Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Virtual! Call us to purchase (301) 215-5955
This year’s Pink Party will be 100% virtual. You can participate by calling anytime from 8 am-4:30 pm!
Our annual Pink Party features exclusive discounts, new products, and new procedures in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Drs Bruno, Brown, and Yalamanchili work with breast cancer patients and survivors, and it’s a great way to celebrate the month and give back to the community. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund, a local breast cancer charity focused on outreach, education, and support.
Special offers include*:
Bank Your Botox: $14/unit (Minimum of 30 units)
Extended Dosing Daxxify: $8/unit (Minimum of 60 units)
Fillers: Buy 1 for 20% off, 2 for 25% off, or 3 for 30% off
All skincare packages: 25% off, including
MeliaRF
Microneedling
Hydrafacial
Red Carpet Facial
Peels
IPL
Red Light Therapy
Fractional Laser
All ZO Products: Buy 1 for 20% off, 2 for 25% off, or 3 or more 30% off
All in-office surgical procedures: 20% off ($1,000 deposit required)
Participate and Support the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund
The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund is a local grassroots organization that focuses on outreach, education, and support of breast cancer research to improve the overall health and wellness for women and men.
*Surgical procedure offer must be redeemed by September 30, 2025. All other offers must be redeemed by April 30, 2025. Surgical procedures require a $1,000 deposit during the Pink Party to secure your spot (deposit is refundable only if our physicians determine the patient is not a good fit for the procedure). All surgical procedures and skin care services must be completed at our Chevy Chase location. Botox and Extended Dosing Daxxify require different unit amounts – ask our team for more information. ZO Products may be picked up from our office or shipped – patient is responsible for shipping and handling, which is $10.*
When it comes to breast procedures, all of the options may seem overwhelming. This blog will briefly explain each type of breast procedure to help guide you on your breast transformation journey. These are the procedures that will be covered:
It’s important to inform yourself by conducting your own research, but a consultation is even more important. Talking to the doctor about your current situation, desired outcome, and lifestyle will help you decide the best procedure for your specific goals.
DC Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation provides women with an enhanced figure by resizing and reshaping the breast to achieve a fuller look. Every patient is different, so we take a holistic approach to achieving your desired look. During your consultation, we will work closely with you to determine whether a breast implant or fat grafting can best help you achieve the ideal shape and size of your breast.
Breast implants are the most popular way to achieve a fuller, larger look. Despite its popularity, this procedure can be intimidating due to the decisions that come with it. Implant size, profiles, and material are important factors that will affect the way your breasts look and feel, but may seem like foreign concepts.
Implant sizes are measured in cubic centimeter measurements – each patient’s body is different and may require a different sized implant to achieve a “one cup size up”
Implant profiles are low, moderate, or high – these will determine the shape and projection of your breasts depending on your body type
Saline or silicone implants – while both options are good, saline implants have a consistency similar to water while saline implants are more gel-like
Fat transfer breast augmentations are the best of both worlds. This procedure allows you to remove unwanted fat from one area and place it in your breasts for a natural boost of volume.
Each patient has a different idea of what they want their desired outcome to look like, and some don’t want the look of an implant or don’t need a large enough increase in volume. That being said, this procedure is difficult to ensure a specific outcome. Your fat transfer breast augmentation DC results depend on how your body processes the new fat and how much it doesn’t use.
During a breast lift in Washington, DC, incisions are made to sagging or droopy breasts in order to lift the breast and improve the contour. After the incisions are made, the underlying breast tissue is lifted and reshaped, the nipple and areola are repositioned, and any excess breast skin is removed.
There are four different types of breast lift incision. The doctors will work with you to evaluate which type of breast lift incision will best suit your needs.
Anchor: 3 basic incisions, one around the areola, one vertical to the breast crease, and one horizontal along the breast crease
Lollipop: 2 basic incisions, one around the areola and one vertical to the breast crease
During a breast reduction in DC, excess skin, fat, and tissue are removed in order to achieve a reduced size and desired shape. Oftentimes the weight of the larger breasts causes them to sag, so the breast is also lifted during this procedure.
The amount removed will depend on the patient’s anatomy and goals. Breast reductions can be done to improve your aesthetic look, relieve physical discomfort, or both.
