DC Breast Augmentation: How to Choose A Size

Posted on July 31, 2018July 1, 2022 by dcadmin

Drs. Bruno and Brown are often asked how to choose the best breast implant size by their DC breast augmentation patients.

The first thing that is important for our DC breast augmentation patients to consider when choosing a breast implant size is to understand that bra cup sizes vary wildly from retailer to retailer and are not an exact measurement of breast size.

Breast implants are measured by exact volume in cubic centimeters (cc’s), so while a cup size might give you a ballpark range of the overall breast size you are trying to achieve, they will not help you choose an exact breast implant size.

Try to put the idea of C cup and D cup out of your mind while you consider your options. Also, remember that your natural breast tissues will contribute to the overall size of your breasts after implants have been placed provided your implants are not part of a breast reconstruction procedure.

Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size For You

A great place to start your journey to understanding breast implant sizes is with the types of breast augmentation.

There are two main ways we achieve the breast augmentation results you desire:

Fat Grafting
Implant Augmentation (Silicone, Saline, and IDEAL)

(Click here to see before and after images).

There is a slight variation in size availability for saline and silicone breast implants, however, in general, breast implant volumes range from about 120cc to 800cc. In choosing a breast implant size, it also helps to remember that your skin must stretch to accommodate the implants you choose, so if you have poor skin elasticity or are prone to stretch marks, your cosmetic results may be best if you choose implants that will not put undue stress on your skin.

Breast Implant Profiles

In addition to different volumes, breast implants also come in five different profiles: low, low plus, moderate, full and extra full projections. The implant profile affects the projection of your breast implants, and although they are not directly related to the implant size, they can affect how large or natural your breasts appear. The greater the profile of your breast implant, the greater the height of your breast side wall.

Many patients who desire more upper pole fullness, or cleavage, and are less concerned that their implants look natural choose higher, fuller profile implants, as do patients with very narrow breasts.

Tools to Help You Choose a Breast Implant Size

There are many tools Bruno|Brown can provide you with to help you visualize how different breast implant sizes would look after surgery.

Although none of them offer an exact representation, they can still give you a general idea of the look and proportions implants would create.

Implant sizing is helpful to some patients as they struggle to imagine how they would look with larger breasts. Our sizing kit allows us to determine the overall desired volume and an approximation of how you will look after surgery. We do our sizing with a personal fitted t-shirt to see a general idea of the effect breast implants would have.

A measuring tape can also be a great help. Having your surgeon take measurements of your chest wall dimensions will help you get a better understanding of your existing body proportions and how they would change with different breast implants. Your surgeon will provide you with appropriate context and a brief anatomy lesson during this stage of the decision-making process.

One of the best resources available to patients choosing a breast implant size is their surgeon’s gallery of breast augmentation before and after photos. Looking at before and after photos of other patients who share a similar build, existing breast size and desired breast size can provide some of the most useful direction to women considering implants. Review as many before and after photos as possible as you make your decision.

Input From Your DC Plastic Surgeons

Drs. Bruno and Brown will certainly help guide you throughout the process of choosing your ideal breast implants. However, keep in mind that decisions about your implants, including their size, must ultimately rest with you. Be sure to choose a surgeon who makes you feel comfortable asking questions and gathering all of the information you need to make an informed choice. While Drs. Brown and Bruno have spent many years helping women in Chevy Chase, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. choose their breast implants and can offer you invaluable input, you must feel confident in your decision to ensure your expectations for breast augmentation are met.

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Micro-needling with PRP: What’s all the Buzz About?

Posted on July 19, 2018 by dcadmin

Micro-needling with PRP is gaining popularity fast, and it’s no secret why. It can have enormous benefits for your skin; it’s been reported that even Kim Kardashian and Tiger Woods have tried it!

Micro-needling with PRP is a non-invasive procedure that works to reduce the signs of aging and minimizes scarring.

What is Micro-needling with PRP?

Micro-needling with PRP is a non-invasive procedure which only takes 20 – 40 minutes with a recovery time of 4 – 6 days. During this procedure, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is obtained by drawing a small amount of blood from your arm into a sterile tube. The PRP is then applied topically during and after the micro-needling procedure in which the top layer of skin is penetrated without being damaged.

The pen used for micro-needling creates tiny channels, called micro-channels, at a specific depth in your skin to trigger the body’s natural healing process. The added benefits from applying the PRP allow new collagen and elastin to be produced in the papillary dermis and new capillaries are formed for an improved blood supply. This procedure kick-starts the body’s healing process with rejuvenation.

According to US Magazine, “The cutting-edge beauty treatment has been used since the early 90s on top sports athletes who had suffered soft tissue damage, but has now come into fashion as an alternative to facial fillers and Botox.”

Why Consider Micro-needling with PRP?

