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Breast Enlargement DC

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Breast Enlargement DCAre you looking for breast enlargement in DC? There are a wide range of benefits associated with breast enlargement; if you are considering breast implants, consider expert board-certified DC plastic surgeons, Drs. Bruno and Brown.

Some Benefits of Breast Enlargement DC

  • Increases breast symmetry
  • Increases fullness of breasts
  • Increases projection of breasts
  • Improves balance of breast and hip contours
  • Increases and reshapes cleavage
  • Returns breast volume and shape typically lost after aging, pregnancy, or weight loss
  • Enhances your self-image and self-confidence

With breast enlargement surgery, the procedure usually takes about 1-2 hours and the recovery time can be as little as 2-4 weeks, with no overnight hospital stay required.

Read more about breast enlargement procedures with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Candidates for Breast Enlargement DC

Breast augmentation is a deeply personal procedure, and it’s important that you’re doing it for yourself and not for someone else.

You may be a candidate for breast augmentation if:

  • You are physically healthy and you aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Your breasts are fully developed
  • You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small
  • You are dissatisfied with your breasts losing shape and volume after pregnancy, weight loss or with aging
  • You are unhappy with the upper part of your breast appearing “empty”
  • Your breasts are asymmetrical

Every woman is different and at Bruno|Brown, we prefer to take a holistic approach to achieving your desired look.

Different Types of Breast Enlargement

  • Fat Grafting
  • Saline Implants
  • Silicone Implants
  • Ideal Implants

Each type of breast enlargement surgery is unique, so the best way to figure out the right breast augmentation procedure for you is to discuss your goals with your doctor, or DC plastic surgeons, Drs. Bruno and Brown.

If you’re interested in a breast enlargement DC surgery, then contact licensed and insured DC plastic surgeons, Drs. Bruno and Brown today.

Smartlipo DC: What are the Benefits of Laser Liposuction?

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If diet and exercise alone have proved futile and ineffective, it may be time to consider DC Smartlipo, the laser liposuction procedure, as an extra step to achieving the goals you’ve been working toward.

Smartlipo DCWhat is Smartlipo?

It is the process of removing excess, unwanted pockets of fat on the body through careful, targeted suction. Smartlipo DC differs from the process of regular liposuction performed by DC plastic surgeons, Drs. Bruno and Brown, because a laser is used to assist in the process.

How is Smartlipo Different from Regular Liposuction?

Recovery time with Smartlipo DC is significantly less than with traditional liposuction. The Smartlipo procedure performed by top plastic surgeons, Drs. Bruno and Brown, also frequently results in less swelling or bruising around the treated area. Smartlipo is considered less invasive than traditional liposuction- especially because it leaves smaller incisions.

Like traditional liposuction, Smartlipo uses a small tube inserted just below the skin. However, with Smartlipo, there is also a small laser fiber inside the tube, which targets fat cells directly and allows the surrounding tissue to tighten more quickly. Smartlipo literally melts away fat, and it eliminates sagginess much faster than traditional liposuction, though the two procedures can be used in conjunction if necessary.

What to Expect from your DC Smartlipo?

The overall procedure typically only lasts 1-3 hours depending on the size of the area treated, and because it is a minimally invasive procedure it can be performed by Drs. Bruno and Brown under local anesthesia. While many patients are able to return to normal activity within a few days, you may need to wear a compression garment to support the treated area. Learn more about what you can expect from a body contouring DC Smartlipo procedure, performed by Drs. Bruno and Brown,here.

If diet and exercise fail to yield the results you’ve been working toward, consider treating yourself to a Smartlipo DC  procedure to help achieve your body contouring goals.

Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery in Washingtonian Top Doctors!

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Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery in Washingtonian Top Doctors!

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Brown has been listed in this year’s Washingtonian Top Doctors.

Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery has long been considered one of the top plastic surgery practices in the DC metro area, and we’re thrilled to announce this award as well! A special thank you to all the area doctors who voted.

This adds to the long list of awards and accolades given to Drs. Bruno and Brown in recognition of their outstanding work in the field of plastic surgery in the DC area.

Check out our team page to see more of our reviews, press and awards, our testimonials page to see what our clients say, or contact us for a consultation today.

DC Liposuction: Feeling More Comfortable in Your Own Skin

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While liposuction, or body contouring, is not a substitute for diet and exercise, it can help you with your problem areas when diet and exercise aren’t enough to achieve your goals.

The results of liposuction are very predictable, long-lasting and often even more consistent than noninvasive treatments. Read more about Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery’s DC liposuction procedures here.

