Profile of James Bruno, Dr

Dr. Bruno is praised for his bedside manner, exceptional surgical skill, and keen eye in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. His passion for plastic surgery began early in his medical training, as he was drawn to the combination of art, medicine, and surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery, and cofounded Bruno | Brown Plastic surgery in 2003.

Dr. Bruno has been recognized widely, and in various national and local publications. He was voted one of the “Top Doctors” in Washingtonian Magazine’s, and “Top Plastic Surgeon” in Bethesda Magazine, North Virginia Magazine, and Posh Seven Magazine. He was also acknowledged as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers Research Council of America.

“When you come across such a caring, kind, and thoughtful person, it’s like a breath of fresh air, and Dr. Bruno, you were just that. You demonstrated professionalism, and you and your staff exceeded my expectations.” – Patient Review

Education and Training

The Cleveland Clinic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania, Oral and Maxillofacial Residency
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, summa cum laude
Wilkes College, cum laude

Practice

Dr. Bruno has been recognized by the Consumers Research Council of America as one of America’s Top
Plastic Surgeons and has been peer voted as one of the Top Doctors by Washingtonian Magazine for
breast reconstructive plastic surgery.

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Procedures of James Bruno, Dr ⁽³⁰⁾

Procedure	Rank in Chevy Chase	Rank in MD	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 10	Ranked in MD: 57	Ranked in US: 1826
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 9	Ranked in MD: 47	Ranked in US: 1652
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 5	Ranked in MD: 27	Ranked in US: 1110
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 10	Ranked in MD: 57	Ranked in US: 1826
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 6	Ranked in MD: 51	Ranked in US: 1752
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 4	Ranked in MD: 24	Ranked in US: 955
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 4	Ranked in MD: 25	Ranked in US: 707
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 5	Ranked in MD: 45	Ranked in US: 1243
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 6	Ranked in MD: 28	Ranked in US: 1014
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 16	Ranked in MD: 55	Ranked in US: 1866
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 10	Ranked in MD: 50	Ranked in US: 1562
Browpexy Treatment Browpexy treatment will correct drooping of eyebrows and mild laxity of skin in the upper eyelid.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 2	Ranked in MD: 2	Ranked in US: 17
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 6	Ranked in MD: 46	Ranked in US: 1871
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 6	Ranked in MD: 45	Ranked in US: 1473
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 6	Ranked in MD: 24	Ranked in US: 898
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 6	Ranked in MD: 27	Ranked in US: 847
BodyTite BodyTite uses radiofrequency energy (RF) to tighten loose skin, remove fat, and firm tissue.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 2	Ranked in MD: 3	Ranked in US: 266
SculpSure SculpSure is a nonsurgical body-contouring treatment that uses diode-laser energy to permanently destroy stubborn fat cells.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 3	Ranked in MD: 8	Ranked in US: 78
FaceTite FaceTite is an FDA-cleared facial rejuvenation procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production, which tightens and firms skin.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 2	Ranked in MD: 2	Ranked in US: 266
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 15	Ranked in MD: 26	Ranked in US: 1324
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 20	Ranked in MD: 64	Ranked in US: 1107
PRP Injections A PRP injection treatment starts with drawing a patient’s own blood and processing it so only the enriched cells remain.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 5	Ranked in MD: 17	Ranked in US: 184
Microneedling with PRP Microneedling with PRP treatment involves using the patient's own blood as a resource to isolate the platelets with a centrifuge.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 1	Ranked in MD: 3	Ranked in US: 67
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 10	Ranked in MD: 41	Ranked in US: 552
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 2	Ranked in MD: 27	Ranked in US: 472
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 4	Ranked in MD: 22	Ranked in US: 191
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 12	Ranked in MD: 41	Ranked in US: 609
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 1	Ranked in MD: 16	Ranked in US: 270
Skin Grafting Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves removing skin from one area of the body and moving it, or transplanting it, to a different area of the body.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 2	Ranked in MD: 2	Ranked in US: 67
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Chevy Chase: 8	Ranked in MD: 10	Ranked in US: 233