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 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!"
"I cannot say enough good things about my surgeon. Dr Pasha performed my neck lift and a few other treatments to maximize my results. All of the staff at Hedden & Gunn are friendly and considerate and I'm so thrilled I chose to have my surgery done with them! My surgeon's care and attention to details has yielded beautiful results and my complete trust. After a horrible experience with another leading Birmingham surgeon, I was hesitant to continue my plastic surgery journey, but he made sure my experience was incredible. Im already planning 3 more procedures with them. I've recommended Dr Pasha to all of my friends who are looking to have work done!"
"I would give 10 stars if I could for Meredith (Mgr.) at Hedden Plastic Surgery. I had plastic surgery on my eyes , face & neck just 2 wks ago. I also have a lot of sun damage. Dr. Pasha did my surgery & he is phenomenal as well. He prescribed me Tretinoin Cream for my sun damaged face. I had questions so I reached out to a nurse. She text me back & said our manager MEREDITH is going to call you., she called me within 1 minute. She has used the product for a year now. She told me everything I needed to know plus more. She went over & beyond. We spoke for 20 minutes, 20 minutes!!! I couldn’t believe she spoke to me for that long. She answered all of my questions. I can’t remember the last time anyone in the medical community took it upon themselves to reach out & help me in the way Meredith did. I can’t say enough about her, Hedden Plastic Surgery & Dr. Pasha. I’m still healing from my surgery, but when I complete my healing I will have an outstanding review for Dr. Pasha as well. Kathy D. Leonard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
"Amazing experience at Hedden & Gunn! Dr. Pasha walked me through the benefits of botox, lip fillers, and PDO threads. Initially, I was super nervous, but his attention to detail and calmness were amazing. Love my results for all three procedures."
"I recently had Rhinoplasty by Dr. Hedden and I am more than happy to write this review. The results were exceptional and I’m very happy with the outcome. Including myself, now have 4 members of my family that have had great results over the years with Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery."
"I have had several different procedures performed by Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery from face and neck peels, Mohs surgery with skin graft, to facials, massages, hair, manicures, pedicures, skin care line and have been very pleased with everything they do. The staff is very professional and personable. So glad they were recommended to me. See you soon, Traci!"
"Wonderful! I traveled from Memphis to Birmingham just to see him and I’m very pleased - i had my very first breast implants & lift w/ Dr. Hedden. a lot of my friends went to him so it was a no brainer for me. i traveled from Memphis to Birmingham just to see him and i’m very pleased. i’m 7 days post op, had very minimal bruising. he’s straight to the point but listens to your needs as well. his staff is very kind & informative. i will definitely be returning for a nose job once i get the boobs paid off :)"
"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 had an upper eyelid lift and fat transfer to my face and my wife had full face laser resurfacing and cheek fat transfer. We both are completely satisfied and amazed at the results. Dr Hedden and staff were terrific in every aspect. We highly recommend Hedden Plastic Surgery Center."
"I had such a fabulous experience with Dr Hedden! I had my mid-face, eyes, neck and lips done and the results were amazing. He and his entire staff were so caring and attentive. I am so thrilled when people are so surprised at my age (56).....they can't believe it! Thank you so much Hedden Plastic Surgery!!!"
"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!"
"My experience with Dr. Hedden was the best! I had a breast augmentation in July of 2012 and it was okay. I did 290cc of saline I can't say anything bad about that surgeon. I just wanted an upgrade I wanted them bigger and I wanted silicone! I had a friend that went to dr. Hedden and she was very pleased with him, so I decided I scheduled a consultation with him it took me about 2 months to get a consultation. I was in the office for probably 15 mins before I was called into a room to see dr. Hedden! Me and my boyfriend played around with the samples while we waited to see what size we liked. I was kinda hard for me to tell what it would look like since I already had implants. Originally I was wanting to go to a 450! But me and my boyfriend continued to talk about it and said we really couldn't even tell a difference so we picked 500 (he wanted me to go a lot bigger being a male of course) but I researched and researched females my size and 500 cc of silicone gel, and I truly liked the size and I felt those would look best! My consultation was July the 14th and that day we scheduled the surgery for august the 10th. My surgery was scheduled for 8 I got back in the room about 9 around 10 the took me back for surgery. I remember waking up around 12:15 and I left at 12:30, I ended up getting 525cc silicone gel! It was a super easy process. I felt like everything was done in a timely manor. I stayed the night the night of my surgery and had to follow up post op day one, while I was there I got some juvaderm injections in my lips! It was pretty painful but I have to say I absolutely love them! They a beautiful I've received so many compliments on my lips! I'm now post op day 5 I can pretty much do anything I'm still a little sore! I will return to work Friday and I can't wait to show off my lips! I highly recommend dr. Hedden and his facility. He truly listens to you and your concerns. He puts his patients first. The staff is awesome as well, they make you feel at home. And the anesthesiologist was great to! The day after I got home I had a get well soon card from his facility which was super kind. If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change one thing! In my opinion Dr. hedden in the BEST plastic surgery!"
