There are so many amazing PRP-based treatments, sometimes referred to as a generic “PRP facial”.
However, people might be referring to any number of PRP options, such as microneedling with PRP (aka the Vampire facial) or even PRP injections.
What is a microneedling with PRP? Is it a PRP facial?
Microneedling is a noninvasive skin treatment that uses tiny sterilized needles to puncture the skin. Microneedling results in the production of new collagen and elastin, improvement in skin tone, texture, and firmness, as well as reduction in scars, pore size, and stretch marks. The microneedling procedure is enhanced by the addition of PRP to the treated area(s), with better outcomes and lower downtime.
Microneedling with PRP has been found to help with the following skin issues:
Acne scars
Dull skin
Hyperpigmentation
Large pore size
Stretch marks
Age spots
Rosacea
Scars
Aside from microneedling with PRP, what other treatments can be done?
In addition to microneedling with PRP, PRP therapy can be combined with laser skin resurfacing and/or other injectables such as Juvederm and Botox to best target a patient’s unique issues and achieve the final goal of younger-looking skin.
By stimulating new collagen production, PRP can help reduce crepiness, fine lines, and wrinkles.
PRP Injections: Nasolabial Folds and Around the Mouth
By stimulating collagen, PRP can help naturally restore some facial volume to improve lines in wrinkles, including in the areas around the mouth.
PRP Injections: Hair Loss
PRP can also be used to help improve thinning hair through a series of injections in the scalp.
Is a PRP treatment right for you?
Here’s what one of our clients had to say:
My goal has always been to keep my look as natural as possible, and I love that I’m actually fixing my skin from the inside, not just masking the problem.
My skin looks healthier, plumper and more even, and certainly has a more youthful glow. I’d highly recommend IPL, microneedling w/ PRP and PRP injections, or any other combination that Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery recommends specifically for you.
Make sure you schedule your consultation at our skin care center to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you!
At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, we’re passionate about helping women feel confident and beautiful in their own skin. Recently, we had the pleasure of working with a former NFL cheerleader who wanted to enhance her figure with breast implants and a breast lift.
Meet Dominick Fink, former NFL cheerleader, career woman, mom, and all-around girl boss. Ready to follow her breast implant revision and breast lift experience?
After five and a half years of being unhappy with her current breast augmentation, former NFL cheerleader Dominick Fink decided it was time to change that.
Disclaimer: This video contains some graphic images of surgery.
Dominick contacted a former teammate when looking for the perfect plastic surgeon to perform her breast augmentation. Her old Redskins teammate, Jordan, raved about her results from Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, and Dominick knew this was the best option.
She already had saline breast implants from her first breast augmentation that she had done five and a half years ago. She felt as though they were too big for her and was looking for something a little more natural.
“I went through a process where I kinda gained a little bit of weight. Got comfortable with myself. And I just, I don’t know… I kinda want to take it down a little bit and just maybe be a little more proportional.”
Overall, she wanted to come across as more proportional and smaller-chested.
Dominick’s breast lift and breast implant exchange consultations:
Before her surgery, Dominick had two consultations: first, to meet the doctors, and second, a pre-surgery consultation to discuss the final details of the surgery. In these consultations, Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown covered:
In this breast augmentation, Dominick did not need drains after her surgery. Drains are often used for more invasive surgeries and can help remove excess liquid instead of forcing the body to absorb that liquid. Drains are discussed in both the pre-surgery consultation and the post-surgery consultation when needed.
A few weeks post-surgery, we took the time to interview Dominick on her how she felt and her breast augmentation recovery.
Q: How do you feel post-procedure?
A: “I was expecting to be really groggy. I was expecting to be really tired. But I got right back into the car and I was aware of my surroundings, I was good, I felt good. A couple days after I was a little uncomfortable. Just a little mild discomfort but it wasn’t anything too serious. But now I mean I feel great, I’m able to move my arms. I’m super happy with everything and I love the results.”
Q: Did you have any swelling or bruising?
A: “There really wasn’t anything too significant. Of course, the normal scaring around the area, but really there was no bruising.”
Q: How long was it until you felt able to accomplish tasks?
A: “It was about a week, um, until I felt really comfortable moving my arms. Now like I said, I am free to move my arms, and I’m back in the dance studio dancing again. But, I would probably say it was about a week, week and a half until I was back up… you know, lifting my son up and doing those normal household chores.”
Q: What was the most surprising aspect of the procedure?
A: “I think the most surprising… having had the surgery or a surgery before, I was very nervous about the swelling aspect of it. When I came out of my first surgery, I was super, super swollen, but now I feel comfortable. I think they look great. I feel like I could be back to, you know, my normal bra size or my regular bra size. I think the swelling aspect was what I was really nervous about, but it wasn’t anything too significant.”