Breast reconstruction procedures aim to help women reclaim and maintain their femininity by restoring or replacing the breasts. After enduring breast cancer and losing of one or both breasts, survivors deserve to resume a normal, pre-diagnosis life.
Reconstruction cases are different because it may be a different canvas the doctor is working with, you may have different expectations for your desired outcome, and there may be other factors involved that make it more unique than other cases. A consultation is especially important in these situations to determine the exact parameters of the case and ensure you are happy with the end result.
Whether you are looking to downsize your breast implants in Washington, DC, or are needing an implant repair, we can help. Implants are not made to last forever and our taste tends to change as time continues on. Revising your breast augmentation will help you feel more like yourself and ensure your body stays healthy.
You will need to consult with the doctor to provide the information of your previous procedure and determine what you want your end result to look like.
Open your eyes and turn back time with blepharoplasty in DC
Our eyes are one of the most prominent features on our face. As we age, we start to notice skin laxity affecting their youthful appearance. This looseness can cause the eyelid to droop down, distorting our natural eye shape and making us look older. Eyelid surgery, known as a blepharoplasty procedure, removes excess skin to bring back your bigger, younger looking eyes
A blepharoplasty is a procedure popular for removing under-eye puffiness, drooping lids, and wrinkles, reversing the signs of aging around the eyelid and surrounding areas. At Bruno|Brown, we consider the overall harmony of your facial features, rather than focusing on one area in isolation. Your doctor will consult with you to determine which areas to target to achieve the best appearance for your eyes. Sometimes this can mean considering a brow lift or facelift instead of an eyelid lift.
Here are some considerations you might discuss during your consultation:
Upper blepharoplasty in DC: focuses on the upper eyelid
Lower blepharoplasty in DC: focuses on the lower eyelid
Eyelid surgery in Washington, DC offers a number of benefits for little recovery time. Some of these benefits include:
An overall more youthful appearance
Decreasing puffiness under the eyes
Lifting the appearance of hollows and brightening the appearance of dark patches under the eyes
Smoothing the skin around the eyes
Reducing the signs of aging and sun damage overall
The procedure itself is a very common procedure that has been done countless times by our doctors for years and years. Their experience and commitment to using innovative technology and techniques will give you the best possible results. Here are some things to expect from the procedure:
Surgical time: 1-2 hours, depending on your consultation you may add other procedures which can increase the time (browpexy, etc.)
Recovery time: 1-2 weeks, this can also depend on additional procedures
Bruising and swelling is normal and will reside over the course of your recovery time
No overnight hospital stay
At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, we aim to help our patients achieve their goals to improve their physical and emotional happiness. We aim for your complete satisfaction with your results and will answer any questions you have along the way. Our team will also be there to support you through your blepharoplasty recovery.
Non-surgical eyelid procedures
There are alternative methods to correcting the eyes that don’t involve surgery and can benefit those who don’t qualify for the procedure. If you struggle with the look of “tired” eyes more than droopy skin, filler or botox may be good options for you. Listen to what Dr. Brown has to say about preventing and correcting tired eyes:
Our bodies endure a number of physically taxing tasks like having a baby, losing weight, aging, and more. These experiences take a toll on the physical appearance of our bodies by stretching and manipulating the skin. Some people are able to bounce back or manage this issue on their own, while some may need extra help.
At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, our Chevy Chase plastic surgeons specialize in body contouring procedures like mommy makeovers, tummy tucks, and liposuction. These procedures help to restore and tighten your figure by slimming the waist and lifting the skin.
A tummy tuck surgery, also known as an abdominoplasty, addresses problem areas by removing stubborn fat and unwanted tissue around the waistline and stomach. Tummy tucks are common for those who have had children, significant weight loss, or simply have excess skin around the abdomen.
After discussing your current situation and desired outcome, your doctor will recommend which type of tummy tuck will be right for you:
Mini Tummy Tuck: For when patients need only a small amount of excess fat and skin removed, requiring a smaller incision and less surgery time.
Regular Tummy Tuck: The most common tummy tuck. It spans from hip to hip, removing excess fat and loose skin from an individual’s entire abdominal area.
