A Woman's Guide to Breast Augmentation
and Breast Implants
Find an ImplantInfo Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Near You
ZIPCode
About Breast
Augmentation
Breast Augmentation and Enlargement All About Breast Implants Breast Augmentation Cost Am I a Candidate for Breast Augmentation? Find Your Breast Implant Size Silicone Gel Breast Implants Breast Implant Placement (Overs and Unders) Breast Augmentation Incisions Breast Lift Surgery Breast Augmentation Revision Breast Reconstruction Breast Reduction Complementary Plastic Surgery Procedures
Find a Plastic
Surgeon
Message
Boards
Before &
After Photos
News &
Offers
Important
Resources
Personal
Stories
 
 

Consumer Demand Drives Growth in Aesthetic Market with Greystone Cosmetic Center Opening

Article courtesy of William J. Hedden, MD, FACS
October 13, 2010

Hedden Plastic Surgery & Spa Greystone
June 2009 — Hedden Plastic Surgery & Spa Greystone have announced the opening of Greystone Cosmetic Center, a beautiful new 26,000-square-foot facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. William J. Hedden's new plastic surgery center and spa — located off Hugh Daniel Drive in the Greystone area — features comfortable exam rooms, a fully-accredited outpatient surgery suite, full service day spa and elegant waiting areas with flat screen tv's.

The popularity of television makeover shows has raised the profile of cosmetic services, and Dr. Hedden's new cosmetic center is designed to meet that increased demand. From "Extreme Makeover" to "Dr. 90210," television shows in recent years have erased the taboo of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Hedden said, driving the popularity of his practice among all types of people.

"Cosmetic surgery is not just for the people who are wealthy," said Dr. Hedden, who is a board-certified plastic surgeon. "More people than ever want to look their best and live life to its fullest. Plus, minimally-invasive procedures — such as Botox and other skin injectables — have grown increasingly popular in the last few years."

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were more than 12 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2008, a 63 percent jump from 2000. The procedures include everything from breast augmentation and liposuction to chemical peels and microdermabrasion.

These days, people are more likely to ask questions about cosmetic services and then schedule a procedure, Dr. Hedden said. As a result, his practice draws people from across Alabama, as well as Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida. Besides Dr. Hedden, the practice includes Dr. R. Lee England, Dr. Kay Ellen Willoughby and the Estheticians, Massage Therapists and Laser Technicians of Spa Greystone.

In an effort to combine a wide variety of cosmetic specialists, the Birmingham-Hoover AL cosmetic center is also the home of the cosmetic dentists of Greystone Smile Design and Chiropractor Dr. Jenni Goodson of Goodson Health & Wellness.

TurnerBatson Architects designed the new facility, which sits on Butterfly Lake across from Greystone Golf & Country Club.

The building features a Spanish-style facade with Mediterranean details, while the interior is designed to be warm and client-friendly, TurnerBatson President Dave Reese said.


 
 


 
 

ImplantInfo Featured Practices

Los Angeles, California (CA), Newport Beach, California (CA) Breast Augmentation by
Sanjay Grover, M.D.
Dr. Sanjay Grover Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
 
Pasadena, California (CA) Breast Augmentation by
Thomas S. Taylor, M.D.
Dr. Thomas S. Taylor Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
 
St. Louis, Missouri (MO) Breast Augmentation by
Richard L. Kofkoff, M.D.
Dr. Richard L. Kofkoff Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
 
Cristine Meredith Miele Foundation







Please help ImplantInfo support breast cancer research through the Cristine Meredith Miele Foundation, set up in loving memory of Cristine “Crissy” Miele. Crissy was a loving wife and mother and dedicated member of the ImplantInfo family who lost her battle with breast cancer in July 2010.

Your donations support Dr. Kenneth Offit and his research team. They are focusing genetic testing on families, like Crissy’s, where breast cancer is hereditary and develops from a yet unidentified gene mutation. Advances can improve early detection and help future generations, including Crissy’s daughters.

No donation is too small, and your support means the world. Please help us continue Crissy’s courageous fight.

Donate Here 

Before and After Photos

Online Polls

Online Contests

 
©1998-2012 Advice Media