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Your Ultimate Guide to Mommy Makeover Recovery in Los Angeles

Women who undergo a mommy makeover at Hughes Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles benefit from access to world-class surgical expertise. Dr. Kenneth Hughes, a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon, has helped countless patients successfully navigate their recovery journeys. His meticulous techniques and dedication to patient care provide a strong foundation for […]

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Chapter 7 Scar Revision in Plastic Surgery

Introduction Scars are the inevitable result of any surgical procedure.  The goal of the Plastic Surgeon is to generate a scar that does not impair form or function to any significant degree.  Attention to detail and precision in wound creation and closure maximize the opportunity for producing an excellent scar […]

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Article 7: The Role of the Paramedian Incision

The Lateral Paramedian: Revisiting a Forgotten Incision Introduction The objective of this review article is to revisit the lateral paramedian incision and examine its strengths and weaknesses as a portal of entry into the peritoneal cavity, and why it has, over the last 20 years, become so infrequently performed.  The […]

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Article 6: Desmoid tumors of Bilateral Breasts

Desmoids of the Shoulder and Bilateral Breasts in the absence of FAP or Gardner’s Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Abstract Desmoid tumors constitute 0.02% to 0.03% of all tumors.  Consequently, few case reports exist for breast desmoids, even fewer identifying bilateral disease.  We present a case […]

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Article 5: Melanoma and the Role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Examining the Utility of Performing Sentinel Node Biopsies for T1 melanomas with Breslow depths between 0.75 and 1.0 mm: A Review of a 20 Year Experience Kenneth B. Hughes, MD Aesthetic Surgery Fellow Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery BethIsrael Deaconess Medical Center HarvardMedical School William Jewell, MD Professor of […]

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Article 4: Protocol for the Management of Keloid Scars

Insights into the Management of Keloid Scars: A Survey-Based Protocol Kenneth B. Hughes, M.D. Abstract In the broad array of literature as it relates to keloid treatment, there is a global absence of definitive protocols in the management of keloid scars.  The goal of this project was to find some […]

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Article 3: Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

The Effect of Radiation on Complication, Reoperation and Capsular Contracture Rates in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Following the Introduction of Skin-Sparing Mastectomy (SSM) Techniques Introduction Mastectomies have implications for the psychosocial well being of the patient and every attempt should made to reconstruct the breast in suitable patients.(1) Skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) […]

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Article 2: Breast Implant Reconstruction after Radiation

The Effect of Radiation on Complication, Reoperation, and Capsular Contracture Rates in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction with the Introduction of Skin-Sparing Mastectomy (SSM) Techniques Introduction Skin-sparing mastectomy with expander/implant reconstruction has been evaluated little in the literature. A PubMed search of “skin sparing mastectomy” AND “tissue expansion” OR “implant” revealed 30 […]

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Why BodyTite Is the Future of Skin Tightening

In the ever-evolving world of cosmetic procedures, advancements are continually made to provide individuals with effective and minimally invasive options. BodyTite, a cutting-edge skin tightening technology, has emerged as a popular choice for those seeking to enhance their appearance without undergoing traditional surgery.  To better understand this treatment, we’ll delve […]

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