History and Exam in Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Patients History for Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Patients should not be taking medications that are anticoagulants such as anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular drugs and vitamins (especially vitamin E ). Herbal supplement use should be discontinued. Herbal preparations can present risks to […]
Read MoreNasal Anatomy in Rhinoplasty The Dorsum of the Nose The dorsum is the area of the nose from the forehead to the tip. Patients can have complaints of both increased nasal width or decreased. Patients may also complain that the dorsum has a hump or bump on it. Similarly, patients […]
Read MoreContents1 History for the Liposuction Patient2 Physical for the Liposuction Patient3 A Comment about Skin Elasticity of the Patient4 Surface Irregularities, Dimpling, Contour Deformities5 Cellulite and What to Expect6 Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Liposuction Articles History for the Liposuction Patient Patients are evaluated for risk factors including smoking, hypertension, […]
Read MoreNasolabial Folds Deep nasolabial folds are especially troublesome after massive weight loss and in those patients with significant maxillary retrusion. Fibrous bands can be found attached to the underlying muscles, including the levator labii superioris, zygomaticus major and minor, labii superioris alaeque nasi, and risorius muscle. The accumulation of fat […]
Read MorePrinciples of Youthful Restoration in Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery The upper eyelids and the relative skin excess in this area must always be evaluated in relation to brow position. Brow position should be corrected first before upper eyelid skin removal is considered. In many patients, brow lift can eliminate […]
Read MoreAnalyzing the Deformity in Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty is considered by most plastic surgeons to be one of the most difficult operations to perform along with full breast lift (mastopexy) and face and neck lift. There is a wide variation in an individual patient’s nasal anatomy and cosmetic concerns. Dr. Hughes will […]
Read MoreOverview of Liposuction Dr. Kenneth Hughes has performed thousands of liposuction and liposculpture procedures for patients in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills areas and from around the world. Many varieties of liposuction are available including ultrasonic liposuction, smart lipo, vaser lipo, water lipo, power-assisted liposuction, and conventional or tumescent […]
Read MoreStatistics on Facelifting in the US In 1999, according to the statistics of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 60,000 Americans had face lift surgery performed. Men constituted 10% of these facelifts. Stigmata of Facial Aging Typical Stigmata of Facial Aging include midface infraorbital flattening, prominent or deepening nasolabial […]
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.
