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Washington, DC Eyelid Surgery: One of the Top Cosmetic Surgeries

Posted on June 3, 2019March 17, 2020 by dcadmin

2018 was the ‘year of the body’, according to plasticsurgery.org with consumers spending $16.8 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery. An incredibly popular procedure was the eyelid surgery procedure, with over 200,000 performed last year.

Also known as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure that improves the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids.

Our Washington, DC Eyelid Surgery Targets Droopy, Puffy Eyelids for a More Youthful Appearance.

Are you unhappy with the toll that aging, sun damage, and other natural factors have taken?

Are there folds or puffiness that disturbs the natural contour of your upper or eyelids?

If so, blepharoplasty might be right for you.

Should I Consider Eyelid Surgery in Washington, DC?

During your complimentary consultation, our doctors will help to determine which areas to target to achieve the best appearance for your eyes.

At Bruno|Brown we prefer to consider a wholistic approach, recommending the areas that will increase overall harmony of your facial features, rather than focusing on one area in isolation.

Know that there are several methods to achieve this harmony and it maybe involve a number of techniques to remove the excess tissue or skin.

There are many benefits to undergoing eyelid surgery, such as:

Reduces signs of sun damage and aging
Smooths the skin that surrounds the eye area
Brightens the appearance of dark patches
Lifts the appearance of hollows or decreases puffiness that may be showing under the eyes
Enhances a more youthful appearance

Am I A Candidate for Bruno| Brown’s Eyelid Surgery Procedure in DC?

Good candidates for the eyelid surgery typically include:

Those who are in their early 30’s to late 60’s
Those who are in overall good health
Those who are non-smokers, or willing to quit smoking
Those who have realistic expectations for their desired appearance

If you are considering our eyelid surgery in Washington DC, schedule a consultation today online or by calling us at 301-215-5955.

DC Tummy Tuck: The Most Common Myths Surrounding the Procedure

Posted on May 30, 2019 by dcadmin

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, one of the most popular procedures, the Tummy Tuck, is also considered one of the most misunderstood procedures.

There were over 130,000 tummy tuck procedures performed In the United States, making it the fifth most popular cosmetic surgical procedure last year. Even with its popularity, there are still some common misconceptions about the tummy tuck procedure. Here are a few myths:

Myth: Tummy Tucks are Just for Women, Not Men

The tummy tuck procedure is designed to reshape the waistline for numerous reasons, including for those who have lost a significant amount of weight and have excess skin or fat in the stomach area. Both men and women can experience this for various reasons. Over the past few years, statistics show an increasing amount of men undergoing a tummy tuck procedure. In 2018, over 5,000 men had a tummy tuck.

Myth: You Do Not Need The Tummy Tuck Procedure if You Eat Right and Exercise

Despite a healthy diet and consistent exercise routine, a flat stomach area can still be difficult to achieve, especially if it’s been altered by weight or pregnancy. Our DC tummy tuck procedure can reshape the appearance of your abdomen by removing excess fat and tissue around the waistline and stomach.

Myth: A Tummy Tuck is A Major Weight Loss Procedure

The tummy tuck procedure is more of a body contouring procedure that tightens the abdominal muscles and removes excess skin and fat. An ideal candidate is a man or woman who is near their ideal target weight but may have been pregnant, experienced significant weight loss or has excess skin or fat in the stomach region.

Your doctor at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery will work with you to determine which of our DC-area tummy tuck procedures best meets your needs. Some options include:

Full tummy tuck: involves an incision across the hip line and around the belly button
Mini tummy tuck: involves a smaller incision and is often complemented by liposuction
Extended tummy tuck: best suited to individuals who have lost significant amounts of weight, involves incisions around the flank, lower back, and hip line

Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery are tummy tuck specialists, helping DC area patients smooth and reduce their waistlines.

Should You Consider a Tummy Tuck in DC?

The tummy tuck procedure can completely reshape the appearance of your abdomen by removing excess fat and tissue around the waistline and stomach. Unlike most plastic surgeons, our doctors take a holistic approach to the tummy tuck procedure in order to achieve the most natural, beautiful look.

If you’d like to discuss what a tummy tuck in Washington DC can do to help you achieve a slimmer, more toned mid-section, schedule a consultation.

Considering Breast Reduction Surgery in DC?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by dcadmin

Are you uncomfortable with the size of your breasts? Breast reduction may be for you.

Some women have disproportionally large breasts that can cause back, neck, or other pain, can be difficult to dress, or otherwise cause physical discomfort during everyday activities.

