We are all pre-destined to have different trouble zones- parts of the body that are more difficult to impossible to lose weight and tone, despite our best diet and exercise efforts. Theses trouble zones vary person to person, but some common areas are the stomach, arms, hips, thighs, buttocks, and back. Board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown have helped countless Chevy Chase area patients, men and women alike, improve these trouble zones or pockets of stubborn fat from their body to create a more contoured, balanced body shape.

The liposuction procedure works by utilizing a long skinny tube which literally sucks the fat out. This tube is inserted into the trouble zones through tiny incisions. Often liposuction is used in conjuncture with other body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to create the most optimum results. It should be noted that while liposuction does remove fat- it is not a weight loss treatment and is best suited for those in otherwise healthy conditions to remove isolated pockets of fat.

View before and after photos of actual patients who’ve undergone liposuction.

If you are tired of battling your trouble zones, contact our office today to set up an appointment for your confidential consultation.

Everyone has different trouble areas or parts of their body which are difficult to tone. For many people this area is the thigh and buttocks. After dramatic weigh loss, excess sagging skin can occur in the thighs, buttocks and elsewhere which can only be removed surgically. Genetics can also play a huge role in where we have difficulty losing weight. For whatever the reason, Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown may be able to achieve the results you seek through Chevy Chase Thighplasty.

A Thighplasty, or Thigh Lift procedure, is a procedure which removes the excess hanging skin from the thigh. Often this procedure may be performed in conjunction with a Buttock Lift and/or Liposuction, which is used to removed any excess fat deposits. It is important to note that a Thighplasty procedure is not a weight loss solution, nor is liposuction. These are body contouring procedures best designed to help patients who are already in the healthy weight range.

To find out if a Thigh Lift may be right for you, contact our office and schedule your consultation today.

The condition of overdeveloped breasts in men is more common than you may think. While most men out grow this condition, known as Gynecomastia, some men never do. This condition can have a very negative implant on the self esteem of the men suffering from it. They are often teased and taunted and shy away from any situation in which they may have to remove their shirt. Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown have helped countless men restore their confidence through Male Breast Reduction surgery.

During a Male Breast Reduction procedure the incision is generally made around the areola and excess skin and glandular tissue is removed. In some cases liposuction may also be used to remove excess fatty tissue. Male Breast Reduction is an extremely successful treatment for gynecomastia’s physical and emotional side effects. A confidential consultation will help you decide if male breast reduction surgery is right for you.

Contact our office today to schedule your consultation.

Men who have overdeveloped breast tissue causing their chests to look more feminine than other men, is actually a much more common condition than you might think. The condition, known as Gynecomastia, often develops during puberty and while 90% outgrow the condition, the remaining 10% will have it for the rest of their lives unless corrected surgically.

Men who have Gynecomastia often feel self-conscious and deal with low self-confidence. Our Plastic Surgeons have helped many men achieve a flatter, more masculine chest and gain a new found confidence through Male Breast Reduction surgery. During the Male Breast Reduction procedure, an incision is made around the lower portion of the areola and the excess glandular tissue is removed. In more extreme cases, excess skin may also be removed or liposuction may be used to excise any excess pockets of fat. The procedure usually takes about an hour and a half.

Follow the link to learn more about Male Breast Reduction. If you have any further questions or would like to schedule a consultation, we invite you to contact our office.

Both women and men choose to get Tummy Tucks, also called Abdominoplasty, for many reasons. Chief among these reasons are due to weight loss or pregnancy causing excess hanging skin and lose abdominal muscles. Having a concentrated area of fat deposits in the abdomen, causing it to extend out further from the body than is in proportion with the rest of your figure, is another reason people may opt for Abdominoplasty.

In the procedure, a incision will be made, generally along the underwear line. Next, the excess skin and fat is removed and the abdominal muscles are sutured together. As the remaining skin is closed over them it will create a tighter, more toned looking stomach as well as a more defined waistline. Abdominoplasty can often be done in conjunction with other body contouring procedures such as liposuction. Discuss these options with your doctor.

We feel our results speak best when they speak for themselves, so take a look at our Tummy Tuck Before and After Gallery. Contact our office to schedule your consultation today!