Extended Tummy Tuck: Similar to a regular tummy tuck, the targeted area extends beyond the hips to the lower back. This often includes a liposuction contour.
Circumferential Tummy Tuck: A 360-degree tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the entire torso, generally most suitable for individuals who have faced significant weight loss, resulting in excess skin and fat in the abdomen, hips, and back.
If you’re looking to get a Chevy Chase, MD tummy tuck, the team at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery will take care of you every step of the way.
The tummy tuck can also be included in a mommy makeover. We offer the mommy makeover to rejuvenate your body and restore your pre-pregnancy figure. This popular cosmetic surgery reverses the undesirable physical effects of pregnancy and childbirth through a combination of procedures. These procedures could include a tummy tuck, breast lift, liposuction, breast enhancement, and other body contouring techniques. Each patient is unique, so your specific mommy makeover will depend on what goals you and your doctor establish during the consultation.
You will have a consultation with our doctors to discuss whether you are a good candidate for this procedure. Some factors you may discuss include:
if you are in good medical health
if you are at your ideal body weight
if you have a positive outlook and realistic expectations
Liposuction is a minimally invasive, versatile procedure which can target and remove unwanted fat from love handles, arms, thighs, and more. In a liposuction procedure, fat is removed through suction using a thin metal tube.
It is commonly paired with tummy tuck and mommy makeover procedures, but can also be done on its own and in other parts of the body. Its versatility and minimally invasive nature has made it one of the most popular procedures for men and women.
This procedure may be beneficial for those whose experience more difficulty with stubborn fat, and struggle less with excess skin. It can also be beneficial for those who want to relocate their removed fat using fat grafting.
Recovery for tummy tuck and mommy makeover procedures can range between two and three weeks. No overnight hospital stay is required for either procedure. Activity will be minimal the first week and you may need assistance during your daily activities. After the first week, you will gradually increase your activity as you start to feel better. You can expect a slightly longer recovery from a mommy makeover as you are recovering from multiple procedures at the same time compared to just one.
Depending on how much you have done, liposuction recovery may only take 3-5 days. You will experience soreness and bruising but will be able to return to normal activity soon after the procedure.
Every patient is different and will require different recovery processes. Listen to your doctor and follow the guidelines given to you for the best results.
Dr. Brown joins Dr. Aston on The Plastic Surgery Show
Dr. Aston hosts The Plastic Surgery Show on on Doctor Radio broadcast by Sirius XM Satellite Radio channel 110 where he hosts guests, answers questions, and creates an environment to discuss various topics in the plastic surgery world. Listeners and fans can ask Dr. Aston and his guests questions through his website or call in during the show.
Dr. Sherrell Jerone Aston is a New York City, double board-certified plastic surgeon who is one of the world’s foremost experts in aesthetic plastic surgery. He is a facelift and rhinoplasty specialist, Professor of Plastic Surgery at New York University, past President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and Chairman of the Plastic Surgery Department at Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital for twenty-three years. Dr. Aston is a surgeon, educator, and author of scientific papers, textbooks, and teaching videos for plastic surgeons covering many topics. Manhattan plastic surgeon Dr. Aston is invited to lecture and operate in numerous countries to teach his advanced surgical techniques.
Tune in to listen to his show on Tuesdays on Sirius XM 110 from 6pm – 8pm EST and ask questions via email or calling 1-877-NYU-DOCS or 1-877-698-3627!
Introducing SkinVive to Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery: The Injectable Skin Conditioning Hyaluronic Acid Gel
We’re excited to say SkinVive by Juvederm will be available at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery soon! SkinVive by Juvederm is the first and only FDA-approved hyaluronic acid (HA) microdroplet injectable in the US to improve skin smoothness of the cheeks and overall skin quality for up to 6 months.
This product is a skin conditioning Hyaluronic acid (HA) gel that is injected into the middle layers of the dermis to nourish it from the inside out. SkinVive hydrates the skin with its high water-binding capacity, increases elasticity through stimulating collagen production, and smoothes the skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Similar to other injectables, this product requires no downtime. Following the injection, you may experience redness, bruising, or swelling around the injection site but this should go away within a week. Results will be seen immediately after injection with full effectiveness showing within a month.
