Board-certified plastic surgeon William Hedden, M.D. is dedicated to excellence in plastic surgery with a personal touch. He is extensively trained and experienced in cosmetic surgery for the face, breasts, body and skin. Dr. Hedden understands that excellence means exceeding patient expectations.
Dr. Joshua T. Halka, MD, and his private practice, Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery, situated in Birmingham, Alabama, have made a lasting impact on both the medical community and the lives of numerous individuals through his significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery and unwavering dedication to patient care. Dr. Halka's reputation as an exceptional plastic surgeon is truly remarkable. His commitment to precision and artistic flair in performing surgical procedures has not only resulted in remarkable transformations for his patients but has also bolstered their self-confidence and overall well-being. His surgical expertise covers a broad range, encompassing intricate reconstructive procedures aimed at restoring function and appearance after trauma or illness, as well as aesthetic enhancements that help patients achieve their desired image.
I am seven weeks out from breast lift surgery performed by Dr. Halka and I am beyond pleased. From the beginning, Dr. Halka made me feel comfortable. He always had time to answer all my questions. Before surgery, my neck and shoulders were constantly sore. Since the surgery, the pain is gone. The pain after surgery was minimal I am healing faster than I thought I would. The only question...
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I couldn't have asked for a better experience with Dr. Hedden. He was involved with every step of the process leading up to my surgery, and was extremely helpful and concise with any questions I had. It was extremely obvious that he knew what he was doing, and I never felt anxious about my surgery. I had a pretty complicated issue that I needed remedied, in regards to fixing the SHAPE of my...
I got breast implants by Dr Hedden and the whole process was so easy and amazing. The staff were all so friendly and happy, Dr Hedden was very friendly, answered all of my questions and gave me his opinions when asked for them, the office was very clean and comfortable, and my surgery went perfectly. I'm so happy with my results already, I can't wait to see how they look after the heal!
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A: There are a number of options for neck tightening, many of which you mentioned, such as kybella, coolsculpting, body tite, and some others, but the tried and true best way to do it is via liposuction. This will remove the majority of the excess fat and get your neck as tight as possible with given one’s anatomy.
Lipo is the best “one and done” option to address your neck. We usually charge about 4800 for neck liposuction so it would be within your budget.
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A: If you had cryotherapy to remove lesions on your face it will behave like a scar. Wound healing can take 1-2 years to fully mature and reach the color which it will stay for some time. You are near the worst time for wound color, my experience has been that usually between 1-3 months people have the most "redness" of their wounds and it gets better from there.
Give it time.
A: Hyper-coagulability disorders are more of a concern after having a procedure which could increase your risk of a blood clot in your leg such as a tummy tuck. Procedures like botox injection don't increase your risk of blood clots so you should be able to safely have the injections done like anyone else!
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-Dr. Halka
A: If you had your masseters injected, it is a known side effect that they can become smaller when they are less active. If you remove the volume of the masseter it can cause wrinkles and/or sagging in other areas of your face. Additionally, if your cheek being caved in is where it looks like you have dimples in one of the pictures, it may be possible that the botox also affected the buccinator muscle (people who have dimples have them in the buccinator muscle). Give the botox time to wear off and your muscles to regenerate.
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-Dr. Halka
A: They have you smile so they can get a better idea of exactly where the bands are. There us no issue with injecting while you are smiling or while you have a neutral expression.
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