Generally speaking, all liposuction procedures are similar. An incision is made through which a thin tube called a cannula is inserted and fat is removed from the area. However, advances in liposuction techniques have made the procedure safer, faster, and more effective than ever.

Our Washington DC plastic surgeons have found that combining tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction is one of the most effective ways to deliver the exceptional outcome you desire. Alone, these techniques can do wonders, but combined, they are capable of producing stunning results.

Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown use tumescent solution, which is comprised of local anesthetic and medications that control bleeding, reduce postoperative bruising, and eliminate pain. Once the solution has been injected, our plastic surgeons will use ultrasonic liposuction to remove stubborn fat deposits.

Ultrasonic liposuction uses ultrasound waves to emulsify fat prior to removal. This allows for a more complete removal of fatty deposits and may also help skin better conform to your new contours. During your initial liposuction consultation, Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown would be happy to answer any questions you may have and discuss the benefits of our technique with you in more detail.

If you live in or around Washington DC and would like to learn more about your liposuction options, please contact Chevy Chase Plasic Surgery today to schedule an initial consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.

One of the most common questions our Washington DC plastic surgeons receive from patients during a consultation is, “What is the best age for breast augmentation?” Unfortunately, there is no black-and-white answer to this question. Instead, Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown encourage you to reframe the question in the following way: “When is the best age for me?”

There are several factors which you should evaluate when determining if this is the right time to undergo breast augmentation. Some important things to consider include:

• Physical maturity
• Emotional maturity
• Financial stability
• Future family plans

Physical maturity is a very important consideration. You should always wait until your breasts are fully developed before deciding whether you want to alter their appearance. For some people, this occurs as early as age 18. However, many women find that their breasts continue developing well into their late 20s. Ask your family members when their breasts reached full maturity. This may help you decide whether it may be a good idea to wait a few more years before moving forward with this life-changing procedure.

Emotional maturity is as important as physical maturity. Breast augmentation is a major procedure that will have a significant impact on many aspects of your life. It is important to wait until you are emotionally ready to handle this important decision. As with physical maturity, all women achieve emotional maturity at different ages. Think about the important decisions you make in your life. Are you typically happy with them down the road or do you often regret these decisions? If you don’t feel you have a strong track record on important decisions, you may want to wait.

Financial stability is an important factor to consider as well. Breast augmentation isn’t cheap. While we offer several financing options to help you fit breast augmentation into your budget, you don’t want to undergo the procedure at a time in your life when it will mean incurring debt that you can’t handle.

Finally, consider future family plans when choosing to undergo breast augmentation. While your procedure won’t impact your ability to become pregnant or breastfeed, future pregnancies may adversely impact your results. For this reason, many women choose to wait until their 30s or older so that they can get breast implants after having children.

If you would like to discuss your breast augmentation plans with one of our board certified plastic surgeons, please contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation. We serve patients throughout the Washington DC area.

Motherhood is one of the greatest joys you can experience in life. It is a lot of hard work to raise children, but when you see the wonderful people they grow up to become, you realize it is also one of the most rewarding things you can do. However, motherhood also does come with one downside — it can take a toll on your body.

Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can impact your abdominal muscles, preventing them from remaining tight and firm the way they once were. It can also result in sagging breasts and lost breast volume. Many women also experience stretch marks and excess skin after pregnancy.

In addition, the long hours spent helping your children with homework, shuttling them to activities, and engaging them after a long day of work can leave you with precious little time to focus on yourself. If you have been struggling to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy appearance, you may want to consider a mommy makeover.

A mommy makeover consists of a series of plastic surgery procedures which will help reverse the signs of aging typically associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Depending on the condition of your body and your unique aesthetic goals, Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown may recommend one or more of the following procedures as part of your mommy makeover:

• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Tummy tuck
• Liposuction

During your initial consultation, our Washington DC plastic surgeons will listen carefully to your concerns and goals in order to recommend the right combination of procedures to deliver your desired mommy makeover results.

If you are ready to restore your body to the youthful, toned appearance you enjoyed before children, please contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery to schedule your mommy makeover consultation. We serve patients in the Washington DC area.