SkinVive is beneficial for all skin types across all ages. According to clinical trials, 91% of patients were more satisfied with their skin, 96% had smoother cheeks after treatment, and patients still saw improvement 6 months after the initial treatment. Talk with our doctors and skin care specialists to learn how it can benefit you!
Stay up to date with our socials and website for more information about SkinVive!
Dr. Brown talks all things plastic surgery with Nikki Noya on The Jet Set
Nikki Noya hosts The Jet Set where she interviews some of the “most interesting people in the world”. The Jet Set offers viewers a weekly dose of travel news, lifestyle trends, inspiration, interesting and informative guests and destination features shot on-location. Nikki asked Dr. Brown to come on the show to chat with her about some interesting topics in the plastic surgery industry, how Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery came to be, and a little about Dr. Brown himself.
Fight the Signs of Aging with Botox in DC at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery
As we age, our faces develop wrinkles and lines from the various facial expressions we make over our lifetime. Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States to reduce the appearance of these age marks.
Botox works by injecting botulinum toxin into the muscle to block its nerve signals. By blocking this signal, the muscle is not able to contract. This relaxed muscle diminishes unwanted facial wrinkles by preventing movement so that your face remains smoother.
Botox is most effective when used as a preventative treatment. If a patient starts to get Botox before developing deep lines or wrinkles, they are less likely to develop them in the future because the skin will be protected by low muscle movement. The less movement of the skin and muscle, the less wrinkle.
If a patient waits to start Botox once deep lines and wrinkles have already settled in, the Botox is not only working to prevent future wrinkles, it is also working to lessen the appearance of current wrinkles. Listen to what Dr. Brown has to say about preventative Botox in Washington, DC:
Botox can help your aesthetic goals in a number of ways. Here are a few:
Botox is a minimally invasive, quick procedure. Botox injections typically take around 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how much your doctor is injecting. The procedure consists of multiple small injections, which most patients say they don’t feel. No downtime is required for this procedure.
Quick results. You should start to notice your Botox kicking in within the first few days. By the end of the first week, you should both feel and see a difference in your skin. By the end of the first month, you should see full results.
Botox enhances your natural beauty. Botox helps bring back a smoother, more youthful appearance to help highlight and enhance your natural beauty!
Lasting Results. Botox can be a great investment and prevent the need for more invasive cosmetic procedures further down the line.
What does the process of getting DC Botox look like?
You and your doctor will discuss your areas of concern and what will work best for you specific anatomy and facial structure. From there, the doctor will define the injection points and begin injecting using a fine needle. Following the injection, the doctor or nurse may use an ice pack to relieve any irritation.
Swelling, redness, or bruising surrounding the injection points is normal and will likely resolve within a week. Depending on the patient, it can take anywhere from one week to up to one month to see full effectiveness of the Botox. Over this period, you will start to feel the product slowly start to work and settle in.
Botox can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months. Depending on your goals, you may want to consider a maintenance schedule to stay on top of wrinkle prevention. Most of our Washington, DC Botox maintenance patients return every 3-4 months.
The Difference Between a Facelift and a Deep Plane Facelift in DC
As we age, our skin becomes less structured. Because of this laxity, we notice more sagging and drooping, especially in the face. Jowling occurs when the face loses elastin and collagen, creating excess skin around the jawline and chin. The lack of tightness in the skin can makes us appear older.
A facelift is a surgical procedure that aims to help your face regain firmness. The procedure combines surgical and non-invasive techniques to reduce the signs of aging and reshape your facial features for a natural, youthful appearance. Depending on your situation and desired outcome, you may be fit for a facelift, mid-facelift, deep plane facelift, brow lift, or just a neck lift.
Each patient is different and has anatomy that requires a personalized approach. That’s why it’s vital to have a consultation with one of our doctors to discuss your lifestyle, concerns, problem areas, and goals.
A facelift is a facial procedure that aims to reduce overall laxity and loss of structure in the face and neck region. This procedure is beneficial for those who experience dissent of the cheek area, excess skin around the jaw or chin, and/or drooping in the upper face region.
Incisions for this procedure are located in the hairline, along the tragus, beneath the earlobe, behind the ear, and back into the hairline. They are relatively easy to conceal and tend to heal quickly.