Q: What was your healing time and process like?
A: “Healing Time, I was really nervous. I thought I was going to be out and down for, you know, ‘x’ amount of months, but… like I said, I am back in the dance studio, I am moving, and I am ready to work out again. I feel great. I feel like I can get back in the gym and do everything that I did before.”
Q: What were your follow-up consultations like?
A: “Follow-ups were absolutely fantastic. When I originally had my first surgery… I went for my consult, I got my surgery, and that was really it. But with Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown, everyone has been so fantastic. I’ve come in, I’ve had multiple appointments afterward to check on me, to see how I’m feeling, I’ve had emails, I’ve had calls… this whole experience with Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown has been absolutely incredible. And something I would honestly recommend to anyone and everyone who is looking to have a surgery done. It’s just been fantastic.”
Breast augmentation before and after results
Dominick’s results turned out better than she could have ever wanted, and she had a smoother recovery than she was expecting. See her amazing results for yourself!
In the winter, our skin can become so dry, and we lose that healthy glow. Some people turn to the latest fads like collagen gummies and slugging, but when your skin really needs a boost it’s time to get a facial! The problem is there are so many types of facials; how do you decide? Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery is here to walk you through three of the best facials in DC.
Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery offers over ten different skin care treatments and facials; we’ve compiled a list of what you need to know about three of our most popular options.
To learn more about our treatments, head over to our skincare main page for more information.
Custom facials are facials that are designed specifically for your skin and specifically target the areas of your skin where you want a specific outcome. The goal is to create a personalized treatment that will give you the perfect outcome for your skin.
At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, we meet with you first and discuss your skin to make sure we have the perfect facial for you.
See for yourself as our amazing skin technician, Jennifer, performs the ultimate custom facial!
Custom facials’ main goals are to relax, rejuvenate, and improve general skin health. The personalized treatment can clean and exfoliate the skin can restore elasticity to the skin while also removing blemishes, scarring, and/or wrinkles. The best outcome is completely up to you!
Micro-needling (aka the Vampire Facial) is a non-invasiveskin treatment that uses small needles to take your PRP (Platelet Rick Plasma) and insert it back into your skin.
Check out this vampire facial treatment, and make sure you watch to the end to see why this facial is one of the best facials in DC!
The outcome of the treatment is younger, plumper skin. Micro-needling reintroduces collagen and elastin back into the skin, which helps the skin to become firmer and reduces pore sizes and scarring. You will need to have a consultation to discuss the target outcome of micro-needling. In the end, your skin will be more youthful and stronger because of it.
HydraFacial is a hydradermabrasion technique that will lessen the appearance of fine lines, improve skin texture and firmness, and reduce the appearance of brown spots, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars. This relaxing facial feels like a gentle massage all over your face. Specifically, if you have dry skin, this facial is the perfect treatment for you.
Watch our amazing skin technician give a HydraFacial and see if it’s the right treatment for you.
This facial rehydrates your skin and exfoliates, and revives your skin. This treatment is perfect for you if you are looking for truly glowing skin. You will leave glowing, moisturized, and feeling like a new person.
The truth to keeping youthful, glowing, and happy skin is to have a good skincare routine. Making sure you have a good face wash, and moisturizer is just the start. After a facial, you will want to pay extra attention to products that agitate your face.
I am not happy with my skincare routine. What should I add to help my skincare routine?
First and most importantly, you should have a skin consultation with one of our skin specialists. We can help cater a specific program to your skin.
Interested in learning more about the best facials in DC? Contact us at (301) 215-5955 or schedule a consultation online today!
Becoming a mom is one of the most wonderful things that can happen to you in your life. But, it can sometimes leave you not feeling like yourself. The mommy makeover procedure helps to restore your body back to what you remember so you can feel like yourself again.
This procedure can be scary for many people; it’s best to have all the information before deciding if the mommy makeover is the right choice for you. At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery are here to walk you through the mommy makeover procedure and, specifically, the mommy makeover recovery.
“Recovering from a mommy makeover is going to be a very individual experience depending on the procedures that were performed.”
The recovery process is completely personal to the surgeries that you decide to get. A traditional mommy makeover recovery time is 2 to 3 weeks. One of the largest deciding factors of recovery length is if you get the tummy tuck procedure. The tummy tuck procedure sets mommy makeover recovery back 2 weeks.
How will this surgery affect taking care of my kids?