There are a few celebrities who have spoken out publicly about their decision to have a breast reduction procedure. According to People.com, Amber Rose revealed that the procedure was something she wanted because:

“I was scared that I wouldn’t feel sexy anymore, but it got to the point where I literally was in pain. It was almost as if I had like a heavy backpack on my chest.”

Rose says her breast size also affected her ability to exercise, and to perform with Maksim Chmerkovskiy on Dancing with the Stars in 2016.

“My boobs slowed me down. And, my partner, Maks, would be like, ‘Come on! Hurry up, faster, faster, faster.’ And, I’m like, ‘Dude, I can’t go any faster! I’m like in pain. I literally cannot move that fast,’” she says.

“My boobs are stupid heavy, my back hurts and I can’t wear cute lil shirts without a grandma bra.”

Rose, now a 36DDD, said, “it’s like a dream come true” to wear things like spaghetti-strapped tank tops. “Now when I’m running out the door, I don’t have to search for the right bra to fit within the shirt or to match the color of the shirt, so, it doesn’t show and look gaudy,” she added. “I can kind of just throw it on and I’m like, ‘This is amazing!’ I’ve been missing this my whole life.”

Breast Reduction Surgery in DC

Breast reduction surgery is becoming more popular among women that are tired of dealing with physical and emotional pain from their large breasts.

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you:

Are physically healthy
Have realistic expectations about your results
Are bothered by feeling that your breasts are too large
Have bad posture as a result of the weight of the breasts
Have breasts that limit your physical activity
Experience back, neck, or shoulder pain due to the weight of your breasts
Have trouble finding clothing that will properly fit

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon for your Breast Reduction Surgery in DC

If you are considering the breast reduction procedure it’s crucial to find an experienced, knowledgeable plastic surgeon.

During your consultation, your physician will discuss your desired appearance and lifestyle and will work with you to determine your ideal breast size.

Are you considering having breast reduction surgery in DC?

Schedule your consultation >

Have you Heard of Microneedling with PRP? It’s also called the Vampire Facial.

Posted on May 21, 2019March 17, 2020 by dcadmin

Microneedling with PRP (also known as the ‘Vampire Facial’) is a non-invasive procedure that uses the body’s own PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) to reduce the signs of aging, including: minimizing scarring, boosting collagen production, reducing hyperpigmentation and pore size, preventing premature aging, treating stretch marks, minimizing the appearance of age spots, helping improve texture and improving the appearance of rosacea.

According to one of our patients, the best part of Microneedling with PRP is that:

“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.”

We also asked her to walk us through her Micro-needling with PRP experience:

What does it feel like? Most of it isn’t that bad. It’s sort of a sandpapery feeling- maybe more of a vibration.
What was your recovery like? I had redness for a couple days, but nothing major. You’ll leave the appointment fairly red and with your plasma still on your face, so I wouldn’t plan anything directly after.
Any helpful hints? Get the numbing cream and follow up with the ZO Skin Health product line they recommend for you. I’ve never had face creams work this well.
Best part? I have a plumpness and evenness to my skin I’d thought gone forever. My wrinkles and crows feet have softened, so I’ve been ok going without Botox (a huge milestone for me).
Would you do it again? Yes, absolutely.

Are you considering the Vampire Facial?

Unlike many ablative procedures, Micro-needling with PRP has very few contraindications and is safe to use on all ethnicities and has very little downtime or side effects. It’s also a very popular procedure, with a 96% ‘Worth It’ score on realself.com.

If you are interested in Microneedling w/ PRP or the Vampire Facial, contact us today to set up an appointment.

Set up a free consultation to discuss your concerns and we can work with you to develop a custom skin care plan, including different treatments and at home care options.

Schedule your appointment >

Breast Augmentation: ‘The best thing I ever did.’

Posted on May 16, 2019October 24, 2022 by dcadmin

Kaley Cuoco, The Big Bang Theory’s Penny Hofstadter, is refreshingly direct in an interview with Women’s Health about her breast implants.

According to the article:

Kaley, 31, credits her hot yoga and cycling routine, but in the same breath is just as honest about what else she’s done to her body. And by coy Hollywood standards, her revelations are almost shocking. “Years ago, I had my nose done,” she says casually. “And my boobs—best thing I ever did. Recently I had a filler in a line in my neck I’ve had since I was 12. As much as you want to love your inner self. . . I’m sorry, you also want to look good. I don’t think you should do it for a man or anyone else, but if it makes you feel confident, that’s amazing.”