A mid-facelift is a type of facelift that focuses on the middle regions of the face. This may be beneficial for patients of any age who experience dissent or lack of fullness in the cheek area, without concern of the upper face.
This procedure involves one incision in the hairline and one incision in the mouth. Once incisions are made, the cheek tissue can be lifted up. Incisions may take around 2 weeks to heal but are easily concealed.
A deep plane facelift is a type of facelift that aims to reduce tension with scarring. This may be beneficial for patients who want overall improvement in their skin laxity and a longer lasting result.
This procedure works by creating a fascial flap underneath the skin, releasing all tension, and lifting the skin and muscle. The lack of tension allows incision scars to heal thin and discreet. Results from this procedure are longer lasting due to lifting the entire fascia rather than just the skin.
An endoscopic brow lift is a type of facelift procedure that focuses on the forehead, brow, and eyelid region. This may be beneficial for those who have heavy brows, brows that sit lower on their face, fullness in the eyelid, or overall sagging in the upper face.
A neck lift is in the same family as a facelift but specifically focuses on laxity within the neck region. This may be beneficial for someone who feels as though their neck is aging faster than their face, for someone who has always had excess skin in the neck regardless of age, or for someone who isn’t ready to commit to a full facelift.
This procedure requires minimal incision points including one just below the chin and, in some cases, behind the ear. Once the incisions are made, the neck muscle is dissected and tightened.
Defy Time at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery with Neck Lifts, Facelifts, Browlifts, and Forehead Lifts in Chevy Chase, MD
We spend our lives looking at each other’s faces and studying our own. Because of this, we notice some of the first signs of aging in our face. This could be wrinkles, hollowness, discoloration, sagging skin, or more, which may make you appear older than you actually are. When performing any sort of surgical lift on the face, you are able to rewind the clock.
Neck lifts, facelifts, browlifts, and forehead lifts all help to reduce the most common signs of aging by tightening the skin. By doing this, the skin appears fuller, more youthful, and smoother. Depending on your situation, you may only need one small adjustment to bring a world of difference. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of each one.
A neck lift is a surgical procedure specific to the neck and jawline to reduce the signs of aging. This procedure is common for people who don’t necessarily have problems area on the face itself but experience fullness in the neck, lack of jawline definition, or extra skin.
Neck lift recoveries often take about 2 to 3 weeks. You will notice swelling and bruising start to subside around 2 weeks and you will begin to resume normal activity around 3 weeks.
A facelift is a surgical procedure on the face and neck region to reduce the signs of aging. These signs may include:
Relaxation of the skin of the face causing sagging
Deepening of the fold lines between the nose and corner of the mouth
Fat that has fallen or disappeared
Jowls development
Loose skin and excess fat resulting in a double chin or “turkey neck”
During your consultation, you and your doctor will discuss your current situation and desired outcome. From this, your doctor will decide if you need a full face lift or a mid-facelift.
Mid-facelifts are performed when the patient is experiencing dissent of the cheek area with little to no problem around the upper face region. Incisions are placed in the hairline and inside the cheek to pull the tissue up and regain fullness. The incisions will take about 2 weeks to heal but are easily concealed. Fullness will be more aggressive immediately after surgery but will subside as you recover. This procedure is appropriate for many different patients regardless of age.
Facelifts are a combination of many different “lifting” procedures to give you the overall refreshed look. Multiple areas may be addressed at once which can make the recovery process slightly longer. More incisions may be involved but are easily concealed.
A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, concentrates on the eyebrows specifically to reduce the signs of aging. Despite focusing on the brow, many patients see improvements to the upper eyelid, crow’s feet, and forehead as well. Benefits of this procedure include:
Reduces the wrinkle lines that develop horizontally across the forehead, as well as those that occur on the bridge of the nose, between the eyes
Improves frown lines, the vertical creases that develop between the eyebrows
Raises sagging brows that are hooding the upper eyelids
Places the eyebrows in an alert and youthful position
It’s important to have a discussion with your doctor about what is bothering you. You may feel as though your eyelids are the problem when you might just need your brow lifted to relieve the heaviness affecting the eyelid. If you’re interested in more information about getting a brow lift in Chevy Chase, MD, schedule a consultation today.