Becoming a mom is undeniably one of the most rewarding experiences of your lifetime, but having children takes a toll on your body. Sometimes, even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, it can feel impossible to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy form. If you have problem areas that feel beyond your control, you may be in need of a mommy makeover.

Dr. Bruno and Dr. Coleman make it a priority to provide technologically advanced, cutting-edge services to help moms in Washington D.C. stay beautiful inside and out.

Ideal mommy makeover candidates are generally:

• Moms that are finished having children
• Moms in need of a breast lift or breast augmentation
• Moms suffering from excess skin or fat around the abdomen
• Moms in generally good health without serious existing medical issues
• Moms who have realistic expectations about plastic surgery

At Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery, we offer the latest cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for moms in Washington D.C.

Depending on your unique needs, your mommy makeover may include one or more of these procedures:

• Liposuction
• Breast enhancement
• Breast lift
• Tummy tuck

We understand that choosing to have a mommy makeover is a personal, private and sometimes life-changing decision. We make it our mission to provide the most advanced professional care every mom deserves.

If you are a mom ready to reclaim your pre-pregnancy body, contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery in Washington, D.C. at (301) 215-5955.

Losing 50 or 100 pounds, or more,  is a major achievement. But once you’ve reached your goal, you might find that your healthier, thinner body needs some additional fine-tuning. After significant weight loss, the skin often fails to shrink back to its former size and shape. That’s because large amounts of excess skin that have been stretched around the abdomen, may have lost its’ elasticity.

Washington D.C. plastic surgeons, at Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery offer  tummy tuck procedures designed specifically for patients who have achieved significant weight loss. A tummy tuck can remove skin or fat and tighten or lift your abdomen area.  The results can help your clothes fit better and allow you to participate more comfortably in your favorite activities.

The tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, involves removing excess skin and tightening of the underlying abdominal muscles. An incision is made just above the pubic area from hip to hip, occasionally extending to the back. Sometimes a vertical incision is necessary as well.

The results of a tummy tuck are visible almost immediately, although you will experience some post-surgical swelling. Full recovery to normal activity level generally takes 4-6 weeks. Once the swelling subsides, you will notice a permanently flatter, smoother tummy and a slimmer figure.

If you are ready to complete your weight loss process, please contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery in Washington, D.C. to learn more about how a tummy tuck can benefit your situation.

Smartlipo™ is a form of liposuction that is less-invasive that traditional liposuction. A laser is used to essentially melt the fat, making it easy for removal through suction. Because the fat gets emulsified prior to surgery, typically Smartlipo™ helps the plastic surgeon to remove more fat than traditional liposuction.

The plastic surgeons at Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery in Washington D.C. suggest if you’re considering laser liposuction or Smartlipo™  that you are in good health before undergoing the procedure. 

Their facility is the only surgical facility in the DC Metro Region certified by Cynosure, the manufacturer of Smartlipo™ equipment, as a training center.

Smartlipo™ can be performed under local anesthesia, while traditional liposuction is done under general anesthesia. This makes recovery go quicker and allows you to be back to your typical routine with 1-2 weeks.

Is Smartlipo™ right for you?

Smartlipo™ can benefit almost everyone. The ideal candidate is in good health, has one or more fatty areas that have not responded well to diet and exercise,  and wants the fat removed from those areas.

What are the advantages of Smartlipo™?

Smartlipo™ offers the smoothest and best body contouring results. Because it is performed under local anesthesia, recovery time is short, and patients are back to normal activities very quickly. It is safer than more traditional methods of liposuction and the results last longer, if not permanently.

If you are considering laser liposuction contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery. We serve clients in the Washington DC area, Arlington, and the surrounding areas. Call us (301) 215-5955.

Once you decide to have breast augmentation surgery, your next decision will be which type of breast implant is right for you- saline or silicone. Both types of implants have two distinct parts. One is the shell, and all breast implant shells are made of silicone, a rubber-like substance. The other part is the fill material inside the shell. Breast implants are filled with either saline or silicone gel.

Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery has experience with both types of breast implants and can go into detail about each option in their office near Washington D.C.