You can read the entire interview here >

Watch a full breast augmentation procedure performed by Dr. Bruno

If you’re looking for more information on what’s involved in a breast augmentation procedure, watch the video below to see the entire process, from pre-op to her final results.

Looking for more photos of our breast implants?
Breast Implant Before & After Images >

Are you considering breast implants in Washington DC?

At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery we have offer different types of breast augmentation to achieve the results you are looking for:

Fat Grafting
Saline Implants
Silicone Implants
Ideal Implants

Each type of breast implant has different benefits and results.

Our goal is to look at your breast augmentation procedure in a holistic way, making sure we consider your:

Body type and size
Skin elasticity
Desired appearance
Overall lifestyle, including activities and hobbies that could be impacted

Are you considering a breast augmentation consultation in DC?

Here are some things to think about that you and your doctor can review during your consultation:

Implant size: You should consider the overall size you’re looking to achieve.
Implant projection: In addition to the implant size, breast implants come in five different profiles to consider

Our experienced plastic surgeons will help you through the process of choosing the best breast implants for you and your lifestyle. Make sure you choose a doctor that makes you feel confident asking questions, ensuring you make an informed choice and your expectations are met.

Ready to discuss your breast implants?

Click here to schedule a consultation >

Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty: What you need to know about the 4th most popular procedure in 2018.

Posted on May 13, 2019March 17, 2020 by dcadmin

According to plasticsurgery.org, there were over 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures in the US last year. We’ve been chronicling the top five plastic surgery procedures, which include:

Today, we’re rounding out our blogs on these procedures by discussing the eyelid surgery procedure, also known as blepharoplasty.

What is eyelid surgery?

Do you constantly look tired, with puffy, drooping eyelids?

Eyelid surgery might be the answer for you.

Simply put, the blepharoplasty procedure is when excess tissue is removed from the eyelid area and surrounding areas for a more youthful appearance.

There are several different methods to achieve the ideal appearance; the exact methods will be determined by your physician and may involve a number of techniques, including incisions to the upper and lower eyelid to remove excess tissue or skin.

What are the benefits of the eyelid surgery procedure in DC?

There are several benefits to blepharoplasty, including:

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

What makes Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery the choice for my eyelid surgery in DC?

The overall harmony of your facial features is critical. During your consultation we will discuss which areas to target to achieve the best appearance for your eyes rather than focusing on one area in isolation.

Unlike many doctors who will siphon off work to lesser trained members of staff, your doctor will be with you through each step of the process, from initial consultation to recovery.

Schedule a Consultation

If you’re ready to see what the eyelid procedure can do for you, schedule a consultation today:
Click here to schedule online >
Call us: 301-215-5955

PoshSeven’s Best of Suburbia Finalist!

Posted on April 24, 2019 by dcadmin

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Bruno for being one of PoshSeven Magazine’s ‘Best Plastic Surgeons’!

According to PoshSeven:

“Each year we ask our readers and community to nominate their favorite local businesses in dozens of categories, and then to vote on the final nominees.”

Thank you to all the voters!

Even Supermodels Get Liposuction: Washington, DC

Posted on April 17, 2019October 26, 2022 by dcadmin

“I’d never considered liposuction before but I was so tired of being out of proportion and bottom-heavy. The results are simply phenomenal, I could not be happier. Thank you to everyone at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery for such a stress-free experience. My days of all A-line skirts are behind me!”

With the weather warming up it’s time to plan those summer vacations. This year, consider liposuction to help banish those stubborn pockets of fat that aren’t yielding to diet and exercise, and feel more confident than ever!

Welcome to our blog! If you’re looking for more before and after photos, and specific procedure information, such as procedure time, healing time, and more, make sure you visit our main liposuction page.

Why Liposuction in DC?

According to plasticsurgery.org, last year there were nearly 260,000 liposuction procedures done in the United States. That makes it the second most popular cosmetic surgical procedure, right behind breast augmentation.

Supermodel Chrissy Teigen and Liposuction

For those that follow Chrissy Teigen, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that she’s open about her past plastic surgery procedures. According to Harper’s Baza ar, in May of 2017 she told Refinery29:

“I had an armpit sucked out, which was one of the best things. It’s a big secret, but I don’t care. It was nine years ago or so. And I had two inches to my armpit. Now it’s back though, so now I’ve gotta pay for [liposuction] again. It was so easy. It made me feel better in dresses, I felt more confident. It was the dumbest, stupidest thing I’ve ever done. The dumbest, but I like it, whatever. I have no regrets, honestly.”