"Dr. Schaffer and his staff are absolutely amazing! I had breast augmentation on April 14th 2017. Over the past month Dr. Schaffer and his staff have taken very good care of me. I had some issues that were unexpected, unplanned for and were not anyone's fault, my body just didn't want to cooperate! Dr. Schaffer made sure that he did everything in his power to treat me properly and professionally take care of me. He even saw me in his office on a Saturday night, when he didn't have to! He took time away from his family and personal life to check on me, even calling my husband the next day to make sure all was good. In my eyes Dr. Schaffer and his staff have went above and beyond for me and for that I greatly appreciate them! I would highly recommend him to anyone that asks!! Thanks Dr. Schaffer and staff at Hedden Plastic Surgery!!!"
"25 Years Old No Kids. 5'4" 115 Pounds. - My experience with Dr. Hedden was the best! I had a breast augmentation in July of 2012 and it was okay. I did 290cc of saline I can't say anything bad about that surgeon. I just wanted an upgrade I wanted them bigger and I wanted silicone! I had a friend that went to dr. Hedden and she was very pleased with him, so I decided I scheduled a consultation with him it took me about 2 months to get a consultation. I was in the office for probably 15 mins before I was called into a room to see dr. Hedden! Me and my boyfriend played around with the samples while we waited to see what size we liked. I was kinda hard for me to tell what it would look like since I already had implants. Originally I was wanting to go to a 450! But me and my boyfriend continued to talk about it and said we really couldn't even tell a difference so we picked 500 (he wanted me to go a lot bigger being a male of course) but I researched and researched females my size and 500 cc of silicone gel, and I truly liked the size and I felt those would look best! My consultation was July the 14th and that day we scheduled the surgery for august the 10th. My surgery was scheduled for 8 I got back in the room about 9 around 10 the took me back for surgery. I remember waking up around 12:15 and I left at 12:30, I ended up getting 525cc silicone gel! It was a super easy process. I felt like everything was done in a timely manor. I stayed the night the night of my surgery and had to follow up post op day one, while I was there I got some juvaderm injections in my lips! It was pretty painful but I have to say I absolutely love them! They a beautiful I've received so many compliments on my lips! I'm now post op day 5 I can pretty much do anything I'm still a little sore! I will return to work Friday and I can't wait to show off my lips! I highly recommend dr. Hedden and his facility. He truly listens to you and your concerns. He puts his patients first. The staff is awesome as well, they make you feel at home. And the anesthesiologist was great to! The day after I got home I had a get well soon card from his facility which was super kind. If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change one thing! In my opinion Dr. hedden in the BEST plastic surgery!"
"31 Year Old, Childless and Breastless - This initial review will be short until I have more time to fully describe the GREAT experience and breast augmentation that I received at Hedden Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to deciding to undergo a breast augmentation, my weight settled at 135 lbs on my 5'7" frame and my poor breasts were deflated. My right breast was in Stage I ptosis and I knew that I wanted to do something about them. My Iphone made my breast look really saggy but when Dr. Hedden saw me on July 11th, he told me that I did NOT need a lift and would be fine with a breast augmentation. I settled on 450 cc in my right breast and 485 cc in my left breast. Recovery was harder than I expected. My cousin stayed with me for a week but the first 4 days were intense and I do not have any memory of day #3. However, 12 days later I feel great. My girls are dropping at different rates but I expected that (they've always had their own personality and swag) but ultimately, I am VERY pleased. I will upload pics later."
"I have been a client of Dr. Hedden for several years. I have gotten Botox, Dysport and Juvéderm injections, Chemical Peels, Lime Light, Titan, and recently Fraxel and Pearl. I have always been extremely pleased with the results at Hedden's office. I once went to a medi-spa with a Juvéderm coupon and left horrified at my appearance. My lips looked like a duck and my upper lip was lumpy. It really takes talent, practice, and knowledge to get it right. Dr. Hedden has all 3. I'll never go back that medi-spa again.