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The Areas Liposuction Can Treat

  • Thighs
  • Hips
  • Buttocks
  • Abdomen
  • Waist
  • Upper Arms
  • Back
  • Inner Knee
  • Chest
  • Chin/Neck Area
  • Calves/Ankles

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that, especially when combined with diet and exercise, can help you obtain the body you’ve been working so hard for. Ideal liposuction candidates are within 30% of their target weight.

Liposuction Post-Procedure

While it is normal to experience some swelling and fluid retention immediately after surgery, this normally subsides quickly, and you will be left with long-lasting, relatively permanent results. Learn more about the results of liposuction, including the different kinds of liposuction that Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery performs.

It’s important to have specific goals in mind for your body contouring. If you need help outlining these goals, Drs. Bruno and Brown will work with you to maximize your liposuction results and increase your self-image.

Choosing a DC Plastic Surgeon You Can Trust

Even more important than setting specific body contouring goals is selecting a board certified plastic surgeon whom you know you can trust. Your surgeon’s skills translate directly to the consistency and quality of your liposuction results.

Board certified plastic surgeons, like Drs. Bruno and Brown, have met rigorous standards of training and excellence. Choosing an experienced plastic surgeon is key to having a positive and successful experience with liposuction, and obtaining your body image goals.

To learn more about DC liposuction or to schedule a consultation, contact Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery today.

December Specials at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery

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December Specials at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery

The holiday season is here, which means parties, relatives, and LOTS of pictures!

THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED.

Look and feel your best with these offers!

Now offering:

  • Microcurrent Toning–$200
  • Ultrasonic Facial–$200
  • Fire and Ice Peel–$150 with complimentary décolleté treatment
  • Stimulator Peel–$450 with microneedling treatment
  • Volbella Lip Filler–$600 buy 1 get 2nd syringe 50% off
  • LED Therapy–$25 add-on with any service

Contact us to schedule your appointment by December 31st

THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED.

Sneak Peek at our January Specials! THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED.

Lose inches and jump start your 2018 weight loss goals with these in-office, non and minimally invasive fat reduction for those trouble spots!

PLUS

Get back to your younger and brighter skin with a ZO 3-step peel!

Procedure times fill up quickly so schedule your consultation now.

 

*procedures done in Chevy Chase office

DC Eye Lift Surgery

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Are you considering an eye lift surgery in DC? Here’s what you should know.

DC Eye Lift Surgery

 

During your DC eye lift surgery, or Blepharoplasty, excess tissue is removed from the eyelid area and surrounding areas to create a more youthful appearance and to possibly improve vision. Eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids or both.

Expert DC plastic surgeons, Drs. Bruno and Brown, take into consideration the overall harmony of your facial features when performing eye lift procedures.

What are the Benefits of Eye Lift Surgery?

Your eyes are the part of your face that likely receives a lot of attention, which inspires many people undergoing an eye lift procedure is a small way to make a dramatic difference in your appearance. Other benefits can include:

  • Reduced signs of aging and sun damage
  • Smoothed skin surrounding the eyes
  • Brightened appearance of dark patches or bags under the eyes
  • Lifted appearance of hollows under the eyes
  • Decreased puffiness in fatty deposits that appear under the eyes
  • Reduction of fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid

Recovery from DC Eye Lift Surgery

Initial healing may include some swelling, bruising, irritation, dry eyes and discomfort that can be controlled with medication, cold compresses and ointment. Irritation at the incision sites is also possible.

Be sure to ask Drs. Bruno or Brown specific questions about what you can expect during your individual recovery period.

Growing Popularity of Eye Lift Procedures

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons ranks eyelid surgery as one of the top 5 cosmetic surgical procedures of 2016, with over 200,000 performed in 2016 alone. The number of eye lift procedures performed is up 2% from last year. Additionally, the industry has seen a rise in eye lid surgery on men. 

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon for Your Eye Lift Procedure

As with all surgical procedures, it is very important to make sure your procedure is being performed by a board-certified, licensed and insured plastic surgeon. Such a surgeon should have extensive medical knowledge of the procedure as well as a history of successfully performed eye lift procedures, like top DC plastic surgeons Drs. Bruno and Brown.

Drs. Bruno and Brown will be with you every step of the way, including during your initial consultation, to help determine which eye lift procedure is right for you.

To learn more about board-certified DC plastic surgeons, Drs. Bruno and Brown, or if you’re interested in undergoing an eye lift procedure in the Washington DC area, contact us today.

 

Botox Treatments from Top Plastic Surgeons in DC

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If you’re looking for top-rated DC plastic surgeons to reduce your wrinkles, Botox may be right for you.