Saline Versus Silicone Gel Breast Implants

Millions of women have had successful breast augmentations with saline and silicone breast implants. So, which breast implant is best for you? There is no single universal answer to this question and the decision must be customized to each woman’s unique characteristics and desires. Breast implants are made in a variety of shapes, sizes, surfaces, and fill materials.

The differences between saline and silicone breast implants:

• Aesthetic Appearance: saline and silicone implants have a different visual appearance after surgery
• Natural Feel: saline implants generally have a more natural feel
• Surgery Invasiveness: saline implant surgery is less invasive as they aren’t pre-filled
• Possible rupture or failure: when a saline implant deflates, it is obvious; silicone isn’t obvious and requires an MRI to pinpoint

If you are in the Washington D.C. area and have decided you want more information about breast implants please contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery. Call them at (301) 215-5955 today. 

If you’ve dieted and exercised and still haven’t achieved the flat midsection you want, other factors like genetics, prior pregnancy, and weight fluctuations could be sabotaging your efforts. But a tummy tuck can help you achieve the look you want even when traditional approaches fail. During your initial consultation, our Washington DC plastic surgeons will determine whether a tummy tuck is the right answer for you.

In a tummy tuck, our plastic surgeons remove fat and skin from the abdomen, creating a smooth, firm appearance. The surrounding muscles are also tightened, which further helps promote a flat stomach.

To be considered a good candidate for a tummy tuck, you should:

• Be at a stable weight
• Be in generally good health
• Have realistic goals
• Not smoke
• Want to improve the way you look
• Have loose, hanging skin, excess fat, or stretched abdominal muscles

Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown often recommend a tummy tuck as part of a mommy makeover, since it is an excellent way to tighten abdominal muscles that have been impacted by prior pregnancies. It is also commonly performed on patients who have undergone significant weight loss and would like to improve the appearance of excess hanging skin resulting from their weight loss.

If you’re ready to learn how a tummy tuck can improve your appearance and boost your self-confidence, please contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery today to schedule your consultation. We serve patients in the Washington DC area.

If you’re considering breast augmentation, you may already know that you can choose from several kinds of breast implants. But did you know that you also have a choice in the type of incision your plastic surgeon uses to place your desired implant? The Washington, DC breast augmentation specialists at Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery have performed many breast augmentation procedures, and we will help you choose the incision option that best suits your unique needs.

Incisions for breast augmentation are usually located in one of three places:

• Periareolar incisions: Beneath the areola, which is the dark area surrounding the nipple
• Inframammary incisions: Beneath the breast, at the fold where it meets the body
• Transaxillary incisions: To the side of the breast, inside the armpit

Each type of breast augmentation incision is different, and a choice of one over the other depends on many factors, including:

• Your chosen type of breast implant
• Your desired amount of breast enlargement
• Your individual anatomy
• Your preferences
• Our surgeon’s recommendations

If you’re ready to learn how breast augmentation can improve your appearance, self-confidence, and quality of life, please contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery today to schedule your consultation. We serve patients in the Washington DC area.

When you are considering liposuction or any other type of plastic surgery, it is important to remember that your choice of plastic surgeon will significantly impact your final results. Your choice will also play a key role in your comfort and safety, making it important that you take time and do your research before you commit to any one doctor.

Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure, but you don’t have to be a plastic surgeon to perform it. In fact, anyone with a medical degree can perform liposuction, even if they lack sufficient training and experience. The only way to be sure your liposuction is being performed by someone with the training, experience, and proven results you deserve is by choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon. Our Washington DC plastic surgeons are both board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and remain active in industry groups such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

In addition to board-certification, you should look for a plastic surgeon who views you as an individual, not as just another liposuction patient. Your liposuction surgeon should work with you on a personal level, paying close attention to your desires, fully informing you of your options, and providing you with the special attention you deserve. Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown both take great pride in working individually with each patient, and they cater all of their plastic surgery procedures to meet the needs of the individual being served.

If you are considering liposuction or any type of plastic surgery in or around Washington DC, please contact Chevy Chase Plastic Surgery today to schedule an initial consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.