I prefer Dysport over Botox to get rid of and prevent forehead wrinkles. It seems to last a little longer and costs a little less! I love Juvéderm to slightly plump my lips and fill in my nasolabial fold."
"Over the last year I have lost some excess weight through diet and exercise. Despite my extremely active exercise program I was still unable to lose specific pockets of body fat. Also, due to the weight loss, my face had lost fat and was looking aged, to include sunken eyes and deep smile lines.
After coming to the realization that more exercise would not get rid of the body fat and more dieting only resulted in increased fat loss from my face, I decided to see a plastic surgeon. Based on multiple recommendations and outstanding experiences by friends, family and co-workers, I chose to see Dr. Hedden.
During my consultation, Dr. Hedden explained what needed to be done. He was extremely professional and informative.
Just a couple of months later I underwent SmartLipo to my abdomen and flanks, fat transfer to my lips, cheeks, smile lines and under my eyes. I also had my tummmy tuck scar revised and Dysport injected into my forehead and crow's feet. It was so nice to go to the surgery center in Dr. Hedden's building. The staff was so nice and took such good care of me. I can't say enough how much I appreciate their part in my care.
My results were absolutely incredible! Dr. Hedden exceeded every expectation I had!"
"Dr. Hedden Did a Wonderful Job! - Birmingham, AL - I went in for my interview and he was very kind and understanding with what I wanted. I had a larger bump in my nose that I always was very self conscience about. He didn't try to persuade me into getting a drastic change which would have cost 9k or more. He simply agreed to keep it subtle and remove the bump to create an arch. Him and his staff were wonderful. Recovery went better than expected and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend this doctor!Updated on 17 Nov 2016:"
"Dr. Hedden Did a Wonderful Job! - Birmingham, AL - I went in for my interview and he was very kind and understanding with what I wanted. I had a larger bump in my nose that I always was very self conscience about. He didn't try to persuade me into getting a drastic change which would have cost 9k or more. He simply agreed to keep it subtle and remove the bump to create an arch. Him and his staff were wonderful. Recovery went better than expected and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend this doctor!"
"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."
"23y/o, 5'2" 154lbs Tuberous Breast Correction 475cc Allergen Natrelle Style 20 - Birmingham, AL - I've been going back and forth about posting my experience on here, but I decided to go ahead and post since I love reading everyone else's reviews and I don't see many women with my "stats" on here! I'm currently in graduate school, 23 years old, 5'2", 157lbs (currently dieting and exercising responsibly before the surgery) and I have ALWAYS HATED my breasts. I've finally bitten the bullet and realized this is something that I need to do for my own self esteem. I've gotten tired of crying when looking at my bare breasts in the mirror, feeling like push up bras are a daily requirement, and shying away from anyone seeing me in a bathing suit. According to my PS, I have mild tuberous breast mixed with ptosis. I have had my consultation, pre op appointment, and have paid for my breast augmentation with Dr. Hedden in Birmingham, AL. My surgery date is 11/5 (a little less than a month away) and I can hardly wait! I'm currently a 36 A and am hoping to go to a FULL C. During my consultation my PS and I agreed on 400cc but I'm thinking that I want 500cc because my shoulders are broad and I want a "noticeable" change in breast size. I will be having a biplanar/dual plane procedure to help correct the ptosis without a lift with an inframmary incision under my breast. I've uploaded some pics to show where I am currently!"
"Fabulous Lips!!!!!! - Birmingham, AL - Dr. Hedden is awesome!!! He explained everything I needed to know about lip injections. had no bruising the pain was minimal and I didn't hurt the next day!! He is super nice! I will definitely be back!! My lips look fabulous!! I have had so many compliments on them. Goodbye bird lips hello plump luscious lips!!!"
"I am 67 years old and finally saved up the money to have a chin/jaw lift. Dr. Hedden performed the surgery and did a very natural looking job on my face. I have had many compliments on my "youthful" face from people who did not know that I had the surgery.
My experiences with the clinic have been very positive. All the nurses and personnel have been very professional. Dr. Hedden even gave me several chemical peels as complimentary procedures to give me some "pampering for myself" as he called it! Honey is wonderful with her clients and these helped improve the collagen in my skin. I would highly recommend Hedden Plastic Surgical Center for being a new, beautiful building with a caring atmosphere."