You should be able to “hip” a child within 1 to 2 days of the surgery. However, comfortably picking up a child will take about 2 to 3 weeks. Being careful of swelling and bandages is essential to a full recovery. When it comes to recovery trusting your body is the best way to heal.
Dr. Brown also covers the mommy makeover procedure and what makes a good candidate
Our very own Dr. Brown discusses what recovery will look like and any questions you will have in our “Mommy Makeover Surgery Guide – from Procedures Involved to Recovery” YouTube video.
When considering a mommy makeover, it is important to remember that every surgery is a personalized experience.
If you would like to read about the makeover recovery process from a real patient, make sure to check out Lori’s mommy makeover journey.
Which procedures typically make up a mommy makeover?
The mommy makeover surgery typically combines some sort of breast procedure and an abdominal procedure (for example the surgery can involve a tummy tuck and breast lift). Dr. Brown highlights that the surgery is an “individual plan” so the procedures can vary depending on the patient.
All patients are different sizes and shapes so the surgery plan that works for one patient might not work for another patient. Before the surgery, you will meet with your surgeon to go over the best procedures for you.
Check out a real patient blog where they discussed why they combined the procedures they did and the cost-saving benefits.
How do I know if I’m a good candidate for a mommy makeover?
After having a child, your body will look different and feel different than it used to. It’s very common for mothers to realize that their breasts are a different shape and often they will have looser abdomen skin and overall are having a hard time getting those muscles to get back to where they were before becoming a mother. If you feel like this relates to you, you might consider this procedure.
Ready for your mommy makeover?
Find a trusted plastic surgeon to perform your surgery and schedule a consultation. A consultation is key to having a good surgery, answering all your questions, and making sure your mommy makeover is the individualized surgery necessary for you to get back to yourself.
Interested in learning more about the mommy makeover or the mommy makeover recovery? Call us at 301-215-5955 to schedule your consultation.
Dr. Brown and Dr. Bruno are the owners of Bruno| Brown Plastic Surgery. The practice is based out of Maryland but services both Maryland and DC residents. They specialize in various plastic and cosmetic procedures, from tummy tucks to facelifts.
Dr. Bruno attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Bruno then attended his two-year fellowship program at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Dr. Brown completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and medical school at Tulane University. Dr. Brown has ample experience in the medical field. He spent five years as Chief Surgeon, completing his training at Texas Christian University. Dr. Brown received his final training in the plastic and reconstructive surgery program at Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
What treatments and procedures does Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery offer?
The top plastic surgeons in Washington, DC offer over 30 types of plastic and cosmetic procedures. The services range from surgical, nonsurgical, skin-care, and reconstruction. Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery provides a variety of surgical procedures targeting three areas of the body: breast, body, and face.
Surgical procedures range from breast augmentation to mommy makeovers to facelifts. The nonsurgical procedures treat the body and face using injections and sculpting rather than complete surgical procedures. Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery offers skin-care treatments such as microneedling and hydrafacials.
Are Dr. Brown and Dr. Bruno really the top plastic surgeons in Washington, DC?
See what our clients have said!
“I am so happy with the results. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Everyone who sees me is amazed at the fantastic job you did.” – Diane
“I have had 3 procedures (filler, tummy tuck, and thigh lift) performed by Dr. Bruno, and I have been more than satisfied each time. In fact, I’m in the process of scheduling a breast augmentation. Dr. Bruno is patient, hands-on, easy to talk to, and very responsive. His patient coordinator, Lori, is fantastic. The staff is very friendly and professional.” – KR
“I had a double mastectomy, received chemotherapy and radiation therapy and a year after had delayed breast reconstruction (Latissimus Dorsi flap) performed by Dr. Coleman Brown. I am extremely happy with the outcome and the way I look. I don’t only recommend Dr. Brown because of how talented he is but, also for having an amazing bedside manner.” – Isaedmarie
In need of cosmetic or plastic surgery by the top plastic surgeons in Washington, DC? Contact Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery at (301) 215-5955 or schedule a consultation.
“New Year, New Me” is how we start every New Year. For the plastic surgery world, this means liposuction. The trending breast augmentation surgery was overtaken by liposuction surgery. We are here to give you everything and anything you will need to know about liposuction in Washington DC.
Liposuction is a procedure that focuses on removing excess fat resulting in a more contoured and slimming figure.
A recent CNN article found that there has been a larger amount of liposuction procedures in comparison to other plastic surgeries.
“More than 1.9 million liposuction procedures were recorded worldwide in 2021, a jump of almost 25% from the preceding year.”
As an overall trend, the cosmetic surgery industry has become even more popular in the past 5 years.