Top DC Plastic Surgeons and Botox Administration

What is Botox?

In a Botox procedure, small injections of Botox are made into the skin, to smooth lines and prevent wrinkles. While you may be unsure of exactly where you want to have your Botox injections, board-certified and top-rated DC plastic surgeons Drs Bruno and Brown are expertly qualified to determine if Botox injections are right for you to achieve your desired appearance.

What are the Benefits of Botox?

  • Smoothing of crow’s feet (lines around the corners of the eyes)
  • Reduced appearance of forehead wrinkles
  • Restored elasticity of vertical lines between the eyebrows
  • Reduction of lines in the folds between the nose and lips

How Popular is Botox?

According to statistics gathered by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2016 alone, over 7 million Botox procedures were performed. This number is up almost 800% from 2000. With the growing popularity of this procedure, there are also a growing number of people offering to perform it. This causes important questions to arise, like who is qualified to administer Botox?

Why We Think Botox is Better from Plastic Sugeons

While you may see regular providers or even spas offering Botox treatment, Botox should be administered by a trained and experienced medical professional. Specifically, it should be administered by someone who is board-certified in their field, such as DC plastic surgeons Drs Bruno and Brown.

Those who have no knowledge of the field of plastic surgery will not be able to administer the Botox injections with the same skill as someone who is board-certified in their field. This could cause complications to arise, which the person administering your Botox may not have the medical knowledge to handle.

Specifically, someone who has limited experience as a medical professional could make the injections too deep, too low or in the wrong spot, and this could cause negative side effects, like a droopy eyelid. Finding a licensed and board-certified plastic surgeon can mitigate your risks and ensure you’re receiving the best care possible.

What Are the Risks and Recovery Time?

While you may experience some minor pain or swelling at the injection site, this usually goes away almost immediately after the initial injections. One RealSelf user describes her experience receiving Botox treatment from a licensed plastic surgeon as, “I had swelling around the injection sites for five minutes, it was totally gone by the time I left the clinic.”

This procedure is great for those looking to reverse the effects of aging and improve their appearance, without undergoing a major surgical procedure. Because the risks are minimal, it’s perfect for those who are just beginning to explore the field of plastic surgery and are still figuring out what results they desire.

There is no recovery time for this procedure, and the whole thing usually takes between 10-15 minutes. The effects can last as long as 4 months, or even longer if follow-up treatments are made.

If you’re in the Washington, DC area, or near one of our top-rated plastic surgery offices in Dulles, Annandale, Chevy Chase or Glen Burnie, contact us today for your Botox appointment.

DC Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery

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Getting Tummy Tuck Surgery in DC: If your constant efforts to change your appearance have proved unsuccessful, a tummy tuck procedure may be right for you.

What is a Tummy Tuck?

The Tummy Tuck procedure, also known as abdominoplasty, is a procedure in which the excess skin and fat are removed from around the waistline and stomach. While you may be unsure if a tummy tuck procedure is right to help you achieve a slimmer, more toned mid-section, board-certified plastic surgeons Drs Bruno and Brown are expertly qualified to help you determine if a tummy tuck is right for you.

What are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck?

  • Provides body contouring
  • Flattens the stomach area
  • Improves the appearance of abdominal muscles
  • Reduces the size of the waistline and hipline
  • Enhances the overall figure
  • Tightens stomach muscles
  • Removes excess, loose, or hanging skin, which may be the result of weight loss or pregnancy
  • Reduces appearance of stretch marks, particularly after pregnancy

Who Should Consider a Tummy Tuck?

If you’ve been pregnant or experienced significant weight loss, if tireless efforts to improve your appearance have had no avail, or if you simply have excess skin or fat in the stomach region, a body contouring tummy tuck may help you to feel more comfortable in your own skin and allow you reach the goals you’ve set for your appearance.

What Kinds of Tummy Tuck Procedures Can I Have Performed?

DC Plastic Surgeons Drs Bruno and Brown take a unique and holistic approach to tummy tuck procedures, focusing on maximizing the results for your entire waistline, rather than focusing on just the abdomen. Due to the nature of this approach, a tummy tuck procedure with our DC plastic surgeons can help you drop several pant sizes.

As board-certified plastic surgeons we are experts at performing tummy tucks in the DC region, and will work with you to determine which tummy tuck procedure best meets your individual needs to help you achieve your desired appearance.

  • 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

How Popular are Tummy Tuck Procedures?

According to statistics gathered by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2016 alone, over 125,000 tummy tuck procedures were performed. This number is up over 100% from 2000.

What is the Recovery Time?