"Under Eye Bags Removed -Dr. Schaffer- Birmingham, AL - I found Dr. Hedden's office features in Sky miles magazine awhile back. I had been thinking of getting my under eyes done and decided to research this office. I am 48 and felt the bags under my eyes were aging me. I read nothing but good reviews and the doctors credentials were impressive. I called Hedden and was referred to their out of town patient coordinator named Heather. She took my information and promptly emailed me the necessary information to start preparing for the surgery which I scheduled for Friday the 13th. I was originally scheduled with Dr. Hedden who recommended Dr. Schaffer due to his expertise with facial procedures. I agrees to the switch and am glad I did. My overall experience with Dr. Schaffer as well as the staff was absolutely a positive experience. All of my questions were answered knowledgeably and patiently. All emails and phone called were returned in a timely manner. I arrived from Nashville on a Thursday for pre op meeting and left on Saturday after my post op meeting. The healing was amazingly quick. I emailed pictures to Heather 2 weeks later and requested a follow up meeting 2 weeks after that to ensure my recovery was on the right track. Wynn, the head nurse agreed to fit me on a Saturday ( 1 month after surgery), to see Dr. Schaffer so I would not have to take anymore time off of work. What excellent customer service.!!!! Dr. Schaffer was very happy with the results and healing and pulled up my pre op photos.... WOW! What a difference,,... In a fantastic way. I look so much younger and not tired! This office as well as the staff has earned my respect and future business. If you are considering a procedure, I highly recommend Hedden Plastic Surgery and specifically Dr. Schaffer. A special thanks to Heather, Wynn and Penny as well for making this a great experience. A+ all the way!!!Updated on 22 Mar 2015:"
"Under Eye Bags Removed -Dr. Schaffer- Birmingham, AL - I found Dr. Hedden's office features in Sky miles magazine awhile back. I had been thinking of getting my under eyes done and decided to research this office. I am 48 and felt the bags under my eyes were aging me. I read nothing but good reviews and the doctors credentials were impressive. I called Hedden and was referred to their out of town patient coordinator named Heather. She took my information and promptly emailed me the necessary information to start preparing for the surgery which I scheduled for Friday the 13th. I was originally scheduled with Dr. Hedden who recommended Dr. Schaffer due to his expertise with facial procedures. I agrees to the switch and am glad I did. My overall experience with Dr. Schaffer as well as the staff was absolutely a positive experience. All of my questions were answered knowledgeably and patiently. All emails and phone called were returned in a timely manner. I arrived from Nashville on a Thursday for pre op meeting and left on Saturday after my post op meeting. The healing was amazingly quick. I emailed pictures to Heather 2 weeks later and requested a follow up meeting 2 weeks after that to ensure my recovery was on the right track. Wynn, the head nurse agreed to fit me on a Saturday ( 1 month after surgery), to see Dr. Schaffer so I would not have to take anymore time off of work. What excellent customer service.!!!! Dr. Schaffer was very happy with the results and healing and pulled up my pre op photos.... WOW! What a difference,,... In a fantastic way. I look so much younger and not tired! This office as well as the staff has earned my respect and future business. If you are considering a procedure, I highly recommend Hedden Plastic Surgery and specifically Dr. Schaffer. A special thanks to Heather, Wynn and Penny as well for making this a great experience. A+ all the way!!!"
"Fuller Lips - Auburn, AL - Dr. Hedden did my lip injections and far surpassed my expectations! There was zero pain during the procedure and he was extremely nice and knowledgeable. The only pain that I experienced was the night after the injections were done. My lips were a bit sore but it was very minor. I love the end results!!! I would recommend him to anyone:)"
"No 'Plastic' Look for Me! - Birmingham, AL - I have lived in Birmingham for 10 years and have always heard of the wonderful work done by Dr. Hedden. So as I have gotten older I knew it was time to have a facelift. I was so nervous and scared to get that 'plastic' look but Dr. Heddens calming personality made it easy to scheduled a surgery date with him! I am only 3 months out from my surgery and am amazed and excited with my results! To me, I look and feel younger everyday!"
"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!"
"Botox and Juvederm -Birmingham, AL - I recently went to Dr.Hedden for wrinkles and lip augmentation. He explained all the risk and benefits with me and he decided that Botox and juvederm would be the best for me. He and his staff were amazing they answered all my questions and were so nice! I will be back for further procedures and have told all my friends to go see him.M.Wills"
"I Look Great! - Birmingham, AL - I had Beloterro in my lips. I've always been very self conscious of my paper thin lips. I've always felt like I could never smile for drawing attention to my lips.........Wow! They are now full and beautiful. They look great. I love it. It far exceeded my expectations. Thank you Dr. Hedden for my beautiful lips. *Pumpkin*"