoothly. The first 2 days after surgery were pretty rough, but other than that, I feel okay. The chest looks just like I wantedI do notice one issue thiugh even with my compression garments on. I had a decent amount of stretchmarks, and I knew that any mark over the bb would not bevremoved, but that it would be placed much lower after the surgery.I have 2 marks now that somehow are exactly the same as before, not any lower.. I don't know if this is normal, but definitely not thrilled about this. i mean, i felt it, and just looked at it, and the mark has not gone down at all... I don't know what can be done, or if it's a part of swelling,etc, but I don't think it is. I have to admit it it's bothering me quite a bit, expected it to be lower than bb, and still the same as before. I'll see dr hedden tomorrow, so will get an answer thenOther than that, I feel well, and result should be very good, dr hedden said it looked very very good. Again, the mark is bothering me though.Updated on 20 Feb 2014:There seems to be a bulge on my upper abdomen, and not one stretch mark was removed.... im starting to think i need to see a dr in ny just for a consultaion... i was supposed to have the muscle repaired, but dr told me he did not do it, said i didnt need it.... it could just be some fat or swelling in ipper abdomen, but when i suck in my stomach, theres like a crease in the middle which leads me to believe that perhaps a mini was performed??? idk, will hopefully find out soonUpdated on 20 Feb 2014:the bottom , right above the scar , not flat... like a ledge. again, i doint know if its just fat i need to lose, but ive seen some photos of pretty heavy people after a tummy tuck, and its flat to the scar... mine hangs over... its not droopy but definitely not flatUpdated on 20 Feb 2014:Updated on 8 Mar 2014:AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!! theres a dent in my stomach, on my lower stomach, one part sticks out more than the other????? not happy at all, just looks flabby all around. doesnt look anything like what i see from others posting pics.... going to have to go see a ps in nyc this week to get his opinion....Updated on 19 Mar 2014:I'll post photos soon.... but its been an awful experience so far, thought maybe I'm too hard on m self... i have a noticeable pouch and bulge in my lower stomach???? My stomach is nowhere near flat, in fact it looks odd... I'll post photos soon to update. The situation has gotten worse,not better"
"34 Years Old, Male, Dr Hedden. Had Tummy Tuck, Gyno Removal,and Some Lipo - Birmingham, AL - Well, I used to be in very good shape, then gained quite a bit of weight, lost it rapidly, and since then, no matter what I did or how good of shape I was in, I was stuck with loose skin, and also a minor case of gynecomastia. I still need to lose some weight, but had to get this over withI booked a date a few weeks ago for the 15th, after reading many reviews of dr hedden. Everything went very smooth, and the price compared to ny was also substantial.The facility is quite impressive, and everything is run very smoothly. The first 2 days after surgery were pretty rough, but other than that, I feel okay. The chest looks just like I wantedI do notice one issue thiugh even with my compression garments on. I had a decent amount of stretchmarks, and I knew that any mark over the bb would not bevremoved, but that it would be placed much lower after the surgery.I have 2 marks now that somehow are exactly the same as before, not any lower.. I don't know if this is normal, but definitely not thrilled about this. i mean, i felt it, and just looked at it, and the mark has not gone down at all... I don't know what can be done, or if it's a part of swelling,etc, but I don't think it is. I have to admit it it's bothering me quite a bit, expected it to be lower than bb, and still the same as before. I'll see dr hedden tomorrow, so will get an answer thenOther than that, I feel well, and result should be very good, dr hedden said it looked very very good. Again, the mark is bothering me though."
"Implant Exchange and Tummy Tuck - Birmingham, AL - Although Dr. Hedden did not do my original BA, I had heard about him from a friend that had hers exchanged and loved him. So I called for an appointment for myself and my daughter that was wanting a BA. We had no problem getting an appointment and being seen by Dr. Hedden, and ultimately scheduled surgery within the next 10 days. The nurses and staff were very informative and assisted in any way possible. Carol a nurse there even helped me get an appointment with a MD to get clearance for surgery. I have also had Botox and Juvederm at other facilities, but this will now be my place of choice for any procedure. Very satisfied."