Micro-needling with PRP will consistently trigger the bodies repair process until the desired level of skin rejuvenation is achieved. Results from this procedure can include new collagen and elastin creating improved skin tone and texture, increased skin firmness and elasticity, reduction of scars, pores, hyperpigmentation, age spots, stretch marks, and improves the appearance of rosacea. These results can last up to one year.

The experience of your plastic surgeon translates directly to the quality of your results. Choose a plastic surgeon you can trust like Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery for your micro-needling with PRP procedure. We are committed to providing effective results.

We look forward to seeing you for your free consultation or micro-needling with PRP procedure soon!

The Mommy Makeover Experience

Posted on July 17, 2018 by dcadmin

If you have experienced unwelcome changes to your body after undergoing pregnancy, a mommy makeover can help you regain your self-confidence and feel comfortable in your post-pregnancy body.

A mommy makeover experience can include any number of procedures to restore and enhance your body.

Mommy Makeover Options

As a mom you may be used to putting everyone else first, but it’s important to consider your own needs too. Treating yourself to a mommy makeover can enhance your body and restore your self-confidence. A mommy makeover can be any combination of these procedures:

Breast Augmentation: Improves projection and reshapes cleavage, returning breast volume and improving definition- particularly for women who have lost significant breast volume from breastfeeding
Breast Lift: Improves position and symmetry of the breast, tightening skin and increasing shape
Tummy Tuck: Reduces the appearance of stretch marks, particularly after pregnancy
Liposuction: Removes excess, loose, or hanging skin, which may be the result of weight loss or pregnancy

Benefits of a Mommy Makeover

With a mom makeover you will undergo multiple surgeries at once. This saves on cost and allows you to experience just one recovery period.

It usually takes between five to seven hours with an overnight hospital stay optional, but available to the patient. The recovery period is about two to three weeks. Patients should be at least four to six months post childbirth, not breastfeeding, and close to their ideal body weight.

With your lifestyle and goals in mind your expert plastic surgeons at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery will help you determine which combination of procedures is right for your circumstances. It is particularly important to choose an experienced plastic surgeon for your makeover as it includes multiple procedures which can dramatically alter your body.

Our physicians are experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons that you can trust for your mommy makeover surgery.

We look forward to seeing you for your free consultation of mommy makeover experience soon!

Dermal Fillers: The New “Nose Job”

Posted on July 10, 2018July 13, 2022 by dcadmin

A non-surgical nose job using dermal fillers works to adjust any irregularities and improve the appearance of the nose.

Often one of the first things people notice about you is your nose, so it’s no wonder rhinoplasty is such a popular procedure. Dermal Filler procedures are gaining popularity as a less permanent alternative to the traditional surgical rhinoplasty as a way to adjust the appearance and shape of your nose.

Using Dermal Fillers Around the Nose

During the procedure, small amounts of filler are injected into problem areas to improve volume, adjust irregularities, and smooth out the bridge of the nose. The procedure has no recovery time and only takes about 10-30 minutes. Since filler is non-surgical it is becoming a popular alternative to nose jobs, often for women who are still determining how they want to alter their nose.

If this procedure is right for you, it’s essential to find an experienced DC plastic surgeon like Drs. Bruno and Brown for your non-surgical nose job. The experience of your surgeon translates directly to the quality of your results, and the nose is a particularly delicate feature. The blood supply to the nose is quite weak (even more so if you have undergone a previous surgery) so it is particularly important to choose a qualified surgeon for the best results.

In addition to a nonsurgical rhinoplasty, fillers are also used to reduce the appearance of fine lines, especially between the eyes, fill out hollow cheeks and eyes, plump the lips, restructure receding chins, and generally increase facial volume.

What Types of Dermal Fillers are Available at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery?

There are a few different types of fillers available and your surgeon will work with you to determine which best fits your circumstances and how this procedure can work to address your problem areas.

Juvederm – An injectable gel that immediately smooths lines and wrinkles around the nose with results lasting up to 1 year. Juvederm is the filler the doctor is using on a patient on the photo displayed.
Vollure– Softens moderate to severe lines and wrinkles by adding volume to the lines around the nose, producing subtle and long-lasting results for up to 18 months.
Voluma– Instantly adds contour and a subtle lift for smooth, natural-looking results and a more youthful profile lasting up to 2 years.

We look forward to seeing you for your dermal filler procedure or free consultation soon.

The Benefits of Liposuction DC

Posted on July 5, 2018July 5, 2022 by dcadmin

If diet and exercise alone have not been enough to achieve your goals, consider the benefits of liposuction DC.

Liposuction DC can completely change your appearance by removing fat and flattening your problem areas.

Who Should Consider Liposuction DC?

