Complications of Liposuction 2 Patients with a higher body mass index have been found to have a significantly increased risk for developing postoperative seromas. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction has also been associated with a slightly increased risk of seroma formation. Dr. Hughes does NOT use ultrasound-assisted liposuction. A well-fitting compression garment must […]
Read MoreDeep Plane FACE Lift Deep plane is a term applied by Hamra, who described dissection in the midface superficial to the zygomatic muscle beneath the mass of the cheek fat. The blunt finger dissection between the midface SMAS and the cheek fat liberated the descended malar fat pad, which was […]
Read MorePreserving Eyelid Shape and Tone in Eyelid Surgery If lower eyelid tone is poor, Dr. Hughes may advise the patient to have a lateral canthopexy or canthoplasty. This procedure involves placing a stitch in the lateral canthal tendon and repositioning it higher and farther back . A lateral canthopexy not […]
Read MoreOperative Details in Rhinoplasty and Follow-up The Nasal Tip The nasal tip can be altered by dozens of maneuvers. Only the most common maneuvers will be discussed here. Columellar Strut Sometimes, a columellar strut can be placed to elevate the tip. Usually, the graft is taken from the septum at […]
Read MoreComplications of Liposuction Dr. Kenneth Hughes has performed thousands of liposuction procedures in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Liposuction complications are relatively uncommon provided an experienced and expert liposuction plastic surgeon performs the surgery. Fluid collection or seroma is probably the most common complication of liposuction. Some of this risk […]
Read MoreSkin Only Facelifts The skin only facelift can be initiated within the temple hair above the insertion of the helix or, alternatively, begins along the anterior temple hairline and encircles the sideburn to reachthe helical insertion. The incision continues in a gently undulating fashion, hugging the preauricular helical root, tragus, […]
Read MoreTraditional Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Techniques The traditional upper blepharoplasty commonly must be combined with a brow elevation operation to balance the brow drop that often results from upper eyelid skin removal. The upper eyelid or blepharoplasty incision is marked according to how much tissue will be retained after […]
Read MoreOperative Details in Rhinoplasty Dr. Hughes will perform a thorough internal and external exam. Nasal photographs are taken for preoperative analysis. The Operation (Closed Rhinoplasty – Scarless Rhinoplasty) The patient will arrive about 30 minutes prior to the surgical start time. Dr. Hughes will meet with you again to determine […]
Read MoreContents1 Types of Liposuction Available1.1 Conventional Liposuction (Tumescent Liposuction)1.2 Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction1.3 Laser Liposuction, Smart Liposuction, Vaser Lipo, and J-plasma1.4 Tickle Lipo or Tickle Liposuction1.5 Body-Jet or Water-Assisted Liposuction1.6 Airsculpt Lipo1.7 Power-Assisted Liposuction or PAL1.8 Syringe Aspiration Liposuction1.9 Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Liposuction Articles from Dr. Kenneth Hughes Types of […]
Read MoreWhat are jowls and how can they be remedied? Jowls are fatty deposits that accumulate along the inferior border of the mid-mandible. The jowl formation is the result of masseteric cutaneous ligament laxity, which develops in the cleavage plane between the superficial and deep fascia of the face. These jowls […]
Read MoreDr. Kenneth Hughes offers in-person and virtual consultations. During your consultation, Dr. Hughes will discuss your needs and provide recommendations on procedures that will work best for you to achieve your goals. Dr. Hughes will also respond to your emails or after-hour calls post surgery.