"TUBA Boob Implants 385CC Under the Muscle - Birmingham, AL - I received under the muscle saline implants (385CC) via the TUBA incision. I had initially planned on getting silicone through the armpit using a Keller funnel. But, silicone requires a larger incision and I am prone to scarring. Besides, even if my implants do deflate, replacements can also be done via TUBA as well (in most cases....my doctor advised me of this). I already had a scar in my navel due to a tummy tuck so the plastic surgeon just went in through the same scar. So, I have no *new* scars by choosing saline. The thing about saline that really bugged me at first is the fact that if they did deflate, I would have one flat breast. But, Mentor has a warranty for replacement implants and will also give you up to $1200 in doctors fees to have them replaced. And with the $1500 I saved by using saline combined with the warranty, I have more than enough money in my booby emergency fund to replace my saline implants if I ever need to. No matter whether you get saline or silicone, breast implants are not lifetime devices anyway. I did not want to spend a lot of money on silicone and then hate them and feel that implants are not for me. I did not want to spend too much money on my first surgery--because, let's face it, if you have implants, you are likely going under the knife again for replacements and revisions due to aging, breastfeeding, rupture etc. They say silicone feels more natural. But, I am not in a sexual relationship right now anyway so I don't care about that. If I do get into a relationship, it certainly will not be with a man who is whiny enough to complain about how my saline implants feel! I am a thin woman...any man with eyes can see that. And thin women rarely have huge natural boobs because fat is a big component of boobs. If a man is too dimwitted to understand that, then I do not want to be with him anyway.I am a big geek....I actually sat down with a pen and piece of paper and wrote out a list of pros and cons between my two choices (saline TUBA versus silicone through the armpit). Cost was not an issue for me. And even then, saline won out. Everyone is different and I advise anyone considering breast implants to do a list of pros and cons when it comes to which doctor to choose and which implant material to choose. If I did not already have a belly button scar from a tummy tuck, maybe silicone would have won out on my "pros and cons" list. The day after surgery was rough....my stomach was killing me. But, now I feel a lot better. Waking up, your boobs feel heavy and hard. But, it is getting easier to move around. TUBA recovery is a lot easier than the armpit recovery and plus there are no tell tale scars on my boobs. I am very happy with TUBA. When they drop and fluff, I will be even happier!"
"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."
"Finally a Dr. Hedden patient with booty, 19 days post-op- Birmingham, AL - I dont know where to start or the best place to stay, or if its best to drive/fly. I called and spoke to Nancy. I got the price of $7779 which is great. The next open date is March which is ok. That gives me time to save up and not blow my Care Credit card to the limit. I want to know EVERYTHING that you girls have been through. What to expect about work, pain, result. I do not know anything about a cosmetice procedure and coming from Mississippi, it's not common that ppl talk about it. I know that I want it and I am going for it. I just need the sisterly support from experianced BBL patients. I am open for all suggestions and comments. Thanks"
"Finally a Dr. Hedden patient with booty, 19 days post-op- Birmingham, AL - I dont know where to start or the best place to stay, or if its best to drive/fly. I called and spoke to Nancy. I got the price of $7779 which is great. The next open date is March which is ok. That gives me time to save up and not blow my Care Credit card to the limit. I want to know EVERYTHING that you girls have been through. What to expect about work, pain, result. I do not know anything about a cosmetice procedure and coming from Mississippi, it's not common that ppl talk about it. I know that I want it and I am going for it. I just need the sisterly support from experianced BBL patients. I am open for all suggestions and comments. ThanksUpdated on 18 Jul 2012:I dont know where to start or the best place to stay, or if its best to drive/fly. I called and spoke to Nancy. I got the price of $7779 which is great. The next open date is March which is ok but scary. That does however give me time to save up and not blow my Care Credit card to the limit. I want to know EVERYTHING that you girls have been through. What to expect about work, pain, result. I do not know anything about a cosmetice procedure and coming from Mississippi, it's not common that ppl talk about it. I know that I want it and I am going for it. I just need the sisterly support from experianced BBL patients. I am open for all suggestions and comments. ThanksUpdated on 28 Dec 2012:II have been MIA for a while but I am back!!! There has been alot going on in my life, mostly good things. I have started a new job and added a second job to my belt as well! I have finally chose a doctor for my procedure. I am going with Dr. Hedden. I have weighed all options, concerns, etc. and he is the best option. I have researched him and have received nothing but good feedback on him. My sx is scheduled for the 17th of January. I will be getting liposuction to the upper/lower back, flanks, and upper/lower abdomen w/fat graft to my buttocks. I am so excited and will post pics as soon as I am able to. It would be helpful if the women who have had this procedure give me some helpful advice on what I should/should not do and supplies that are good for healing. Thank you all so much!Updated on 3 Jan 2013:13 more days until surgery! Very excited and still have not purchased any supplies! Come on ladies, what did you all use?Updated on 11 Jan 2013:I would love for my measurements to be 38-27-45. I would be happy with that! : )Updated on 12 Jan 2013:I am currently going through a divorce from a very abusive man after 6 years of misery! It did a number to my self esteem. I am getting this procedure for myself and no one else. A new start with a new body! :-)Updated on 20 Jun 2013:Everything is great guys! I am starting insanity to maintain and even maximize my results!!!! Stay tuned!!!!"