The timeline for a tummy tuck procedure can vary between patients, but most patients will be able to stop taking pain medication within the first week, be back on their feet within 1-2 weeks, be able to exercise again in 4 weeks, often resuming normal activity completely within 1 to 2 months.

If you’re interested in hearing more about our expertise, or if you’re interested in undergoing a tummy tuck procedure, contact us today.

Are you considering a DC Mommy Makeover?

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What is a Mommy Makeover?

A DC mommy makeover is typically a combination of plastic surgeries that address a woman’s post-pregnancy body issues in a single session surgery and can include procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck and breast augmentation or breast lift.

The Mommy Makeover

Who is a Mommy Makeover for?

According to Dr. Michael Burgdorf, author of The Mommy Makeover: Restoring Your Body After Childbirth, “a surgical makeover can be a good option for women who don’t plan to have any more children and feel it will improve their lives emotionally.” It is important to consider if you plan to have another child before considering a mommy makeover.

Why Consider a DC Mommy Makeover?

DC Mommy Makeover

Many women experience dramatic changes in their bodies before, during and after pregnancy. One way to restore your body to its original form is through healthy diet and exercise, but sometimes this is not enough.

One or multiple pregnancies are very likely to change your body in ways that diet and exercise alone cannot restore, but you can consider plastic surgery as an alternative to make you feel more comfortable in your own skin.

A survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that 62 percent of mothers would consider a “mommy makeover” if cost weren’t a consideration. With this in mind, it is more cost effective to opt for multiple procedures as part of a mommy makeover than to do each surgery individually over an extended period of time.

Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery: Top-rated DC Plastic Surgeons

The skills and experience of your plastic surgeon are one of the most important things to take into consideration when deciding if you want to receive a mommy makeover. The expertise of your surgeon has a direct correlation to the results of your mommy makeover procedures. With Drs Bruno and Brown, you can rest assured that you are in experienced hands and receiving the best care available for your DC mommy makeover.

Click here to determine if a DC mommy makeover is right for you.

Finding The Right Plastic Surgeons For Your DC Brazilian Butt Lift 

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The importance of Board-Certified and insured plastic surgeons for your Brazilian butt lift DC 

Brazilian butt lift dcPlastic surgeons have seen a recent but steady rise in the popularity of Brazilian butt lift procedures, about 18 and 26 percent over the last two years respectively, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. However, there has also been a rise in the number of unlicensed and uninsured individuals impersonating plastic surgeons to perform Brazilian butt lift procedures, without the knowledge or equipment to do so properly.

There have been several cases reported recently of individuals impersonating plastic surgeons, claiming to be licensed and insured, so that they can perform Brazilian butt lifts on patients. Usually, they attract appeal solely because they advertise well below market prices. These unlicensed individuals impersonating plastic surgeons to perform Brazilian butt lifts, often have no medical knowledge and operate in very unsafe and unsterile conditions, usually without medical supplies.

The most recent case being Allison Spence, who claimed to be a plastic surgeon, the botched Brazilian butt lift she performed involved injecting industrial grade silicone- purchased from a hardware store- into the buttocks of her patient in an unsterile apartment, which she claimed was a clinic. The procedure resulted in the patient having an embolism because of a misplaced injection, which eventually caused her death. As a result of this botched Brazilian butt lift procedure, Allison Spence will be serving prison time under manslaughter charges.

Another example of one such individual performing an unlicensed Brazilian butt lift procedure resulted in the death of Kelly Mayhew from Queens, NYC in 2015, who received a buttocks injection in the practitioner’s basement. The individual who impersonated the practitioner to give the injections has still not been found. This growing cash business is resulting in senseless deaths, and it has to be stopped. It is important not only for victims to come forward, despite any regret or embarrassment they may feel, to receive the proper medical attention, but it is also important for individuals seeking buttocks augmentation to seek out licensed and insured medical professionals.

The appeal of extremely low prices for Brazilian butt lifts is tempting; however, the risks of having an unlicensed plastic surgeon are severe, many cases resulting in death from botched Brazilian butt lifts. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. The quality of a Brazilian butt lift procedure will alter your body forever, it is definitely something worth investing it.

Not only is it important to look for a licensed and insured medical practitioner, but it is also important to look for the most experienced and skilled surgeons in the field, as their experience has a direct correlation to the quality of the results of your procedure. With experienced and expert surgeons, like those at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, you can be sure you are receiving the top care available.

Read the full article about the botched plastic surgery here.

If you’re interested in hearing more about our qualifications and experience, or if you’re interested in receiving a Brazilian butt lift, contact us today.