Having thick and dimpled thighs are a tender source of self-consciousness for many people, both men and women. The not-so-affectionately called “Thunder Thighs” can torment otherwise sane people into developing a real fear of wearing shorts in public. It’s no way to live and unfortunately, oftentimes it’s genetics that have predisposed us to having either thick or thin thighs so that no matter how many legs lifts you may do, or how many miles you run, your thighs will only ever naturally be a certain size.

Thankfully we now live in tech-filled world full of options. No longer are you bound ’till death do you part to the thighs your great-grandmother passed down to you from the old country. Now you get to have a say in the body you walk around in and you can finally achieve the thighs of your dreams. It is, however, important to keep in mind that even in Thighplasty, you will not be able to suddenly achieve the legs of Gisele Bundchin, simply a leaner version of your own.

Every year hundreds of thousands of women in the United States alone undergo Breast Augmentation to increase the size of their breasts, this is common knowledge, but what of the women who are born with naturally, un-proportionately large breasts? Many people do not realize the physical and emotional strain this can cause. For women with exceptionally large breasts, chronic neck, back and shoulder pain often persists. Simple things like exercise, shopping and even sleeping can become difficult due to pain, trouble breathing and an inability to find clothes which properly fit and flatter without causing them to look much heavier than they are. In addition, emotional strains are often placed on those with larger breasts and can cause them to feel self-conscious in social situations. Breast Reduction surgery has helped countless women every year alleviate these ailments.

Breast Reduction, also known as Reduction Mammaplasty is a procedure to reduce the size of the breasts by removing excess skin, fat and glandular tissue. This surgery has been extremely effective in giving women smaller, lighter, and firmer breasts. Most women, after a Reduction Mammaplasty, find a new confidence in their bodies as well as experiencing a more enjoyable, pain free life. If you are ready to learn more about Breast Reduction, contact our office to schedule your consultation!

One of the best ways to imagine what results may be achievable is by looking through our online Chevy Chase SmartLipo Before and After Gallery. One of the most important parts of our work is understanding what our patients want and need so that we can help them to understand what can be realistically achieved. It can be helpful, if you have found an image of someone who has the results you want, to bring it in to your consultation as a visual aide to point out what exactly you like and even things you don’t.

In our SmartLipo Before and After Photo Gallery you will find photos of real patients who have undergone SmartLipo in various areas of their bodies from the abdomen to the buttocks to the arms. If you are ready to start seeing the changes you desire in yourself, contact our office to set up your consultation today.

Ready or not, summer is here. You’ve tried to ready your body with the proper diet and exercise, but if you still feel you need more to be happy with your summer shape, Smartlipo™ at the Chevy Chase Smartlipo™ Center may be just what you need.

Smartlipo™ can benefit nearly any person. The ideal candidate is in good health and within 25 pounds of target weight.

We target one or more fatty areas that have not responded well to diet or exercise, and our surgeons can eradicate targeted fat cells permanently and remove these trouble spots.

Want to get your summer shape? Contact us today to learn more about Smartlipo™ and get ready to say goodbye to problem fat areas!

Women considering a breast reduction surgery are often faced with people who don’t understand their desire to do so. Many people do not realize the pain and stress that large breasts can put on the back, neck and shoulders. Large, overbearing breasts can make exercise extremely painful and uncomfortable. Many women with large breasts dread shopping as their breasts are often out of proportion with the rest of their body and any clothes that do fit may cause them to appear much heavier than they actually are. There are also often time emotional strains connected to having large breasts. Whatever the reason, our qualified plastic surgeons, Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown, have been able to help countless women alleviate these issues through Chevy Chase Breast Reduction Surgery.

A Breast Reduction procedure is one to reduce the size of the breasts. This is usually done by making an incision around the areola and excess skin and breast tissue is removed. The areola may be repositioned, resized or reshaped to better match the newer, lighter breasts. The remaining skin will be closed around the areola and the resulting breasts are natural, smaller, lighter, and more firm. Many women who undergo Breast Reduction surgery often report an increase in confidence and comfort.

If you are tired of being weighed down by your breasts, contact our office today to schedule your consultation to find out your Breast Reduction options.