“over 30 million surgical and non-surgical procedures carried out in 2021, a jump of 19.3% from the previous year. The data, published Tuesday as part of ISAPS latest annual survey, suggests that the cosmetic surgery industry has not only recovered from two consecutive years of Covid-related decline — it has grown far beyond pre-pandemic levels.”
Liposuction surgery will take between 1 to 4 hours. The recovery time is about 3 to 5 days. Luckily, you will be able to recover at home. The surgery does not require you to stay overnight.
We recommend you find a surgeon with ample experience. Surgeries can be scary, and it is essential that you trust the doctor who will be doing the surgery.
Lastly, you will need to have a consultation before the surgery. In the consultation, you will discuss the target area(s) for fat removal, what traditional tumescent liposuction is, what power-assisted liposuction is, what skin elasticity is, and your lifestyle and activity levels.
Listen to Top DC Plastic Surgeon explains liposuction surgery:
Dr. Brown performs liposuction surgery on a daily basis, and he is here to answer all your questions.
If you want to find out more about liposuction with Dr. Brown, please visit our liposuction page.
If you are in need of liposuction in Washington DC, please call Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery at (301) 215-5955 or schedule a liposuction consultation.
In today’s world, every celebrity or influencer has a perfectly shaped butt. Often dieting and exercise are the go-to remedy for getting the perfect butt, but what if we told you, you didn’t need to do all that work? You can achieve that perfect butt through surgery instead. The DC Brazilian butt lift is the ideal way to achieve that perfect shape and size without doing all the extra work!
A Brazilian Butt Lift, sometimes called a BBL, is “an augmentation of the buttock region using your fat tissue.” This surgery is used to grow and reshape your butt to what you’ve always wanted it to look like. The goal is to use fat tissue from somewhere else on your body (commonly the stomach or arms) and move that fat tissue into your buttocks region.
Specifically, a BBL will…
Firm up and tighten your butt
Lift your cheeks to a rounder, more perky look
What to expect from your DC Brazilian butt lift surgery:
A Brazilian Butt lift surgery will take between 2 and 3 hours, and you can go home right after the surgery. In terms of recovery, you should take between 5 and 7 days to recover fully.
Making sure that the fat is relocated into the correct places and is proportional to your body is essential.
If you are wondering what a BBL surgery would look like and looking for more specifics, check out this video of our doctors at Bruno|Brown Surgery performing a Brazilian Butt Lift.
Note that this video is a video of surgery being performed, so the content can be graphic.
In this video, Dr. Brown addresses two major questions patients often have about BBL surgery:
How much fat can you inject?
The amount of fat we can inject depends on what the patient can provide. Too much fat creates a disproportionate look and impacts your overall health. The point is to take just enough to regain shape and youthfulness without affecting your health.
What does the post-surgery recovery look like?
Dr. Brown describes the post-surgery feeling as “being punched multiple times.” You may be sore and bruised, but it should be gone in 5 to 7 days.
Should you have a consultation before your DC Brazilian butt lift?
YES, YES, YES! We HIGHLY recommend that you have a consultation before your surgery.
What will this consultation look like?
In this consultation, you will discuss:
What is your perfect size and shape
Where is your target area for your fat removal
What fat transferring is, and what the process looks like
What skin elasticity means, and what that means for your surgery
What do your activity levels and current lifestyle look like before and after your surgery
Are you interested in getting a DC Brazilian butt lift? Contact us at (301) 215-5955 or schedule a consultation online today!
Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery is one of the top-rated practices for breast augmentations in Washington, DC. We understand getting surgery can be stressful, and we are here to help.
A breast augmentation, sometimes referred to as a “breast aug” or “boob job” by patients, involves using breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size of your breasts. Breast augmentation surgery helps to reshape and resize the breasts to create the patient’s desired look.
Build confidence– Breast augmentation surgery allows you to reshape your appearance. Every woman has those swimsuit insecurities; breast augmentation helps to make sure you fill out that bikini the way you want to so you can feel confident and comfortable in your skin.
Enhanced breast size– Sometimes, your breast size doesn’t reflect the rest of your body. A Washington, DC, breast augmentation surgery can help improve the size of your breasts to the level you would like.
Uneven breasts– Breast asymmetry is extremely common for women of all ages. In fact, over half of all women have breast asymmetry. Through breast augmentation, we can make it so that your breasts are symmetrical.
Breast augmentation options:
Saline implants: A silicone shell that is filled to increase the size and shape of your breasts.
Silicone implants: A thicker option and a more natural-looking silicone shell filled to the desired volume.
Ideal implants: Using multiple implant shells together and two separate chambers that hold saline, giving a more natural feel and youthful look.