During liposuction DC, fat is removed through suction utilizing a thin metal tube, or cannula. This process can completely reshape problem areas and drastically decrease the size of areas, such as your abdomen or thighs. This procedure can be a solution for patients who have tirelessly tried diet and exercise without progressing toward their goals. It only takes one to four hours and has a recovery time of only three to five days. Patients also do not need to stay overnight at the hospital.

Good candidates for this procedure are typically within thirty percent of their ideal weight, have firm skin and good muscle tone, and are in good overall health. They should not smoke (or are prepared to quit for the duration of their surgery and recovery) and have one or more problem areas where they would like fat to be removed.

Some patients choose liposuction DC because, while they have otherwise normal body weight, they carry excess weight in a certain area such as the outer thigh region. This weight can be due to any number of causes such as genetics, aging, pregnancy, or prior surgery. Read more about the reasons for choosing this procedure with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Some areas that can be treated include:

Abdomen
Flanks, also known as love handles or muffin top
Neck and jawline
Buttocks
Thighs
Back
Calves and ankles
Arms
Hips

What are my Liposuction DC Options?

Once you have decided that this procedure is right for you, experienced plastic surgeons like Drs. Bruno or Brown will work with you to determine which type of liposuction is right for you:

Traditional tumescent liposuction
Body-Tite or SmartLipo
Power-assisted liposuction

For more information on liposuction DC schedule your free consultation with Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery today.

Breast Implants DC

Posted on July 3, 2018 by dcadmin

If you’re interested in reshaping or increasing the size of your breasts, then breast implants DC may be the right choice.

Breast implants DC can boost your confidence and help you achieve your goals.

What Breast Implants DC Can Do for You

Breast implants DC is a procedure in which breast enhancement is achieved through the reshaping and resizing of the breasts using either fat grafting, saline implants, silicone implants, or ideal implants. Each type of implant has different benefits so it is important to discuss your goals with your plastic surgeon so they can aid you in making the right choice. Drs. Bruno and Brown are highly experienced surgeons who can help you determine what’s right for your individual goals and lifestyle.

This procedure can work to correct many issues, such as increasing breast symmetry, cleavage, breast shape and volume, and improving projection. Particularly after life events such as aging, pregnancy, or extreme weight loss, your breast shape and size can change dramatically. This procedure can help return your confidence and body shape to before these life events altered your appearance.

Receiving breast implants can help boost confidence and allow you to feel comfortable in your own skin. For more information on the benefits of breast implants, visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Candidates for Breast Implants DC Should Fit These Guidelines:

Overall good health
At least 18 years of age
Not currently pregnant or nursing
May have a breast asymmetry
May have undergone life events such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss, which altered the appearance of the breasts

What Breast Implants DC Can’t Do

Breast implants can’t work to correct severely sagging breasts. However, a breast lift can work to alter drooping breasts, allowing them to look fuller and perkier. Most patients who determine that both breast implants DC and a breast lift are right for them can have these procedures performed at the same time. Your expert plastic surgeon like Drs. Bruno or Brown will assist you in making the decision that is right for your circumstances.

To discuss what breast implants DC can do for you get in touch with us to schedule a free consultation today.

Is a DC Tummy Tuck the Right Procedure for You?

Posted on June 28, 2018 by dcadmin

Why Should I Consider a DC Tummy Tuck?

If you have been tirelessly dieting and exercising in hopes to lose stubborn stomach fat, but haven’t had much success, a DC tummy tuck may be right for you. Also known as an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat as well as tightening the abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck lets you attain the waist you want and can improve your overall body shape.

Tummy tucks can’t stop how weight-gain affects your body but can provide long-term results if you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What Kind of DC Tummy Tucks are There?

Drs. Brown and Bruno will work with you to determine which procedure best fits your needs.

Tummy tuck options include:

Full tummy tuck: An incision is made around the belly button and across the hip line.
Mini tummy tuck: This procedure can be supplemented by liposuction and involves a smaller incision.
Extended tummy tuck: Best for patients who have had significant weight loss, and involves incisions around the flank, lower back, and hip line.

How Should I Prepare for my DC Tummy Tuck?

Your doctor will walk you through all pre and post-operative care. Some pre-operative instructions include:

No smoking at least four weeks prior to surgery.
Do not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products.
Remove any abdominal area or belly button jewelry prior to surgery.
Fill all your prescriptions before surgery.

Choose a Plastic Surgeon You Can Trust for your DC Tummy Tuck

It’s essential to pick a plastic surgeon that will make you feel comfortable throughout your tummy tuck process. Drs. Brown and Bruno will be with you every step of the way, from initial consultation through the recovery process. Choose an expert plastic surgeon like Drs. Brown and Bruno who have been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, an industry-leading organization.

Are you interested in discussing a DC tummy tuck with Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery? Schedule a consultation today.