The Benefits of Liposuction:

Liposuction is an incredibly versatile procedure and can be used virtually anywhere you want to remove excess fat from targeted areas of the body, such as:

Abdomen
Flanks (“love handles” or “muffin tops”)
Face, neck, jowls
Buttocks
Thighs
Chest (during male breast reduction procedures)
Back
Calves and ankles
Arms
Hips

Types of Liposuction in our DC area office

Our doctors offer a variety of liposuction procedures, including:

Traditional tumescent liposuction
Power-assisted liposuction
Ultrasonic liposuction

If you’re looking for minimally or non-invasive body contouring procedures, you may want to consider BodyTite or SculpSure.

During your consultation, your doctor will discuss your goals with you and recommend the best type of liposuction to meet those goals.

Have questions about liposuction?

DC Mommy Makeover: Have you read our patient’s real-life story?

Posted on April 15, 2019 by dcadmin

Pregnancy and breastfeeding can affect your body, leaving the abdominal muscles lax, breasts sagging, and your overall body shape less than desired.

The mommy makeover procedure can restore your body by lifting the breasts, reshaping the waistline, and contouring the body by combining a number of procedures customized for each patient to help them meet their needs and goals.

A Real Life Mommy Makeover Experience – Washington DC

We recently interviewed a mommy makeover patient (who just happens to be one of our staff!) on her experience, the most common questions and misconceptions, and what the biggest surprises were.

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover can mean different things to different mommies. It typically means getting your body back to be where it was before you had children. It could be breast augmentation, a breast lift; in my procedure it was a breast reduction. And then typically it is a tummy tuck of sorts. Also, there are wide variations in the type of tummy tuck you might need. It could just be a little nip of excess skin, or a full-blown tightening of the stomach muscles while also addressing the skin and fat. Some can also add in some liposuction for contour in some areas that [weight] is hard to lose.

It seems like a big surgery because it’s doing a lot, but honestly, combining a breast surgery with a tummy tuck doesn’t add any recovery time. Might as well do them at the same time! There are also cost savings in doing multiple procedures together.

What were you most nervous about for your Mommy Makeover procedure?

I was most nervous about the pain. I had an appendectomy years ago and it was excruciatingly painful, so I was assuming this would be worse than that. But the truth is that cosmetic surgery is all external, there is no cutting through a muscle, no working on the insides. It’s totally external, just skin and fat. And so the recovery and the pain level are not nearly as bad as we would think it would be.

Are you in the Washington DC area and interested in the mommy makeover procedure?

Click here to read the rest of her story and to learn more about our mommy makeover procedure!

Washington, DC: Considering Rhinoplasty? Celebrities Weigh In.

Posted on April 11, 2019 by dcadmin

According to Marie Claire, even celebrities praise the rhinoplasty procedure. In the article, fitness guru Jillian Michaels admitted to going under the knife. “I had my nose done when I was 16 years old,” she said. “And I’ll be honest, it did change my life.”

And she’s certainly not the only one to admit it. Lisa Kudrow, the Friends and Scandal actress admitted that she elected to get a nose job in high school. “I did it the summer before going to a new school,” she told The Saturday Evening Post. “That was a good, good, good change.”

Glee alum Dianna Agron also discussed her nose job, but got hers for a different reason: having broken her nose twice. “I couldn’t get it fixed because we were in the middle of doing this concert tour and we were filming. We had a day off and I met up with some of my friends and we were dancing. And again, there was another collision of sorts—I must be turning too quickly, people don’t see me coming or something—but it’s fixed now!” she said in an interview.

Are you considering Rhinoplasty in DC?

Rhinoplasty, also commonly referred to as a ‘nose job’ or ‘nose reshaping,’ can enhance facial harmony and balance, and correct the proportions of your nose. Rhinoplasty can also fix many of the breathing caused by structural defects in the nose.

What are the benefits of Rhinoplasty in Washington DC?

There are several benefits to a nose job, including:

Reforming a nose which has been broken
Reshaping a nose with an irregular shape
Altering nasal size which is too narrow, constricted, wide, or upturned
Reducing or lengthening the breadth or height of a nose
Smoothing a crooked or bent nose
Improving breathing restricted by a deviated septum

Rhinoplasty at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery

We use a number of methods to perform the rhinoplasty procedure. If you’re interested in discussing which may be best for you, schedule your consultation today. Our physicians will discuss your goals and will work closely with you to determine which rhinoplasty procedure is best for your needs and lifestyle.

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