Fat grafting: Using liposuction to transfer fat from other parts of the body to the breasts, giving a fuller look.
What to expect during your breast augmentation surgery:
Consultation: Sit down with your doctors and discuss surgery. This is where you determine the size and shape and how the surgery will take place. The consultation is the most crucial step; even if you have the most qualified doctors, discussing your desired results and understanding the surgery process and what to expect are key.
Pre-Surgery: Before the surgery, your surgeon will do a complete health assessment to ensure you and your body can handle the surgery. After this, they will walk you through the surgery and recovery.
Post-Surgery: After the surgery is finished, you will be discharged. The surgeons will discuss recovery times (they differ depending on the person) and the best way to take care of your new breasts.
If you have more questions about breast augmentations, check out this video of Dr. Brown walking through some of our most-asked questions about breast implants.
Plastic surgery can be a life-altering decision, and you’ll want to ensure you are getting top-quality care for your procedure. Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery is proud to offer the best care to all of its patients for every surgical procedure.
At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, we offer technically advanced procedures that will ensure effective and safe results for each patient. We prioritize safety above all else in our surgical process and treat each patient with the utmost respect and care.
As board-certified plastic surgeons in the Washington DC area, Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery provides surgical and nonsurgical procedures that can cover a wide range of cosmetic and medical procedures.
Dr. Brown and Dr. Bruno have decades of plastic surgery experience and use their advanced skills and techniques on patients daily.
Dr. Brown received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and attended Tulane University for medical school. Dr. Brown completed a total of five years of general surgery training at Texas Tech University, where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Brown then went on to train at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation under the plastic & reconstructive surgery program. Additionally, Dr. Brown was granted a fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York, where he trained for an additional year in cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Bruno received his medical degree from the University of Pennslyvania, where he was later awarded his certification of training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After this, Dr. Bruno completed his two-year plastic surgery fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
In addition to being board-certified, both of our doctors have been featured in numerous publications and journals.
Dr. Brown is highlighted in the New York Times, DC Modern Luxury, Capitol File, What’s Up Annapolis, and Baltimore Magazine. He was also featured in the Washingtonian multiple times as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors.
Dr. Bruno has been featured in the Consumers Research Council of America, where he was highlighted as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons. He has also been peer-voted as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors for plastic surgery and for breast reconstructive plastic surgery.
Procedures Offered by DC’s Top Plastic Surgeons
Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery offers surgical, non-surgical, and facial treatments. Make sure you visit our before and after photo gallery to see why we think Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown are the best plastic surgeons in DC.
This can include procedures and treatments such as:
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Brazilian Butt Lift
Fat Grafting
Kybella Injections
IV Therapy
Dermal Fillers
Skin Care procedures
and much more!
If you want plastic surgery, Bruno|Brown is the best place to go in the DC area; schedule a consultation with our doctors to learn more.
Scheduling your consultation with the best plastic surgeons in DC or call us at (301) 215-5955. We can’t wait to see you!
The rhinoplasty procedure, colloquially referred to as a “nose job,” is an incredibly common procedure and involves altering the shape and/or size of the nose. In addition to having cosmetic benefits, a rhinoplasty procedure can have other benefits, such as improved breathing ability.
Whether you’re interested in the procedure to alter the appearance of your nose, improve your breathing, or a bit of both, a rhinoplasty in DC might be right for you.
Did You Know there are Different Types of Rhinoplasty Surgeries?
There are two different types of rhinoplasties; open and closed.
During an open rhinoplasty, incisions are made to the tissue between the nostril and the nose crease.
During a closed rhinoplasty, incisions to the inside of the nose through the nostrils.
On average, surgery time is typically around 2-3 hours for both the open and closed procedure, with no overnight hospital stay required. The recovery time following surgery is typically 2-3 weeks but can vary based on the patient.
Does Insurance Cover My Rhinoplasty?
If your nose surgery is necessary due to trauma, or other health reasons, the staff at Bruno|Brown will help you determine if your insurance will cover some or all of the procedure costs. This is typically the case when a patient has a deviated septum or is having a rhinoplasty to fix a breathing impairment.
How To Know You’ve Found The Right Surgeon for Your Rhinoplasty in DC
Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery prioritizes patient safety above all else. We know that it’s important to feel that you’ve selected the right Washington, DC surgeon for your nose job procedure and feel confident they will be with you every step of the way.
Our doctors are highly trained to perform technically advanced procedures to achieve the best possible results for our patients.
To learn more about the DC rhinoplasty procedure or schedule a consultation, please call us a call at 301-215-5955.