Why Are So Many Women Choosing Labiaplasty?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by dcadmin

Labiaplasty is a revolutionary procedure that has recently grown in popularity.

There are many reasons labiaplasty is on the rise: The most notable is the increase in comfort many women report experiencing after undergoing the procedure.

What is Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure in which the labia minora and/or the labia majora are sculpted and reshaped. Often the goal is to reduce the size of the labia and create more labial asymmetry.

This procedure typically takes less than an hour and the recovery time is minimal, but it’s recommended to hold off on any significant lower body exercises for several weeks. The labia are very sensitive structures, so it is important to choose an experienced plastic surgeon like Drs. Bruno and Brown. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons further explains the procedure.

Top Three Reasons More Women are Choosing Labiaplasty

Comfort: After surgery, many women often experience increased comfort during athletic activities such as cycling or horseback riding. Also, there is typically a decrease in irritation from tight clothing like yoga pants or bathing suits. Reducing the length of the labia prevents it from being twisted or tugged on by tight clothing or irritated by rigorous workouts.
Appearance: Over time the appearance of the labia can change dramatically particularly after undergoing significant life events such as childbirth. Labiaplasty allows women to reshape their labia to increase self-confidence, aesthetic appeal, and create a more youthful look.
Increased sexual pleasure: After surgery, there is often an increase in sexual pleasure as excessively large labia can cause pain during intercourse or even lead to sexual avoidance due to the anticipated pain of intercourse. Additionally, the clitoris can become more exposed leading to an increase in sexual pleasure.

Are you interested in discussing labiaplasty with Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery? Schedule a consultation today.

Breast Implants: Are They the Right Choice for you?

Posted on June 13, 2018 by dcadmin

There are Many Unexpected Benefits to Getting Breast Implants

If you are thinking about getting breast implants here are some unexpected benefits that might help you with your decision.

The Benefits of Receiving Breast Implants Include:

Breast volume: If your breasts have lost some of their shape and definition over time through life events such as pregnancy or weight loss then implants can help your breasts regain some of their shape and volume.
Breast symmetry: If your breasts are uneven, a breast enhancement procedure can help increase their symmetry.
Self-confidence: If your breasts are not as perky as they used to be or lost some of their shape, you may feel self-conscious about your body. Breast implants can help you take back some of that confidence and allow you to feel more comfortable with your body.
Breast size: Breast implants will increase your breast size overall. Expert plastic surgeons Drs. Bruno and Brown will work with you to reach your individual goals when receiving implants.

The Breast Implant Procedure

A good candidate for receiving breast implants must be over the age of 18, not pregnant or nursing, in good health, and have an interest in modest to significant breast enhancement.

If you meet these qualifications the next step is finding an experienced plastic surgeon like Drs. Bruno and Brown to perform your breast enhancement. The board-certified plastic surgeons at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery will work with you so you can meet your individual goals for the procedure and answer any questions you may have during a free consultation.

We will help you determine the type of implant that is right for you whether it be silicone, saline, or the recently FDA approved Ideal implants.

We look forward to seeing you for your free consultation or breast implant procedure soon!

Is PRP treatment DC right for you?

Posted on May 23, 2018 by dcadmin

Are you looking to improve the tone and texture of your skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles? PRP treatment DC might be right for you!

PRP is a product your body naturally produces. It is a platelet-rich-plasma that helps with blood circulation and tissue healing. PRP treatment DC (also known as PRP injections) promotes collagen growth to help correct some signs of aging and brighten your complexation.

What can PRP treatment DC help with?

Hair Loss: If you suffer from hair loss or thinning hair, PRP injections can help stimulate the hair follicles to promote new hair growth. PRP treatment also works well as a preventative measure and can be more successful for people who are just beginning to lose hair as it becomes harder to stimulate hair follicles the longer they are dormant.

Under Eyes: Eye bags can be due to a number of reasons- lack of sleep, fluid retention, allergies, or genetics. PRP treatment DC helps replenish the blood and nutrients that eye strain can often take away. Injections will promote tissue growth which will increase elasticity and give you a smoother, more youthful appearance under your eyes. (You can read an Allure article documenting results here.)

Nasolabial Folds: Also known as parentheses, nasolabial folds are those pesky lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Although they are a natural feature of the face, they can become deeper and more defined with age. PRP injections to this area promote collagen growth and can diminish the appearance of these lines overtime.

What you can expect after a PRP treatment DC

Drs. Bruno and Brown are board-certified plastic surgeons and are expertly qualified to determine the number of treatments you’ll need to reach your goals (2-3 procedures are generally recommended).

Procedures are relatively painless and require no post-treatment care. Treatments are quick and any redness or swelling will fade in 1-2 days. We suggest you schedule accordingly as bruising may last up to a week depending on the area you have treated.

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